SECEC Congress 2026

Early September in Barcelona means the summer crowds have thinned, leaving the Gothic Quarter's narrow lanes and the waterfront promenade pleasantly walkable. Between sessions at the IBCC, you can wander the nearby Barceloneta for fresh seafood at a beachside chiringuito, or take a short metro ride to Park Güell for Gaudí's mosaic vistas. It's a sweet spot for combining focused learning with late-summer evenings that are perfect for tapas and a glass of cava in the old town.