Event Guide
Everything You Need to Know
Global CEO Panels
The operators and entrepreneurs running the world’s most successful short-term rental operations and tech platforms — live and unscripted.
Workshops
Hands-on sessions that go deeper into the topics that matter most to your short-term rental business right now.
Smaller groups, more focus, more room for questions and note-taking.
Face-Off Sessions and Open Mic
Two experts. One topic. Opposing positions argued live on stage — you decide who makes the stronger case.
The debates at SCALE rarely end when the session does, so we’re giving the open mic to the audience for a discussion like no other!
The Exit Door - Friday Oct 23rd
Dedicated two-hour micro event for property managers to understand how to value their short-term rental business, hear real-life buyer and seller stories, learn about mergers and take part in short roundtable discussions to understand the current buying market.
The STRyder Cup
What does a US operator know that you don’t? Quite a lot, as it turns out. And vice versa.
This is the session where both sides compare notes and learn from each other.
Wellness Kick-starts
Each morning starts with a free wellness session before the programme opens.
Two days of content lands better when you’ve been guided through a meditative breathing experience.
Peer-to-peer Matchmaking
Connection and Festival Pass holders are matched with other attendees before the event.
Arrive in Barcelona with your peer-to-peer conversations already booked out for you.
The SCALE Fest Fringe
Live music, food trucks, evening sessions filled with music and energy.
When the programme wraps, Barcelona takes over. This is the part that makes the trip worth it beyond the content alone.
Women in Short-Term Rentals - 2 Events
Two dedicated events dedicated to women in short-term rentals. The Women’s Vacation Rental European conference on Friday 23rd in Barcelona (separate event) plus a 1.5 hour morning networking and roundtable session on Sunday 24th for women to connect, share experiences and inspire.
Conference agenda
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Speaker Directory
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EVENT SPONSORS AND PARTNERS
The companies supporting this event
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Headline Sponsors
2 sponsors
Vacation rental management platform with PMS, channel manager, and automation for property managers.
Premium Sponsors
5 sponsors
Property management platform for short-term rentals with PMS, channel manager, and automation.
Operations platform for vacation rental property managers automating cleaning, inspections, and maintenance.
All-in-one hospitality operations platform for short-term rental and hotel operators.
Remote staffing solution for property managers in hospitality and short-term rental sectors.
AI-driven operating system for short-term rentals that automates bookings, guest communication in one platform.
Show Sponsors
8 sponsors
AI-powered OTA ranking solution boosting listing visibility and rate performance for hotels and holiday rentals.
All-in-one guest experience platform with digital guides, check-in, messaging, and upselling for rentals and hotels.
Automated guest check-in for rentals with online registration, police data submission, and self-access.
AI-powered marketplace for vacation rentals, connecting travelers with 20M+ listings from 60,000+ providers worldwide.
Marketing and revenue services for short-term rental hosts and property managers.
AI-powered platform unifying guest messaging, smart-lock access, and review management for property managers.
Vacation rental PMS automating multi-channel bookings, guest communication, payments, and operations.
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Automated booking & guest registration management for rental property owners, property managers, and hotel operators.
Media & Press Partner
1 sponsor
Global PR and communications agency for hospitality technology, proptech, and rental living brands.
International Associations
9 sponsors
Germany's largest trade association for the holiday rental industry, representing 70+ members including platforms, agencies, and private providers.
National trade body representing the self-catering and short-term rental sector across Scotland.
The UK's largest trade body for self-catering, short-term rental & holiday let businesses in England and Wales — advocacy, resources, legal support & member benefits since 2017.
The only national association exclusively dedicated to Local Accommodation (AL) in Portugal — advocacy, insurance, training, and member services since 2015.
France's first representative trade union for furnished rental professionals — estate agents, property managers, and service providers.
Global trade association advancing the professionally-managed vacation rental industry through education, advocacy, and networking.
Barcelona's trade association for tourist apartments and short-term rentals — advocacy, training, and member services since 2004. 260+ members representing 7,000+ legal apartments.
Non-profit association representing 9,000+ tourist homes in Andalusia, defending sector interests and providing member benefits.
Light Sponsor
5 sponsors
Simply Owners is a holiday property listing site that connects holidaymakers directly with owners.
Licensed payment institution providing payment orchestration, card processing, and anti-fraud solutions.
myDataValue is an AI-powered channel optimization tool that focuses on maximizing Booking.com performance.
AI-powered Airbnb tool that auto-updates listings weekly to boost rankings, visibility, and bookings.
Smart lock manufacturer offering compact, high-tech keyless entry solutions for homes and rentals.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
- 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.
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