On 13th December, the XVI TOPAKETAK encounter of Iraurgi Berritzen was held at Azpeitia Town Council. Organised by Iraurgi Berritzen (the agency for the socio-economic promotion and innovation of the Urola Erdia region of Gipuzkoa), the event is intended to be the annual gathering of the various players who are working towards a transformation of the region. In this year's…

On 29th November, a book by Sabin Azua was launched under the title of: EMPRESA, PAÍS, VIDA. Reflexiones para el diálogo (COMPANY, COUNTRY, LIFE: Thoughts for Dialogue). This book is a compilation of articles published in a variety of print and digital media over the last few years and which contains numerous of observations, opinions and topics for dialogue. Over…

On the occasion of the centenary of Eusko Ikaskuntza, The Society for Basque Studies, a series of thinking sessions have been carried out on the seven territories of Baskland, entitled "Geroa Elkar-Ekin, The Future that brings us together". On 9th November, the conclusions of the Geroa Working Group were presented within the seminar entitled "Socio-Economic Development: Basque Society and the…

When do we consider that a company is enterprising? What are some of the reasons and means for attempting entrepreneurship? These topics were discussed in a seminar on intra/entrepreneurship on 2nd October in Bilbao by B+I Strategy partner, Oscar Valdivielso, as head of the technical secretariat of the Initiative to Support Intra/entrepreneurship, which is promoted by the Basque Government and…

On 2nd October, Estibaliz Arenzana, a B+I Strategy consultant, participated in a meeting with Prof. Klaus Schwab, founder and Executive Chairman of the World Economic Forum, best known for its annual meeting at the end of January in Davos. Estibaliz is an active member of the Global Shapers Community, which was founded by the World Economic Forum. At over 7,000…