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Track: Public-Use Swimming Pool

Mon 17

11:00h

Round table discussion | Legislative and Regulatory Session

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

Alfonso Ribarrocha Managing partner of Action Waterscapes and SiSSWA Speaker

Héctor Cruz Club Natació Atlético-Barceloneta Project Director, Club Natació Atlètic-Barceloneta Speaker

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

Marta González Auditor of Control and Inspection Bodies (UNE-EN/ISO 17020 standard) Speaker

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

Paloma Medrano Head of the Technical Unit for Surveillance and Control of Water-Related Risks. Environmental Health 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

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

Wed 19

10:00h

Round table discussion | Solutions for Rainwater Harvesting

Rainwater harvesting systems: an opportunity to optimize water use in swimming pools

Agustí Ferrer ASOFAP General Director of ASOFAP Chair

David Gimenez Member of the w.g. ASOFAP – AQUA ESPAÑA for the use of rainwater in the swimming pool Speaker

Silvia Gonzalez Coordinator of the AQUA ESPAÑA Sectoral Commission on Greywater and Rainwater Speaker

Victor Saiz Member of ASOFAP and Manager of LEGALIZA TU PISCINA Speaker

2025-11-19 10:00 2025-11-19 11:00 Europe/Madrid Rainwater harvesting systems: an opportunity to optimize water use in swimming pools

ASOFAP, as the leading association of the pool industry, has identified a growing interest in rainwater harvesting solutions for swimming pools. Yet, many professionals are still unfamiliar with these systems and the regulations that apply to their installation.

This session will explore the potential of rainwater harvesting systems to take a further step toward optimizing swimming pool water consumption, and will provide insights into the legal framework that ensures their correct and safe implementation.

International Business Center

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

10:00h

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

1. Emerging technologies applied to the swimming pool.

Andreu Sancho DataPool Senior Business Developer Speaker

Francesc Garcia Fluidra Commercial Pool Sales & Marketing Head at Fluidra Speaker

Paloma Carcaño Pereira nagi Smartpool Product & Marketing Manager Speaker

Pere Vilà INDESCAT Cluster Manager Chair

2025-11-19 10:00 2025-11-19 11:00 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

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

11:00h

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

The social impact of swimming pools

Anna Lluch Saura Diputació de Barcelona Technician in Physical Education Chair

Iñaki Wensell Centre Esportiu Municipal Colom y Can Ricart Director de Centre Esportiu Municipal Colom y Can Ricart Speaker

Joan Mateu Centre Esportiu Municipal Trinitat Vella Director Centre Esportiu Municipal Trinitat Vella Speaker

Marina Verdaguer Institut de Recerca Sant Joan de Déu Pre-doctoral researcher Speaker

2025-11-19 11:00 2025-11-19 12:00 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

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

12:00h

Round table discussion | Sectoral Barometer

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

Agustí Ferrer ASOFAP General Director of ASOFAP Speaker

Alex Morillo CONSTRUCCIONES DEPORTIVAS CONDAL General Manager of CONSTRUCCIONES DEPORTIVAS CONDAL Speaker

Andrés Rubio SCP Spain General Manager of SCP Spain Speaker

Cristina Robles BAEZA Corporate Director of BAEZA Speaker

Darío Vicario HAYWARD Managing Director for Europe and the Rest of the World (excluding the USA) at HAYWARD Speaker

Miguel Messías FLUIDRA Director of Iberia and Latam at FLUIDRA 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

12:00h - 13:00h 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

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

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

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

Thu 20

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

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

Track: Public-Use Swimming Pool

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

Rainwater harvesting systems: an opportunity to optimize water use in swimming pools

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

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

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