Agenda

A key driver for multinationals and firms who make the move to Barcelona is the considerable benefit to be gained from cross-sector learning. Barcelona's innovation park, 22@Barcelona, boasts established sector clusters in the media, ICT, Biomedical and Clean Energy industries. Nick Leon, Director, Design London, explains how you can harness these connections and implement innovation techniques to outthink and outsmart the competition.

COLT Telecoms Group is one of a growing number of firms that have chosen to locate in Barcelona to benefit from increased levels of innovation, improved competitiveness, better access to European markets and access to a pool of highly-skilled, international talent right on the doorstep. Steve Cahill heads up COLT's Barcelona operations, and he will  talk about the drivers behind the decision to locate in Barcelona, how the business in run and what challenges COLT faces on an on-going basis.

You've decided that Barcelona is where the brains of your outfit belong. So what happens next?  Our business relocation guru, Oriol Barrachina, from global real estate consultancy, Cushman & Wakefield, will present the results of the latest European Cities Monitor, its annual location survey of Europe's leading companies, and provide some practical advice on how to make the move a smooth one.

Didn't get the opportunity to ask your question, or thought of another? The morning's speakers will be available in a more informal setting to offer tailored information and answer your outstanding questions. This is also an opportunity to network with fellow delegates.