Chef Quique Dacosta is among the speakers announced for the upcoming Opendir congress. The event takes place on June 15 at the Provincial Assembly Auditorium and is organized by El Círculo Directivos de Alicante. Eva Toledo leads the association behind the announcement, and the participation details were made public. The lineup also includes notable figures such as Mariola Martinez head of copying operations in Spain, Francisca Alcaide head of Western Europe Distribution for Fujitsu, and Eduardo Anitua a doctor, surgeon, and president of the BTI Biotechnology Institute. [Citation: El Círculo Alicante]
Quique Dacosta, holder of three Michelin stars for the restaurant Dénia formerly known as El Poblet, will feature in the organization’s talent space dedicated to Alicante’s movers and shakers. The emphasis is on celebrating achievements that come from persistence and hard work in the culinary world, according to Eva Toledo. [Citation: El Círculo Alicante]
Eduardo Anitua will discuss management topics tied to well being and the health of teams, as well as the keys to building successful companies. His remarks will cover the importance of sleep and the impact of stress on performance. [Citation: El Círculo Alicante]
This marks the second invited speaker block for the event organized by Alicante’s executives, El Círculo, which aims to bring together around a thousand executives, professionals, and business leaders. [Citation: El Círculo Alicante]
The day will feature judge presentations and roundtables hosted at ADDA Alicante, running from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Opendir’s purpose is to provide a framework for inspiration, leadership, and a global vision to all attendees. Eva Toledo notes that the speakers are drawn from top national and international companies, offering insights that inform corporate decisions for executives and teams alike. [Citation: El Círculo Alicante]
The organizers describe the event as one designed to inspire, reflect, and exchange ideas through networking. The second edition adopts the motto Towards a company of its own new skills new leadership. The themes focus on sustainable corporate transformation, manager health, leadership in changing markets, evolving consumer habits, and liquid leadership. These topics enable companies to stay flexible, adapt quickly, and maintain agility. The head of El Círculo emphasized the practical value of the sessions for ongoing business processes. [Citation: El Círculo Alicante]
Additional confirmed speakers include Enric Fernandez, director of Strategic Planning and Studies and chief economist at Caixabank; Angel Saenz de Cenzano, country manager for Spain and Portugal at LinkedIn; Virginia Garrido, Country People and Culture Manager for IKEA Iberia; and Jose Luis Portela, CEO of Wizard, a firm specializing in senior management services and talent acquisition for companies. [Citation: El Círculo Alicante]