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Transcultural
Competence Bootcamp

A hybrid bootcamp for professionals who want to deepen inclusive leadership, experiment with new approaches, and build lasting international connections — join us at the seaside in Barcelona or online from anywhere.

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8 • 12-13 June 2026
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Gavà Mar, Barcelona
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In-Person & Online
Register Now — €280 → See Programme
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Move from "nice conversations" to real impact in diverse teams
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Challenge your own patterns before trying to change others
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Experience the methods before applying them
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Build relationships that go beyond the bootcamp
The Programme

What Awaits You

Two days designed around real conversations, shared learning, and meaningful connections — all at the Mediterranean seaside.

Pre-Event · Online
Monday, June 8th
15:00 – 16:30 CET
Online Masterclass on Transcultural Competence — a practical introduction to its role in helping teams work better with cultural, professional and personal differences
Live networking session to meet other participants and start exchanging perspectives before Barcelona
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Included for all participants · Recording available
Day One
Friday, June 12th
18:00 – 22:00
Reflective arrival and small-group conversations to connect, share motivations, and build meaningful relationships
Introduction to Open Space Technology method, followed by co-creating Saturday's agenda around real interests
Sunset dinner at the beach and a walk along the coast to continue conversations (dinner not included in the price)
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Evening by the Mediterranean Sea
Day Two
Saturday, June 13th
09:00 – 18:00
Re-connection, building on the shared foundation created the day before
Participant-led agenda setting around real questions linked to transcultural competence
Open Space sessions in small groups — peer exchange and collaborative problem-solving
Closing reflection and action planning to take insights forward
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Full day of co-creation & community
Why This Bootcamp

Not a Conference. A Co-Creation.

This isn't about sitting and listening. It's about showing up with your real questions and leaving with actionable insights.

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Open Space Technology
Bring your own questions, propose topics, and co-create participant-led sessions focused on real challenges and practical next steps.
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Meaningful Activities
Start each day with engaging activities designed to create psychological safety and build a genuine community of practice.
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Hands-On Workshops
Design your own sessions. Peer exchange and collaborative problem-solving instead of fixed expert-led input.
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International Networking
Connect with peers from different countries and industries to share insights and explore collaborative projects across cultures.
Who Is This For

Built for Leaders Who Work Across Cultures

This bootcamp is designed for professionals who navigate cultural complexity daily and want a space to reflect, learn, and connect with peers who face similar challenges.

  • Diversity & inclusion practitioners looking to deepen their transcultural competence toolkit
  • HR leaders and people managers working with international or multicultural teams
  • Coaches and consultants supporting organizations through cultural transformation
  • Anyone passionate about inclusive leadership who wants hands-on practice in a unique setting
Be the change you want to see in our field: from diversity talk to transcultural competence in action.
— Previous Academy Participant
Can't Join Us in Barcelona?

Join Us Online

If you cannot attend in person, you can still take part in the online experience and connect with an international community of professionals working with diversity, inclusion and intercultural collaboration.

Part One
Monday, June 8th
15:00 – 16:30 CET · Online Masterclass & Networking
Online Masterclass on Transcultural Competence (15:00–16:30 CET) — a practical introduction to its role in helping teams work better with cultural, professional and personal differences
Networking Session to meet other participants and start exchanging perspectives before the Open Space
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Recording available if you cannot attend live
Part Two
Saturday, June 13th
14:00 – 18:00 CET
Online Open Space Conference built around one central question: How can transcultural competence unlock the potential of diversity?
Instead of a fixed programme, participants bring their own questions and co-create the agenda
Exchange experiences and build a practical toolbox you can use with your team already the following Monday
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Open Space Technology — online format

What you will gain

  • A clear understanding of how transcultural competence turns diversity into collaboration, learning and innovation
  • Practical tools and ideas you can apply directly in your own team or organisation
  • A space to work on real challenges, not abstract theory
  • Fresh perspectives from international peers working across cultures and contexts
  • Experience with Open Space Technology in an online format and new contacts through the networking session
Secure Your Spot

Choose How You Join

Join us in person at the Mediterranean seaside or online from anywhere — both formats are part of the same international community.

In-Person · Barcelona
€ 280
per person
  • Full access to Friday evening & Saturday sessions
  • Includes the 8 June Online Masterclass (15:00–16:30 CET) & networking session
  • Coffee breaks & pre-event networking session included
  • Open Space Technology facilitation by the sea
  • Hands-on workshops & collaborative sessions
  • International networking with peers
  • Action planning materials & follow-up resources
Register In-Person →
🔒 Secure payment via Stripe
Online · From Anywhere
€ 48
per person
  • 8 June (15:00–16:30 CET) — Online Masterclass on Transcultural Competence
  • Live networking session with international peers
  • 13 June (14:00–18:00 CET) — Online Open Space Conference
  • Co-create the agenda around your real questions
  • Practical toolbox you can use with your team on Monday
  • Access to the recording of the 8 June Masterclass
Register Online →
🔒 Secure payment via Stripe
Questions

Frequently Asked

We will explore how to address the real pains of organisations and teams and how we as facilitators, trainers, and coaches can create deeper, more sustainable impact.

An excellent alternative to "typical" conferences. Open Space Technology was created by Harrison Owen in the mid-1980s, after noticing that the best conversations at conferences often happened during coffee breaks.

So instead of forcing a fixed agenda, participants create the agenda themselves and work on the topics they really care about.

It is still not as well-known as it should be, because it brings exactly what many events are missing: real dialogue, ownership, collective intelligence, and honest exchange.

No specific expertise is required. The bootcamp is designed for anyone working across cultures who wants to develop their transcultural competence. Whether you're new to the field or a seasoned practitioner, the Open Space format ensures every participant both learns and contributes.
Your registration includes full access to both days in Barcelona (Friday evening and Saturday full day), the Online Masterclass on Transcultural Competence on 8 June (15:00–16:30 CET) plus its recording, the live networking session, coffee breaks, all facilitated sessions, workshop materials, and post-event follow-up resources. Accommodation and travel are not included.

The bootcamp takes place in Gavà Mar, a seaside area just 20 minutes south of Barcelona.

We meet at Meraki Coworking Space in Gavà Mar, directly by the sea.

The location is only 10 minutes from the airport and around 30 minutes by car from Barcelona city centre.

The bootcamp will be conducted primarily in English, as it brings together an international group of participants. However, given the diverse backgrounds of attendees, multilingual exchanges are welcomed during small group sessions.

Yes. The bootcamp is hybrid. The online ticket (€48) includes the Online Masterclass on Transcultural Competence on 8 June from 15:00 to 16:30 CET, the live networking session, plus the Online Open Space Conference on 13 June from 14:00 to 18:00 CET.

If you cannot attend the 8 June Masterclass live, you will get access to the recording.

Contact us at hello@diversityinnovation.academy and we'll be happy to help you decide.

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Your Practice?

Join an international community of professionals — at the seaside in Barcelona or online from anywhere.

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12-13 June • Barcelona
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