Name: SCALE Fest 2026
Start: 2026-10-23
End: 2026-10-25
Location: World Trade Center

Question 1

What is SCALE Fest?

Accepted Answer

SCALE Fest is the international short-term rental conference and festival, taking place 24–25 October 2026 at the World Trade Center, Barcelona.

It brings together 400+ professional property managers from across the world for two full days of education, peer-to-peer networking and festival-format experiences.

Part conference, part festival. 100% SCALE.

Question 2

Who is SCALE Fest for?

Accepted Answer

SCALE Fest is exclusively for short-term rental property managers and operators managing 10 or more units.

Every attendee ticket is reserved for operators only. If you run a short-term rental business, this is your event.

Question 3

How is SCALE Fest different from other STR conferences?

Accepted Answer

A few things set it apart.

The event is entirely dedicated to short-term rental managers and hosts, which changes the quality of the conversations you'll have. This is the event where you'll learn from your peers and connect with operators who face the same challenges in business as you.

- Speakers are chosen on merit and are prohibited from pitching on stage
- The agenda is shaped by the SCALE community
- The format goes beyond education — the SCALE Fringe brings live music, food trucks and evening sessions that make Barcelona in October worth the trip beyond the content alone

Question 4

What kind of sessions can I expect?

Accepted Answer

Global CEO panels, scaling journeys from operators, book direct and AI strategies and implementation, building brands, guest experience workshops, The Exit Door (for operators considering a sale or merger), regulatory clinics, peer-to-peer matchmaking, wellness kick-starts and Women in STR networking, and much more.

The programme runs across two full days with multiple session formats designed to go deeper than a 30 minute keynote, plus pre-SCALE fringe events scheduled for the 23rd October.

View the agenda for the latest updates.

Question 5

Is SCALE Fest only for European operators?

Accepted Answer

No. SCALE Fest is an international event.

Operators attend from across Europe, the Americas, Africa, the Middle East and beyond. The STRyder Cup session specifically brings US and European operators together to compare notes on operating realities.

Question 6

What is the difference between the ticket tiers?

Accepted Answer

Three passes are available:

- **Education Pass** (€199 until 31 July) — Full two-day programme
- **Connection Pass** (€349 until 31 July) — Adds peer-to-peer matchmaking, roundtable access, lunch both days and session recordings
- **Festival Pass** (€499 until 31 July) — Adds Friday private welcome evening with speakers, VIP Lounge access, The Exit Door session and the SCALE goody bag

Only 100 Festival Pass tickets are available.

Question 7

What is peer-to-peer matching and how does it work?

Accepted Answer

Connection and Festival Pass holders are matched with other attendees before the event based on their business profile, goals and superpowers.

You arrive in Barcelona with the right conversations already in your calendar.

Question 8

What other Fringe Events are taking place?

Accepted Answer

Friday 23 October
Women's Vacation Rental European Conference (WVREC)
Casa de la Seda Sant Pere Més Alt 1 – Barcelona
10:00-18:00
More details - http://wvrec.eu/

Friday 23 October
The Exit Door
The Exit Door is designed to help short-term rental property managers prepare to be acquired. Learn how to value your business, hear first-hand experiences from those who have sold, find out what buyers are looking for, discover the opportunities in mergers and prepare your business to one day be successfully acquired.
World Trade Center Barcelona
16:00–18:00
More details - https://exit-door.scale-rentals.com/event/exit-door-2026

Friday 23 October
Welcome Networking Event
Private event for SCALE Festival Pass ticket holders and speakers. 
20:00-22:00

Please note that Fringe events require separate registration and spaces are limited.

Question 9

Will sessions be recorded?

Accepted Answer

Full video recordings of all auditorium sessions are available to Connection and Festival Pass holders after the event.

All attendees receive speaker slides.

Question 10

Where is the venue and how do I get there?

Accepted Answer

World Trade Center Barcelona, Moll de Barcelona, 08039.

On the waterfront at the foot of Las Ramblas, walkable from the Gothic Quarter and directly connected to the metro (Drassanes, L3).

Barcelona El Prat (BCN) is served by direct flights from across Europe, North America and the Middle East. High-speed rail connects from Madrid in under three hours.

Question 11

Is there a preferred accommodation partner for SCALE Fest?

Accepted Answer

Our official accommodation partner is **AB Apartment**. SCALE Fest attendees get **30% off prepaid bookings** with promo code **SCALEAB**.

[Book with AB Apartment →](https://www.apartmentbarcelona.com/)

Question 12

Can I get a refund if I can no longer attend?

Accepted Answer

Full refunds are available within 7 days of purchase. After that, tickets can be transferred to a colleague.

Contact events@scale-rentals.com with the request.

Question 13

I have never been to a SCALE event before. Where do I start?

Accepted Answer

Head to our Event Guide where you'll find a section written for first-timers to a SCALE conference.

This is our practical overview of how the event works, who you'll meet and how to make the most of the weekend before you arrive.

SCALEFest2026

Everything You Need to Know

Part-Conference, Part-Festival

Global CEO Panels

Workshops

Face-Off Sessions and Open Mic

The Exit Door - Friday Oct 23rd

The STRyder Cup

Wellness Kick-starts

Peer-to-peer Matchmaking

Women in Short-Term Rentals - 2 Events

Find the right stage, speaker, or session in seconds

Speakers Confirmed

Adam Nedved

Agnieszka Sudek

Alistair Handyside MBE

Amber Hurdle

Anne Gardner

Bart-Jan Leyts

Ben Duncan

Ben Painter

Danica Smith

Eduardo Mandri

Emma Cole

Fiona Campbell MBE

Gregory Huon

Hailie Maarie

Heather Bayer

Humphrey Bowles

Jan Sahagun

Janet Uttley

Joaquim Leal

John An

John Keggin

Juan Cubo

Leo Walton

Lisa Roads

Lorenzo Ritella

Louis Andrews

Maria Lopez

Marie Pistinier

Mark Simpson

Matěj Koutný

Michelle Schwefel

Natalia Rojas

Nuno Jorge Trigo

Rachel Alday

Reto Baumgartner

Richard Vaughton

Robin Clifford

Ruben Verplancke

Sarah Nan Dupre

Shahar Goldboim

Silvia Montini

Simon Lehmann

Simon Tolson

Steve Schwab

Steve Taggert

Yvette Craddock

The companies supporting this event

Headline Sponsors

Premium Sponsors

Show Sponsors

Media & Press Partner

International Associations Taking Part

Light Sponsors

Extend the experience

Add-ons

The Exit Door (Friday 23 Oct, 4-6pm)

Women in STR Learning Lab (Sunday 25 Oct 930-1040)

Frequently asked questions

Confirm Your Tickets Today