Building long-lasting and effective brands is our passion. Through Forum La Zagaleta, our objective is to gather the most influential and trendsetting brand representatives under one roof, helping to position Spain as a recognized meeting point, and La Zagaleta as a leader in networking and consulting. Diverse nationalities, backgrounds and educations – but one thing is for certain, Forum La Zagaleta’s speakers and participants are at the top of their class.

Why now?

Throughout history, difficult economic climates have made for the ideal breeding grounds for creativity and innovation. Despite setbacks, various industries – the luxury sector included – must move forward so not to be left behind in a demanding and competitive marketplace.

Why Marbella?

Marbella is one of the best-known Spanish cities, not only in Spain, but also on an international level. Its geographical location provides a special microclimate with mild temperatures throughout the year, with an average of 18,7 degrees and generous sunshine.

This is certainly one of the charming aspects of the city, though other advantages make for continuous fun for sports, gourmet experiences and general travel: 26 km of beaches, 17 golf courses, luxury hotels, Michelin-star restaurants, four marinas, among them the world-famous Puerto Banús, the truly charming old town, cultural activities, a demanding night life and a really beautiful natural environment.



Why La Zagaleta?

Just passed its 20-year anniversary, La Zagaleta continues to be the go-to place for people looking for a natural, safe and tranquil environment. Years of hard work, industry know-how and commitment have led La Zagaleta to become a leader in luxury real estate consulting and development, having created an exclusive network of the best professionals around the world.

Forum La Zagaleta serves as the perfect opportunity within the Marbella Luxury Weekend to reunite the best of the best, aligning our objectives with those of the Marbella Town Hall to enrich not just consumer tourism in the Costa del Sol, but also professional tourism.

Speakers of the Forum:

Mónica Carrillo

TV News Presenter, Antena 3

Ángel Asensio

President & Chairman, FEDECON

Ladislao Azcona

Vice-President Hotel Melià Castilla, President & Founder Tecnocom

Jürgen Bartels

Former CEO, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Group

Marnix von Bartheld

KPMG Real Estate, Leisure & Tourism

Helena Bermúdez de Castro

Communications Director, Chopard Spain & Portugal

Gonzalo Brujó

Chairman, Interbrand Iberia & Latin America

Andrea Corsetti

Retail Sales Manager, Tiffany & Co. Spain

David Delfín

Creative Director, davidelfin

Carlos Espinosa de los Monteros

Vice-President, Inditex 

Ex CEO Iberia & Mercedes-Benz

Dani García

Calima

Philippe Guillaumet

CEO, PRP Luxury Consultants

Toomas Hendrik Ilves

President of Estonia

Rocío Huete

CEO, Plenia

Mira Kloss-Zechner

Consultant for Brand Strategy and Brand Communication, bwin.party

Javier López Zafra

Secretary General and Public Affairs Director, L'Oréal Group Spain

Valentín de Madariaga

Valentín de Madariaga Estudio de Arquitectura

Cristina Martín Blasi

CEO & Executive President, Asociación Española del Lujo, Luxury Spain

Princess Béatrice d'Orléans

Honorary President, Asociación Española del Lujo, Luxury Spain

Teresa Sapey

Teresa Sapey Estudio de Arquitectura

Kike Sarasola

President & Co-Founder, Room Mate Hotels

Stefanie Scholtysik

Wealth Management Research, UBS AG

Antonio Seward

CEO, France & Iberia, Audemars Piguet

Sten Tamkivi

Skype Estonia

María Eugenia Girón

Author, "Secretos de Lujo"

Gregory Hallak

International Retail Vice-President, Carrera y Carrera

Leonidas Tsibouris

General Manager, Temes

José Víctor Rodríguez Caro y José Luis Medina del Corral, Victorio & Lucchino

Creative Directors, Victorio & Lucchino

Sebastián Vives

President, Life Grup

James Wigan

CEO, Quintessentially Iberia

Jacobo Cestino

General Manager, La Zagaleta 

Rafael Ansón

President, Real Academia de Gastronomía

Fernando Rimblas

Editor-in-Chief, Gentleman,

Rebecca Robins (European Director, Interbrand)

Forum La Zagaleta is part of the activity program of Marbella Luxury Weekend 2012.

Marbella Luxury Weekend is a project unlike any other in Spain that looks to give a commercial boost for brands and sponsors participating in the event and to promote Marbella and Puerto Banús as elite tourist destinations. 

The second edition of Marbella Luxury Weekend will be held from the 31st of May to the 3rd of June, again with Puerto Banús as the setting, one of the places where more luxury brands meet per m2. Throughout these four days all kinds of commercial and leisure activities will take place and the world’s major firms will simultaneously offer exhibits, parties and private viewings for tourists and special guests.

Firms with presence in Puerto Banús which have already confirmed their attendance at the event this year are, among others, the following:

Bang & Olufsen, Bulgari, Cartier, Elite, Gómez y Molina, Missoni, Patrick Hellmann, Salvatore Ferragamo, Versace and Tourbillon.

Among the restaurants: Aretusa, Black & White, Carpaccio, Chateau Monalisa, El Gran Gatsby, La Pappardella and Pravda.

Sponsors: La Zagaleta, Grupo Guarnieri, Playas del Duque, Ascari Race Resort and Marina Marbella.

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