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Barcelona Leadership Forum 2026
Dialogue, culture, and practical leadership on the Mediterranean.
Barcelona, Spain
Overview
About this forum
A three-day European leadership forum in Barcelona for emerging and established leaders across public, private, and civic sectors.
Join delegates from across Europe and beyond for plenaries, leadership labs, and curated networking in Barcelona. Over three days you will take part in policy dialogues, practice workshops, and cultural exchange designed for lasting cross-border collaboration.
Why join
Why join us in Barcelona?
A few reasons leaders choose this Leadership Forum gathering in Barcelona, Spain.
Practical leadership tools
Leave with frameworks you can apply at work the following week, not only inspiration from the stage.
International perspective
Exchange across regions, sectors, and generations — with dialogue designed for lasting professional relationships.
A trusted programme
Leadership Forum keeps criteria clear and cohorts thoughtfully composed, so your place in the room means something.
Hosted in Barcelona, Spain
Programme
Programme highlights
What you can expect across the forum days.
Global policy dialogues
Engage with practitioners shaping international leadership agendas.
Leadership labs
Hands-on workshops focused on decision-making and influence.
Cultural exchange
Build lasting relationships across regions and sectors.
Schedule
Forum schedule
Day-by-day sessions and timings for the programme. Times are local to Central European Summer Time.
Day 1
09:30–11:00
Opening plenary
Welcome and keynote on European leadership.
Auditorium
13:30–16:30
Leadership labs
Interactive cohort sessions.
Breakout rooms
Day 2
09:30–12:00
Policy roundtables
Small-group dialogues with practitioners.
Conference suites
18:00–20:00
Evening networking reception
Informal exchange across cohorts.
Terrace
Day 3
09:30–12:30
Practice labs
Facilitated workshops in small groups.
Breakout suites
14:00–16:00
Closing plenary
Reflections and next steps for the cohort.
Auditorium
Speakers
Voices at the forum
Leaders and practitioners shaping the conversations.
Daniel Gergics
Communication Strategist | Executive Coach
Specializing in leadership, storytelling, and human-centered transformation. He helps organizations harness authentic communication in the age of AI.
Cátia Arnaut
Founder & CHO, Happyology
Founder and CHO of Happyology – The Science of Happiness. Holds a PhD in Globalization Studies with a thesis dedicated to well-being at a national level.
Federica Ceresa
Co-Creator, The Resilience Equation
A strategic resilience expert with over 20 years of experience. Helps leaders and organizations build macro resilience and optimize human performance under pressure.
Tatiana Teixeira
Storyteller | Founder, On Wednesdays We Storytell
A speaker, storyteller, and community builder helping people reconnect with their authentic selves and find the courage to share their voice.
Packages
Choose your place
Compare inclusions and submit an application. Online payment is coming soon.
| Compare | RecommendedDelegate€1,299Full programme access for individual participants. | Observer€799Selected sessions and networking access. |
|---|---|---|
| All plenary sessions | Included | Included |
| Leadership labs | Included | Not included |
| Networking receptions | Included | Included |
| Digital materials | Included | Included |
| Apply | Apply | Apply |
Roadmap to selection
Selection process
A clear path from application to confirmation — so you always know what happens next.
- 01
Application submission
Complete the online application with your details, experience, and motivation before the published deadline.
- 02
Application review
Our team reviews submissions against the programme criteria and cohort balance.
- 03
Shortlist & follow-up
Selected applicants may be contacted for clarification or a brief conversation.
- 04
Final selection
Places are confirmed for a thoughtfully composed cohort ready for meaningful exchange.
- 05
Confirmation
Successful applicants receive next steps for packages, travel, and preparation.
FAQ
Questions about this forum
Answers about the programme, applications, and what to expect.
Ready to join this forum?
Review the packages, confirm eligibility, and submit your application when you’re ready. Online payment is coming soon.