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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

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

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

Wed 19

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

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

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

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

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

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.