Aspire 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.

AGENDA

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.

Day 1:

Wednesday, 20 May

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.

Day 2:

Thursday, 21 May

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.

Day 3:

Friday, 22 May

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.

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.