Barcelona Expat Week
A new hybrid, digital and on-site event, from October 19 to 23, 2020.
It is aimed at the international community of Barcelona and people interested in the international talent of the city.
Barcelona Expat Week arises as an alternative to the Barcelona International Community Day fair, which this year has been postponed due to covid-19.
It has an activities programme: workshops, meet & share, webinars and on-site meetings.
Register on the virtual platform to have free access to all activities and to contact other members of the community.
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Monday 19
Personal
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Tuesday 20
Work and
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Wednesday 21
Talent
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Thursday 22
Doing business and
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Friday 23
Enjoy and participate
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Useful information and services for people who arrive and want to settle in Barcelona, alone or as a family.
Barcelona is a city that attracts international talent in all its aspects. We will address aspects such as how to maximize international talent in our city, how to promote female talent or what are the new professions and the most important scientific and research fields in Barcelona.
We will analyze the resources, contacts and key agents to invest, do business or create a company in Barcelona.
Information and resources to know the attractions of the city and discover the potential of the cultural and leisure offer in the artistic, sports, social and voluntary fields.
In the days of lockdown and restricted mobility, we have stayed at home and have been able to rediscover our closest environment. To continue getting to know unique places in the city, each day of the Barcelona Expat Week ends with a on-site meeting, if public health conditions allow it.
Opening session: New paradigm for talent and for Barcelona
Monday, October 19, 2020 / 09:00 - 10:00
This opening session will kick off Barcelona Expat Week with two presentations. In the first part we will have a representative of a prestigious international consultancy who will talk about global talent trends and opportunities for Barcelona. In the second part, the first Deputy Mayor of the city will explain how Barcelona is positioned in the face of this new scenario and the initiatives it offers to international talent.
<strong>2020: the year that changed the employee experience forever: opportunities for Barcelona</strong> (in English)
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/katerinapsychopaida/?originalSubdomain=uk" target="_blank">Katerina Psychopaida</a>, Practice Lead for Employee Engagement and Experience at <a href="https://www.mercer.es/"target="_blank">Mercer Europe</a>
<strong>Barcelona never stops: the city of talent</strong> (in Spanish)
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaume-collboni-cuadrado-a7800a135/" target="_blank">Jaume Collboni</a>, First Deputy Mayor of Barcelona City Council
The session will be conducted by Mario Rubert, City Promotion Director of Barcelona City Council
Checklist for expats when they arrive in Barcelona
Monday, October 19, 2020 / 10:30 - 11:30
House changes always cause stress. If, in addition to changing apartments or houses, we move to another city in another country, the tension multiplies (distance from family, new friends, culture, language, gastronomy, customs to discover, etc.). With this workshop, we want to help you prioritize the “to do” list that any expat should have in mind when arriving in their new city and thus facilitate their landing and integration.
LEADERS:
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mireiacamps/" target="_blank">Mireia Camps</a>, Field Consultant Manager Spain of <a href="https://www.eresrelocation.com/"target="_blank">Eres Relocation</a>
LANGUAGE:
English
Practical tips to minimize paperwork headaches
Monday, October 19, 2020 / 12:00 - 13:00
In this session, practical advice will be given to manage your arrival procedures in Barcelona: How to obtain the NIE? Why is it important to be on the municipal register? How to register your car or validate your driving license? Where do you have to go for the health card? Is it mandatory to register your pet? We will also give you tips to make life easier in the city, such as obtaining the Library card, Bicing, the Barcelona Tourist offices, etc.
LEADERS:
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/raisa-venermo-9456233" target="_blank">Raisa Vernemo</a>, Partner of <a href="https://avalanding.com/es/"target="_blank">AvaLanding</a>
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/lourdessantisteban/" target="_blank">Lourdes Santisteban</a>, Co-Founder and CEO of <a href="https://avalanding.com/es/"target="_blank">AvaLanding</a>
LANGUAGE:
English
How to open a bank account?
Monday, October 19, 2020 / 13:00 - 14:00
First steps after arrival in Barcelona: many procedures and utility supplies (water, electricity, telephony, etc.) require previously to have a bank account in the country of residence. How to open an account, what documentation is needed, what services are needed ?
EXPERT:
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mlafoz/" target="_blank">Mireia Lafoz</a>, Director, International Clients at <a href="https://www.bancsabadell.com/cs/Satellite/SabAtl/Welcome/6000024207598/en/" target="_blank">Banco Sabadell</a>
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/montserrat-mart%C3%ADn-tereso-deulofeu-7274097/?originalSubdomain=es/target="_blank">Montserrat Martín-Tereso Deulofeu</a>, Director of Personal Banking at <a href="https://www.bancsabadell.com/cs/Satellite/SabAtl/Welcome/6000024207598/en/" target="_blank">Banco Sabadell</a>
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/angel-ruiz-2574602a " target="_blank">Ángel Ruiz</a>, Director of SMEs BStartup at <a href="https://www.bancsabadell.com/cs/Satellite/SabAtl/Welcome/6000024207598/en/" target="_blank">Banco Sabadell</a>
LANGUAGE:
English
Live Barcelona with Catalan!
Monday, October 19, 2020 / 14:00 - 15:00
Do you want to participate in a volunteer programme in Barcelona? Do you want to discover Barcelona trhough its people? Do you want to improve your Catalan? Find out about the Voluntariat per la Llengua programme. Meet real witnesses who have participated in the programme and who will explain us how they have made friends, learned the language and enjoyed the city.
EXPERTS:
Anna Valls, Linguistic Normalization Technique of the Center for Linguistic Normalization of Barcelona
Txell Pujol, Coordinator of Dynamization and Linguistic Advice of the CNL of Linguistic Normalization of Barcelona
María Cortadellas, James Douet and Silvia Congiu, participants of the program Voluntariat per la llengua
LANGUAGE:
English, Catalan and Spanish
Searching for housing in Barcelona and surroundings
Monday, October 19, 2020 / 15:00 - 16:00
How does the housing rental and purchase system work in Barcelona and its surroundings? Implications for a successful search. What criteria must be taken into account when choosing a flat or a house? Frequent mistakes and how to avoid them. Rental and purchase price expectations (for next year). We will do a brief review of the neighborhoods or cities of the metropolitan area: hip, emerging and classic neighbourhoods.
EXPERT:
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/rafjacobs/" target="_blank">Raf Jacobs</a>, Founder & CEO of <a href="https://inspireapartments.com/blog/"target="_blank">Inspire</a> Property Experts
LANGUAGE:
English
What school do I want for my children?
Monday, October 19, 2020 / 16:00 - 17:00
The local educational system will be explained in this webinar: public, concerted and private schools. Different actors and experts from the educational world will discuss which options would be the most appropriate for international families. In addition, the factors to take into account when choosing the school and what are the special modalities of high school (batxibac, international or sports baccalaureate) will be discussed.
LEADERS:
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/victorsaura/" target="_blank">Victor Saura</a>, journalist and director of Fundació Periodisme Plural & <a href="https://diarieducacio.cat/"target="_blank">El Diari de l'Educació</a>.
PARTICIPANTS:
<a href="https://oakhouseschool.com/en/management-3/" target="_blank">Julie Harris</a>, Headmaster at Oak House School and President of Barcelona International Schools Association (BISA)
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/neus-lorenzo-44a0b215/" target="_blank">Neus Lorenzo</a>, Inspector of Education in Barcelona
LANGUAGE:
English
Tips for accessing healthcare in Barcelona
Monday, October 19, 2020 / 17:00 - 18:00
The healthcare model in Barcelona is a mixed one and, like the educational system, combines public, subsidized and private centers. In this session the healthcare, coverage and insurance models will be explained. We will have the opportunity to comment and update the Barcelona City Council action plan and all the post-Covid19 hygienic and sanitary measures.
LEADER:
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ana-mart%C3%AD-delgado-52b96b133/" target="_blank">Ana Martí Delgado</a>, coordinator of citizen care at the <a href="https://hospital.vallhebron.com/en?_ga=2.61864492.1816281888.1597395051-1181642801.1597395051"target="_blank">Hospital del Vall d’Hebron</a>
PARTICIPANTS:
<a href="https://es.linkedin.com/in/dr-madeleine-smit-b5b40a116"target="_blank">Madeleine Smit</a>, Founder & CEO of <a href="https://turoparkmedical.com/" target="_blank">Turó Park Medical Center</a>
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/conchita-pe%C3%B1a-gallardo-44589867/" target="_blank">Conchita Peña</a>, Director of Citizen Services and Participation, Servei Català de la Salut
LANGUAGE:
Spanish
Discover Palau Güell - CANCELLED
Monday, October 19, 2020 / 18:30 - 20:30
The Palau Güell is one of the first important commissions Antoni Gaudí received at the beginning of his career. Gaudí designed a functional palace adapted to the needs of the Güell-López family's private life and the intense social and cultural life that it was to host. In small committee, we will have the privilege of visiting this magnificent and unique house.
Invitations available from Monday, October 12 at 10am.
The number of invitations for this event is LIMITED.
ATTENTION: This activity <b>HAS BEEN CANCELLED</b> for public health reasons.
Where to find a job in Barcelona?
Tuesday, October 20, 2020 / 10:30 - 11:30
What profiles are the most valued by local companies? Which jobs have more career prospects? What business sectors are asking for more international talent? What tips are necessary to approach a job interview? In this session we will offer you a complete overview of the job offer in Barcelona that will help you decide where to submit your application.
LEADER:
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/gizembaykal/" target="_blank">Gizem Baykal</a>, Senior Manager of <a href="https://www.pagepersonnel.es/"target="_blank">Page Personnel</a>
LANGUAGE:
English
10 tips to find jobs in LinkedIn
Tuesday, October 20, 2020 / 12:00 - 13:00
The LinkedIn social network is a specially gifted space to find job opportunities and career prospects. In this session we will reveal 10 essential, practical and immediately applicable tips that will help you stand out and have more opportunities in the highly competitive and professional environment of this network.
LEADER:
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/enriquesanjuan/" target="_blank">Enrique San Juan</a>, social media expert and director of <a href="https://community.es/"target="_blank">Community Internet - The Social Media Company</a>
LANGUAGE:
English
Learn languages to connect with the world
Tuesday, October 20, 2020 / 15:00 - 16:00
Knowing languages is an important comparative advantage on a professional level. Where to learn or improve foreign languages in Barcelona to find a better job or develop your professional career? How can you improve your Catalan and Spanish to better integrate both professionally and personally in the city and in the Catalan society?
LEADER:
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/pedroralda/?locale=en_US" target="_blank">Pedro Ralda</a>, Director of Content & Experiences at <a href="https://www.weareboth.com/en/" target="_blank">BOTH People & Comms</a>
LEADERS:
<a href="https://iicbarcellona.esteri.it/iic_barcellona/it/" target="_blank">Lucio Izzo</a>, director of Istituto Italiano di Cultura Barcellona
<a href="https://lepetitjournal.com/barcelone/communaute/max-vasseur-plus-de-vie-linstitut-francais-de-barcelone-274204" target="_blank">Max Vasseur</a>, director of Institut Français de Barcelone
<a href="https://www.confuciobarcelona.es/" target="_blank">Lidia Tubert</a>, coordinator of cultural activities and administration of Confuci Institute Foundation of Barcelona
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/s%C3%A9bastien-portelli-4860a6139/?originalSubdomain=fr" target="_blank">Sébastien Portelli</a>, Attaché for linguistic cooperation in Spain, Northeast and Levant areas, Embassy of France
LANGUAGE:
English
The keys to Post-Covid telework in Barcelona
Tuesday, October 20, 2020 / 16:00 - 17:00
One of the collateral effects of Covid-19 has been the massive implementation of teleworking. This important paradigm shift, such as the expansion to all economic sectors, first, and then the normalization of telework, seems to have no turning back. We will discuss the new trends in teleworking and their impact on coworking spaces, startups, SMEs and multinational companies. We will also analyze the new urban mobility challenges posed by this change in the short and long term and its impact on pollution.
LEADER:
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/annafornes/" target="_blank">Anna Fornés</a>, director of <a href="https://factorhuma.org/es/"target="_blank">Fundació Factor Humà</a>
PARTICIPANTS:
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sergi-sauri-98a17226/" target="_blank">Sergi Sauri</a>, director of <a href="http://www.cenit.es/"target="_blank">Center for Innovation in Transport (CENIT)</a>
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/bego-echeverria-977403130/" target="_blank">Bego Echeverría</a>, Project Management expert
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlos-de-la-cruz-21359311/?originalSubdomain=es/" target="_blank">Carlos de la Cruz</a>, Regional Head of Sales & Distribution Southern Europe at <a href="https://www.allianzcare.com/en.html"target="_blank">Allianz</a> Partners
LANGUAGE:
Spanish
Job opportunities in the digital sector in Barcelona
Tuesday, October 20, 2020 / 17:00 - 18:00
Teleworking accelerates the digitization of the economy. This panel will discuss the evolution of the professional panorama in the coming years in the city and the importance of promoting digital talent. What professions, skills and knowledge will be most in demand? Where to get trained to obtain the knowledge and skills necessary to achieve this specialization? What economic sectors (such as e-commerce) and what types of companies will need it? Experts and relevant actors from the Barcelona ecosystem will help us understand the prospects for the future of work and the digital economy.
LEADER:
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordimeya/" target="_blank">Jordi Meya</a>, Member of the Executive Committee at CTECNO
PARTICIPANTS:
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ronan-bardet/" target="_blank">Ronan Bardet</a>, founder of <a href="https://egi-booster.com/"target="_blank">EGI Group</a>
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/adrià-baqués-garcia-bb104b3a/" target="_blank">Adrià Baqués</a>, General Manager of <a href="https://www.ironhack.com/en"target="_blank">Ironhack</a>
LANGUAGE:
English
Discover the City Hall - CANCELLED
Tuesday, October 20, 2020 / 18:30 - 20:30
La Casa de la Ciutat (City Hall) is the building and headquarters of the Barcelona City Council, located in the historic center of the city. Behind its neoclassical façade, the building houses the historic Saló de Cent, considered a jewel of the Gothic period, the paintings by Josep Maria Sert and the beautiful courtyard with the staircase and ogival gallery. A conference held in the magnificent Saló de Cròniques will take us on a journey through the history of the building.
LANGUAGE:
English
Invitations available from Tuesday, October 13 at 10am.
The number of invitations for this event is LIMITED.
ATTENTION: This activity <b>HAS BEEN CANCELLED</b> for public health reasons.
Our skills and competences: the added value of our talent
Wednesday, October 21, 2020 / 10:30 - 11:30
In this workshop, in a fast and fun way, you will become familiar with the jargon of competences and skills and you will learn the most important ones in the work world that make a talent valued. You can also do some self-knowledge exercise and practice to discover how to find and reflect your added value.
LEADER:
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/javier-terrisse-b1953a3a/" target="_blank">Javier Terrise</a>, trainer at Barcelona Activa
LANGUAGE:
English
Use your uniqueness to make the difference
Wednesday, October 21, 2020 / 12:00 - 13:30
Increasingly diverse work environments increase the likelihood of misunderstandings, mistakes, and wrong conclusions. Understanding how to avoid them requires self-awareness, adaptability, effective intercultural communication, and the ability to celebrate differences (in ourselves and others) rather than feeling them as threatening. In this participatory workshop, we will explore how to identify and harness cultural differences to better connect, add value, and promote inclusion and innovation.
LEADERS:
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/claudia-issa/?originalSubdomain=es" target="_blank">Claudia Issa</a> and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/annazelno/" target="_blank">Anna Zelno</a>, <a href="https://www.sietar.es/target="_blank">SIETAR</a> partners
LANGUAGE:
English
How to build your business network in Barcelona
Wednesday, October 21, 2020 / 13:00 - 14:00
In this session you will learn who are the people with the greatest leadership in the international community of Barcelona. You will also learn different ways to access Barcelona expats and expand our network of contacts. This can help you grow your startup or company and make it easier for your projects in the city to come true.
LEADER:
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/victor-horcasitas/?originalSubdomain=es"target="_blank">Victor Horcasitas</a>, president of <a href="https://www.barcelona-metropolitan.com/"target="_blank">Barcelona Metropolitan</a>
LANGUAGE:
English
Check out the interview Victor Horcasitas made about this Barcelona Expat Week activity: <a href=" https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:6722467676767174656/" target="_blank">Interview to Clotilde Teson Ruiz and Daniela Freund on the Meet&Share "Work and Sisterhood: Women's professional networks"</a>
Work and sisterhood: women's professional networks
Wednesday, October 21, 2020 / 15:00 - 16:00
The session will offer an active dynamic, designed to publicize the benefits of networking and the importance of women's associations. Creating a solid network of relationships can make the difference between success and failure in any project and the key is to see networking as a holistic tool capable of satisfying personal and professional goals. This workshop will offer a real networking space with the presence of leading women's associations from Barcelona.
LEADER:
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielafreund/" target="_blank">Daniela Freund</a>, Faculty of Tourism and Hotel Management Sant Ignasi
PARTICIPANTS:
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/montsebarcelo/?originalSubdomain=es" target="_blank">Monste Barceló</a> from Eje & Con
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/clotildeteson/" target="_blank">Clotilde Teson</a> from PWN
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ikuska/" target="_blank">Ikuska Sanz</a> from LeanIN Barcelona
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethbreedlove/" target="_blank">Elizabeth Breedlove</a> from 50 to 50.
LANGUAGE:
English
Check out the interview the Barcelona Metropolitan made about this activity: <a href=" https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:6722467676767174656/" target="_blank">Interview to Clotilde Teson Ruiz and Daniela Freund about the Meet&Share "Work and Sisterhood: Women's professional networks" </a>
She.preneur : how to reinvent yourself through entrepreneurship from a female perspective
Wednesday, October 21, 2020 / 16:00 - 17:30
This hybrid session organized by Womanthon has 3 goals:
● Give visibility to women in the entrepreneurial environment.
● Meet expatriate entrepreneurs in Barcelona.
● Generate networking among all attendees.
At the end of the round table, we will try to offer a real and individual learning of the attendees through a coaching activity using as a starting point a potential entrepreneurial project by an assistant. We will also carry out a networking dynamic between the virtual and face-to-face assistants and our guests.
LEADER:
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/nuriasoler-mentoring/" target="_blank">Nuria Soler</a>, Founder of <a href="https://www.womanthon.com/" target="_blank">Womanthon</a>
PARTICIPANTS:
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/lynnwong/?originalSubdomain=es" target="_blank">Lynn Wong</a>, Co-founder of EventoPlus Group
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/maralarconbatlle/" target="_blank">Mar Alarcón</a>, CEO of Social Car and vice president of Foment del Treball
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlotaplanas/" target="_blank">Carlota Planas</a>, cofounder of Unik Sport Management
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/bibicunningham/" target="_blank">Bibiana Cunningham</a>, CEO at <a href="https://bforb.es/" target="_blank">BforB Spain</a>
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/toriceslourdes/" target="_blank">Lourdes Torices</a>, director of Business Development at <a href="https://nifled.com/" target="_blank"> Nifled Tic & Law</a>
LANGUAGE:
English
Talent without Borders. Leading scientific researchers in Barcelona
Wednesday, October 21, 2020 / 17:00 - 18:00
In recent decades, Barcelona has been able to create an inclusive urban identity, based on the three T's: talent, technology and tolerance. Today, the city is a leading innovation hub in areas such as biomedical sciences, photonics, energy research, and computer science. Barcelona has become a magnet for scientists, entrepreneurs and creators, attracted by the best universities and business schools, first-class research institutions and infrastructures combined with an excellent quality of life. At this round table, leading researchers and entrepreneurs who decided to move to Barcelona and develop their professional careers in our city will share their experience, ideas and advice.
LEADER:
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexisroig/" target="_blank">Alexis Roig</a>, CEO of <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/scitechdiplohub/" target="_blank">SciTech DiploHub</a>
PARTICIPANTS:
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/aleksandar-ivancic-54b0704/" target="_blank">Aleksandar Ivancic</a>, Senior Researcher at the Catalonia Energy Research Institute (IREC)
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jazmin-aguado-sierra-166554b/" target="_blank">Jazmin Aguado-Sierra</a>, Senior Postdoctoral Postdoc Researcher at the <a href="https://www.bsc.es/" target="_blank">Barcelona Supercomputing Center (BSC-CNS)</a>
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-nevola-933b4021/" target="_blank">Laura Nevola</a>, Chief Scientific Officer at <a href="https://www.idp-pharma.com/" target="_blank">IDP Pharma</a>
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/trivedivikas/?originalSubdomain=es" target="_blank">Dr. Vikas Trivedi</a>, Research Group Leader at The European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL Barcelona)
LANGUAGE:
English
Discover Casa SEAT - CANCELLED
Wednesday, October 21, 2020 / 18:30 - 20:30
Casa SEAT has become the city's benchmark for exploring the future of innovation and mobility, inspired by new technologies, design and creativity. By the hands of its director, Gabriele Palma, we will have the privilege of knowing this new project that pays tribute to the city of Barcelona: What is Casa SEAT and what is its road map? What connection does SEAT have with Barcelona and the expat community? Discover the new mobility challenges of SEAT MO!
After the presentation of Casa SEAT in the auditorium on the floor minus one, attendees will be able to enjoy a guided tour in small groups in English or Spanish.
LANGUAGE:
English and Spanish
Invitations available from Wednesday October 14 at 10 a.m.
The number of invitations for this event is LIMITED.
ATTENTION: This activity <b>HAS BEEN CANCELLED</b> for public health reasons.
Barcelona's freelancers never stop
Thursday, October 22, 2020 / 10:30 - 11:30
2020 is an economically turbulent year with many administrative changes in the labour sphere. It is estimated that there will be an increase in self-employment as an alternative to unemployment. Are you struggling with your business in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic? Do you need financing to overcome the current situation? Do you know all the support measures that the public administrations and in particular the Barcelona City Council have introduced for independent workers (self-employed)? Are you interested in knowing how you can access them?
LEADER:
<a href="http://www.linkedin.com/in/veronica-dieguez-nuñez-78634847" target="_blank">Veronica Diéguez Nuñez</a>, business administrative simplification, Barcelona Activa Business Support
LANGUAGE:
Spanish
The keys to start a business in Barcelona and seek financing
Thursday October 22, 2020 / 12:00 - 13:00
This workshop will give you advice and tips for setting up a business in Barcelona or starting a new professional project. We will explain the services, programmes and activities offered by Barcelona Activa to accompany you throughout the process, from the business idea to the creation of the company. We will advise you on the different options to find financing and investments and how to turn your business idea into a viable business project in our city. Through a real case, we will share the experience of a startup promoted by Barcelona Activa and financed by Banco Sabadell.
LEADER:
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/xavierdumontperuga/" target="_blank">Xavier Dumont</a>, Head of Entrepreneurship Services at <a href="https://www.barcelonactiva.cat/barcelonactiva/en/index.jsp" target="_blank">Barcelona Activa</a>
PARTICIPANTS:
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/josemanuelcarol/" target="_blank">José M. Carol</a>, BStartup Operating Director at <a href="https://www.bancsabadell.com/cs/Satellite/SabAtl/Welcome/6000024207598/en/" target="_blank">Banco Sabadell</a>
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/javier-falco-rossetto-52819752/?originalSubdomain=es" target="_blank">Javier Falco Rossetto</a>, COO & Founder of <a href="https://micuento.com/" target="_blank">MiCuento</a>
LANGUAGE:
English
Discover the Homeless Entrepreneur project
Thursday October 22, 2020 / 13:00 - 14:00
What is Social Entrepreneurship? From the experience of our host, Andrew Funk, and with the participation of homeless people who take part in his project wich helps them reintegrate into the labour market, we will get to know this social endeavor first-hand.
A social entrepreneur has an additional challenge when he or she creates a new organization: Generate wealth for the greater good of society instead of just for a select few.
My challenge for the audience is to participate actively in the process of ending homelessness for one person in this session by finding studio space for him for the next 6 months.
His name is Bob Grant and he's an artist. He's also an American Expat who is currently experiencing homelessness in Barcelona. He needs studio space for the next 6 months, so he can focus on his work, which will ultimately end his state of homelessness for himself and many others through art auction with #HomelessEntrepreneur. Please help Bob find the space he so urgently needs, so he can provide the same opportunity he's received from you to others.
LEADER:
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewfunkentrepreneurspain/" target="_blank">Andrew Funk</a>, Founder of <a href="https://www.homelessentrepreneur.org/" target="_blank">Homeless Entrepreneur</a>
LANGUAGE:
English
The importance of the culture of failure
Thursday October 22, 2020 / 15:00 - 16:00
The speaker will share the experiences of failures that every entrepreneur undergoes once to later resurface and be successful. It is based on the experience of the Fuckup Nights movement, a global movement that organizes a series of events on five continents where stories of professional failure are shared every month.
LEADERS:
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/cruzcarlos/" target="_blank">Carlos Cruz</a>, director of <a href="https://www.fuckupnights.com/" target="_blank">Fuckup Nights Barcelona</a>
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulflemingbvirtual/" target="_blank">Paul Fleming</a>, Founder of <a href="https://www.bvirtual.com/" target="_blank">Barcelona Virtual & Affinitá </a>
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/victoriajanemasters/" target="_blank">Victoria Masters</a>, Business Education and Training Specialist
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/marta-caba%C3%B1as-6125b896/" target="_blank">Marta Cabañas</a>, Account Manager at FuckUp Nights Global
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/donadamshatch/" target="_blank">Don Hatch</a>, Global Head of Incubation at Demium Startups
LANGUAGE:
English
Barcelona, city of professional and business opportunities
Thursday October 22, 2020 / 16:00 - 17:00
The European Chambers of Commerce in Barcelona have + 1,500 associated companies, and represent 10 European countries. They promote networking among their associates, provide services to establish themselves in different markets, and organize training activities. Barcelona has a very important network of expats, multinational companies and chambers of commerce that can enrich your network of professional contacts when you arrive in Barcelona. Where can you start to take advantage of the networking offered by your community of origin? In this webinar, practical advice will be given to make the best of the business opportunities that the city offers and will discuss the best way to integrate into the business ecosystem of Barcelona.
LEADER:
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/johan-cavallini/" target="_blank">Johan Cavallini</a>, Chairman Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Barcelona
PARTICIPANTS:
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/christoph-himmelskamp-29056412/" target="_blank">Christoph Himmelskamp</a>, Partner of Rödl & Partner Barcelona
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/bbltranslation/?originalSubdomain=es" target="_blank">Barbara Beatrice Lavitola</a>, Managing Director at <a href="https://bbltranslation.eu/en/" target="_blank">BBLTranslation</a>
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ian-cassidy-70baaa20/" target="_blank">Ian Cassidy</a>, Managing Director of <a href="https://www.yarrellsproperty.com/es/" target="_blank">Yarrells Property</a>
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/joaquim-serrahima-66b876/" target="_blank">Joaquim Serrahima</a>, General Director of <a href="https://www.iloq.com/es/" target="_blank">iLOQ Oy</a>
LANGUAGE:
Spanish
Barcelona, city of entrepreneurial talents
Thursday, October 22, 2020 / 17:00 - 18:00
This webinar will discover the entrepreneurial Barcelona through the successful stories of two internationals who have chosen Barcelona to live and work. Our guests will share their professional and personal journeys, and will explain why they decided to settle and undertake their projects in Barcelona. They will also talk about the fact of being an expatriate and a new barcelonian.
LEADER:
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mateu-hernandez-maluquer-b5b4372/?originalSubdomain=es" target="_blank">Mateu Hernández</a>, CEO of <a href="https://www.barcelonaglobal.org/es/" target="_blank">Barcelona Global</a>
PARTICIPANTS:
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mgzanchi/" target="_blank">Marta-Gaia Zanchi</a>, Founder and Managing Partner of <a href="https://www.nina.capital/#" target="_blank">Nina Capital</a>
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/timo-buetefisch-874162/" target="_blank">Timo Buetefisch</a>, Co-founder & CEO of <a href="https://www.cooltra.com/es/quienes-somos/" target="_blank">Cooltra</a>
LANGUAGE:
English
Discover Casa de la Seda - CANCELLED
Thursday October 22, 2020 / 18:30 - 20:30
Casa de la Seda is the distinguished and luxurious headquarters of the most influential guild in Catalan society in the 18th century. During the activity, there will be a lecture in English given by Sonia Crespo, a graduate in Tourism and Business, who will present the origin of the guilds in Barcelona, their development and their extinction in the 19th century and what heritage sites remain that can be visited. She will also explain the History of Silk, its arrival and manufacture in Barcelona, the Silk process (how it is made) and other guilds associated: "velluters", “passamaners”, "perchers", etc.
After the conference, the attendees will be allowed to visit the building in small groups.
LANGUAGE:
English
Invitations available from Thursday, October 15 at 10am.
The number of invitations for this event is LIMITED.
ATTENTION: This activity <b>HAS BEEN CANCELLED</b> for public health reasons.
Get inspired by Barcelona!
Friday October 23, 2020 / 10:30 - 11:30
The challenge is learning to look from different perspectives through the techniques of different artists, mainly Pablo Picasso. An inspiring workshop to awaken your inner artist. To participate from your home you only need to connect to your computer and have 3 sheets of paper and a marker ready. Go ahead and get inspired!
LEADER:
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/karlijn-surminski-92942615/" target="_blank">Karlijn Surminski</a>, visual artist and art teacher
LANGUAGE:
English
Learn Catalan in times of pandemic
Friday October 23, 2020 / 12:00 - 13:00
Did you know that 300 different languages are spoken in Barcelona? In a multilingual city, what is the role of the Catalan language? Learn how to incorporate Catalan into your day-to-day life in times of pandemic.
LEADERS:
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mpujoltr/" target="_blank">Txell Pujol</a>, Coordinator of Linguistic Advice at <a href="https://www.cpnl.cat/xarxa/cnlbarcelona/" target="_blank">Centre de Normalització Lingüística de Barcelona</a>
Elvira Nadal, technician of language normalisation at <a href="https://www.cpnl.cat/xarxa/cnlbarcelona/" target="_blank">Centre de Normalització Lingüística de Barcelona</a>
Blanca Guillén, technician of language normalisation at <a href="https://www.cpnl.cat/xarxa/cnlbarcelona/" target="_blank">Centre de Normalització Lingüística de Barcelona</a>
LANGUAGES:
English, Catalan and Spanish
Get involved through social activism
Friday, October 23, 2020 / 13:00 - 14:00
Barcelona and Catalonia have an extensive civil society and a long tradition of social volunteering. Getting involved in associations or NGOs with social purposes (such as Banc dels Aliments, Creu Roja, etc.) can be an excellent way to learn or practice Catalan and Spanish and of integrating yourself on a personal and social level in the city.
LEADER:
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/rogercivitcarbonell/" target="_blank">Roger Civit Carbonell</a>, director of Taula d’entitats of the Third Social Sector of Catalonia
EXPERTS:
Eulàlia Mas, director at Federació Catalana del Voluntariat Social
Aina Gutierrez, territorial development coordinator at Amics de la Gent Gran
Amalia Bartolini, responsible of volunteering and logistic at Centre d’Acollida Assís
LANGUAGE:
English and Spanish
Explore the surroundings: Barcelona is much more
Friday October 23, 2020 / 15:00 -16:00
The province of Barcelona has more than 100 kilometers of coastline, multiple dream spots, tourist attractions for all tastes and a wide range of activities for all ages. The Garraf beaches, the Maresme fishing villages, the Penedès vineyards and wineries, the Montseny mountains or the Osona plains are idyllic settings that you should know. Discover the most authentic experiences less than an hour from the city!
LEADER:
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/cristina-vicentini-9ba87a19/" target="_blank">Cristina Vicentini</a>, European projects technician at the Barcelona Provincial Council Tourism Office
PARTICIPANTS:
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/conor-cushnahan-20992610/" target="_blank">Conor Cushnahan</a>, director of the <a href="https://www.dolcesitges.com/ca" target="_blank">Hotel Dolce Sitges</a>
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/belinda-jane-parris-804b7226/" target="_blank">Belinda Jane Parris</a>, co-director of the <a href="https://www.avenc.com/es/" target="_blank">L'Avenc de Tavertet</a>
LANGUAGE:
English
A literary walk through Barcelona
Friday, October 23, 2020 / 16:00 - 17:00
It is a literary dialogue between the Argentine author Laureano Debat, author of the book "Barcelona inconclusa" and Xavier Vidal, journalist and founder of "No Llegiu" bookstore, that will make us discover his Barcelonas. They will also recommend books by local or foreign authors (such as Eduardo Mendoza, George Orwell, Manuel Vázquez Montalbán, etc.) who have written novels which take place in our city.
PARTICIPANTS:
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/laureanodebat/" target="_blank">Laureano Debat</a>, author of the book "Barcelona inconclusa"
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/xavier-vidal-7859a531/" target="_blank">Xavier Vidal</a>, founder of <a href="https://www.nollegiu.com/es/"target="_blank">"No Llegiu"</a> bookstore
LANGUAGE:
Spanish
Discover Barcelona through its people
Friday, October 23, 2020 / 17:00 - 18:00
To discover a city it is necessary to know its inhabitants. That is why culture, leisure and sports are key to social integration. In Barcelona, there are associations, libraries, clubs and sports entities, which you can be part of. Learning Catalan and / or Spanish or participating with friends in the impressive calendar of festivals and popular festivals are also ways to get to know the city. In this webinar, some hosts of the Barcelona Expat Week and citizens involved in sports or cultural social life will share their experiences and advice.
LEADER:
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mar%C3%ADa-jos%C3%A9-g%C3%B3mez-gimeno-a53b9480/" target="_blank">María José Gómez</a>, director of <a href="https://www.timeout.es/barcelona/es" target="_blank">Time Out</a> magazine.
PARTICIPANTS:
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sara-larsson-photography/" target="_blank">Sara Larsson</a>, freelance <a href="https://www.saralarssonphotography.com/" target="_blank">photographer</a>
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/patriciaradovic/" target="_blank">Patricia Radovic</a>, General Secretary of La <a href="https://www.casaitaliani.com/es/default.asp" target="_blank">Casa degli Italiani di Barcellona</a>
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucre-mba-b276524a/" target="_blank">Lucre Mba Ndong</a>, Director of <a href="http://africafashionweek.barcelona/" target="_blank">Africa Fashion Week</a>
LANGUAGE:
Spanish
Discover Soho House - CANCELLED
Friday October 23, 2020 / 18:30 - 20:30
Soho House is an exclusive meeting point among the expat community and the artistic-cultural world of the city, overlooking the Mediterranean. This private club is an ideal place to meet and have fun. They have members and houses all over the world, as well as restaurants, spas, workspaces and cinemas. Its aim is to encourage creativity in all its forms and to offer a place where people can share ideas and connect with each other in face-to-face and digital spaces, promoting diversity, equality and respect. In Barcelona, Soho House is a 19th century building, located in the iconic Plaza del Duque de Medinaceli, in front of Port Vell.
As the closing of Barcelona Expat Week “en beauté”, we will enjoy a private concert in Soho House.
Invitations available from Friday, October 16 at 10am.
The number of invitations for this event is LIMITED.
ATTENTION: This activity <b>HAS BEEN CANCELLED</b> for public health reasons.
Get trained in the digital world and broaden your professional horizons
Tuesday, October 20, 2020 / 13:00 - 14:00
At a time of economic crisis, training in the digital world is key for finding a job. In this session we will introduce you to the profiles and digital skills most valued by local companies. You can also discover the
on-site and digital training offer at Cibernarium de Barcelona Activa and other resources in the city to update your knowledge or help you discover new skills and digital tools.
EXPERT:
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/raulsanchezadell/" target="_blank">Raúl Sánchez</a>, Head of Innovation, Training and Innovation Department of Barcelona Activa
LANGUAGE:
English
From Asia to Barcelona, experiences of women entrepreneurs
Thursday, October 22, 2020 / 14:00 - 15:00
In this session we'll learn first-hand the trajectories and experiences of various entrepreneurs of Asian origin who have chosen the city of Barcelona to develop their professional and entrepreneurial projects. It will be in a dynamic and interactive format with questions from the audience.
LEADER:
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/gaëlle-patin-laloy-6b70878/" target="_blank">Gaëlle Patin Laloy</a>, head of the Diversity and Interculturality program at <a href="https://www.casaasia.es/" target="_blank">Casa Asia</a>
PARTICIPANTS:
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/vaishali-dasgupta-7a761b4/" target="_blank">Vaishali Dasgupta</a>, Director of <a href="http://www.bembi-barcelona.com/grupo-bembi/" target="_blank">Grupo Restauración Bembi</a>
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/lingling-xu/" target="_blank">Lingling Xu</a>, founding partner of <a href="http://linkchina.es/" target="_blank">LinkChina Translations & Consulting</a>
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/shreyasheenagdancecompany/?hl=es" target="_blank"> Shreyashee Nag</a>, founding director of Shreyashee Dance Company and Nupura International Center for Dance and Music
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/miheeseo/?originalSubdomain=es" target="_blank">Mihee Seo</a>, founder & director of <a href="http://www.oasta.com/" target="_blank">OASTA Consulting</a>
LANGUAGE:
English
Connect with the Nordic talent
Wednesday, October 21, 2020 / 14:00 - 15:00
The Nordic countries have become a hub for globally successful technology startups, such as Skype, Spotify or Rovio Mobile. Why? Partly because these countries are in the top 10 of several indicators (best country to start a company, global innovation index, higher percentage of R&D in GDP, educational level, digital talent, etc.). Barcelona, thanks to its entrepreneurial ecosystem and its quality of life, is a city that attracts more and more Nordic talent every day. In this session you will be able to meet and connect with various entrepreneurs and professionals from these countries to learn from their experiences and testimonies.
LEADER:
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessikaklingspor/?originalSubdomain=es" target="_blank">Jessika Klingspor</a>, founder and director at Performance Prime Cities
PARTICIPANTS:
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/alessio-ruggieri-051a1115/" target="_blank">Alessio Ruggieri</a>, Controller of Expansion Spain & Portugal at HM Group Spain & Portugal
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/fredrikgillstrom/" target="_blank">Fredrik Gillström</a>, M&A and Business Development – Adamo Telecom Iberia S.A.U (founder of Adamo Europe S.L before becoming Adamo Telecom Iberia S.A.U)
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/johan-cavallini/" target="_blank">Johan Cavallini</a>, President of the board of the Swedish Chamber
LANGUAGE:
English
