The sixth edition of BWAW will bring together 70 global leaders in Barcelona to accelerate gender equality in strategic sectors

The sixth edition of the Barcelona Woman Acceleration Week (BWAW), organized by the Consorci de la Zona Franca de Barcelona (CZFB), will bring together more than 70 international experts in the DFactory Barcelona From March 4 to 6, 2026, to discuss real solutions that accelerate gender equality and female leadership in the global business environment.

A debate ecosystem for corporate transformation

The event, established as a benchmark for the business and institutional community, will take place on the stage of DFactory Barcelona, Industry 4.0 node in EuropaThe program designed for 2026 consists of 15 thematic sessions that explore everything from deep technology to international regulatory frameworks, seeking to activate structural changes in public and private organizations.

Explains Pere Navarro, special delegate of the State in the CZFB and the entity's chief executive, «BWAW It will once again become the meeting point where leaders from different economic sectors will share their concerns and proposals to achieve real gender equality in the business world"The executive emphasizes the importance of tools such as equality plans and public policies to guarantee labor rights across the board."

Strategic sectors and expert panel

The structure of the BWAW 2026 stands out for its multi-sector approach, integrating technical panels on artificial intelligence, defense, architecture and finance. Blanca Sorigué, general director of CZFB, points out that it is fundamental «to promote and make visible female leadership in all areas", including traditionally male-dominated sectors such as aerospace or cybersecurity.

Confirmed speakers for this edition include leading figures in hospital management, communications, and the banking sector. Key event details and featured speaker profiles are detailed below:

Event Details	Key information
Dates	4 al 6 March 2026
Location	DFactory Barcelona (Headquarters CZFB)
Speakers	More than speakers National and international institutions
Sessions	15 thematic blocks (BFintech, BSpace, BHealth, etc.)
Main Sponsorship	MERLIN Properties

Innovation themes and verticals

The agenda for the sixth edition will place special emphasis on areas of high technical and economic specialization through its verticals:

BArchitecture and BRealEstate: The female perspective in urban planning and housing.
BSpace and BDigital: Space innovation and digital law with a gender perspective in the face of the rise of AI.
BHealth and BScience: Leadership in cancer research and cutting-edge healthcare management.
BFintech and BCorporate: Finance, investment and equality plans in large corporations.

The panel of experts includes Cristina Capdevila (manager of the Hospital Universitari de Bellvitge), Carlos Tusquets (president of Banco Mediolanum), Marga Guitart (Legal Director at ONU Mujeres España) and Ferran Marsà (CEO of La Llave de Oro), among other opinion leaders.

The event is supported by 15 collaborating entities and can be followed both in person and online. streaming through the platform RTVE Play and the official portal of BarcelonaWAW.

Key points and frequently asked questions about BWAW 2026

What new sectors are being incorporated or are highlighted in this edition?

The sixth edition places a renewed focus on highly technical sectors such as architecture, aerospace, finance (Fintech) and health, seeking to make women visible in areas of innovation and economic decision-making.

Who is organizing the event and where is it being held?

The event is organized by the Consorci de la Zona Franca de Barcelona (CZFB) and takes place in the building DFactory Barcelona, the benchmark ecosystem for Industry 4.0 in Europa.

How can I access the presentations at Barcelona Woman Acceleration Week?

La BWAW It offers a hybrid format, allowing in-person attendance in Barcelona or live tracking by streaming through its official website and platform RTVE Play.