When, where and how to get there. Four days, two cities, and the hotel we recommend.
Your week at a glance
Four days. Two cities.
Tuesday · October
CCIB, Barcelona
09:00–18:00
Opening, keynotes, parallel sessions, workshops, WGIN Awards ceremony and exhibition area.
Wednesday · October
CCIB, Barcelona
09:00–18:00
Keynotes, parallel sessions, workshops, round table and exhibition area.
Thursday · October
Technical visits, Barcelona
Three itineraries for small groups.
Friday · October
Parc Agrobiotech Lleida
10:00–18:00
Innovation Day: two workshops, lunch and guided visits.
Where to be
27–28 Oct
CCIB, Barcelona
Plaça de Willy Brandt 11-14, 08019 Barcelona · Parc del Fòrum
09:00–18:00
Thursday 29 Oct
Technical visits
When the groups of registered participants are formed, we will send you an email with the departure time and the meeting point.
Friday 30 Oct
Parc Agrobiotech Lleida
Plaça de les Ciències, Edifici CeDiCo, 1a planta, 25003 Lleida
10:00–18:00
Transport from Barcelona to Lleida is included in your registration.
Getting to the CCIB
Metro or tram. Five minutes on foot.
Metro
Line 4 to El Maresme/Fòrum. Less than 5 minutes on foot. About 32 minutes from Passeig de Gràcia.
Tram
T4 to the Fòrum stop, right in front of the CCIB. About 32 minutes from Ciutadella/Vila Olímpica.
From the airport
About 25 minutes by taxi (22 km), depending on the time of day and the traffic. By public transport: R2 Nord train, then metro or tram.
Car
The CCIB has no car park of its own. Public car parks (BSM and PARKIA) are nearby.
Bike
Bicing stations around Plaça Catalunya and Barceloneta. About 32 minutes by bike.
Bus
Several city lines stop within 5 minutes' walk. Check your best route on the TMB website.
Where to stay
Our recommended hotel
Best Front Marítim
Passeig de Garcia Faria, 69, 08019 Barcelona · 4 stars
A modern beachfront hotel on Nova Mar Bella beach, in the Diagonal Mar district. Sea views, spa and gym. It sits in the same area of the city as the CCIB, so you reach the congress without crossing Barcelona.
View on the mapFood and coffee
Included
Lunch
Every registered participant gets lunch on 27 and 28 October at the CCIB, and on 30 October at Parc Agrobiotech Lleida.
Not included
Breakfast
The coffee breaks serve coffee and tea.
You can grab a bite at one of the places around the CCIB:
- Favorit Fresh Bar Coffee
- Granier Bakery
- Starbucks
FAQ
Questions?
- General: info@wgic26.org
- Registration: registration@wgic26.org
- Sponsorship: sponsorship@wgic26.org