Explore one of Barcelona’s most inspiring ecosystems of creativity, architecture and innovation

Location: Barcelona – Themes: Gaudí / Architecture / Creativity / Nature Inspiration – Duration: One Day

The Barcelona Gaudí Open Innovation Safari is a one-day immersive experience designed for professionals who want to explore how creativity, architecture and nature-inspired thinking can become powerful drivers of innovation.

Led by Certified Innovation Safari Sherpa Francesc Saldaña, this Safari introduces explorers to a unique Barcelona ecosystem shaped by the legacy of Antoni Gaudí, where architecture, craftsmanship, engineering and imagination come together to create timeless innovation.

During the experience, explorers will discover how Gaudí’s way of thinking continues to inspire new approaches to design, urban challenges, sustainability and cross-disciplinary creativity.

Explorers will explore topics such as:

• biomimicry and nature-inspired innovation
• creative problem solving
• architecture as a system of innovation
• design, craftsmanship and experimentation

The experience

The Safari combines curated exploration with interactive activities designed to encourage learning, discussion and inspiration.

Explorers will explore key innovation hotspots connected to Gaudí’s legacy and Barcelona’s creative ecosystem:

• Colònia Güell – A key Gaudí hotspot where explorers can discover experimental structural thinking, nature-inspired forms and one of the most innovative architectural approaches of its time.
• Sagrada Família – A world reference where architecture, engineering, symbolism and long-term vision come together in a living example of continuous innovation.
• Recinte Modernista de Sant Pau – A unique space where architecture, wellbeing, urban design and creative vision meet in one of Barcelona’s most inspiring built environments.

Participants will:

• Exploration walk into iconic and inspiring spaces linked to Gaudí and Catalan modernism
• discover how architecture can become a source of innovation for many sectors
• join an innovation workshop with other explorers focused on creativity, systems thinking and nature-inspired design
• Keynote speaker: how Gaudí’s mindset can inspire new products, services, experiences and projects beyond architecture

This immersive approach helps participants better understand how creativity, experimentation and vision can generate lasting innovation.

What explorers will gain

Explorers will learn and design by:

• discovering new perspectives on innovation through Gaudí’s legacy
• understanding how nature, beauty and function can work together
• connecting with other explorers interested in creativity and transformation
• generating ideas and inspiration for new services, experiences and business models

Who Should Join

• corporate innovation leaders
• architects and designers
• entrepreneurs and startup founders
• professionals from culture, tourism and creative industries
• public sector and urban development professionals
• professionals from any sector interested in creativity as a driver of innovation

Participants from different sectors are encouraged to join and share perspectives.

Limited group to ensure a high-quality exploration experience.