CETT What's Next?

CETT What's Next?

Immersive technologies for memorable experiences

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Thursday November 13th

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At 9.30am

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Hotel Alimara | Campus CETT

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Free entrance

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In Catalan and Spanish

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Mapping Museu del Disseny de Barcelona

Foto de Xavier Torrent. Fons: Imatges Barcelona.

Immersive technologies: the new driving force of the tourist experience

This year, we explore how immersive technologies are transforming the tourism experience, from planning to the destination experience.

In a tourism ecosystem seeking to differentiate itself, immersive technologies offer new ways to connect with visitors and enrich their experience.

We will analyze the balance between technology, humanity, and sustainability, with special attention to the real impact on the customer journey, the people involved, and local ecosystems.

At a time of transformation in the tourism model, immersive solutions allow us to rethink the experience from a perspective of sustainability, emotion, and personalization.

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CETT What's Next? 2025

ABOUT THE EVENT

CETT What's Next? is the leading annual event for tourism professionals and entrepreneurs who want to anticipate the changes that will shape the future of the industry.

Organized by the CETT Barcelona School of Tourism, Hospitality and Gastronomy affiliated with the University of Barcelona and with the support of the Barcelona Provincial Council, this in-person, participatory event combines inspiring presentations, presentations of projects and products from leading companies, and networking opportunities.

A meeting point for connecting knowledge, innovation, and commitment to the region from a critical, intelligent, and sustainable perspective.

Attendees Profile

This event is designed for professionals who want to learn about new technological solutions that are capable of making a difference and are cutting-edge.

If you fit any of these profiles, this event will provide you with inspiration, contacts, and applicable solutions:

Those in charge of innovation, marketing or customer experience

...in tourism, hotel, gastronomy, and catering businesses looking to incorporate immersive technologies to enhance the user experience.

Entrepreneurs and startups linked to digital innovation

...that develop products or services related to digitalization, creativity, and sustainability in the tourism, events, marketing, and entertainment industries.

Public institutions and entities within the tourism ecosystem

...working to design innovative tourism policies and improve the urban experience.

University students and faculty

...interested in emerging trends that are redefining tourism through technology and interaction.

Program

The event is presented and conducted by Eduard Vandellós Soldrà, CEO of CREACTIVITAT

Time Program Speakers Language Venue
9.00h Hospitality for attendees      Hotel Lobby
9.30h Welcome
  • Ms. Elisabet Ferrer Fernández, general manager al CETT
  • Ms. Ana Herrera Bordallo, Deputy Delegate for Tourism of the Barcelona Provincial Council
Catalan Saló Capri + Medes
9.45h Keynote

Total immersion: the technological journey that transforms tourism and events.

  • Albert Lorente - Digital Consultant and Professor
To be determined
10.30h Coffee break and lots of networking - - Saló Capri
10.50h Pitches: applied immersive technology solutions
  • Jorge Escobar, director Framemov. Expert in Immersive & Interactive Content, XR, and AI for Events.
  • Bernat Lozano, general & Creative Director of Flop Work
  • Jordi Romero-Lengua, managing director of EPEL Neàpolis (Vilanova i la Geltrú social and digital innovation agency)
  • Helena Pérez, Lecturer & Pilot Manager Alimara Living Lab. Hotel Universitari Alimara.
Catalan and Spanish Saló Capri + Medes
11.50h Interview Maria San Millás Lomas, Tourism Marketing technician at the Barcelona Provincial Council, interviews Héctor Zapata, President of Tetravol Catalan Saló Capri + Medes
12.20h Event ends      

Speakers

Eduard Vandellòs Soldrà

Eduard Vandellós Soldrà

CEO at CREACTIVITAT

Graduated in Fine Arts. Master's degree in art direction in applied telematics. Expert in innovation management and international digital business accredited by ACCIÓ (2014-2030). In 1998, he founded the digital communications company CREACTIVITAT, of which he is currently CEO and art director.

An expert in strategic consulting in new technologies, digital creativity, and technological coolhunting, he has been awarded an Honorable Mention by the Spanish Ministry of Culture, within the International CULTURAS Project; he was a member of the project committee for master's programs at the UPC (Polytechnic University of Catalonia) and the executive committee of the MEDIA Community of Catalonia. He is currently a member of the teaching staff for master's programs at CETT (University of Barcelona).

Bernat Lozano

Bernat Lozano

Partner, Co-CEO and Creative Director of Flop Work

An industrial designer by training, he has spent over ten years leading hybrid teams in design, engineering, software development, art, and architecture to create audiovisual experiences with a strong component of technological innovation. His work encompasses interactive experiences, technological integration in spaces, immersive installations, and brand events, with design oriented toward measurable objectives and storytelling.

He has worked with clients such as Schneider, CaixaBank, Generalitat de Catalunya, Roca, Simon, Puma, Huawei, and Zurich. In academia, he has been a tutor for the Master's in Conceptualization at Elisava and a professor at the Barcelona Provincial Council.

Jorge Escobar

Jorge Escobar

Founder Executive Director de Framemov

With a decade of experience, Jorge has led innovative international projects in immersive shows that integrate multi-format videos, interactive installations, and augmented reality, transforming concerts, urban spaces, and launches into memorable experiences.

As the founder of Framemov, he leads a pioneering studio in large-format events and immersive advertising, specializing in 3D content, augmented/virtual reality, and projection mapping.

Jordi Romero

Jordi Romero-Lengua

Managing Director at EPEL Neàpolis

He leads the digital and social innovation agency of Vilanova i la Geltrú. He is the driving force behind projects like MedGAIMS, which gamify local tourism through apps, virtual reality, and urban games. Neàpolis is a leader in immersive technologies applied to tourism, with XR labs and incubation programs.

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Helena Pérez Pérez

Academic Coordinator of the Master’s Degree in Hospitality Management and the Master’s Degree in Revenue Management, Digital Marketing and Social Media

Master’s in Tourism Project Launch and Development with a specialization in Business Digitalization from CETT-UB, and Bachelor’s Degree in Tourism with a specialization in Hotel Management from CETT-UB. She is currently the Academic Coordinator of the Master’s in Hospitality Management and in Revenue Management, Digital Marketing, and Social Media. In addition, she serves as a coach for international competitions in the framework of Revenue Management and Hospitality, and as Pilot Manager in the Living Labs at the Alimara University Hotel. 

Her areas of expertise include revenue management and innovation in the hotel sector.

Hector Zapata

Héctor Zapata

President at Tetravol

Architect specialized in virtual reality, Héctor Zapata is founder and president of Tetravol, a pioneering company in the development of immersive experiences applied to sectors such as tourism, education and urban planning. With more than 25 years of experience, he has led international projects in the United States, France, the Arab Emirates and China. Among his most recent works, the virtual rehabilitation of Casa Batlló, avionics training simulators and interactive experiences such as Aqua Protectors at the Barcelona Aquarium stand out. In addition, he is a university teacher in geometry, digital design and video game development, and an advocate of immersive learning as a tool for social transformation.

Maria San Millan Lomas

Maria San Millan Lomas

Tourism Marketing Technician at the Barcelona Provincial Council

Holds a degree in History from the University of Barcelona and has extensive specialized training in heritage and cultural tourism. She has completed master's degrees in Archaeology (UAB), Cultural Tourism (University of Perpignan), and Tourism Valuation of Cultural and Natural Resources (UIB), as well as a postgraduate degree in Cultural Management from the University of Andorra. With over ten years of experience in tourism management at the local, regional, and provincial levels, she has developed projects both within and outside of Catalonia, with a particular focus on cultural tourism.

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Albert Lorente

Digital Consultant and Teacher

Master's degree in Digital Communication. Consultant and passionate about technology, digital marketing, events, and personal branding. With over 19 years of professional experience, he has worked in marketing agencies with clients across multiple sectors. He has also worked at three major companies (RACC, Bimbo, and Bauhaus) as head of digital, e-commerce, and events. He currently combines consulting with managing immersive events and teaching at CETT, EIP, and La Salle Bonanova.

How to get to Hotel Alimara?

Bus lines: V21-27-60-73-76-B16-B19-N4
Subway: Mundet Station (Line 3 - green).