Mobile World Congress 2015 Barcelona Events & Party Guide

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“Because the real business of MWC happens at the bar”

As the 2015 Mobile World Congress hurricane arrives in Barcelona in less than a month, we figured it was about time to put together our (2nd) annual hits list of events and parties taking place around the city in early March. Sign up for our weekly newsletter to stay close to the MWC action!

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SUNDAY

Mobile Sunday 2015

Back for the 10th time, Mobile Sunday Barcelona will officially kick off the 2015 Mobile World Congress! As the unofficial launch of the MWC, Mobile Sunday has seen its fair share of product launches, startup pitches and surprise guests. Don’t the best networking event of the Mobile World Congress.

Tickets start at €20 for early birds and increase as the date approaches: REGISTER HERE

When: Sunday, March 1st, From 18:00 to 23:30.

Where: Antiga Fabrica Estrella Damm, C/Rosselló 515

Metro: Encants (L2) or Sant Pau/Dos de Maig (L5)

ShowStoppers @ MWC15

The Global Press Event for the Wireless World. The 8th-edition of the mobile industry matchmaking session between global innovators and more than 600 pre-qualified journalists takes place the night before the big show. Get the full rundown of ShowStoppers 2015 here.

When: Sunday, March 1st, From 15:00 to 18:00

Where: TBD

Innovation on the Fringe

Mobile on the Fringe presents Innovation on the Fringe 2015 – ease your way into the Mobile World Congress with an afternoon devoted to demos, short discussions and networking around the wide world of mobile innovation.

When: Sunday, March 1st, From 14:30 – 17:30

Where: Talent Garden Barcelona 239 (map)

Metro: Diagonal (L3, L5)

Internet of Things (IoT) Lab // 4YFN at Mobile World Congress

Internet is the future or the future is Internet. Either way it’s here. That is why you need to attend to our two-day workshop at 4YFN during Mobile World Congress and equip yourself with the tools and frameworks you need to develope the next big IoT product or service built on challenges provided by key industry leaders?

Registration is €10 and gives you access to the whole 4YFN event (only if you attend the whole IoT Lab). REGISTER HERE

When: Sunday, March 1st, until Tuesday March 3th. From 9:30 – 18:00

Where: Fira de Barcelona, Avinguda Reina Maria Cristina (map).

Metro: Plaça Espanya (L1, L3)

Innovative Spanish Tapas&Cocktail with 2 Michelin Chefs

Discover the Barcelona underground cuisine with Xavier & Nico in their large loft, a former atelier of famous Catalan artist Tapiés, and now design apartment in a building you would never expect such a culinary happening! Don’t miss out of Barcelona’s latest gastronomic tendency mixed with innovative tech!

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When: Sunday, March 1st, from 18:00 – 22:00

Where: Carrer de Joaquín Costa 24 (map)

Metro: Universitat (L1 & L2)

MWC Mobile Developer Evangelist & Program Meetup

Join us to have some drinks on our roodtop terrace to meet colleagues and network in a relaxed enviroment. To share war sotries, lay the groundwork afor new partnerships and get ready for the busy week ahead.

Join the Event

When: Sunday, March 1st, from 18:00 – 20:00

Where: Terrace of the WIP Factory – address will be share on the registration process.

Metro: Sagrada Familia (L3 & L4)

MONDAY

IoT Stars

Building on last years massive IoT BCN meetup, Marc Pous is taking it up a notch. IoT Stars is a startup pitching event for Internet of Things projects during the 2015 Mobile World Congress. Join IoT experts and entrepreneurs high up in the Torre Agbar on Monday, March 3rd for front row seats to the future of IoT.

Tickets start at €25 for early birds and increase as the date approaches: REGISTER HERE

When: Monday, March 2nd, From 18:00 to 22:00.

Where: Torre Agbar, Av. Diagonal 211 (map).

Metro: Glories (L1)

Mobile Premier Awards 2015

The Mobile Premier Awards by AppCircus is back for its 9th edition at the 2015 Mobile World Congress. Join startups, tech entrepreneurs and mobile developers from around the world to celebrate the most innovative mobile apps in a live pitch contest.

Ticket start at €10: REGISTER HERE

When: Monday, March 2nd, From 17:30 to 22:00.

Where: Sala Apolo, Nou de la Rambla 113 (map).

Metro: Parallel (L3)

MEF Connects MWC 2015

For the 13th year MEF is organizing the legendary event on the first night of MWC 2015: MEF Connects MWC! This event will take place at the Museu d’Art Contemporani de Barcelona (MACBA) and will bring together over 650 international members and invited VIP guests from across the global mobile value chain. The event is sponsored by American Express, TIMWE and Mobitrans.

This is a MEMBER ONLY event. MEF members can register here. Everyone else can sign up here to register your interest in the event.

When: Monday, March 2nd, From 20:00 pm until late

Where: The Museu d’Art Contemporani de Barcelona, Plaça dels Àngels, 1  (map)

Metro: Universitat (L1/L2) or Liceu (L3)

Heroes of the Mobile Fringe: Annual Ladies Lunch

Heroes of the Mobile Fringe is teaming up with Ellas2.0 for their annual Ladies Lunch at Le Rouge BCN. The lunch is a chance for us ladies to get together for an hour or so over a relaxed lunch and chew the fat with our peers. Priority will be given to ladies to attend. If there’s room, then we’ll be able to have some gentlemen join us too. We have a little more room this year as we’re in a different venue and the lunch will be buffet/tapas style.

When: Monday, March 2nd, from 12:30-14:30

Where: Le Rouge BCN, Avenida Diagonal 337 (map)

Metro: Verdaguer (L4 & L5)

Hot Topics Barcelona 2015

Hot Topics is a media brand that shares the experiences of the world’s tech leaders to inspire the next generation. Is organizing at Hotel Omm a meeting with mobile influencers, investors, entrepeneurs and game changers all in one room.

When: Monday, March 2nd, from 19:00-23:30

Where: Hotel Omm, Carrer de Rosselló 265 (map)

Metro: Diagonal (L5)

Dutch Mobile Networking Event 2015

Zesde editie van het Dutch Mobile Networking Event (DMNE). De netwerkborrel biedt jaarlijks ruimte aan 200-250 bezoekers uit de telecomindustrie die via een gecontroleerde gastenlijst uiteindelijk toegang krijgen.

Tijdens de eerste editie in 2010 telde het meer dan 150 bezoekers. In 2011, 2012 en 2013 liep het aantal op tot 180 bezoekers en in 2014 was er een record van 235 bezoekers. De meerderheid van de bezoekers zijn beslissers bij de inkoop van telecomdiensten, -software en -hardware.

When: Monday, March 2nd, from 20:00-23:00

Where: Shoko Club, Passeig Marítim Barceloneta, 36 (map)

Metro: Ciutadella/Vila olímpica (L4)

TUESDAY

TechCrunch Mini Meetup & Startup Pitch-Off

TechCrunch will hold a special startup pitch-off during the 2015 Mobile World Congress designed exclusively for young ventures still in stealth mode or private beta. Founders will be given 60 seconds to explain why their project is awesome. The jury will be made up of TechCrunch writers and local VCs. The winners will receive entrance and exhibition opportunities at an upcoming TC Disrupt event. REGISTER HERE.

When: Tuesday, March 3rd, From 20:00-23:00

Where: TBD

Metro: TBD

20th Global Mobile Awards Ceremony

The 20th edition of the official GSMA Global Mobile Awards presentation will take place at the Mobile World Congress on Tuesday, March 3rd as part of the conference program. The one and only Monty Python comedian John Cleese will host the 2015 Awards ceremony, but only Platinum, Gold, Silver and Press Passes are eligible to attend.

When: Tuesday, March 3rd

Where: Fira Gran Via, Avenida de la Reina Maria Cristina, Hall 4, Conference Village, Auditorium 1 (map).

Metro: Pl. Espanya (L1/L3/L8)

The Mobile Marketing Mixer, MWC 2015

What to meet the best talent at the 2015 Mobile World Congress?

Then don’t miss the Mobile Marketing Mixer by Masterclassing Inc. at the one and only Cerveceria Moritz, home of the original Mortiz beer factory and now one of Barcelona’s coolest event spaces.

The event takes place on Tuesday, March 3rd from 8pm ‘until late and features an open bar, buffet and great music. In case you have any doubts, check out highlights of the 2014 Event

REGISTER HERE

When: Tuesday, March 3rd, From 20:00 until late

Where: Cerveceria Moritz, Ronda de Sant Antoni, 39 (map)

Metro: Universitat or Sant Antoni (L2)

Imagine Express Hack-a-Train 2015

A repeat of the 2014 hackatrain event is in store for the 2015 Mobile World Congress. Join Imagine Creativity Center in celebrating the culmination of a 4-day train ride to Barcelona to London by way of Paris back to Barcelona for the 4 Years from Now event. Pick up your tickets here.

When: Tuesday, March 3rd

Where: TBD

Metro: TBD

Mobile, Mobility and Cyber Security

DFRC AG is organizing interesting talks about relationships between Mobile, Mobility and Cyber Security. We will talk and discuss with professionals and experts those topics.

Cost: FREE

When: Tuesday, March 3rd, From 17:00 – 21:00

Where: Happy Rock Bar and Grill – Centro Comercial de Las Arenas. 373-385 Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes (map)

Metro: Plaça Espanya, (L1, L3)

Women in Mobile

Learn from the mobile leaders how they were success and what you need to do to follow their steps. The speakers lineup is 100% female but our male colleagues are more than welcome to attend and contribute.

Cost: FREE

When: Tuesday, March 3rd, From 19:30 – 23:00

Where: Mau Mau, Fontrodona 35 (map)

Metro: Paral.lel, (L3)

Interactive’s Casino Royale Party

Innteractive organize a Casino Royale theme where you will enjoy the party of all parties. Meet great people, enjoy tapas and win prizes at the roulette and pocker tables.

Cost: FREE

When: Tuesday, March 3rd, From 20:00 – 23:00

Where: Restaurante Marmalade, 4-6 Carrer de la Riera Alta, (map)

Metro: Sant Antoni (L2)

We LOVE Mobile

LOVOO, adjust and Shoko present the first party We Love Mobile, during the MWC15. You will enjoy the best fresh and healthy finger food with tropical cocktails, while talking about the Mobile World Congress.

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When: Tuesday, March 3rd, At 20:00 – Flying Dinner and Networking

At 22:00 Party

Where: Shoko Club, Passeig Marítim Barceloneta, 36 (map)

Metro: Ciutadella/Vila olímpica (L4)

Mobile Brand Masterclass – Afternoon

Masterclassing and Mortiz Barcelona are offering a half-day Mobile Brand Masterclassing events during MWC. If you are interested in senior management and technical leads you must attend to this event.

When: Tuesday, March 3rd, At 13:00 – 16:00

Where: Fàbrica Moritz Barcelona, Ronda de Sant Antoni, 39 – 41 (map)

Metro: Universitat (L1, L2)

The Night of China

GWC organize a VIP party at Eclipse Bar of W Hotel. This event is for all of their members who are coming to the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. GWC enables technology innovation that positively impacts mankind by building connections and trust among mobile industry leaders and innovators globally.

When: Tuesday, March 3rd, From 21:00 – 23:00

Where: Eclipse Bar at the W Hotel in Barcelona on the 26th floor (map)

Metro: Barceloneta (L4)

The French Tech AM Coffee Break, France’s leading digital initiative

Join a VIP coffee break and network with those who are on the forefront of NFC payments and I.O.T.
Discover the NFC Factory, dedicated business accelerator.
With the interventions of NFC WORLDWIDE LEADER GEMALTO & MWC AWARD WINNER Think&Go NFC

When: Tuesday, March 3rd, From 10:30 – 11:30

Where: Fira Gran Via, Avenida de la Reina Maria Cristina, @ Gemalto Stand 5A80, Hall 5 (map)

Metro: Pl. Espanya (L1/L3/L8)

Be Wiser consortium

Be Wiser Consortium organizes a matchmaking event to facilitate networking and business opportunities.

The European project “Be Wiser” aims at developing transnational cooperation (R&D and business) between European companies and also with academia in the fields of security and telecommunications.

When: Tuesday, March 3rd, From 18:30 – 22:00

Where: CTTI Carrer Salvador Espriu, 45-51 08908 L’Hospitalet de Llobregat Barcelona (map)

Metro: Europa Fira (L8)

Changing Lives Through Mobile Barcelona

ChangeCorp is a social enterprise focusing on creating innovation in the emerging markets. ChangeCorp creates mobile communities that enable mobile-only users to access hyper local, relevant and practical content.

Oursolutions offer new revenue streams to mobile operators while addressing social empowerment and knowledge building. All ChangeCorp premium services are developed for platforms working through basic phones, features phones, smartphones and tablets. Our product line includes: SmartWoman, MyFamily, SmartFarmer, Business Intelligence, and much more.

When: Tuesday, March 3rd, From 18:30 – 20:30

Where: Palau Macaya (Obra Social “la Caixa”) Passeig de Sant Joan, 108 (map)

Metro: Verdaguer (L4)

WEDNESDAY

Swedish Beers

Mobile World Congress is back in Barcelona and that means Swedish Beers is at the top of everyone’s agenda. Loosen your tie and leave your business cards at the hotel – just kick back, relax and enjoy some no frills networking with Swedish Beers. No guest list, no tickets and no guaranteed entry – just come and go as you please.

When: Wednesday, March 4th, From 7:00 PM until late

Where: DosTrece Restaurant Lounge, Calle Carme 40 (map)

Metro: Liceu (L3)

Mobile Media Summit 2015

The Mobile Media Summit is back at the Mobile World Congress to engage with mobile marketing and digital media experts from around the globe. The 2015 event will offer keynotes, panel discussions and case studies focused on global best practices for mobile advertising and digital marketing. See the full agenda here.

When: Wednesday, March 4th

Where: Fira Gran Via, Avenida de la Reina Maria Cristina, Hall 8, Theatre F (map).

Metro: Pl. Espanya (L1/L3/L8)

4YFN Party

To celebrate altogether the end of #4YFN, join us at our Party on Wednesday

Bring your friends and newly found contacts and dance the night away to the tunes of:

Golden Bananas
Delafé DJ
Mayor Punch

This year’s venue is the historical cabaret theatre, El Molino, which was
once the most popular nightlife spot in town – Barcelona’s own Moulin Rouge.

See the full agenda here.

When: Wednesday, March 4th

Where: EL Molino BCN, c/ Vila i Vilà 99 (map).

Metro: Paral-lel (L2)

WIP Developer Smackdown Live!

The people behind the WIPJams at the last 7 editions of the Mobile World Congress are mixing it up for a live battleground for the 2015 Developer Smackdown showcase. Featuring live-debates and cross examination between developers on this year’s hottest trends and topics. Details are still coming, but be sure to REGISTER HERE.

Then the festivities continue with the WIP Party & Jameoke in the same location

When: Wednesday, March 4th, From 16:00 until 00:00

Where: Cerveceria Moritz, Ronda de Sant Antoni, 39 (map)

Metro: Universitat or Sant Antoni (L2).

TechStartupJobs Fair Barcelona 2015

TechMeetups Barcelona has organized TechStartupJobs Fair to helps Startups find talent they are looking for.

When: Wednesday, March 4th, From 18:00 until 21:00

Where: Universitat Pompeu Fabra Communication campus – Poblenou (map)

Metro: Glories (L1)

Connected Women Summit: MWC 2015

Mobile World Congress and GSMA present Connected Women Summit to explore how the industry of mobile and Tech can accelerate the female digital economy. The socio-economic benefit and opportunities for increasing women’s access to and use of mobile technology, empowering women to the workforce, driving them to leadership and addressing the global digital skills gap.

When: Wednesday, March 4th, From 8:30 until 13:30

Where: Fira de Barcelona – Gran Via: CC2 Auditorium, Upper Level, Hall 2 (map)

Metro: Plaça Espanya (L1, L3)

Airpush Cocktail Party – MWC2015

Airpush and SALT Beach Club organize one of the largest and most fun events in all Barcelona during the Mobile World Congres 2015. With over 600 mobile industry’s most influential players you will enjoy, cocktail service + full buffet + international DJs + VIP Lounges.

When: Wednesday, March 4th, From 20:00 – 23:00

Where: SALT Beach Club, W Hotel Barcelona (map)

Metro: Barceloneta (L4)

Device Labs: What are they good for?

Heroes of Mobile, CTIA The Wireless Association and UCL (University College London) origanize an event where you can join academic and industry experts to discuss the current landscape in mobile application testing.

Come and join what promises to be a lively debate, and contribute your views to a White Paper on Mobile Testing by leading global university, University College London.

When: Wednesday, March 4th, From 17:00 – 19:00

Where: Address will be given when you confirm your place.

Metro: Liceu (L3)

THURSDAY

MLOVE After Party MWC 2015

The 2015 edition of MLOVE is headed to the beach. Don’t miss the biggest afterparty bash in Barcelona during Mobile World Congress. This year’s event will be held at the Carpe Diem Lounge Club at Port Olimpico, but is bound to sell out as usual. Tickets are €20 and include a welcome drink: REGISTER HERE

When: Thursday, March 5th, From 7:00 PM until 2:00 AM.

Where: CDLC Passeig Marítim Barceloneta 32 (map).

Metro: Vila Olimpica (L4)

WHAT IS CONSUMER CENTERED SOCIAL DATA?

E.Life Group organize an event to know how managing and getting insights from data generated by millions of consumers on social media in real time.

So far we have been concerned about what is said of brands, but it is time to know who is saying it. Monitoring consumer-focused now comes to social networking. Better understand your audience to anticipate trends, interests and needs.

REGISTER HERE: Free

When: Thursday, March 5th, From 16:00 – 18:00

Where: MOB (Makers of Barcelona), 11 Carrer de Bailèn (map)

Metro: Arc de Triomf (L1)

Thanks to all of the party organizers for creating this amazing atmosphere here in Barcelona and a special thanks to M-Trends, Mobile Heroes and, of course, the one & only Adriana Freitas.