A major event for the city’s business-minded expat community, Barcelona International Community Day returns this month for its 9th edition. For anyone within Barcelona’s talent ecosystem and especially for those looking to make breakthroughs and get connected, this free event is absolutely unmissable. Barcelona International Community Day 2022 will take place on Saturday … [Read more...]
Halftime Report: Official List of 2016 Barcelona Tech Events
August is here and Barcelona has officially slowed to a halt. The startup and tech scene is on a month-long siesta escaping the heat and preparing for the fall. Those not on a holiday of their own are left hiding from tourists and squeezing in some quiet work while they can. If you're watching the August clock tick by like us, pull out your planner and map out the rest of the … [Read more...]
4YFN is expanding to Asia with Mobile World Congress Shanghai
After a record-breaking 3rd edition, 4YFN is expanding its boundaries with a new adventure, now in Asia at the Mobile World Congress Shanghai from June 29th to July 1st, the premier event for mobile industry leaders in Asia. Situated within the heart of Mobile World Congress Shanghai, the 4YFN area will house the latest startup innovations, networking areas, workshops, … [Read more...]
Pirates on Shore Brings International VC’s To BaRRRcelona
Picture a junk yard - scrap metal, beat-up old cars and abandoned heaps of unwanted machinery. Now, light it on fire and make entrepreneurs walk the plank after pitching their startup in front of Europe's most successful investors. This Burning Man-esque startup events goes down every summer in Cologne and it's called the Pirate Summit. For the last four years, the Pirate … [Read more...]
Smart Fabrics Europe: Innovation in Technology & Fashion
Most of us have a wardrobe packed with smart, casual combinations. But is it really smart? Nowadays, the revolution of Smart Fabrics makes it possible to make your clothes truly interactive with stretchable and wearable electronics. The current state of the art materials will be presented during the Smart Fabrics Europe on 29th-31st October in Barcelona. Innovation occurs on … [Read more...]
This Friday: Startup Beach Volleyball @ Bogatel Barcelona Beach
The best way for building relationships is to share an experience. Living in Barcelona with the all those beaches in our backyard, what’s better than having a Startup Beach Volleyball tournament. Not the regular networking over a beer (although there will be drinks) but working on team spirit, a healthy competition but above all making fun with your colleagues and other … [Read more...]
Business to the Music: Future Music Forum
Barcelona is known for the February event of the World Mobile Congress. But that’s not the only annual event hosted in this dynamic city. Every industry has to innovate, so does the music industry. But in which direction? Today a spotlight on Future Music Forum, which will be held this September 18th and 19th for the fourth time. Future Music Forum is an international music … [Read more...]
Tech Demo Day: All about Apps, Digital Platforms and Software
Last week, the 4th edition of La Salle Tech Demo Day took place and more than 1,000+ attendees showed up to talk to 114 Barcelona tech start-ups. Upon my arrival, the buzz inside the conference hall was overwhelming. The venue was packed with companies, each having a table and often a laptop or ipad to show the product, and a huge (screaming) banner. It was clear that the … [Read more...]