Welcome Message from the Programme Director, Emiliano Duch
A warm welcome to Barcelona Competitiveness Summer School 2026!
In a few days’ time you will arrive in Barcelona and IESE Business school to start your next leap into cluster-based economic development, addressing the societal, environmental and ethical challenges that economic development faces today.
We have compiled this welcome pack in order to provide you with some essential information about the programme as well as some helpful practical tips. It also provide information on some actions you need to take prior to arrival in order to minimise administrative delays on your arrival and avoid anything that may hinder or diminish your learning experience.
In different sections of this pack you will find information on the following topics:
– Before Arrival
– Arrival
– Meals and Refreshment
– Social Events
– Mobile Phones
I wish you safe travels and look forward to meeting you in person on 8th June.
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Security Registration
The entry into IESE Business School campus is restricted and is controlled through a set of automatic barriers.
Please register on our security website below in advance and download your individual QR code. QR codes need to be presented on paper or on your phone upon entry. Those without a QR code would not be able to pass though the barrier and will need to call to arrange entry which is likely to cause delay.
Register and download your individual QR code at:<to be provide one week before the start>