The Monocle Quality of Life conference 2025: Panels
How to be a local
Editorial illustrator Labanda knows a thing or two about what makes this fascinating city tick. Here, he shares some of the things that make Barcelona special for him.
Speaker: Jordi Labanda
Architects to know
How can architecture elevate our everyday lives? Three architects discuss making buildings that reflect where they sit, using resources wisely and why we should export a Mediterranean sensibility to the world.
Speakers: Jeanne Autran-Edorh, Fergus Feilden and Marcos Parera Blanch
The UAE: the next geopolitical frontier
In a rapidly changing world, we meet the minister enhancing the UAE’s global presence and talk about soft power, diplomacy and bringing people together.
Speaker: Her excellency Noura bint Mohammed Al Kaabi
The power of ‘Made in Spain’
Meet the leader propelling one of Spain’s most cherished heritage fashion labels into its next chapter – and why “Made in Spain” stands for craft and a quiet confidence.
Speaker: Adriana Domínguez
The secret to a healthy glow
We sit down with the CEO of ISDIN to unpack the science, strategy and Mediterranean spirit behind one of Spain’s most trusted skincare brands – and why dermatological health is about more than lotions and potions.
Speaker: Juan Naya
Nobility through mobility
Japanese designer Keiji Takeuchi has turned his attention to one of humanity’s oldest tools: the walking stick. Takeuchi joins us for a conversation about ageing with elegance and dignity.
Speaker: Keiji Takeuchi
Things we like
Our editorial director, Tyler Brûlé, gives a global rundown of the people, places and products that have caught his eye, from the quirky to the epic.
Lessons in longevity
Spanish people consistently rank among the world’s longest-living, despite a love of late nights, good wine and even the occasional cigarette. So what’s the secret, good public policy? Plus, we investigate the science of fasting and hear how holistic health leads to longer and better lives.
Speakers: Dr Vânia de la Fuente-Núñez and Victor Wilhelmi
Legacy and reinvention
As CEO of Bofill Taller de Arquitectura, Pablo Bofill is steering one of Spain’s most iconic studios into its next chapter by balancing bold new projects from Rabat to Tbilisi with a deep respect for the legacy of his father, Ricardo Bofill. Join us for a conversation about continuity, creativity and why the best ateliers never stop evolving.
Speaker: Pablo Bofill
The power of the uniform
What we wear to work says more than we think. We hear from the Barcelona-based design duo on a mission to elevate the role of the uniform by blending form, function and quiet elegance to create workwear with soul.
Speakers: Marta M Soldevilla and Nagore Vitallé
The Monocle Concierge
Need some travel advice? The Monocle Concierge is at your service. Our editors and the head concierge at Mandarin Oriental Barcelona, David Mira Mulero, answer your questions on travel, hospitality and where to head next.
Speaker: David Mira Mulero
How good lighting can improve your life
In this warm and illuminating masterclass, we dim the lights and dial up the atmosphere for an intimate conversation about how good lighting can elevate your daily life. Hear from two leading voices in Spanish lighting design on the craft’s ability to soften routines, enhance wellbeing and bring a touch of quiet joy to the everyday.
Speakers: David Martí Vilardosa and Javier Marset
