Major congresses in Donostia / San Sebastian during the month of October

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The following are the main congresses to be held in Donostia/San Sebastián in October, now leading events in the city after several repetitions:

San Sebastián hosts the TV RISE CTV Advertising Leadership Forum

From 1 to 3 October, Donostia/San Sebastián's Palacio de Miramar will be staging the TV RISE CTV Advertising Leadership Forum, an event bringing together some 50 leading practitioners in the Connected TV (CTV) advertising industry.

Organised by VideoWeek, the forum has been held in our city for over four years, and has now become a key event for professionals operating in the sector.

Over three days congress-goers will be discussing trends and challenges in CTV advertising, in an environment conducive to the exchange of ideas and innovation.

San Sebastián Gastronomika is back at the Kursaal

From 7 to 9 October, the Kursaal Conference Centre will be staging a new round of San Sebastián Gastronomika, one of the world's leading gastronomy events. The congress features renowned chefs, sommeliers and experts in the culinary sector to explore the latest trends in haute cuisine.

Like every year, the event will have talks, live demos and tasting sessions, turning Donostia into the world epicentre of gastronomy over three days.

Donostia to host the 26th Psychiatry and Mental Health Congress

From 17 to 19 October 2024, the Kursaal Conference Centre in Donostia / San Sebastián will be hosting the 26th Psychiatry and Mental Health Congress, a major mental health event. Organised by the Spanish Federation of Psychiatry and Mental Health (FEPSM), the congress will bring together professional practitioners and experts to address the latest advances and challenges posed to the treatment and comprehension of mental disorders.

More information available on the official website: 26th Psychiatry and Mental Health Congress.

"Uhinak", the 6th Cross Border Conference on Climate and Coastal Change

On 23 and 24 October, the Ficoba trade fair facility in Irún will be staging the sixth "Uhinak" Cross Border Conference on Climateand Coastal Change.

The event will assemble experts and professional practitioners to debate the effects of climate change in coastal areas and seek joint solutions to mitigate its impact. Uhinak has now become a leading space in terms of cross-border cooperation to address the environmental threats faced by both Spain and France.

See congress agenda