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OFFF BARCELONA’S ENDURING APPEAL LIES IN ITS NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES AS MUCH AS ITS WORLD-CLASS SPEAKERS

Sometimes attending a design conference can feel a bit like your average day at college: you turn up for the day, listen to some lectures and then go home. OFFF Barcelona, though, prides itself on being a little different.

“Ever since it was founded back in 2000 by Hector Ayuso, OFFF has always had a special vibe, because it’s not your typical conference,” explains Nathalie Koutia, OFFF Festival’s communications director. “Not only do you get to watch your idols in front of you speaking about their work, but you’re also able to hang out with them. OFFF has never had a VIP area, or even a backstage; the attendee is as important as the speaker. You get to learn so much, and return home feeling energised. And this humble atmosphere has been there since the start.”