It’s a great time to be in this Catalonian city during the months of September and October, as the days are warm and the evenings are refreshing thanks to a cool breeze rolling off the Mediterranean. The history of the city will be portrayed in our unforgettable evening events that will leave your taste buds overjoyed! History comes to life with endless sites to see and places to dine. With a great atmosphere for mixing business with pleasure, you couldn’t ask for a finer University setting.
Dietary Restrictions
EO wishes to accommodate your dietary needs while you're with us. If you have any special needs or requirements, please fill out and fax the dietary restriction form to +1.703.519.1864 or email it to events@eonetwork.org. If you suffer from severe food allergies, we encourage you to visit this Web site and consider purchasing food and travel-translation cards to effectively communicate your needs while traveling.
For additional information, please contact events@eonetwork.org.
Wednesday Night
Welcome Reception at the Hotel Arts
The 2009 EO Barcelona University Committee is ready to welcome you to Barcelona! After the opening general session and keynote speaker, join us outside on the lawn for a refreshing welcome reception and dinner. Take in the views of the Mediterranean Sea, which is just a stone’s throw away. Amidst the olive trees and herb gardens of the Hotel Arts lawn, get acquainted with other University goers!
Dress Code: Casual
Thursday Night
Tapas Hopping
When you think of Spain, tapas—or small appetizer-like dishes—may immediately spring to mind. Tapas are the best way for the indecisive eater to partake in Spain’s exquisite cuisine. Even the pickiest eater can find culinary cheer by selecting among a variety of local delicacies! Combine the food offerings with the thriving culture of historic Spain and you get an EO University unlike any other. 
Much like tapas, Barcelona offers up small tastes of a diverse culture that everyone can enjoy.
For our night of tapas hopping, we’ll start the night off with an exclusive concert in Santa Maria del Mar, a prominent symbol of the Gothic Quarter. Instead of a traditional Dine-Around evening in homes or restaurants, we’re doing Dine-Arounds, Barcelona style! Get ready to experience local hospitality and networking with fellow members and guests while sharing traditional tapas. To add another twist to this evening, we’ll keep things lively by changing the scenery and “hopping” to another tapas restaurant while seeing some sights along the way. Feel like a local as we immerse ourselves into the local scene.
Dress Code: Business Casual with comfortable walking shoes
Friday Night
Casa Batlló
Antoni Gaudi is one of the most celebrated architects of Barcelona. In addition to Casa Batlló, many of his other works can be seen throughout the city (a few of the most recognizable: Parc Güell, La Pedrera, and Sagrada Família—famously still under construction). Casa Batlló is more than just a home and building, but a piece of art and exceptional architecture. Any visitor that comes to Barcelona must see this piece of Gaudi’s work. Of course, we’ll be doing that, only we’ll do it the EO way with exclusive access!
Dress Code: Festive Business Casual
**Members are encouraged to “Go Gaudi” and upgrade their business casual attire with fun colors, designs and accessories to match the visual delights of Gaudi’s Casa Batllo**
Saturday Night
Casa Llotja de Mar
Casa Llotja de Mar is a perfect symbol of gothic and neoclassic architecture in Barcelona. The final night social will be held at one of the most important monuments of Barcelona. The six-centuries-old building has always linked the city to the sea and housed important institutions such as the Maritime Consulate, Royal Assembly of Commerce, and since 1886, the Official Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Navigation of Barcelona. The history and multi-faceted architecture of the building is undeniable and a perfect place to conclude a University that has showed you how to “Design Your Life."
Dress Code: Formal