“We wish to sincerely thank the Barcelona Convention Bureau for their indispensable help and support with respect to the organisation of the 34th Annual Congress of the European Association of Urology in the city of Barcelona on 15-19 March 2019. The support from the Convention Bureau, coordinated in an excellent way by Mrs. Ana Bueno, addressed many local aspects which contributed greatly to the success of the EAU19 congress that was attended by more than 12,000 participants from all over the world. The City of Barcelona and the efficient congress lay-out in halls 6 and 8 of the Fira Gran Via provided a great setting for EAU19 and was much appreciated by the congress delegates, representatives from the industry and all others involved. Without the contribution of the Barcelona Convention Bureau it would not have been the same experience and we are very grateful for the support and pleasant cooperation during the past years of preparation. We certainly hope to call upon their help again for future EAU Congresses in Barcelona! ”

“Working with the Barcelona Convention Bureau was an absolute pleasure. We’ve worked together with BCB before, and during the Covid’19 pandemic and they supported us all along the way. They have a ‘partnership mindset’ and that made a huge difference in a period that was extremely challenging for many organisers. The EAIE was able to come back to a 4-day in-person conference & exhibition with a record breaking attendance of more than 6400. Together with the BCB we were able to create a significant social impact by helping us to provide all our attendees with a public transport card for the duration of the conference. In addition they supported us in creating connections with many important local stakeholders. ”

“Barcelona has a lot to offer for a very successful scientific meeting. The city is a magnet in all seasons with something for everybody. Our experience in the International Society of Paediatric Oncology (SIOP) was excellent, our annual congress had record attendance figures and participant feedback. Barcelona Turisme and the Barcelona Convention Bureau did a wonderful job highlighting what Barcelona has to offer to our attendees and provided an exceptional venue for our Presidential Dinner (the Recinte Modernista at Hospital Sant Pau). Their collaboration was key to the success of our congress and provided a comfortable and easy to navigate venue, in a perfect seafront location with easy access to the city. ”

“It is with great pleasure that I thank the Barcelona Convention Bureau team for their unfaltering support in the preparation of ESC Congress 2022, which took place in Barcelona from 26–29 August 2022. This was a special and important edition of the congress for the ESC, as it marked the return of our in-person meeting after two years of being online-only. With excellent infrastructure and a state-of-the-art venue at Fira Gran Via, the city of Barcelona was able to welcome more than 20,000 cardiovascular healthcare professionals from around the world. Moreover, the support and local knowledge of the Bureau and their many local partners, together with the famed hospitality of the city, contributed greatly towards making it a very successful comeback! ”

“Our partnership with the Barcelona Convention Bureau was a master class in how organizations and host cities can team up for good. We worked with BCB in the year leading up to our 6th World Parkinson Congress with a keen focus on our “Make the City Parkinson Ready” legacy program. Their partnership made such an impact in the training, as they helped ensure local leaders knew about and joined in the training program, understanding the impact it would have on the experience of our delegates and how this knowledge would stay in the city allowing staff and front-line workers to better serve future visitors. Parkinson’s disease is a very misunderstood disease, so the anxiety of people with PD who want to travel, and the anxiety of front of house staff who may not know much about PD, can both be addressed through the training. If travelers know the staff in their hotel have been educated on Parkinson’s, it can alleviate their anxiety, and for the police, taxi drivers, and front of house staff, having a deeper knowledge of the disease can help them to better serve their clients and guests. BCB helped drive the message home to all participants, had their own staff go through the training, and continues highlighting this work and the social impact. We lucked out in our partnership but ultimately, it’s the community of people with Parkinson’s who benefit the most.”

“Choosing a destination to host our congress for nearly 5,000 delegates from across Europe and beyond can be a daunting task—especially in a city we had not visited before. From the very beginning of our RFP process, we were warmly welcomed, expertly guided, and continuously supported by the team at the BCB. ESGE Days 2025 proved to be an outstanding success, setting a new benchmark for our future events. This achievement was made possible through the professionalism and highly collaborative spirit of both the BCB and our host venue, the CCIB. We are particularly proud to have launched our pilot legacy project promoting colorectal cancer screening in the Catalan region, giving us the opportunity to give back to the community through a range of meaningful activities. The encouragement and organizational support provided by the BCB Legacy Program were instrumental in bringing this initiative to life and connecting us to the key stakeholders. On behalf of everyone at ESGE, we extend our heartfelt thanks. ”