This Monday, Barcelona witnessed the opening of the 5th Barcelona New Economy Week (BNEW). This event has established itself as a reference point in the field of new economy. The ceremony was attended by important officials, including Generalitat President Salvador Ira. Minister of Industry and Tourism Jordi Heleu. Mr. Jordi Valls, Deputy Mayor of Barcelona City Council. Pere Navarro, Special National Representative of the Barcelona Free Trade Area Consortium (CZFB).
BNEW is a multidisciplinary event, this time covering seven key topics: digital industry, sustainability, aviation, mobility, talent, health and experience. Based on these thematic axes, the event aims to provide answers to the challenges posed by the new economy and foster dialogue between different sectors. According to forecasts, more than 15,000 people are expected to attend the event, with a hybrid participation mix of 70% in-person and 30% telematic participation. Similarly, the organization has confirmed the attendance of 350 speakers of international relevance, underscoring the global and ambitious nature of this initiative.
In addition to the aforementioned authorities, National Assembly President Josep Ruhr also attended the event. Government representative Carlos Prieto. Mikel Samper, Minister of Business and Labor of the Central Government, and Blanca Sorige, Secretary General of the CZFB. The first day will be held at the DFactory Barcelona facility, an important space for innovation in the city, and the conference will run until Thursday.
In his inaugural address, Generalitat President Salvador Ira emphasized that BNEW was born in the midst of a pandemic, at a time of global uncertainty, with a message of hope and resilience. Mr. Ira emphasized that this ability to adapt and overcome is a lesson that should not be forgotten, especially in a context where Europe faces numerous challenges.
Minister Jordi Helleu positively evaluated the hybrid format of the event, stressing that it allows “many people to connect with each other” regardless of their physical location. These types of exchanges are important in a globalized world where physical borders no longer limit the exchange of ideas and projects.
Deputy Mayor Jordi Valls emphasized the importance of this BNEW, especially after the publication of a report led by former Italian President Mario Draghi. The report raises the need for re-industrialization in Europe, and Valls said events like BNEW are essential to addressing these challenges in a collaborative and effective way. I’m thinking.
CZFB State Special Representative Pere Navarro emphasized the event’s desire to “build something good for society” and foster connections between companies from different sectors. Mr. Navarro pointed out that BNEW is not just a business event, but also a platform to promote change that can have a positive impact on society’s well-being.
One of the most notable moments of this event was when Salvador Ira called for cooperation between institutions and the private sector to ensure “the only possibility” to preserve the European model of living. Ta. The Generalitat insisted that this cooperation should take place not only between institutions within the same country, but also between different European states: “Either we do it together or we don’t achieve it.” ‘ he said emphatically. Mr. Ira also stressed the importance of listening and dialogue, saying confrontation is not the way forward.
