“It is with much enthusiasm that we are writing to thank the Barcelona Convention Bureau team for their support in the preparation of the ESC Congress 2017 that took place in Barcelona from 26 to 30 August. The local knowledge and support of the team, with a special tribute to Ms. Monica Garcia, combined with the hospitality of the city highly contributed to make this congress a very successful event. With excellent infrastructure and a state of the art congress venue (Fira Gran Via) the city of Barcelona welcomed an international participation of over 31 000 cardiovascular healthcare professionals. It was a pleasure working with the Barcelona Convention Bureau and the many local partners. ”

“After 2009 EANM has chosen Barcelona again in 2016 for its Annual Congress. Besides the fact of a marvelous climate end of October, the hospitality as well in the city but more over in the Congress Centre (CCIB) and its surrounding hotels convinced the entire Nuclear Medicine Community to share their knowledge and findings within their field of expertise with an “all-time high number of almost 6.500 participants”. We are already now very much looking forward to coming back again in 2019. ”

“The ESOT Congress returned to Barcelona after a long period of time. We have received, since the bid proposal, an unprecedent assistance by the CVB. They helped us with many aspects of the organization and facilitated the relations with local suppliers. But it was certainly after the terrorist attack that they demonstrated support and determination. Despite the recent difficulties the City remains very attractive and inviting. ”

“‘This was INTA’s first time in Barcelona and it was an excellent location for our Annual Meeting! Accessibility to Barcelona–El Prat Airport from around the world, a high-quality and diverse housing package, great public transportation system, innovative and functional meeting space and exhibition halls at the Fira Barcelona Gran Via along with high-level service and execution, helped to make our city-wide convention a big success. We had terrific support from the CVB and our housing and event partner that helped us achieve our meeting goals. It was a great experience overall!’”

“Chaque fois que j'ai proposé Barcelone comme ville pour organiser un congrès ou une réunion professionnelle, la réponse de la plupart de mes collègues de profession a toujours été très positive. Selon leurs propres mots, Barcelone est une ville dont on tombe amoureux, une ville cosmopolite avec une histoire et une offre culturelle, avec un climat idéal, une bonne gastronomie et de bons professionnels qui garantissent un séjour dans une ville inoubliable. Si on ajoute à cela des journées médico-scientifiques de plus haut niveau, la combinaison est “le congrès parfait”.”

“Barcelone est une ville “complète” : un climat agréable, une histoire, de l'art, de la culture, un accès facile et avec un bon transport public... et en plus accueillante: quand j'y suis revenue en 2002, après avoir vécu 11 ans aux États-Unis et 13 en Italie, je me suis demandé comment j'avais fait pour vivre loin d'elle si longtemps !”

“Barcelone est très attirante pour différentes raisons. À Barcelone, il y a de nombreuses spécialités, une communauté scientifique située aux endroits clés où les décisions sont prises.”

“Lors de la planification et l'organisation de son 49e congrès annuel, qui a réuni il y a peu 18.500 médecins, chercheurs et professionnels qui travaillent dans le domaine du diabète, les directeur de l'EASD (European Association for the Study of Diabetes) ont remarqué la grande attraction culturelle et touristique de Barcelone, les conditions “excellentes” (selon leurs propres mots) des installations de la foire, la qualité et la quantité de l'offre hôtelière de la ville et l'importance et la visibilité croissantes de la recherche biomédicale qui est actuellement menée à bien dans la capitale catalane. Ilsont aussi applaudi la fiabilité et le professionnalisme des organismes locaux impliqués dans les engagements acquis, en particulier face aux imprévus.”

“Barcelona is a welcoming city which is respectful of Human Rights and diversity. Holding the Conference “Equality and Security” in the city provided a unique opportunity to raise the profile of women in police organisations, where we are still in the minority, both internationally and locally Barcelona is proud of its position as an international reference point in the field of equality in security. The aim of our Conference, safely hosted in the Congress Palace, was to reflect these values and give visibility to the role of women in security Thanks to the efforts of all involved we achieved our goals and the conference proved to be an enriching experience for our delegates, the volunteers and us as organisers. We, women in policing, are very grateful to Barcelona City Council, Fira de Barcelona, Barcelona Turisme Convention Bureau and local companies involved for their contribution to making the Conference a success. ”

“Je ne suis pas objectif car Barcelone est ma ville natale. Mais travailler dans les sciences et la technologie et parler de sa ville, c’est synonyme de candidat idéal pour réaliser un congrès, un grand congrès sans doute. Nous avons eu l’opportunité et le succès d’organiser le congrès européen de robotique gynécologique (SERGS) et ma satisfaction est seulement comparable à celle de nos invités et participants... quelle grande ville! ”