Barcelona, tech capital of the Mediterranean
Incredible achievements & infrastructure
The digital revolution has brought a major change in the way we work and connect with one another. As a dynamic, ambitious, and enterprising city, Barcelona is embracing the new digital challenges and looking to the future with a commitment into segment of innovation and technology.
One of Barcelona’s priorities is to become the leading tech hub in southern Europe; in 2019, it was the 5th most innovative city in Europe and the 3rd best city for startups. It also created an innovative technology district of 22@Barcelona, besides being home to large technology companies, another part of Poblenou includes residential areas, green zones, and many services and amenities for their residents.
The accomplishments Barcelona has achieved so far:
1. Currently the top R&D hub in southern Europe.
2. Leader in science-based entrepreneurship.
3. Leading biomedical research hub in southern Europe.
4. Leader in the adoption of information and communication technologies (ICT)
5. One of the most dynamic centers in Europe for mobile apps, the internet of things, e-commerce, videogames, and big data.
6. Barcelona was the first city in the world to implement a science and technology diplomacy strategy with the SciTech DiploHub.
7. Spain’s first smart city and the 4th in Europe, it is currently the 5G hub for southern Europe.
8. Every year, the city hosts the MWC Barcelona, the world’s leading mobile communications event, which has become a catalyst for innovation and talent.
How about organizing an meetings program for your tech-clients to fur explore the technological and innovative facet of Barcelona? Apart from all these achievements this city offers unique conference centers, topnotch hotels with spacious meetings rooms, wow-inspiring venues, and delicious restaurants – giving you all the components for your next memorable program!