Organised by CIDETEC Surface Engineering, AIAS and CTME at the Hotel Arima in San Sebastián, followed by a visit to the CIDETEC Surface Engineering facilities. This strategic event brought together international experts to discuss the future of surface engineering in the face of REACH regulatory challenges, digitalisation, and competitive sustainability. In this video summary, we feature the insights and reflections of Jose Antonio Díez (President of AIAS and BDM at CIDETEC Surface Engineering), together with representatives from leading companies in key industrial sectors, including Antolin, ScottishPower Renewables, and Petronor.