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The Mayor opens it
Carmen Ferrer, Mayor of Santa Eulària des Riu, welcomes everyone at 10:30.
HIC Summit 2026Forum at theHUB Ibiza
Seas, oceans and nature-inspired science
The HIC Summit forum is back at theHUB Ibiza. A morning on the blue economy, marine conservation and what nature can teach tourism, with the people already changing it.
When
Thursday 29 October
Time
10:30 to 13:30, then networking
Where
theHUB Ibiza, Santa Eulària
Entry
Free, limited places
Why come
A morning with the people changing tourism
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Voices worth hearing
The president of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council, Spain's Secretaría de Estado de Turismo, Palladium Hotel Group, Jumeirah Group, Fundación Blue Life and Biomimicry 3.8.
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Networking after
At 13:30 the conversation carries on at theHUB with speakers, businesses, institutions and students.
Programme
Thursday 29 October
- 10:30
Welcome
- Carmen FerrerMayor of Santa Eulària des Riu
- 10:45
Talent panel
- Luigi CabriniPresident, Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC)
- Ana MuñozDirector General of Tourism Policy, Spain's Secretaría de Estado de Turismo
- Gloria JusteVP Sustainability and CSR, Palladium Hotel Group
- 11:15
Talent panel
- José Luis LapeñaConsul General of the Seychelles
- Marc RigauCEO, Fundación Blue Life
- Francisco BarreriroPort Authority of Vigo
- Francisco López CastejónResearcher, Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena, and founder of CORI
- 11:50
Talk and HIC Talentum 2026 award
- Bárbara Lang-LengtonDirector of Biodiversity, Jumeirah Group (UAE)
- 12:10
Talent panel
- Bel BarrosoResearcher, Universidad de Málaga
- Alejandro ÁlvarezResearcher, Universidad de Málaga
- Marlén LópezArchitect and director, Biomimetic Laboratory, Redes Natural Park
- Manuel QuirósBiologist, PhD in Ichthyology, professor at IE School of Architecture & Design
- 12:45
Talk and HIC Talentum 2026 award
- Dayna BaumeisterCo-founder of Biomimicry 3.8, professor at Arizona State University (USA)
- 13:05
Closing
- Sam DeanCo-founder and managing partner, theHUB Ibiza
- 13:30
Networking
Speakers, businesses, institutions and students, all in one room.
Programme by HIC Summit. Times may move a little on the day.
Save your place
Entry is free and places are limited. We'll confirm by email and WhatsApp, and send your entry pass a few days before.
Questions
What people usually ask
How much is it?
Nothing. Entry is free, but places are limited and you need to register.
What language are the talks in?
Mostly Spanish. At least one talk is in English.
I'm a theHUB member, do I sign up here?
Members sign up in the theHUB app. If you're already here, register anyway and tick that you're a member.
Can I bring someone?
Of course. Send them this page so they register in their own name: that way they get their own confirmation and pass.
How do I get in on the day?
A few days before, we'll send your entry pass on WhatsApp. Show it at reception and you're in.
What if I can't make it after all?
Reply to the confirmation email or WhatsApp and we'll give your place to someone else.
Who is it for?
Anyone who cares about the island's future: tourism, hospitality, environment, science, founders and students.
Is there parking?
Yes, there's parking at theHUB. We're ten minutes from the airport.
Getting here
theHUB Ibiza
Polígono Industrial Ca Na Palava, calle del Pedrer 4
07814 Santa Eulària des Riu
Parking at theHUB. Ten minutes from the airport.
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