ASPIRE 2026

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Join our ASPIRE Women's Workshop in
Barcelona, Spain, from 20-22 May 2026

Supporting Personal & Professional
Development for Women

At BCG's ASPIRE Women's Workshop, you will be part of an exciting, diverse, and multinational group of more than 90 top university and PhD students, as well as a group of BCG consultants. Join us and start building the foundation of your future at our BCG Women's Workshop. Develop your personal and professional skills. Connect with other talented women and explore how you can grow with BCG.
 

*There is no participation fee. BCG will cover travel and accommodation costs.

Barcelona, Spain

At BCG, Associates typically bring 0–4 years of full-time work experience. Whether you're early in your career or transitioning from a different path, we value the diverse skills and perspectives you offer. Previous consulting experience is not required—we welcome a range of backgrounds and industries. If you’re excited to grow, learn, and make an impact, the Associate role could be the perfect fit. Our comprehensive onboarding and training programs will support your success from day one.

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20-22 May 2026

BCG ASPIRE Women's Workshop is a 3-day women's professional development event where over 90 talented students from Europe, Middle East, South America and Africa get to meaningfully engage with each other, explore consulting and connect with BCGers from around the world in the same location, Barcelona. 
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Day 1:

Participants will arrive to Barcelona and the event will kick off with a welcome lunch, followed by keynote speeches, personal development workshops, and a networking dinner with other participants and BCGers.




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Day 2:

The day will start early with a full day business case workshop in teams, outdoor activities and some 
breakout sessions to learn more about BCG and the role of a consultant. The day will resume with a dinner and a fun night.


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Day 3:

Our last day will be mainly focused on a topic fair and a farewell lunch under the Barcelona sun. After lunch the event will end and participants will head back home. 

  



How to Apply to the ASPIRE 
Women's Workshop

Applications to our ASPIRE Women's Workshop are open to university and PhD students (undergraduate, master's, or PhD programs). We are looking for students from all fields of study, with an outstanding academic track record, and a curious mind seeking new challenges.

Submit your application online using one of the participating countries' links below – the respective office will then review your application. Please be sure to include your resume, as well as any additional documents required by the local office/region. Additionally, a games assessment will be shared and is a required part of the application process. 

When selecting your preferred office, we advise you to make your choice based on geographic ties (for example, you've studied or lived in the respective country, or speak the local language). Please apply through ONE link only and note the respective application requirements of our participating countries as they might vary. Multiple applications will not be accepted.
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A sense of mutual respect and mindfulness permeates our culture-in fact, it’s the key to our success.

Apply below by selecting your country of interest for ASPIRE.
Please apply to only one office and make sure you pay attention to the application deadlines as they differ per office.
Once you submit your application, you can expect to hear back from us by mid-April.
Please be aware that if you are selected to attend ASPIRE, you must possess a valid ID. If you are a non-European citizen, you must have a valid passport (valid for at least 6 months after the event date).
Obtaining a passport is at applicant's own cost. BCG will bear the cost of obtaining the relevant visa, if needed.

  • To apply to our BCG Platinion offices located in Austria or Germany, please click on this link
  • Application eligibility: Digital or tech background (for example, work experience or degree) including but not limited to: IT architecture/consulting/strategy/solutions, cyber security, enterprise solutions/architecture, software development, data analytics, GenAI 
  • Application requirements: CV, university academic transcripts
  • Please note: Applications for our German or Austrian offices are open to individuals with fluent German language proficiency, and with geographic ties to Germany or Austria, or a strong motivation for joining one of these offices.
  • For more information, please contact Lena Krüger
    *If you believe this background relates to you but you're based in Denmark, Finland, Norway, or        Sweden, please apply via the associated country links.

  • To apply to ASPIRE through the Buenos Aires office, please click on this link
  • Application requirements: CV, motivation letter
  • Please note, Spanish is a language required for this office
  • For more information, please contact Constanza Palacios

  • To apply to ASPIRE through the Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, or Uzbekistan offices,* please click on this link
  • Application requirements: CV, university academic transcripts
  • For more information, please contact Bahruz Babayev
    *When applying, please specify your preferred office location: Baku, Almaty, or Tashkent.

  • To apply to ASPIRE through the Brussels office, please click on this link
  • Application requirements: CV, motivation letter, university academic transcripts
  • Please note: Knowledge of French or Dutch is a language requirement for this office
  • For more information, please contact Ena Muhandez

  • To apply to ASPIRE through the São Paulo or Rio de Janeiro offices, please click on this link
  • Application requirements: CV, motivation letter, university academic transcripts
  • Please note: Portuguese is a language required for this office
  • For more information, please contact Leticia Amato

  • To apply to ASPIRE through the Santiago office, please click on this link
  • Application requirements: CV, motivation letter
  • Please note: Spanish is a language required for this office
  • For more information, please contact Constanza Palacios

  • To apply to ASPIRE through the Bogota office, please click on this link
  • Application requirements: CV, motivation letter
  • Please note: Spanish is a language required for this office
  • For more information, please contact Andrea Castro

  • To apply to ASPIRE through the Prague office, please click on this link
  • Application requirements: CV
  • Please note: Knowledge of Czech or Slovak is a language requirement for this office
  • For more information, please contact Tereza Parizkova

  • To apply to ASPIRE through the Copenhagen office, please click on this link
  • Application requirements: CV, motivation letter, high school transcripts, university academic transcripts
  • For more information, please contact Ida Ronnow

  • To apply to ASPIRE through the Cairo office, please click on this link
  • Application requirements: CV, motivation letter
  • Please note: Arabic is a language required for this office. Applicants need to have Egyptian nationality or be a permanent resident. Applicants should be in possession of a passport valid until at least 6 months after the event date, and have at least two blank pages. The event team will support you in obtaining the relevant visa, as needed.
  • For more information, please contact Noha Elshakaa

  • To apply to ASPIRE through the Helsinki office, please click on this link
  • Application requirements: CV, motivation letter, high school transcripts, university academic transcripts 
  • For more information, please contact Ida Ronnow

  • To apply to ASPIRE through the Paris office, please click on this link
  • Application requirements*: CV
  • Please note: French is a language required for this office
  • For more information or any questions, please contact Clotilde Fourage
    *If additional documents are required, the BCG Paris office will contact you.

  • To apply to ASPIRE through the Berlin, Cologne, Dusseldorf, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Munich, Stuttgart or Vienna offices, please click on this link
  • Application requirements: CV, A-level, university academic transcripts
  • Please note: Fluency in German is required. Applications are open to individuals with fluent German language proficiency, and have geographic ties to Germany or a strong motivation and interest in joining one of our German offices.
  • For more information, please contact Isabel Schlamp
    **If you have a digital background, please refer to the Digital & Tech at BCG application link

  • To apply to ASPIRE through the Athens office, please click on this link
  • Application requirements: CV
  • Please note: Greek is a language preference for this office
  • For more information, please contact Athina Diamantara

  • To apply to ASPIRE through the Budapest office, please click on this link
  • Application requirements: CV, motivation letter
  • Please note: Knowledge of Hungarian, Croatian, Romanian, Serbian, or Slovenian is a language requirement for this office
  • For more information, please contact Boglarka Ori

  • To apply to ASPIRE through the Tel Aviv office, please click on this link
  • Application requirements: CV
  • Please note: Hebrew is a language preference for this office
  • For more information, please contact Dana Kaduri

  • To apply to ASPIRE through the Milan or Rome offices, please click on this link
  • Application requirements: CV, motivation letter
  • Please note: Italian is a language required for this office
  • For more information, please contact Valeria Leggio

  • To apply to ASPIRE through the Nairobi office, please click on this link
  • Application requirements*: CV, motivation letter, high school certificate (KCSE), university academic transcripts
  • Please note: English is required for this office. Applicants should be in possession of a passport valid until at least 6 months after the event date, and have at least two blank pages. The event team will support you in obtaining the relevant visa, as needed.
  • For more information, please contact Brenda Karimi
    *Application process consists of a Talent Kraft assessment.

  • To apply to ASPIRE through the Casablanca office, please click on this link
  • Application requirements: CV, motivation letter, university academic transcripts
  • Please note: French is a language required for this office. Applicants should be in possession of a passport valid until at least 6 months after the event date, and have at least two blank pages. The event team will support you in obtaining the relevant visa, as needed.
  • For more information, please contact Samia Dridat

  • To apply to ASPIRE through the Lagos office, please click on this link
  • Application requirements: CV, O-level results (WAEC), university academic transcripts
  • Please note: Applicants should be in possession of a passport valid until at least 6 months after the event date, and have at least two blank pages. The event team will support you in obtaining the relevant visa, as needed.
  • For more information, please contact Bilqis Sanyaolu
    *Application process consists of a Talent Kraft assessment.

  • To apply to ASPIRE through the Oslo office, please click on this link
  • Application requirements: CV, motivation letter, high school transcripts, university academic transcripts
  • For more information, please contact Ida Ronnow

  • To apply to ASPIRE through the Lima office, please click on this link
  • Application requirements: CV, motivation letter
  • Please note: Spanish is a language required for this office
  • For more information, please contact Camila Cornejo

  • To apply to ASPIRE through the Warsaw office, please click on this link
  • Application requirements: CV
  • Please note: Polish is a language required for this office
  • For more information, please contact Julia Swiercz

  • To apply to ASPIRE through the Lisbon office, please click on this link
  • Application requirements: CV, motivation letter, university academic transcripts
  • Please note: Portuguese is a language required for this office
  • For more information, please contact Carla Santos

  • To apply to ASPIRE through the Johannesburg office, please click on this link
  • Application requirements: CV, motivation letter, university academic transcripts, Matric certificate
  • Please note: English is required for this office. Participants need to have South African nationality or be a permanent resident and should be in possession of a passport valid until at least 6 months after the event date, and have at least two blank pages. The event team will support you in obtaining the relevant visa, as needed.
  • For more information, please contact Nosipho Cele

  • To apply to ASPIRE through the Barcelona or Madrid offices, please click on this link
  • Application requirements: CV, university academic transcripts
  • Please note: Spanish is a language required for this office
  • For more information, please contact Natalia Maidana

  • To apply to ASPIRE through the Stockholm office, please click on this link
  • Application requirements: CV, motivation letter, high school transcripts, university academic transcripts
  • For more information, please contact Ida Ronnow

  • To apply to ASPIRE through the Zurich or Geneva offices, please click on this link
  • Application requirements: CV, university academic transcripts
  • Please note: English is required for this office (German and/or French knowledge is a plus)
  • For more information, please contact Selina Rossi

  • To apply to ASPIRE through the Dubai, Doha, Abu Dhabi or Riyadh offices, please click on this link
  • Application requirements: CV, motivation letter, university academic transcripts
  • For more information, please contact Evgenia Sergeeva
    **Please note that it is at your discretion to disclose whether you require a visa for Spain when applying. However, we strongly recommend informing the local recruiter of such needs.

  • To apply to ASPIRE through the Amsterdam office, please click on this link
  • Application requirements*: CV, university academic transcripts
  • Please note: Dutch is a language required for this office
  • For more information, please contact Merel Strijland
    *Application process consists of a QMT assessment.

  • To apply to ASPIRE through the London office, please click on this link
  • Application requirements*: CV
  • For more information, please contact India Cooper
    *If additional documents are required, the BCG London office will contact you.

  • To apply to ASPIRE through the Istanbul office, please click on this link
  • Application requirements: CV, motivation letter
  • Please note: Turkish is a language required for this office
  • For more information, please contact Sevval Özeker
    **Please note that it is at your discretion to disclose whether you require a visa for Spain when applying. However, we strongly recommend informing the local recruiter of such needs.
A sense of mutual respect and mindfulness permeates our culture-in fact, it's the key to our success.

BCG ASPIRE Organization Team
Bradley Pitter
Stefano Raisoni
EMESA Senior Recruiting Coordinator
NORAMCQUAID
Nora McQuaid
EMESA Senior Recruiting Coordinator - Events
Bradley Pitter
Aisha Shinkafi
EMESA Recruiting
Assistant - Events
Bradley Pitter
Wies van der Ven
EMESA Recruiting Projects Senior Manager

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