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Iran–Spain Innovation Forum: From a “Luxury Word” to Competitive Advantage

The specialist forum “Innovation: From a Luxury Word to Competitive Advantage; From Spain’s Experience to the Transformation of Iranian Businesses” was held on Tuesday, 5 Aban 1405 (27 October 2026), at 10:00 a.m. at the Iran Chamber of Commerce. The forum examined innovation in Spain, the potential for transformation in Iranian businesses, and the role of governance in advancing change.

Focus of the Iran–Spain innovation forum

The event focused on the practical application of innovation in economic activity. It provided an opportunity to consider Spain’s experience and discuss approaches suited to the needs of Iranian businesses. A central theme was how innovation can move from an abstract or “luxury” concept to a source of competitive advantage.

Forum speakers

The speakers addressed the forum in the following order:

• Dr. Mohammad Taheri, President of the Iran–Spain Joint Chamber of Commerce
• Dr. Hediyeh Khanbabakhani, PhD researcher in Innovation at the University of Valencia, Spain
• Dr. Reza Padidar, Vice President of the Federation of Management and Business Consultants of the Iran Chamber of Commerce

Questions and discussion with members

At the end of the program, members shared their questions with the speakers.

Full event report

Read the full report on “Innovation: From a Luxury Word to Competitive Advantage”.