Conference “Now, Barcelona is making progress with Next Generation EU funds”
The main aim of the conference is to give citizens feedback on the “Barcelona is making plans for the future” plan and its implementation in Barcelona through projects funded with Next Generation EU Funds, secured through various calls and agreements. The event also aims to highlight Barcelona's capacity to capture these funds, making it the Spanish city that has received the most resources through these calls.
In short, it aims to help convey to city residents the decisive impact that these funds have had on ensuring the city is able to make progress in priority areas such as the economy, sustainability, transport, rehabilitation and social policies.
Where: Llotja de Mar – Saló dels Cònsols, Passeig d’Isabel II, 1
When: 15 July – 10.00 am
Next Generation EU Day Program
MONDAY JULY 15TH
9.15 am
Doors open and accreditation of the guests starts
9.45 am
Access to the auditorium
10.00 am
Opening speeches
- Jaume Collboni, Mayor of Barcelona.
- Nadia Calviño, President of the European Investment Bank (video call).
- Jordi Hereu, Spanish Minister of Industry and Tourism.
10.30 am
First roundtable: Transformation projects in Barcelona city funded with Next Generation EU Funds. Presentation of the main flagship projects
Moderator and initial intervention by:
- Albert Dalmau, Chief Executive at Barcelona City Council.
Taking part:
- Elisabet Izquierdo, Director of General Services and Infrastructures of Consorci Mar Parc de Salut de Barcelona.
- Josep Maria Martorell, Assistant Director of Barcelona Supercomputing Center (Quantum Supercomputing project).
- Marta Labata, Managing Director of Barcelona de Serveis Municipals (B:SM) (Endolla Project).
- Salvador Maneu, Director of Sant Joan de Déu Social Services Barcelona (Allotment Project).
- Óscar de Pedro, head of the Management Office of the Future: Fast Forward Project (Electric and Connected Vehicle Project).
11.40 am
Coffee break
12.00 am
Talk
Managing Next Generation EU Funds, challenges and possible future solutions.
- Cristina Herrero, Chair of AIReF (Independent Authority for Fiscal Responsibility).
12.15 am
Second roundtable: The future of European funds in the city. Projects to be developed over the coming years
Moderator and initial intervention by:
- Laia Claverol, Manager of the Area for Economy and Economic Promotion, Barcelona City Council.
Taking part:
- Mercedes Caballero, Secretary General for European Funds. Spanish Ministry of Finance.
- Miquel Puig, Secretary for Economic Affairs and European Funds. Government of Catalonia.
- Núria Parlon, Barcelona Provincial Councillor attached to the Presidency and Councillor for International Relations, 2030 Agenda, Urban Agendas and Public Policy Innovations, as well as Mayor of Santa Coloma de Gramenet.
- Anna Armengol Torío, economic analyst for the European Commission Representation in Spain.
- Marta Angerri, member of the Executive Committee of the Barcelona Chamber of Commerce.
13.15 am
Conclusion
- Jordi Valls, Fourth Deputy Mayor of Barcelona City Council.
13.30 am
Closing act
