Starting with the Mobile World Congress Barcelona, ??the city is prepared and open to hosting major technological events that position it as a benchmark in technology and digital innovation, a pole of international attraction. Take advantage of these events to expand your business with new contacts and keep up to date with the new trends that will mark the market in the coming years.
Here is a brief list of the most outstanding technological events:
Mobile World Congress Barcelona
When: February 28 – March 3
Where: Fira de Barcelona Gran Vía venue
As we told you in our last post, the MWC is the most influential international meeting on connectivity and will be the showcase for the latest generation products and technologies, especially mobile phones. The cloud, financial technologies, artificial intelligence, or climate change will be some of the main topics.
4 Years From Now (4YFN)
When: February 28 – March 3
Where: Fira de Barcelona Gran Vía venue
The 4 Years From Now will take place together with the Mobile World Congress, the platform that focuses on the world of start-ups. Hundreds of technology companies exhibit their products, gain international visibility and connect with investors, corporations, and other entrepreneurs.
Mobile Week Barcelona
When: March 28 – April 3
Where: Barcelona (several spaces)
The Mobile family is completed with this week of free activities to get closer to citizens and reflect on the impact of technology on daily life, culture, quality of life, privacy, ethics, sustainability, and security.
Advanced Factories Expo & Congress
When: March 29 – 31
Where: Barcelona International Convention Center
The Barcelona Forum will present this exhibition dedicated to industry 4.0. It is the second most important trade fair for industrial automation in Europe and plays a fundamental role in the implementation of smart factories. The convention will offer disruptive solutions in fields such as the digitization of industry, robotics, 3D printing, or advanced manufacturing.
OFFF Barcelona
When: May 5 – 7
Where: Design Hub Barcelona
Once again this year, the Museu del Disseny presents the international festival of creativity, design, and digital culture in Barcelona, ??three days with conferences, activities, and shows. Innovative talents and international creators will share experiences and trends in the field of design.
ISE Barcelona
When: May 10 – 13
Where: Fira de Barcelona Gran Vía venue
The Integrated Systems Europe is the fair dedicated to the greatest integration of audiovisual systems and experiences in the world. Brands such as Google, HP, Microsoft, or Logitech will participate and it will offer six technological zones in an exhibition space for specialized solutions.
IoT Solutions World Congress
When: May 10 – 12
Where: Fira de Barcelona Gran Vía venue
It is the reference event on the Internet of Things (IdC). This year it will bring together the main global players involved in the digital transformation of companies and in the application of technologies in the real world, such as IoT, 5G, artificial intelligence, or quantum computing, among others. The edition will take place together with the Barcelona Cybersecurity Congress.
JBCN Conf
When: July 18 – 20
Where: Barcelona International Convention Center
The non-profit organization Barcelona Java Users Group organizes this congress dedicated to the world of Java and related technologies. Enthusiasts of this programming language meet to share knowledge, talk about innovation, and show their latest work in the sector. The program includes talks and practical sessions, as well as the JBCN4Kids space with workshops for children and adolescents.
jump2digital
When: November 10
Where: Lonja de Mar
Companies from the entire ecosystem have the opportunity to connect with new talent from the digital sector. Presentations, hackathons, speed dating, or workshops are some of the activities that will be carried out, enlivened with music, experiences with technology, or a variety of gastronomy based on vans.
Smart City Expo World Congress
When: November 15 – 17
Where: Fira de Barcelona Gran Vía venue
One of the meetings with the greatest expectation will take place at the end of the year. Dedicated to promoting the debate on smart cities, it will offer a hybrid format to connect more than seven hundred cities in the world interested in the technological revolution, urban innovation, and international alliances.
Book your favorite technological event on the calendar now and stay with us!
This year Barcelona is full of opportunities and we hope to see you soon! Don’t wait until the last minute and visit your favorite city.
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