When I think about the future of 22@, I don't just imagine it as a natural prolongation of what it already is, but as an exceptional opportunity to redefine the way companies and cities can coexist, innovate, and progress together. I am convinced that in the future, the district will continue to be one of the great engines of transformation for Barcelona and all of Catalonia.
In the coming years, 22@ will consolidate its role as the epicenter of the knowledge economy. We have learned that talent seeks more than just employment: it seeks purpose, environment, connection: and it is precisely here that 22@ will make a difference. This district is not just a space for technology companies or innovation centers, but a true ecosystem where startups, universities, creative hubs, research centers, and public spaces designed for people mix. A vibrant, diverse, and open environment, which already attracts those who want to build the future from a logic of collaboration. And these synergies will only grow in the future, strengthen, and generate new opportunities and paths for social growth and development with the best global talent.
Barcelona has the capacity to position itself among the great European capitals of innovation, and 22@ is one of its main credentials. I envision a district that acts as a pole of attraction for international talent and investments, but at the same time generates very concrete opportunities for the Catalan business fabric. From here, many SMEs can connect with global innovation networks, participate in cutting-edge technological projects, or scale their own solutions with global impact. This is one of the great strengths of 22@: its ability to multiply the value of the local through global connection.
Looking ahead, I also see how 22@ will continue to build a unique environment for companies to grow with purpose. Sustainability, digitalization, and social impact will become increasingly central, and the district allows us to work in spaces adapted to new forms of organization, foster intersectoral collaboration, and attract talent in an urban environment that prioritizes quality of life. This will not only translate into better economic results but also into more human, more responsible companies connected with the city that hosts them.
From T-Systems, we aspire to be an active part of this transformation. It is not just a matter of location, but a true commitment to a different way of understanding economic development. We want to be part of a model that integrates business growth with social innovation, that combines technology with culture, and that understands the city as a shared and living space, not as a mere physical support for offices. Our presence in 22@ began in 2004, betting on something that was little more than an idea, and for just over a year we have consolidated our presence in 22@Norte, where we have our headquarters in front of Ca l'Alier and from where we continue to believe more than ever in the strength of that idea.
"22@ is and will be an urban laboratory where tomorrow's solutions are anticipated"For this district to achieve all that it can become, it will be necessary to maintain an ambitious vision, intelligent planning, and close collaboration among administrations, businesses, and citizens. Only then will we achieve an inclusive 22@ that generates prosperity, yes, but also cohesion.
At T-Systems, we will continue to bet on a business model aligned with this vision of the city. 22@ is and will be an urban laboratory where tomorrow's solutions are anticipated. I am convinced that, if we do things well, in a few years we will look back and see in this district one of the great successes of our generation.