New York, NY & Madrid, Spain – Bloomberg Philanthropies and the Aspen Institute today announced that Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez of Spain will join Bloomberg CityLab 2026, the preeminent global cities summit, on Tuesday, April 28 in Madrid. Prime Minister Sánchez will deliver remarks on the central role cities play in advancing progress on national and global issues before the event’s audience of more than 1,000 leading mayors, policymakers, innovators, and creatives from around the world.

Members of the media must apply to register to attend. Media credentials must be confirmed in advance.

The 2026 conference will take place from April 27 – 29, 2026. It includes dynamic panels discussions, one-on-one interviews, interactive breakout sessions, innovation studios for mayors and municipal officials, artistic performances, field trips across Madrid, and more.

Bloomberg CityLab was founded on the principle that the most important innovation is happening at the local level and spreads when cities share solutions. For over a decade, summits have crossed the globe, gathering the most influential leaders and voices from cities worldwide. Summits have made international headlines and generated tangible takeaways for attendees. Bloomberg CityLab in Madrid builds on Bloomberg Philanthropies’ expanding work to strengthen local government capacity across Europe. These efforts are part of the government innovation initiatives Bloomberg Philanthropies leads in hundreds of city halls across the globe, many of whose mayors and top officials will convene in Madrid for the 2026 event.

For more information about Bloomberg CityLab 2026, please visit the website here, the list of speakers here, and the agenda here. Video of the program will also be available here.

About Bloomberg Philanthropies:
Bloomberg Philanthropies invests in 700 cities and 150 countries around the world to ensure better, longer lives for the greatest number of people. The organization focuses on creating lasting change in five key areas: the Arts, Education, Environment, Government Innovation, and Public Health. Bloomberg Philanthropies encompasses all of Michael R. Bloomberg’s giving, including his foundation, corporate, and personal philanthropy as well as Bloomberg Associates, a philanthropic consultancy that advises cities around the world. In 2025, Bloomberg Philanthropies distributed $4.3 billion. For more information, please visit bloomberg.org, sign up for our newsletter, or follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, Threads, Facebook, and X.

About the Aspen Institute:
The Aspen Institute is a global nonprofit organization whose purpose is to ignite human potential to build understanding and create new possibilities for a better world. Founded in 1949, the Institute drives change through dialogue, leadership, and action to help solve society’s greatest challenges. It is headquartered in Washington, D.C. and has a campus in Aspen, Colorado, as well as an international network of partners. For more information, please visit www.aspeninstitute.org.

Media Contacts:
Bloomberg Philanthropies:
Sam Fuld, sam@bloomberg.org
Rebecca Carriero, rebeccac@bloomberg.org
The Aspen Institute:
Jon Purves, jon.purves@aspeninstitute.org