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For the 6th year in a row, Barcinno is your guide to all the Mobile World Congress parties and events for 2019! In a few short weeks, over 110,000 mobile elites and enthusiasts will arrive in Barcelona for #MWC19 that runs from Monday, the 25th of February until Thursday, the 28th of February.
By day, we walk the halls of Fira Gran Via on the lookout for the latest tech innovations and potential business opportunities. By night, we grease the wheels over cocktails and get those deals signed! Don’t miss the MWC19 After Parties and Networking Events updates!
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Otherwise, rest up and review the official Mobile World Congress Parties and Events Guide for 2019 below! We’ll see in you Barcelona soon!
Mobile World Congress 2019 Parties & Events Guide (MWC19) – Last Update: 25.2.2019
Before The Event
If you happen to arrive before Mobile World Congress, check our Barcinno Events Calendar or sign up to our Free Weekly Newsletter to track the coolest events happening in the city. Additionally, Mobile Week Barcelona 2019 is organizing a series of awesome events that run from the 14th February until the 23rd February.
SATURDAY (23 February 2019)
T-Labs Blockchain Mobility Hackathon Barcelona #TLabsHACK
The Blockchain Society together with Telekom Innovation Laboratories (T- Labs) & T-Systems Spain presents a 32-hour Identity & Blockchain Hackathon and Learnathon to learn and develop blockchain solutions. The hackathon Cash prizes may be paid in Cryptocurrency (Bitcoin or Ethereum), or another cash equivalent. (e.g. Amazon Gift Certificates).
When: Saturday-Sunday, February 23rd-24th
Where: Valkiria, Carrer de Pujades 126 (Map)
Metro: Llacuna (L4)
SUNDAY (24 February 2019)
Mobile Sunday 2019
Mobile Sunday is back! The annual premier networking event in Barcelona taking place the evening before the Mobile World Congress and 4YFN kicks off. Now in it’s 4th year Tech.eu are proud to bring you another excellent evening program with talks from global industry experts and startup founders.
It’s the perfect opportunity for local and visiting entrepreneurs, investors and other mobile industry stakeholders to get together for inspiring talks and lively discussions, and wrap it off with beers and great food in a fantastic setting. We’ll have music and free beers thanks to our venue partner (Antiga Fàbrica Estrella Damm), street food, and top-notch networking with startup founders, investors, executives, journalists and industry pundits.
Early-bird tickets are available for €33 and the price increases as the date approaches:
When: Sunday, February 24th, From 18:00 to 23:00.
Where: Antiga Fabrica Estrella Damm, C/Rosselló 515 (Map)
Metro: Encants (L2) or Sant Pau/Dos de Maig (L5)
MONDAY (25 February 2019)
4YFN
Over three days, 4YFN will showcase the latest tech startup innovations from around the world. Featuring curated content, startup pitches, competitions and dedicated networking sessions.
The event is tailor-made to connect the international startup community, investors, talent and corporations.
Tickets start at 299€ and the price increases as the event comes closer.
When: Monday-Wednesday, February 25th-February 27th, From 9:00 to 20:00
Where: Fira de Barcelona – Recinte Montjuic, Avinguda Reina Maria Cristina 1 (Map)
Metro: Pl. Espanya (L1/L3/L8)
4YFN DATATHON by Barcelona Data Institute
4YFN Datathon is a 24 hour Datathon to learn from the hand of the best data analyst and immediately apply your learnings to a real case. Only 10 lucky few will be able to participate live at the 4YFN. It consists of 12 hours of masterclasses on Data Analysis taught by top professionals with fresh and up-to-date know-how and 12 hours of challenge where you will resolve a real data case for a company. 24 hours of data madness.
When: Monday-Wednesday, February 25th-February 27th, From 8:00 to 18:00
Where: Fira de Barcelona – Recinte Montjuic, Avinguda Reina Maria Cristina 1 (Map)
Metro: Pl. Espanya (L1/L3/L8)
IoT Stars MWC 2019
Early-bird tickets are available for €33 and the price increases as the date approaches:
When: Monday, February 25th, From 19:00 to 22:00.
Where: Antiga Fabrica Estrella Damm, C/Rosselló 515 (Map)
Metro: Encants (L2) or Sant Pau/Dos de Maig (L5)
Come and meet Brian Behlendorf – Executive Director of Hyperledger
Brian Behlendorf, the Executive Director of Hyperledger and who is recognized by the New York Times as one of the Top 10 Most Influential People in Blockchain, will attend the meetup to get to know the Hyperledger community in Barcelona. He will speak about what Hyperledger has become since December 2015, when it was launched, and the road ahead for 2019. There will be a Q&A session where Brian will answer all your technical and not technical questions.
When: Monday, February 25th, From 18:45 to 20:45.
Where: TBD
Transparent – Adtech Party MWC 2019
A nefarious society of fraudulent digital demons were planning a secret party, until they got busted by the Antifraud Squad. Come and join us for a transparent party instead! Join Tappx and Pixalate for a dazzling cocktail party at Barcelona’s most secret and exclusive bar covered in the World’s 50 Best Bars. Free cocktails & Canapés…
When: Monday, February 25th, From 20:00 to 22:00.
Where: Secrete Bar
MWC Holland House Dinner Xperience
As a Dutch company you should not miss this: During the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2019 in Barcelona, the MWC Holland House Dinner Xperience will be organized for Dutch companies and conference participants. During the Holland House Dinner Xperience you can network with your guests and your peers after a busy day at an excellent extended walking dinner.
When: Monday, February 25th, From 20:00 to 22:30.
Where: The Chipirón, Muelle de España 5 (Map)
Metro: Drassanes (L3) or Barceloneta (L4)
TUESDAY (26 February 2019)
YoMo: The Youth Mobile Festival
Join over 15,000 students and educators from across Catalonia and the rest of Spain at YoMo: The Youth Mobile Festival.
The entry is FREE: REGISTER HERE
When: Tuesday-Friday, February 26th-March 1st, From 09:00 to 16:30
Where: La Farga de L’Hospitalet, Carrer de Barcelona, 2 (Map)
Metro: Rambla Just Oliveras (L1)
Women in Mobile 2019
Get inspired by Mobile Women. The 2019 edition of Women in Mobile will focus on maintaining transparent data through the use of blockchain. Around the world, there are amazing women behind mobile startups, key leaders in the app industry. This event is the perfect opportunity to learn from some of these leaders and listen to their mobile success stories. Our speaker line-up is 100% women and includes experts like Montse Guardia from Alastria Blockchain Ecosystem , Laura Spinaci the Founder Blockchain and Innovation Mentoring Lab and Marjan Delatinne from Ripple. We also appreciate our male colleagues, who are more than welcome to attend and contribute.
When: Tuesday, February 26th, From 19:00 to 21:30
Where: Teatre CCCB, Plaça de Joan Coromines (Map)
Metro: Universitat (L1/2)
Pareteum MWC Party (SOLD OUT)
Join us for a cocktail party on Tuesday evening! What to expect: Doors open at 6pm, Light Appetizers Served, TEUMmates to welcome you, introduce you to others in the group. Our staff will be ready to greet you and introduce you to others whether you are on your own or with guests.
When: Tuesday, February 26th, From 19:00
Where: Balius Gastrococktail Bar, Carrer de Pujades 196 (Map)
Metro: Poblenou (L4)
VC Night after Mobile World Congress
Startup Grind is the biggest community of entrepreneurs worldwide, in partnership with Google for Startups. Their mission is to help every entrepreneur in the world and they do this by hosting a monthly recurring event and inspiring, educating and connecting entrepreneurs. This event will go consist of:
- Open mic session where any attendee is given 30 seconds to ask for help for his/her startup
- Then, we will learn from the best VCs in town (TBA) in a panel, hosted by Chapter Director Àlex Rodríguez Bacardit.
- Networking session in which attendees talk to each other freely over some beers and delicious empanadas. There’s no Startup Grind where you don’t leave with new friends and exciting connections.
Early-bird tickets are available for €6,30 and the price increases as the date approaches:
When: Tuesday, February 26th, From 19:00
Where: Antiga Fabrica Estrella Damm, C/Rosselló 515 (Map)
Metro: Encants (L2) or Sant Pau/Dos de Maig (L5)
Mobile Marketing Mixer 2019
Where will the high-flyers of mobile marketing be networking at this year’s Mobile World Congress? Look no further than Mobile Marketing Magazine and Masterclassing‘s Mobile Marketing Mixer event, which will be hosted at the spectacular Cerveceria Moritz – a unique building, transformed from the old Moritz beer factory – located just down the road from Plaça Universitat. An open bar, light buffet and great music will be sure to make it a night to remember.
You can get a General Entry Ticket for free and hope to beat the queues or buy a Guaranteed Entry Ticket starting at €50.
When: Tuesday, February 26th, From 20:00
Where: Fàbrica Moritz Barcelona 39 – 41 Ronda de Sant Antoni (Map)
Metro: Universitat (L1/L2)
WEDNESDAY (27 February 2019)
Afterparty – 4YFN / Mobile World Congress @ itnig
To celebrate that you are all in town for 4YFN / Mobile World Congress we would like to invite you to itnig for an afterparty! Come network, participate in open panel discussions or simply dance the night away!
When: Wednesday, February 27th, 20:00-23:59
Where: itnig, Carrer d’Àlaba, 61 (Map)
Metro: Bogatell (L4)
VR/AR Association Executive Dinner: MWC ’19
Executive Dinner of the VR/AR Association during the Mobile World Congress 2019, in Barcelona, Spain. Already confirmed the attendance of executives from intel, Nestlé, Pico-Interactive, Visyon, VRARA and others. The event will begin with a networking session followed by a keynote speech by Carlos Lee, President of EPIC (European Photonics Industry Consortium) before starting the Executive dinner.
Ticket prices are 100€ for VRARA-members and 135€ for non-members.
When: Wednesday, February 27th, 19:00-22:00
Where: Hotel H10 Casa Mimosa, Carrer de Pau Claris 179 (Map)
Metro: Diagonal (L3/L5)
Expert seminar: The blockchain economy
Expert seminar with Professor Jason Potts, Director of the Blockchain Innovation Hub at RMIT University in Australia. The event will also include expert insight from blockchain specialists in Catalonia including Marc Rocas, founding board member of the Blockchain Catalonia Association. This seminar will review how the technology works and explore its economic significance for global trade, finance, health, education, construction, arts and culture, and advanced technologies. It will also cover blockchain in a local context, in terms of its application and opportunity in Europe.
When: Wednesday, February 27th, 11:00-14:00
Where: RMIT Europe, Media-TIC building, Roc Boronat 117 (Map)
Metro: Glories (L1), Llacuna (L4) or Poblenou (L4)
Digital Sapiens Unicorns & Stars 4YFN Party
Come join the top 4YFN end-of-show networking event where local talent can mix with 4YFN visitors and exhibitors from around the world to share news, opportunities and make new contacts! Meet the future stars and unicorns from 4YFN! The event is organised by Digital Sapiens, Barcelona´s international community of Digital Thinker.
When: Wednesday, February 27th, 18:00-21:00
Where: CoBuilder Hub, Passatge de Gaiolà 13 (Map)
Metro: Sagrada Família (L2/L5)
Swedish Beers – #14 Barcelona Edition, 2019
Plans are afoot for the next edition of Swedish Beers in Barcelona in 2019. Brexit and the changes associated with it are looming, but Swedish Beers at MWC goes on. Please do RSVP and do feel free to share with your friends and colleagues in the mobile industry.
The format will be the same – a relaxed evening, no formalities, no presentations. Just come with an open mind, be prepared to see friends old and new, chat, enjoy a drink or three (courtesy of our sponsors) and have yourself a good time. Oh, and leave the ties, the corporate personas and the sales spiel at the door please. The Swedish Beers crew will be on hand to welcome you as well as the friendliest bar staff in town.
When: Wednesday, February 27th, From 19:00 to 02:00
Where: Bar Muy Buenas, Carrer Carme 63 (Map)
Metro: Liceu (L3), Sant Antoni (L2)
Business Intelligence workshop
Digital transformation and technological acceleration is forcing companies to focus their efforts on the exploitation of big data through Business Intelligence. Do you think that your company is losing opportunities due to the lack of understanding on how to use this data? Are you familiar with terms like big data or business intelligence but do not know how to apply them? If so, this workshop is for you.
When: Wednesday, February 27th, 19:00-21:00
Where: The Valley Barcelona Digital Business School, Passeig d’Isabel II 12 (Map)
Metro: Barceloneta (L4)
MWC19 • TechTribe Networking Event
We have prepared a special networking occasion for the Mobile World Congress Week 2019! Come and meet international talent from different fields, local and foreign startups. Talks, fireside chats & live music in a beautiful beach front space in the trendy Barceloneta neighborhood.
When: Wednesday, February 27th, 19:00-23:30
Where: Roto Barcelona, Passeig de Joan de Borbó 74 (Map)
Metro: Barceloneta (L4)
[Flutter special meetup] To be confirmed
To be confirmed… but it will be awesome.
When: Wednesday, February 27th, 18:30-21:30
Where: Wallapop office, Meridiana 89 (Map)
Metro: Barceloneta (L4)
THURSDAY (28 February 2019)
H/F Barcelona – Let’s talk about tech startups
We are going to meet to talk about startups, technology, product design and some other geek stuff. So you will enjoy a beer with some interesting people. The event is hosted by Hackers and Founders Barcelona.
When: Thursday, February 28th, 19:00-21:00
Where: Black Lab, Palau del Mar, Plaça de Pau Vila 1 (Map)
Metro: Barceloneta (L4)
API Meetup BCN MWC Edition: APIs and Mobile, IoT, AI
This event is for API enthusiasts! As this event happens to take place on the last day of the MWC conference, the meetup theme will revolve around subjects connected to it – Mobile, IoT and AI. All of that in a delicious API sauce! Come by to talk about APIs, listen to keynotes, network and enjoy food and drinks.
When: Thursday, February 28th, 18:00-21:00
Where: Typeform, Carrer de Bac de Roda 163 (Map)
Metro: Bac de Roda (L2)
FRIDAY (1 March 2019)
Rebooting the Web of Trust VIII
Our eighth Rebooting the Web of Trust (#RWOT) design workshop on decentralized identity technologies will be held in Barcelona, Spain, March 1-3, 2019.
When: Friday-Sunday, March 1st-March 3rd, 8:30-20:00
Where: Espai Bital, Carrer de José Agustín Goytisolo 22 (Map)
Metro: Fira (L9S)
A tremendous thanks to all of the MWC party organizers for creating an amazing atmosphere here in Barcelona and a special thanks to Adriana Freitas of Muster.vc for helping organize the 2019 Mobile World Congress Parties and Events Guide!
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