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11:00h

Round table discussion | Legislative and Regulatory Session

The Future of Public Swimming Pools: Regulation, Sustainability, and New Challenges

Pablo Tarazón Varea Director of Purchasing, Logistics, and Quality at Action Waterscapes and Head of Inspection at SiSSW Speaker

Alfonso Ribarrocha Director of Purchasing, Logistics, and Quality at Action Waterscapes and Head of Inspection at SiSSW Speaker

Mariano Bordas Mon Architect and Head of the Sports Facilities Service of the Government of Catalonia Speaker

2025-11-17 11:00 2025-11-17 12:30 Europe/Madrid The Future of Public Swimming Pools: Regulation, Sustainability, and New Challenges Panel discussion on the new Swimming Pool Decree in Catalonia and the main regulatory, technical, and operational challenges faced by public facilities. The session will examine the role of these facilities as strategic infrastructure for health, sustainability, and social cohesion in the context of the 2030 Agenda. It provides an opportunity to align the perspectives of administrations, experts, and the sector ahead of a new regulatory phase. Outdoor & Wellness Experience room

Mon 17 11:00h - 12:30h Outdoor & Wellness Experience room Public access

12:00h

Networking Event | Andalusia Day

Cocktail Reception-Andalucia Day

2025-11-17 12:00 2025-11-17 14:00 Europe/Madrid Cocktail Reception-Andalucia Day International Business Center

Mon 17 12:00h - 14:00h International Business Center Public access

16:00h

Round table discussion | 13th BARCELONA INTERNATIONAL LANDSCAPE BIENNIAL

BIENNIAL SYMPOSIUM: Insight the Project: academia, profession, business

2025-11-17 16:00 2025-11-17 18:00 Europe/Madrid BIENNIAL SYMPOSIUM: Insight the Project: academia, profession, business A space for dialogue between the academic world, the professional field, and the business sector

A joint reflection on experiences, methodologies, and current challenges in landscape intervention

Participation of specialists and landscape stakeholders

Outdoor & Wellness Experience room

Mon 17 16:00h - 18:00h Outdoor & Wellness Experience room Public access

18:00h

Networking Event | Piscina Barcelona 2025 Awards Ceremony

Piscina Barcelona 2025 Awards Ceremony

2025-11-17 18:00 2025-11-17 19:00 Europe/Madrid Piscina Barcelona 2025 Awards Ceremony

Every year Piscina Barcelona recognises professionals, companies and institutions that contribute to the improvement of the sector through innovative, sustainable and quality projects.

The award categories include:

Innovative products presented at the show. Public and private swimming pool facilities in use, which stand out for their design, efficiency, sustainability or user experience. Wellness centres of international reference.

Projects by architecture and landscape architecture students linked to the design of aquatic spaces.

Recognition for those who are driving the present and future of the pool, wellness and outdoor sector.

Outdoor & Wellness Experience room

Mon 17 18:00h - 19:00h Outdoor & Wellness Experience room Public access

19:00h

Networking Event | Piscina Barcelona 2025 Awards Ceremony

Piscina 2025 Awards Cocktail

2025-11-17 19:00 2025-11-17 20:00 Europe/Madrid Piscina 2025 Awards Cocktail Outdoor & Wellness Experience room

Mon 17 19:00h - 20:00h Outdoor & Wellness Experience room Public access

Tue 18

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10:30h

Presentation | Landscaping Pannel Discussion

Landscaping and the Smart Use of Water: Welcome

Iñaqui Viñuela Asociación Española de Paisajistas President of Spanish Landscape Architects Association (AEP) Speaker

Ivonne Flores RAIN BIRD General Manager Europe at RAIN BIRD Speaker

2025-11-18 10:30 2025-11-18 11:00 Europe/Madrid Landscaping and the Smart Use of Water: Welcome A professional event focusing on urban sustainability, landscape design and irrigation technology. Outdoor & Wellness Experience room

Tue 18 10:30h - 11:00h Outdoor & Wellness Experience room Public access

10:30h

Networking Event | Mexico Day

Institutional Opening – Mexico Day

2025-11-18 10:30 2025-11-18 10:45 Europe/Madrid Institutional Opening – Mexico Day International Business Center

Tue 18 10:30h - 10:45h International Business Center By invitation only

10:45h

Presentation | Mexico Day

Mexico as an international market of opportunity

2025-11-18 10:45 2025-11-18 11:00 Europe/Madrid Mexico as an international market of opportunity Mexico’s dynamic pool industry offers a strategic entry point for companies aiming to expand into Latin America. In this session, Paty Abreu —Commercial Director of the Mexican Pool Professionals Association (APP)— will share a strategic overview of the main trends, challenges, and business opportunities shaping the growth of the Mexican market. From the rise in residential projects to the sector’s increasing professionalisation, the session will explore why Mexico has become a key destination for international solutions and technologies linked to wellness, sustainability, and innovation in the pool sector. International Business Center

Tue 18 10:45h - 11:00h International Business Center By invitation only

11:00h

Presentation | Landscaping Pannel Discussion

Tools for Specifying Automatic Irrigation Systems

Vicente Castillo RAIN BIRD Landscape Specification Manager – Spain at RAIN BIRD Speaker

2025-11-18 11:00 2025-11-18 11:10 Europe/Madrid Tools for Specifying Automatic Irrigation Systems The wide range of tools and resources that RAIN BIRD offers to support the design, installation, calculation, and specification of automatic irrigation for green areas will be presented. Outdoor & Wellness Experience room

Tue 18 11:00h - 11:10h Outdoor & Wellness Experience room Public access

11:00h

Presentation | Mexico Day

Renovation Project of the Grand Fiesta Americana Cozumel Hotel

2025-11-18 11:00 2025-11-18 11:15 Europe/Madrid Renovation Project of the Grand Fiesta Americana Cozumel Hotel International Business Center

Tue 18 11:00h - 11:15h International Business Center By invitation only

11:15h

Presentation | Mexico Day

Sustainability Project of the Coyoacán Aquatic Center

2025-11-18 11:15 2025-11-18 11:30 Europe/Madrid Sustainability Project of the Coyoacán Aquatic Center International Business Center

Tue 18 11:15h - 11:30h International Business Center By invitation only

12:00h

Presentation | Landscaping Pannel Discussion

Innovation in Landscaping and Smart Water Use

2025-11-18 12:00 2025-11-18 13:00 Europe/Madrid Innovation in Landscaping and Smart Water Use Join us for six dynamic PechaKucha presentations (20 slides, 20 seconds per slide) showcasing cutting-edge projects in landscaping and the Smart Use of Water in green spaces. These outstanding projects were carefully selected through a Call for Projects by AEP and RAIN BIRD, highlighting innovation and best practices in the sector. Outdoor & Wellness Experience room

Tue 18 12:00h - 13:00h Outdoor & Wellness Experience room Public access

12:00h

Networking meeting-by invitation only | 7th Business Meet-up Latam-Europe-Middle East

7th Business Meet-up Latam-Europe-Middle East

2025-11-18 12:00 2025-11-18 14:30 Europe/Madrid 7th Business Meet-up Latam-Europe-Middle East We are holding a new edition of the event that, since 2015, has brought together the supply and demand sides of the markets with the greatest growth potential, and we will be focusing on Latin America, the Caribbean, Europe and the Middle East. A space to share knowledge, create experience, stimulate inspiration and generate new collaborations and business opportunities. International Business Center

Tue 18 12:00h - 14:30h International Business Center By invitation only

13:00h

Workshop Showcase | Landscaping Pannel Discussion

Inauguration of the exhibition and presentation of the TIP01 International Landscape Workshop for the regeneration of landscapes devastated by the DANA.

Manuel Sánchez Asociación Española de Paisajistas International Delegate of the Spanish Association of Landscape Architects Speaker

2025-11-18 13:00 2025-11-18 13:15 Europe/Madrid Inauguration of the exhibition and presentation of the TIP01 International Landscape Workshop for the regeneration of landscapes devastated by the DANA. Outdoor & Wellness Experience room

Tue 18 13:00h - 13:15h Outdoor & Wellness Experience room Public access

14:30h

Networking meeting-by invitation only | Mexico Day

Cocktail Reception- Mexico Day

2025-11-18 14:30 2025-11-18 15:30 Europe/Madrid Cocktail Reception- Mexico Day International Business Center

Tue 18 14:30h - 15:30h International Business Center By invitation only

15:00h

Round table discussion | Hotel investment Panel Discussion

Discussión 1: Hospitality and investors: Pools, wellness, and outdoor: what hoteliers need and value

José María Rosell Senator Hotels & Resorts CEO of Senator Hotels & Resorts Speaker

Bruno Hallé Cushman & Wakefield Hospitality Partner at Cushman & Wakefield Hospitality Spain Chair

Meritxell Vilella Marketing Director at Aqua Hotel Group Speaker

2025-11-18 15:00 2025-11-18 15:45 Europe/Madrid Discussión 1: Hospitality and investors: Pools, wellness, and outdoor: what hoteliers need and value In this round table, we will engage with industry professionals to explore their product-related needs and the most in-demand solutions in the market. We will also address key topics such as the economic impact of this type of infrastructure and customer satisfaction. A must-attend session to gain valuable insights into the consumer’s perspective. International Business Center

Tue 18 15:00h - 15:45h International Business Center Public access

15:45h

Interview | Hotel investment Panel Discussion

Discussion 2: Bruno Hallé interviews Luis Rullan, Senior Director of Asset Management at Hotel Investment Partners.

Bruno Hallé Cushman & Wakefield Hospitality Partner at Cushman & Wakefield Hospitality Spain Chair

Luís Rullan Senior Director at Hotel Investment Partners (HIP) Speaker

2025-11-18 15:45 2025-11-18 16:15 Europe/Madrid Discussion 2: Bruno Hallé interviews Luis Rullan, Senior Director of Asset Management at Hotel Investment Partners. International Business Center

Tue 18 15:45h - 16:15h International Business Center Public access

16:00h

Book editorial presentation | 13th BARCELONA INTERNATIONAL LANDSCAPE BIENNIAL

Book Launch

Bruno Marques President of IFLA Speaker

Lisa Diedrich Professor of landscape architecture Speaker

Alexandra Tisma Landscape architect and academic Speaker

2025-11-18 16:00 2025-11-18 18:00 Europe/Madrid Book Launch

Editorial showcase dedicated to recent works on landscape, territory, and the city

Moderated by architect Octavi Mestre

In collaboration with La Capell bookstore

A format designed to highlight contemporary thought on landscape. Designing Therapeutical Environments, presented by Bruno Marques

LAE, presented by Lisa Diedrich

Dutch Landscapes, presented by Alexandra Tisma

Outdoor & Wellness Experience room

Tue 18 16:00h - 18:00h Outdoor & Wellness Experience room Public access

20:00h

Networking Event | Outdoor Pool Party

Outdoor Pool Party

2025-11-18 20:00 2025-11-18 00:30 Europe/Madrid Outdoor Pool Party A unique event that will bring together the industry’s leading business people and professionals. Enjoy a fun experience and network at the Bastian Beach Club in Barcelona, an iconic venue.

Tue 18 20:00h - 00:30h By invitation only

Wed 19

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11:00h

Round table discussion | Panel Discussion: Digital Transformation and Social Impact in the Pool Sector

1. Emerging technologies applied to the swimming pool.

2025-11-19 11:00 2025-11-19 12:00 Europe/Madrid 1. Emerging technologies applied to the swimming pool. Digital transformation has also reached the world of swimming pools. This session brings together experts and professionals to analyse how technologies such as artificial intelligence, digital twins and gamification are introducing new management models, optimising processes and improving the user experience. An opportunity to learn about innovative projects and discuss the challenges and opportunities in the sector. Outdoor & Wellness Experience room

Wed 19 11:00h - 12:00h Outdoor & Wellness Experience room Public access

12:00h

Round table discussion | Panel Discussion: Digital Transformation and Social Impact in the Pool Sector

The social impact of swimming pools

2025-11-19 12:00 2025-11-19 13:00 Europe/Madrid The social impact of swimming pools Swimming pools are much more than sports or leisure facilities: they are spaces with a strong social and community impact. This round table focuses on their role in promoting health, social cohesion and inclusion, as well as their contribution to collective well-being. From the hands of professionals, we will learn about projects and initiatives that stand out for their use of the aquatic environment as a tool for social impact. Outdoor & Wellness Experience room

Wed 19 12:00h - 13:00h Outdoor & Wellness Experience room Public access

12:00h

Presentation | Sectoral Barometer

PRESENTATION OF THE RESULTS OF THE SECTORAL BAROMETER OF THE SWIMMING POOL SECTOR IN SPAIN 2025

Agustí Ferrer General Director of ASOFAP Speaker

2025-11-19 12:00 2025-11-19 13:00 Europe/Madrid PRESENTATION OF THE RESULTS OF THE SECTORAL BAROMETER OF THE SWIMMING POOL SECTOR IN SPAIN 2025

Spanish legislation establishes that, as of January 2026, all individuals performing swimming pool maintenance tasks must hold the Professional Certificate in Swimming Pool and Other Aquatic Facility Maintenance (SEA757_2) in order to carry out this activity.

During the session, ASOFAP, the Spanish Pool Industry Association and promoter of the Professional Certificate approved by the Ministry of Education, will explain to professionals who do not yet hold the official qualification how they can obtain it.

International Business Center

Wed 19 12:00h - 13:00h International Business Center Public access

15:30h

Networking Event | Eusa Awards 2025

EUSA AWARDS 2025

2025-11-19 15:30 2025-11-19 17:00 Europe/Madrid EUSA AWARDS 2025

EUSA AWARDS are the European annual awards of the swimming pools and spas, organised by the European Union of Swimming Pool and Spa Associations (EUSA).

They are the most prestigious awards in Europe for this sector and organised directly by the sector.

The awards aim to show the most beautiful swimming pools and spas created in Europe, to highlight the outstanding professionals of the sector and to facilitate inspiration for both professionals and owners of these aquatic installations.

These are the categories for 2025

1. Domestic Outdoor Pools (DOP)

2. Domestic Indoor Pools (DIP)

3. Domestic Spas (DS)

4. Domestic Hot Tubs (DHT)

5. Domestic Pools with an Enclosure (DWE)

6. Domestic Pools with a Cover (DWC)

7. Pools by Night (PBN)

8. Renovation (REN)

9. Pools in Touristic Establishments (TE)

10. Wellness Pools (WES)

11. Swimming Pools Outside Europe (OUTEU)

In each category 3 installations will be awarded with the bronze, the silver and the gold medal.

The installations are creations of the best companies of the different European countries that normally were nominated or awarded in their own countries, so becoming part of the EUSA Awards is to become part of the European champion league of the sector.

International Business Center

Wed 19 15:30h - 17:00h International Business Center Public access

16:00h

Presentation | Best Cases from High Yield Centres

The high-performance sports swimming pools of the Sierra Nevada High-Performance Center and the Madrid High-Performance Center

Jesús del Barrio Díez Consejo Superior de Deportes Chief Architect of the Sports Architecture Department Speaker

Blanca de la Fuente Head of the Sports Performance Analysis Department. Sierra Nevada High Performance Centre Speaker

2025-11-19 16:00 2025-11-19 17:00 Europe/Madrid The high-performance sports swimming pools of the Sierra Nevada High-Performance Center and the Madrid High-Performance Center

The design of the CARD Sierra Nevada pool responds to the altitude conditions and the objective of creating a laboratory pool focused on altitude training, effort control and swimmer performance. It is specifically designed for biomechanical monitoring of swimming in order to achieve optimal training results. The project was developed in collaboration with high-level swimming coaches. Recently, adaptations have been made to improve the environmental conditions of the pool.

The pool in Madrid follows the same concept, without the altitude requirements. It is a space where new training techniques and technological support tools for swimmers are developed.

Outdoor & Wellness Experience room

Wed 19 16:00h - 17:00h Outdoor & Wellness Experience room Public access

Thu 20

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10:00h

Presentation | Maintenance certification

Informative session for obtaining the professional pool maintenance certificate

Rosa María Lladós Head of Professional Training at ASOFAP Speaker

2025-11-20 10:00 2025-11-20 11:00 Europe/Madrid Informative session for obtaining the professional pool maintenance certificate

Spanish legislation stipulates that by January 2026 all people who carry out pool maintenance tasks must have the Professional Certificate for the Maintenance of swimming pools and other aquatic facilities (SEA757_2) in order to be able to carry out this activity.

At the session ASOFAP, the Spanish swimming pool sector employers' association and promoter of the Professional Certificate approved by the Ministry of Education, will explain to professionals who do not yet have this accreditation how to obtain it.

International Business Center

Thu 20 10:00h - 11:00h International Business Center Public access

11:00h

Networking Event | Networking event for interior designers

Networking event for interior designers

2025-11-20 11:00 2025-11-20 13:00 Europe/Madrid Networking event for interior designers

Interior Design Networking is one of the must-attend events for specialised interior design studios, offering a unique opportunity to discover the latest innovations and trends directly from the sector's leading suppliers.

This event provides suppliers with an ideal platform to showcase their most cutting-edge solutions to groups of 4 to 5 interior designers in 20-minute sessions.

With scheduled coffee breaks and lunch, attendees can engage in more informal conversations, share experiences, and explore potential collaborations.

These networking moments—hallmarks of interior design events—offer a unique space to spark creative synergies and open new doors within the industry.

Valuable contacts and strategic connections are established between interior designers and suppliers, fostering relationships that often lead to future partnerships.

Interior design networking events have proven instrumental in generating new business opportunities and collaborations between designers and industry players. This format allows participants to maximise their networking potential and discover new ideas for their projects and businesses.

Networking Interior Design Barcelona by Grupo Vía: where innovation and collaboration come together to shape the future of the sector.

Outdoor & Wellness Experience room

Thu 20 11:00h - 13:00h Outdoor & Wellness Experience room Public access

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The Future of Public Swimming Pools: Regulation, Sustainability, and New Challenges

Cocktail Reception-Andalucia Day

BIENNIAL SYMPOSIUM: Insight the Project: academia, profession, business

Piscina Barcelona 2025 Awards Ceremony

Piscina 2025 Awards Cocktail

Landscaping and the Smart Use of Water: Welcome

Institutional Opening – Mexico Day

Mexico as an international market of opportunity

Tools for Specifying Automatic Irrigation Systems

Renovation Project of the Grand Fiesta Americana Cozumel Hotel

Sustainability Project of the Coyoacán Aquatic Center

Innovation in Landscaping and Smart Water Use

7th Business Meet-up Latam-Europe-Middle East

Inauguration of the exhibition and presentation of the TIP01 International Landscape Workshop for the regeneration of landscapes devastated by the DANA.

Cocktail Reception- Mexico Day

Discussión 1: Hospitality and investors: Pools, wellness, and outdoor: what hoteliers need and value

Discussion 2: Bruno Hallé interviews Luis Rullan, Senior Director of Asset Management at Hotel Investment Partners.

Book Launch

Outdoor Pool Party

1. Emerging technologies applied to the swimming pool.

The social impact of swimming pools

PRESENTATION OF THE RESULTS OF THE SECTORAL BAROMETER OF THE SWIMMING POOL SECTOR IN SPAIN 2025

EUSA AWARDS 2025

The high-performance sports swimming pools of the Sierra Nevada High-Performance Center and the Madrid High-Performance Center

Informative session for obtaining the professional pool maintenance certificate

Networking event for interior designers

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