✅ WEEKEND TO-DO! Experience the future of urban innovation... in-person at #WRLDCTY Bilbao Oct. 8 - 10, including the Learning Journey!
This October, the WRLDCTY and Bay Awards Summit is heading to Bilbao, and we are offering you an exclusive opportunity to witness and learn from one of the most impressive urban revitalization stories in the world.
From October 8-10, 2024, you can connect with a global community of urban leaders, innovators, and decision-makers while experiencing Bilbao's transformation first-hand through The Learning Journey.
🔥 Why You Should Attend In Person
The Learning Journey, taking place on October 8th, provides an unparalleled opportunity to dive deep into Bilbao’s visionary urban renewal projects, guided by the very leaders who are shaping its future. This is not just a conference session—it's an on-the-ground exploration of public-private partnerships, innovative urban planning, and cultural transformation. Here's what you can expect:
1️⃣ BAT B Accelerator Tower – Bilbao’s Innovation Hub
Kick off your journey at the BAT B Accelerator Tower, a world-class entrepreneurship center backed by major Basque institutions. The Tower uniquely combines public resources with the global expertise of PwC and partners like Talent Garden and Impact Hub. Exclusive insights from Idoia Postigo Fuentes, Manager of Bilbao Metropoli 30, and others showcasing upcoming infrastructure projects set to reshape the region.
2️⃣ Zorrotzaurre – A Visionary Urban Plan by Zaha Hadid
Discover Bilbao’s next frontier: the transformation of Zorrotzaurre, a former industrial area turned vibrant urban hub, thanks to a visionary plan by renowned architect Zaha Hadid Architects. Highlights include:
- A visit to Mondragon University’s AS Fabrik Campus, where cutting-edge education and innovation meet, presented by Asier Abaunza Robles, Councillor of Urban Planning at Bilbao City Council
- A guided tour of Zorrotzaurre Art Work in Progress (ZWAP), an inspiring example of cultural and creative regeneration in action, led by a dynamic citizens' movement transforming the area into a cultural beacon.
3️⃣ Guggenheim Museum Bilbao and Beyond
Experience the transformative impact of the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao, a global icon of cultural regeneration that has turned Bilbao into a must-visit destination for art and innovation.
4️⃣ Exclusive Evening Networking
The Learning Journey concludes with an elegant welcome reception where you’ll have the chance to meet and network with the The Bay Urban Visioning Awards finalists, jury members, and distinguished speakers.
By attending this event in person, you won’t just learn about Bilbao’s innovative urban strategies—you’ll experience them first-hand.
🎟 Register now! Space is limited: https://lnkd.in/geXYSzHv
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