In a world where geopolitics, technology, energy and security are redefining growth, what drives progress today?
World in Progress Barcelona 2026 brings together leaders from politics, business, academia and civil society to explore the major transformations reshaping the global order. On 2 and 3 November, Barcelona will serve as a meeting point between Europe and Latin America to exchange perspectives and work towards shared responses to the challenges of our time.
Agenda
| 09:00 - 09:30 |
Opening remarks
Opening remarks
09:00 - 09:30
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| 09:30 - 10:00 |
Mexico, Europe and the New Global Balance
Mexico, Europe and the New Global Balance
09:30 - 10:00
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| 10:00 - 10:30 |
Europe: Cohesion, Leadership and European Strength
Europe: Cohesion, Leadership and European Strength
10:00 - 10:30
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| 10:30 - 11:15 |
Coffee Break
Coffee Break
10:30 - 11:15
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| 11:15 - 11:45 |
Global Power and Transatlantic Relations
Global Power and Transatlantic Relations
11:15 - 11:45
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| 11:45 - 12:30 |
Migration: The New Geography of Power
Migration: The New Geography of Power
11:45 - 12:30
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| 12:30 - 13:15 |
The Economics of Security
The Economics of Security
12:30 - 13:15
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| 13:15 - 13:50 |
Latin America Amid Growing Geopolitical Competition
Latin America Amid Growing Geopolitical Competition
13:15 - 13:50
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| 13:50 - 14:30 |
Latin America and Europe in a Fragmented Global Economy
Latin America and Europe in a Fragmented Global Economy
13:50 - 14:30
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| 14:30 - 15:30 |
Lunch
Lunch
14:30 - 15:30
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| 15:30 - 16:00 |
Rethinking Europe
Rethinking Europe
15:30 - 16:00
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| 16:00 - 17:00 |
Latin America Facing the Challenges of Growth, Democracy and Security Amid a Profound Transformation of the International Order
Latin America Facing the Challenges of Growth, Democracy and Security Amid a Profound Transformation of the International Order
16:00 - 17:00
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| 17:00 - 17:45 |
Where Is the Money Moving?
Where Is the Money Moving?
17:00 - 17:45
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| 17:45 - 18:10 |
The Future of the Global Economy
The Future of the Global Economy
17:45 - 18:10
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| 18:10 - 18:35 |
Security: Latin America’s Challenge
Security: Latin America’s Challenge
18:10 - 18:35
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| 18:35 - 19:00 |
One Europe, One Market: Europe’s Strength
One Europe, One Market: Europe’s Strength
18:35 - 19:00
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| 19:00 - 19:20 |
Democracy Under Pressure
Democracy Under Pressure
19:00 - 19:20
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| 19:20 - 20:00 |
What Sustains Peace?
What Sustains Peace?
19:20 - 20:00
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| 21:00 - 23:00 |
WIP 2026 Dinner (by invitation)
WIP 2026 Dinner (by invitation)
21:00 - 23:00
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*The program is subject to change.
Ponentes Barcelona 2026
Conectamos a referentes del panorama internacional con analistas locales, asegurando un intercambio dinámico y un debate global de máxima actualidad.
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