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CATALYST SUMMIT BARCELONA

Thursday, May 21, 2026

1:00 pm - 6:30 pm CET

Factorial Offices
Carrer de la Llacuna, 56, Building C,
Sant Martí, 08005 Barcelona, Spain

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Join partnership leaders from Barcelona for a half day of insights, networking, and hands-on learning at the Factorial Offices.


The Catalyst Summit Barcelona is your opportunity to connect with top partnership, alliance, channel, and GTM leaders who are building the next generation of ecosystems for their companies. Share strategies, exchange ideas, and explore what it takes to build modern, high-impact partner programs. Whether you're focused on ecosystem growth, co-selling, or unlocking new channels, you'll find valuable perspectives from peers and pioneers in the field.


Leave with more than just ideas—walk away with real strategies, actionable takeaways, and new relationships to fuel your work in 2026 and beyond.

Event Agenda

1:00 pm – 1:30 pm
Registration and Networking
1:30 pm – 2:00 pm
Catalyst Summit Keynote

A high-energy opening session designed to kick off the Summit with the latest insights and trends from the Partnership Leaders team and Marcel Queralt as guest speaker.

2:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Thought Leadership

These presentation sessions offers the latest insights and best practices from carefully selected top leaders in our industry. Themes might include AI, partner programs, ecosystem strategy, marketplaces, partner marketing, and other relevant topics to maximize the impact on our respective companies and careers.

2:30 pm – 3:00 pm
Power Circles

Hosted by industry leaders, Power Circles are deep-dive group discussions focused on a specific topic. Participants can ask questions, share real challenges, and exchange practical insights with peers and leaders.

Marta Marimon - Empowering the Ecosystem: Enablement Strategies for Multi‑Partner Plays

3:00 pm – 3:15 pm
Networking Break

Take a moment to recharge and connect with peers during these dedicated networking breaks.

3:15 pm – 3:45 pm
Thought Leadership

These presentation sessions offers the latest insights and best practices from carefully selected top leaders in our industry. Themes might include AI, partner programs, ecosystem strategy, marketplaces, partner marketing, and other relevant topics to maximize the impact on our respective companies and careers.

3:45 pm – 4:15 pm
Power Circles

Hosted by industry leaders, Power Circles are deep-dive group discussions focused on a specific topic. Participants can ask questions, share real challenges, and exchange practical insights with peers and leaders.

4:15 pm – 4:30 pm
Networking Break

Take a moment to recharge and connect with peers during these dedicated networking breaks.

4:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Thought Leadership

These presentation sessions offers the latest insights and best practices from carefully selected top leaders in our industry. Themes might include AI, partner programs, ecosystem strategy, marketplaces, partner marketing, and other relevant topics to maximize the impact on our respective companies and careers.

5:00 pm – 5:15 pm
Closing Reception
5:15 pm – 6:30 pm
Catalyst Mixer

Finish the day with a celebratory happy hour.  Spend time with the community, meet our wonderful sponsors, and keep the energy going over delicious food and drinks.

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Speakers

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Chris Samila

Co-founder, Chief Partnership Officer

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Marcel Queralt

VP Strategic Partnerships and Corporate Development

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Speakers

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Chris Samila

Co-Founder, Chief Partner Officer  

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Marcel Queralt

VP Strategic Partnerships and Corporate Development

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Eugenia Dunaeva

Founder & CEO

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Marta Marimon

Senior Manager, Partner Enablement & Activation Strategy

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Power Circle Hosts

Power Circles are deep-dive group discussions hosted by industry experts

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