Virtual Reality Focuses XII Labor Market Conference in Cerdanyola

The event organized by the Consell Comarcal and the Cerdanyola del Vallès City Council explored job opportunities in the industrial sector.

Generic image of a person using virtual reality goggles in an industrial setting.
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Generic image of a person using virtual reality goggles in an industrial setting.

The 12th 'Converses del Mercat de Treball' (Labor Market Conversations) Conference, held today in Cerdanyola del Vallès, focused on virtual reality to connect citizens with industrial job opportunities.

The conference, organized by the Consell Comarcal del Vallès Occidental (Western Vallès Regional Council) and the Cerdanyola del Vallès City Council, aimed to connect local businesses with individuals seeking employment or looking to redirect their careers. The event sought to foster talent identification and highlight available job prospects.
This year, the focus was on the applications of virtual reality in industry, aiming to showcase the sector's innovative potential and the professional opportunities it offers.
The event was attended by the Regional Councilor for Economic Development and Labor, Javi Garcia, and the Councilor for Economic Promotion, Commerce and Markets, Business and Industrial Estates, Employment and Training of the Cerdanyola del Vallès City Council, Cristina Padilla Zaplana.
During the conference, a talk was given on the applications of virtual reality in industry, and the immersive escape room «No puc escapar de la indústria» (I can't escape industry) was presented, allowing attendees to experience different industrial environments in an innovative way.
Based on information from the official source: Consell Comarcal del Vallès Occidental (21/10/2026)