Track: Swimming pool rules and regulations

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 13:00 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 - 13:00h Outdoor & Wellness Experience room Public

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

Agustí Ferrer General Director of AQUA ESPAÑA and ASOFAP Speaker

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

11:00h - 12:00h International Business Center Public

Informative session for obtaining the professional pool maintenance certificate

2025-11-20 11:00 2025-11-20 12:00 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.