Programme

Opening with a demonstration of HULA, the traditional dance of Hawaii. Come and see the contemporary styles of this mythical Polynesian dance - a unique and exotic way to start the day!

Did you know that being one of the first to arrive means you win a prize? The first 200 visitors to the Barcelona International Community Day will receive an exclusive T-shirt with this year's slogan: “I'm Barceloní/Barcelonina by choice.” Don't miss out! Be among the first to arrive and receive your prize!

If you've recently arrived in Barcelona and feel overwhelmed by paperwork and matters regarding tax, you've come to the right place. Learn the essentials for managing your taxes in Spain, including obligations and benefits for expats, such as the Beckham Law, and much more. In this session, led by a tax expert, you'll gain crucial information for integrating successfully.

Speaker: Louis Williams, co-founder and CEO of EntreTrámites

Let's learn about the personalised multilingual language learning methodology that was born in Barcelona, with our expat community in mind. 

All Day: Dreaming of Languages - Let's discuss which languages you and your family would like to learn while living in Barcelona, and how Milingui can help you with your own personalised resources!

All Day: Barcelona, In Our Languages - Help to document the languages spoken by attendees on the day by adding your languages to our special album of essential vocabulary.  

Barcelona has been an international benchmark in creativity, arts, and culture with the architecture of Antoni Gaudí, the painting of Joan Miró, the sculpture of Antoni Tàpies, the photography of Colita, the fashion of Toni Miró, and the literature of Vázquez Montalbán, just to name a few. This creativity is probably more valued abroad than at home. For this reason, we want to hear from foreign creatives who live in the city about their stories and experiences: What brought them here? What has helped them become more creative? How have bilingualism and the complexity of Barcelona’s society positively affected them? What are the new creative trends and energies of the city? Come and ask them all of your unanswered questions.

Moderator: Leonor Diaz Alcantara, founder and executive chair of Saviesa Think Tank

Speakers:

• Amilcar Vargas, PhD, World Heritage Manager - Casa Batlló
• Gisette Rosas-Cardona, audiovisual producer and creator of the Negra Como Yo podcast
• Jelena Prokopljevic, architect and professor at Universitat Pompeu Fabra
• Miroslav Stibůrek, artist, designer and entrepreneur

What is the core of networking? Is it about resumes and credentials, or is it about human connection and community-building? The truth is, YOU decide—and we’re here to show you have to make networking truly work for you, no matter what you’re looking to walk away with.  Join Erin Corine, The Identity & Belonging Coach, 13-year Spanish resident, language enthusiast and professional conversation-starter, for a guided networking event designed to teach you how to cast wider social nets and cultivate deeper, long-lasting connections across languages and culture by being exactly who you are. Even if the workshop is in English, the Presentation slides will be available in English, Spanish and Catalan

Workshop leader: Erin Corine Johnson, founder and Lead Community Manager, Hola Magnolia Identityworks

Let us introduce you to Barcelona's job market trends and inform you about the resources Barcelona Activa offers to help you find work. With a practical approach and expert advice, this session will help you design a personalised strategy to land your ideal job.

Speaker: David Millet Bas, CEO of Implemento, SL and collaborator of Barcelona Activa.

An esmorzar de forquilla-style breakfast in a cooking workshop format to prepare a puff pastry coca with cod esqueixada, a traditional Catalan recipe. In this workshop, we'll teach you how to crumble the cod and prepare the vegetables for the puff pastry coca. We'll also explain the origins of this dish, so deeply rooted in Catalan cuisine, its importance in the culinary culture, and the importance of local cuisine and the seasonality of ingredients for following a healthy and sustainable diet, such as the Mediterranean diet.

Workshop leader: Juan Bautista Agreda Linero, executive chef of Los Reyes del Mango

In this session, we'll briefly introduce you to the Catalan university system and explain the transformative role Barcelona aspires to play as a university city in the future. During the round table discussion, which will involve international students and university officials, we'll address two questions: What should we build and with whom? and What do we envision? Boston will be used as a model, which has several universities but a more efficient system for attracting and retaining global talent.

Moderator: Manel Jiménez Morales, professor of Communication and Vice-Rector for Partnerships, Community and Culture at Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC)

Speakers:

• Alice Lyu, Marketing Executive and Master of Arts in Communication Management, Universitat Pompeu Fabra – Barcelona School of Management
• Carlo Gallucci, Vice-rector for International Relations and Students at Universitat Ramon Llull and Professor of Marketing at Esade-URL
• Maria Rubert de Ventós, PhD architect and professor of Urban Planning at Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya
• Mariam Sargsyan, PhD candidate & predoctoral researcher at the Regional Quantitative Analysis Group (AQR-IREA) at Universitat de Barcelona

Let's learn animal names together in Catalan, Spanish, English and French as we sort the animals into their categories - savannah, jungle, forest, farm, ocean. Then help us to say animal names - in your languages!  Milingui can personalise your animal book in over 200 languages. Kids of all ages.

For many foreigners living in the city, the best way to integrate and discover the richness of the local society has been through participation in charitable causes and civil society. Volunteering, helping the community, and caring for people with special needs are also some of the best ways to leave a positive impact on the world and the society that welcomes us. It's also an excellent way to build personal relationships. In this session, we'll introduce you to volunteer initiatives that require your time and collaboration in different areas of society. Your involvement is essential to make a Barcelona that is ever more caring.

Moderator: Aurora Lonetto, technician in the area of ​​Alliances and International Projection of Federació Catalana de Voluntariat Social

Speakers: 

• Anna Parisi, Participation and Communication technician at Xarxa de Conservació de la Natura (XCN)
• Albert Baiges, volunteer of the Associació Voluntaris 2000
• Víctor Alias, co-founder and director of SUPerando

Barcelona attracts promising talents, entrepreneurs, and investors from around the world. The city has become one of the most attractive cities in Southern Europe for establishing operational headquarters. In this session, we'll explore different investment models, hear stories from foreign entrepreneurs, and showcase the highlights of the city's vibrant ecosystem. Many gems have been born here and have taken flight to other regions. Do you want to be the next?

Moderator: Xavier Mayo, director of the Barcelona Investment Office, Ajuntament de Barcelona

Speakers: 

• Ali Parsa, founder and CEO of Quadrivia AI and host of the Barcelona International Community Day 2025
• Diara Ballo, entrepreneur and therapist, Black Holistic Community
• José María Faura Messa, president of Secot Catalunya
• Julieta Rueff, founder and CEO of FlamAid
• Yago Rafael Tafalla Smit, director of BStartup Companies at Banc Sabadell 

Your personal brand is what people say about you when you’re not in the room, but how intentional are you about shaping it? Join this interactive workshop to explore how to define, express, and evolve your personal brand with confidence and authenticity. Through guided reflection and practical exercises, you’ll discover what makes you unique, how to align how you’re perceived with how you want to be seen, and leave with one clear action to strengthen your presence in both personal and professional spaces. Perfect for internationals and locals in Barcelona looking to make a lasting impression, expand their network, and build visibility in a vibrant city full of talent.

Workshop leaders:

• Lauren Andrews, professional coach at LVA Coaching
• Nuria Sabater, corporate brand manager

What impact do you wish to make through professional networking? Do you have a clear 30-second pitch and a smart strategy for making a great first impression? These are the essential when wanting to present yourself with purpose and create meaningful connections. This dynamic networking session is designed exclusively for professional women or entrepreneurs. Women who want to network with clarity, confidence, and intention. To get the most out of it, come prepared: bring your elevator pitch, an open mind, and your LinkedIn QR code ready to share. Whether you're a coach, a business founder, a freelancer, an executive, or a creative professional, this session will help you expand your influence, empower your voice, and make you meaningful connections.

Workshop leaders: Josie Pont, founder of Female Changemakers and partner of Barcelona Women's Network.

Adapting to a new culture when moving to another country can be an emotional rollercoaster and a stressful experience. In this session, we'll introduce you to the different stages of culture shock experienced when moving to a new country, from initial excitement to adaptation. We'll offer practical strategies to navigate each phase with confidence, curiosity, and emotional awareness. The goal is to help you successfully adapt to your new life in Barcelona.

Speaker: Antonella Ghisu, expert coach in change management at Eres Relocation Spain 

Let's learn numbers together Catalan, Spanish, English and Italian as we play BINGO. Then help us count - in your languages! Milingui can personalise your numbers book in over 200 languages. Kids of all ages

Relax with a vermouth while we enjoy a lively conversation about languages ​​and cultures in Barcelona. Discover Catalan and connect with others who want to learn and begin using the language in a welcoming and enriching environment.

Workshop leaders: Anna Mollà Sellés, coordinator of Linguistic Promotion and Language Advisory Service at Centre de Normalització Lingüística de Barcelona (Consorci per a la Normalització Lingüística)

Discover Barcelona's economic development roadmap for the coming years. Learn which strategic sectors the city will promote to generate quality employment and some of the projects and urban areas that are set to become new economic drivers for Barcelona.

Speaker: Gloria Boix Curós, head of Strategic Economic Promotion Projects, Ajuntament de Barcelona

An inspiring session combining strategy, action, and community, designed for international professionals and talent in transition who want to put themselves out there, thrive, and be seen. This talk aims to teach you how to project your value, communicate clearly, and activate real connections in Barcelona from your authenticity. Through a practical and experiential approach, you'll learn to be your best in the professional world: your message, your presence, and your story.

Presenter: Giovanna Alvarez, head of Sales and Marketing, Eres Relocation Spain

Speaker: Silvia Foz, founder and CEO, Silvia Foz Studio

Discover all the aspects that need to be considered in the process and management of purchasing and financing your home. From the local real estate market to legal and financial procedures, our session will provide practical advice and strategies to make acquiring your new home in Barcelona easier.

Speaker: Roger Pi, director of Barcelona Welcome Hub at Banc Sabadell 

Unlock your job search possibilities in Barcelona! Join our workshop to master LinkedIn and other essential employment tools for a successful job search. This workshop is aimed at expats looking for work in Catalonia. We'll discuss how LinkedIn can help you stand out in the job market, improve your digital skills, and take advantage of job opportunities. In short, we'll teach you how to optimise your profile, expand your networks and contacts, and discover new career opportunities.

Workshop leader: Pedro Rojas, consultant and trainer at Barcelona Activa

In this round table, we introduce you to talented Asian women who will share their professional and personal experiences. The participants are from the Philippines, India, and China, with diverse and inspiring backgrounds. Their experiences showcase the richness and diversity of talent among Asian professionals who have chosen to settle in Barcelona and develop professionally in sectors such as the food industry with an innovative and social perspective, technology and data at the service of education to combat the digital divide, and the performing arts, particularly dance, as a form of expression.

Moderator: Gaëlle Patin-Laloy, head of the Diversity and Interculturality Programme, Casa Asia

Speakers:

• Krista Victorio, Managing Partner at Orience
• Rourou Ye, visual artist and choreographer
• Shilpa Arora, head of Data and Mapping Product at the Barcelona Giga Tech Centre and Host Ambassador of the Barcelona International Community Day

Let's learn colours and shapes together in Catalan, Spanish, English and Ukrainian as we do some colouring in. Then help us colour the rainbow - in your languages! MIlingui can personalise your colour and shape book in over 200 languages. 

Concert by GALLO NEGRO, an instrumental band that fuses electronic rhythms with the energy of funk, the warmth of soul and popular Argentine melodies. Enjoy live music as if you were at the Brotar Afterworks we hold twice a month on Thursdays at Maremagum Shopping Centre, in the Time Out Market space. A memorable experience by the sea where you can enjoy the best restaurants in the city and excellent company all under one roof. Every second becomes an unforgettable memory. A well-deserved break on such an intense day.

In this information session, we'll explain the different educational options and models when choosing a preschool, primary school, or secondary school in Barcelona, ​​including public, private, and charter schools. We'll also introduce you to international schools and local schools that offer educational programs in several languages. With your children's ages considered, we'll give you advice on the public education system and the factors you should consider when choosing a school and applying for a place.

Speakers: 

• Annette Pacey, freelance journalist and writer and founder of the Barcelona Family Life blog
• Cristina Iglesia, school advisor at the Barcelona Education Consortium

The city of Barcelona has a digital ecosystem that has been consolidating itself in recent years, becoming one of Europe's leading technology hubs. Tech hubs are centres for foreign-owned companies from Barcelona that offer technology services or create digital products at a European or global level. These have played a key role in this development. In this session, we'll meet some of the leaders of these hubs to learn about the types of projects they develop and the types of profiles they are incorporating into their teams.

Moderator: Marta Portalés, Head of European Projects. Mobile World Capital Barcelona

Speakers:

• Xavier Morejón, Director of MediaMarkt Barcelona Tech Hub
• Francesco Oggionni, Global Data, AI, and Governance Platforms Service Lines Head at Sanofi
• Santi Ristol, Director of Digital Competence Center at Worldline
• Sowmya Murthy, Chief Risk Officer de Allianz Technology

Internationals in Barcelona often find it difficult to stay up to date with the latest news due to language barriers or unfamiliarity with the local context. Catalan News challenges you to take its quiz to see if you're up to date with all the recent events that could impact you and the city. Join the quiz, test your knowledge, learn, and connect with other participants.

Workshop leader: Cillian Shields, editor at Catalan News.

Transform your creativity with Bauplay. We invite you to experience an interactive workshop for children and adults, designed to unlock your potential using Bauhaus-inspired games. Learn to think differently and be inspired by art and design.

Speaker: Eva Kaluzova, CEO of Bauplay

What is needed to start and grow a business in a new country? In this panel, we introduce you to entrepreneurs from the BIPOC community (people of African or Indigenous backgrounds, or people of colour) who are breaking barriers and redefining success in Barcelona. Together, we will discuss the visible and invisible cultural barriers these entrepreneurs face, such as the importance of understanding the history, customs, and laws of the host country when starting a business. They will share their experiences, strategies, and lessons learned as they seek opportunities for innovation and community impact. We invite you to participate in a conversation that transcends borders and sheds light on the resilience, creativity, and power of the diverse voices of the international community established in our city.

Moderator: Christy White, immigration lawyer and multidisciplinary artist, host of the Barcelona International Community Day 2025

Speakers:

• Clement Esso, founder and CEO at In the Mirror Films
• Kehinde Akkinusoye, founder and CEO at Dome
• Selam Berhe, cofounder of The Station Graffiti Bar

Let's learn the names of food, fruit and vegetables in Catalan, Spanish, English and Italian as we talk about our favourite meals. Then help us to learn them in your languages! Milingui can personalise your food, fruit and vegetable books in over 200 languages!

Barcelona is a vibrant centre of science and innovation. Join this round table discussion to find out more about the city's dynamic research ecosystem, funding opportunities, and support programes for international scientists, students, and professionals. Discover how Barcelona can be the next step in your scientific journey.

Moderator: Oriol Recasens Benito, head of the department of Science and Innovation at Ajuntament de Barcelona

Speakers:

• Lluís Rovira, director of Projects and Evaluation of AGAUR, Department of Research and Universities of the Generalitat de Catalunya
• James Murphy, Recognised Researcher at the Barcelona Supercomputing Center (BSC)
• Antonios Oikonomou, CEO of the Qurv

Discover one of the most traditional folk dances in Catalonia, Aragon, and Valencia, characterised by the use of one or two sticks that the dancers clap together to the rhythm of the music. Did you know that the ball de bastons is the oldest traditional dance in Catalonia, with written references dating back to the 12th century? Come and discover it and maybe even try some steps out yourself!

With more than 30% of its population born abroad, Barcelona is an increasingly diverse city, proud of its ability to include and integrate. If you want to earn the respect of your new team and an excellent reputation as an inclusive leader, it is important to know the necessary tools. In this round table, we'll discuss key tips for leading multicultural teams and gaining efficiency in your relationships with both local and foreign collaborators. We'll offer a 360° view of all aspects of inclusion: gender, sexual orientation, generation, and interculturalism, all of which will open your eyes to new perspectives.

Moderator: Pedro Patrón Galindo, director of Communications and Events at Roche Diagnostics Spain and host of the Barcelona International Community Day 2025

Speakers: 

• Amadeo Jensana, director of the area of Economy and Business at Casa Asia
• Isabel Martínez-Cosentino Ramos, councillor at Consentino
• Marcela Ospina López, vice president of Sustainability and Culture at Both People & Comms

Adapting to a new city is more than learning a language: it's understanding the unwritten rules. In this interactive workshop, we'll use life in Barcelona to explore cultural habits and their impact on routines. Think of it as a reflection, connection, and a toolkit to help you understand and feel at home.

Workshop leader: Feykje (Fey) Mosch, founder and coach at Beyond Native Communication y partner/collaborator at SIETAR

In Catalonia, and Barcelona in particular, we have a long tradition of hiking and cycling. Enthusiasts of all backgrounds and abilities regularly come to discover the local landscapes, architecture, history, fauna, and flora. Barcelona and its surroundings offer a wide variety of options: from the medieval and modernist architecture of Barcelona, ​​the Colonia Güell, and the wine and cava cellars of the Penedès, to the coastal paths, the Collserola trails, and the landscapes of Montserrat, which can be explored on foot with family or friends. You'll also discover numerous running and cycling routes that connect Barcelona with its surrounding areas, such as the Ronda Verde, which connects Montcada i Reixac in Baix Llobregat with the Greenways, as well as the Camino de Santiago and other long-distance trails (GR) throughout Catalonia.

Moderator: Sergio Heredia Tapia, journalist and editor at La Vanguardia

Speakers:

• Carmen Izquierdo, historian and co-founder of Entrespacios
• Eduard Cayón Costa, president of Centre Excursionista de Catalunya
• James Cox, runner and coach at JC Running

Let's learn the days of the week and months of the year in Spanish, Catalan, Basque and Galician. Then help us to learn them in your languages. Milingui can personalise your calendar book or block set in over 200 languages!

Learn how companies are using artificial intelligence to streamline their recruitment processes and how you should prepare for an AI interview. We'll explore the use of this technology and the latest advances in AI tools to help you improve your interviews.

Speaker: 

• Pedro Rojas, Barcelona Activa consultant and trainer.

We invite you to meet women from diverse backgrounds to discuss how networking empowers women in their careers and businesses. The session will highlight strategies, experiences, and opportunities that help women make meaningful connections, grow professionally, and make an impact in the corporate world.

Moderator: Fernanda Grace Lins, entrepreneur, director of GTM for Croissant and founder of City Girls Barcelona; host of the Barcelona International Community Day 2025

Speakers: 

• Eva Blanco Catalán, president of Lean In Network Barcelona and senior consultant at Both People & Comms
• Marina Riess, managing director of Miiro Hotels and Hotel Borneta
• Nekeia Boone, founder and creative director of Tudy’s Kitchen

Founded by Gisella Ramírez and Walter Sánchez in 2005, the Peru Ritmos y Costumbres Dance Company aims to promote Peruvian dances among Barcelona's international community and lovers of the Andean country's culture. One of the association's flagship projects is the dance school for children and young people. Come along and dance!

Enjoy a unique painting, drawing, and colouring experience under the direction of Yoshi Sislay, a Japanese artist based in Poblenou. This participatory workshop is open to all ages and features mini paintings (20 cm x 20 cm) with markers. A fun way to take a breather from such a busy day and be in touch with your artistic side.

Worshop leader: Yoshi Sislay, visual artist and host of the Barcelona International Community Day 2025

This session is aimed at foreigners who want to provide their professional services to a company based in Spain and companies looking to recruit international talent. We will provide a clear and practical overview of the Spanish residence and work permit for highly qualified professionals. We will discuss the main requirements, the possible options, and provide some practical advice to ensure your residence permit application is approved.

Speaker: Toni Musalaev, head of Legal Services at TALENOM 

This workshop is primarily aimed at expats who want to develop strategies and resources to optimise their professional development abroad. The topics to be covered include career planning, international networking, cultural adaptation, and tips for navigating Barcelona's international labour market. We provide you with practical tools to help you maximise your professional potential as an expat.

Workshop leader: Sandrine Gelin-Lamrani, CEO of G&L Shift

Come and help us collate a record of essential vocabulary in ALL of the languages represented by attendees at Barcelona International Community Day! We need help from every attendee to register the names of animals, colours, food, fruit and vegetables and calendar - In Your Languages. This will be a special way to for Milingui to celebrate our rich linguistic diversity in Barcelona.

In the Middle Ages, Barcelona was the capital of a powerful naval empire that stretched across the Mediterranean and competed with Venice, Genoa, and other commercial powers. Remaining from that glorious history are the Gothic-style shipyards, which today house Museu Marítim. Discover them and explore the prodigious maritime stories they hold.

Location: Meeting point next to the submarine in the Museu Marítim garden

In this informative and educational session, we'll explain everything a newcomer should know before making real estate decisions in Barcelona. We'll address all your concerns: Should you rent or buy in the current climate? What common misconceptions are there about the local market? Who is responsible for what? We'll also give you tips on avoiding common and costly mistakes foreigners make when looking for an apartment and the fine print on mortgages. Finally, we'll try to offer you some forecasts regarding real estate market prices and trends, as well as the most reasonable moves for the 2025-2026 period.

Speaker: Raf Jacobs, founder and managing director, INSPIRE Property Experts

In this session, we will look at the job market opportunities for multilinguals in Barcelona. The ability to communicate in more than one language increases the chances of finding employment in the city, whether in the tourism sector, retail, or any other professional field. We'll explain which languages ​​are most in-demand and provide an overview of the business landscape. We'll highlight the unique features of the city's culture and job market, as well as the importance of networking and the key role that chambers of commerce play in this field.

Moderator:

• Nina Heindrichs, director at BBI Communication
• Barbara Lavitola, CEO at BBL Translation
• Beatriz Llaca Pavón, consultant at Mur&Partners
• Marion Suffert, founding partner at Vasis Conseil
• Eduardo Menal, Partner & Executive Director, Both People & Comms

Enjoy a speed networking session in French to connect with those from the French-speaking community who live in Barcelona or are planning to move there. You'll meet other French speakers and receive a practical guide to help you navigate the key aspects of arriving, settling in, and integrating into the city.

Workshop leader: Vincent Garnier, director of the Barcelona edition of lepetitjournal.com.

In this session, we'll introduce you to the public and private healthcare systems, as well as the existing insurance models and coverage. Understanding the differences between them can be complicated when arriving from another country with different systems and models. The good news is that Barcelona is considered a world-class centre of medical excellence.

Speaker: Madeleine Smit, CEO of Turó Park Clinics

Following the trend in Western societies, Barcelona has seen its pet population grow and has had to adapt to these new habits and challenges that coexistence brings. In this round table, we will explain the current legislation (Law 7/2023, of the 28th of March, on the protection of animal rights and welfare) on the obligations and regulations for entering Spain with a pet or companion animal. We will also discuss some civil and criminal aspects, such as custody and visitation rights for animals in the event of divorce, aggression between animals or people, and what to do if you face cases of animal abuse. Finally, we would like to share experiences and initiatives for Settling in and Getting Involved with your pets, good practices of civility and coexistence, whilst simultaneously offering you new opportunities to make friends and integrate into the city.

Moderator: Gabriela González-Cremona, senior associate, Giambrone & Partners

Speakers:

• Manuela Cea Poblete, co-founder of City Dogs Barcelona
• Mireia Peco García, associate at Giambrone & Partners
• Alejandro Delgado, Inspector of the Barcelona Municipal Police

Come and view essential vocabulary in ALL of the languages represented by attendees at Barcelona International Community Day! See the names of animals, colours, food, fruit and vegetables and calendar - in our languages. This will be a special way to for Milingui to celebrate our rich linguistic diversity in Barcelona.

Do you want to truly feel part of the city? Discover the impact learning Catalan can have through the experiences of people who, just like you, came to Barcelona and decided to take the plunge. In an open, dynamic, and participatory space, we'll discover how the language can be a tool for creating connections and opportunities, and for feeling at home.

Workshop leader: Anna Mollà Sellés, coordinator of Linguistic Promotion and Language Advisory Service at the Centre de Normalització Lingüística de Barcelona (Consorci per a la Normalització Lingüística)

Did you know that Barcelona has a long cocktail tradition spanning over 90 years, making it one of the world's cocktail capitals? This success began decades ago with historic bars like Boadas, Dry Martini, and Ideal, and in the last 10 years, the city's cocktail scene has taken off alongside the rise of Catalan avant-garde cuisine. In this workshop, we'll offer you the chance to prepare and try two different cocktails. We look forward to meeting you for a unique sensorial experience, an original way to meet other Barcelonins by choice.

Workshop leader: Cristian Valls Martínez, COO & FB Manager at BN Grup

Welcome, entrepreneurs! Barcelona Activa, the municipal economic development agency, explains everything you need to know to start a business and launch a new venture in Barcelona. They'll give you key advice on how to start a new business or begin a new professional project in Barcelona. They'll explain the services and programmes to support you throughout the entire process: legal requirements, administrative procedures, financing, and resources available for entrepreneurs, giving you the knowledge you need to launch your own business project in the city.

Speakers:

• Cristina Martínez Blanco, consultant and trainer at Barcelona Activa.

Enjoy a complete musical experience with this special bingo! Instead of numbers, you'll hear excerpts from top international hits. Identify the song and mark your card. From pop to rock, and from classics to the latest hits. Sing, enjoy, and win prizes in this rhythmic, fun-filled bingo!

Facilitator: DJ Andyloop, resident DJ at Old Irish Pub

Enjoy a cercavila parade (or passacaglia) with a typical brass band from Terres de l'Ebre. This small group of musicians, who play wind and percussion instruments, is responsible for livening up and enlivening the parades that march through the streets of towns in southern Catalonia during the patron saint festivals. Come and sing and dance along to the joyful steps of Xaranga Sarabastall from Godall.

Come and listen to live interviews with speakers and exhibitors who represent the diversity and richness of our city's vibrant international community. They'll explain why they chose Barcelona as their city of residence, what their family integration process was like, and what professional opportunities the city has offered them. For each interview, we'll feature professional journalists, such as the Equinox and Barcelona Metropolitan teams. You can also listen to these inspiring stories in podcast format after the Barcelona International Community Day.

Interviewers:

• Aurélie Chamerois, journalist, co-founder and editorial director of Equinox
• Víctor Horcasitas, editor of Barcelona Metropolitan

Improve your personal brand with a professional photo. Visit the Barcelona Activa booth to have your photo taken by personal branding experts. You can use it for your CV or professional networking.

Visit the new exhibition of the Maritime Museum's children's magazine. Seven years and almost 30 issues of Patapum magazine later, we encourage you to visit the museum lobby to discover the exhibition “SOS Oceans! The PATAPUM gang to the rescue”.  Visitors to this exhibition, both children and adults, will learn from the Patapum characters about the creative process behind this quarterly newsletter and, just like in the magazine, they will be able to complete a series of fun and interactive puzzles. Experience and share a new adventure live with the Patapum gang. Located at the viewing point in the museum lobby where the ticket office is. We look forward to seeing you!

Discover this new experience with virtual reality headsets to improve your job interviews. Put on the headset and conduct an interview in a real-life environment. An avatar powered by generative artificial intelligence will conduct a personalised interview with you and provide instant feedback to identify areas for improvement.

Have fun with your family or friends with our 360° video booth! Experience and capture unforgettable moments 360° as you explore everything Barcelona has to offer. #BarcelonaICD.

Silver fish, multicoloured coral, pirates, sailors, and mariners. Choose your favourite maritime theme for your face paint and let the Camuflash Makeup artist transform your face into one of the faces of the sea.

Recommended for all ages.

This space will be open all day so you can grab a drink or snack, or even sample exquisite dishes. It's the perfect place to take a break and socialise with other Barcelona International Community Day visitors.

If you're looking for work, we'll inform you and register your CV free of charge on the Business-Employment Platform of Barcelona Activa, the city's local development agency. You'll be able to learn about a variety of job openings, as well as participate in courses and activities to improve your key skills and increase your chances of finding work. All you need to do is bring your digital CV and your NIE (Foreigner Identity Document), passport, or DNI (National Identity Document).

Immerse yourself in a day full of fun and learning for the little ones. Our playroom offers games, workshops, and educational activities so all families can enjoy the BICD. A safe space where creativity meets socialisation.