Graduation 2026
Graduation Ceremony
Monday 13 of July 2026
#OBSgraduacion
An Unforgettable Day
On Monday, July 13, 2026, we will celebrate the 2025 Graduation Ceremony of OBS Business School at L'Auditori in Barcelona, one of the city's most iconic buildings. In this highly anticipated and significant annual event, we will welcome our graduates with a very special academic ceremony full of surprises.
For those who are unable to attend in person, we will broadcast the event live on our YouTube channel, so students, family members, and friends can follow the ceremony from anywhere in the world.
Event Schedule
Below is the detailed event schedule:
5:00 PM (CEST): Doors Open
5:45 PM (CEST): Graduation Ceremony
- Welcome
- Institutional Speeches
- Keynote Speaker
- Graduates’ Walk
- Presentation of the 2025 Awards
- Closing Ceremony
20.00 (CEST): Networking Cocktail Reception
Main Speaker
Ángeles García-Poveda, Chair of the Board of Directors at Legrand, will be the patron of the 2026 graduation ceremony. Recognised as one of Spain’s most influential female executives in the field of European corporate governance, she has a solid international track record in strategy and senior management.
In addition to leading this leading multinational in electrical and digital infrastructure since 2020, she sits on the boards of companies such as Bridgepoint, Edenred and Puig. Her leadership, strategic vision and commitment to excellence make her an inspiring figure for new generations of professionals.
FAQs
The event is exclusive to graduating students. Due to venue security reasons, attendance is limited. Each student may invite up to 2 guests until the venue reaches full capacity. Only those who have successfully registered and hold a valid ticket and seat will be allowed entry to L'Auditori.
* Please be advised that throughout the event, photographs, audio/video recordings, and general images will be taken for the public dissemination of these activities, either as graphic documentation or on the OBS website and channels. These will be retained for the legally required period in case any responsibility arises. Additionally, please note that your full name will be displayed during the event on the screens alongside the other graduates.
You can find a lot of useful information in the Frequently Asked Questions document. If you have any further inquiries, please don't hesitate to contact us.
L'Auditori
The event was held at L'Auditori de Barcelona. The institution, built in 1999, has been a member of the European Concert Hall Organization (ECHO) since 2007, the most important association of concert halls in Europe.
L'Auditori is one of the most important musical spaces in Barcelona in terms of dissemination, teaching and research. The building was designed by the architect Rafael Moneo, it covers an area of 42,000 square metres and is located in the 22@ District, the new hub for technological innovation and entrepreneurship in Barcelona.
Past editions
Check out our YouTube channel to catch up on past editions.
The ceremony was presided by José Creuheras, Chairman of Grupo Planeta and Atresmedia, and featured the distinguished participation of Xavier Puig, who served as the ceremony's patron. Puig is Chairman of the Puig Foundation, the Puig Family Council, and has been CEO of FLAMASATS for over 20 years.