MWC and 4YFN once again brought close to 100K people and the latest tech to Barcelona. From robot dogs and alcohol-free Vermut to a giant Hyperloop mock and smartphones seemingly defying physics, it’s been one fascinating show. And while there’s been some fun Twitter banter on whether it’s really MWC pulling the crowds or rather 4YFN, the truth is: They both play a major part … [Read more...]
Mobile World Congress & 4YFN Parties & Events Guide (MWC23 & 4YFN23)
No doubt about it, Mobile World Congress (MWC) is one of the most highly anticipated events in Barcelona’s (if not the planet’s) tech calendar, drawing thousands of industry pros and enthusiasts to Catalonia each year. As the city gears up to host the 2023 edition, locals and visitors alike can look forward to dozens of exciting parties and networking opportunities taking place … [Read more...]
Blockchain Executive Program at ETS: My Experience
Blockchain is omnipresent. Whether it’s because a stablecoin crashes (like TerraUSD), another NFT sells for a record amount, or a new blockchain project gets announced – the media are all over it. This is especially true whenever crypto prices enter a freefall or start a bullish rally. So amidst all the hype and excitement, why not try to find out what’s behind it? That’s … [Read more...]
Make Connections at Barcelona International Community Day 2021
A key focal point for the city’s international talent, the 7th edition of Barcelona International Community Day lands on Saturday 23rd October. This year’s event will have a hybrid nature, with a full in-person program at Barcelona Maritime Museum running in addition to an online program. Following the cancellation of last year’s event due to the COVID-19 pandemic, … [Read more...]
The Transformation That Barcelona Had Undergone To Become A Smart City
Like much of the rest of the world, Europe is facing a number of major transformations in several social areas driven by factors including climate and demography. The public sector is facing huge demands due to these challenges in many areas of its responsibility, like environmental protection, healthcare, elder care, and education. A huge element of digitalization, new … [Read more...]
WGES In Barcelona Will Discuss Blockchain, AI & ICO’s
Barcelona has been known for fantastic weather, beautiful beaches, breathtaking architecture, mouth-watering tapas and a world-class football team. However, it is now also known for its embracement of innovation and technology, its reputation as a tech startup hub, the location of Spain’s new blockchain centre, and also as the host of global tech events such as the Mobile World … [Read more...]
Barcelona-Based TravelPerk Announces $21m Series B Funding to Disrupt Business Travel Industry
Today, Barcelona-based business travel booking and management platform TravelPerk are announcing they’ve raised a massive $21m (£15m) in a Series B funding round. This latest announcement brings the disruptive SaaS travel platform’s Series B round to a total of $30m. The funding will be used to rapidly scale the business that’s already making waves in the ever-growing industry … [Read more...]
How Blockchain Technology Will Enable Mobility As A Service
The following is a guest post by Boyd Cohen, Ph.D., an urban strategist & co-founder of IoMob.net. In January of this year, Francesca Bria, Barcelona’s Commissioner for Technology and Digital Innovation, announced the City’s plan to transform the government to open source software and open data. As the smart cities movement shifts from a technology-driven top-down … [Read more...]
Barcelona Sets Its Sights On Becoming a European 5G Open Lab
On January 9th, 2018, an agreement was announced promoting the 5GBarcelona initiative - a project with its sights set on converting Barcelona, and Catalonia as a whole, into a digital innovation hub within the 5G field. The agreement brings together the Regional Government of Catalonia, Barcelona City Hall, the Mobile World Capital Barcelona Foundation, the i2CAT Foundation, … [Read more...]
What Does It Mean To Be A Chief Technology Officer? (Infographic)
The following is a guest article by Alberto Betella, a Web & Mobile Solutions Architect, currently serving as the CTO of @Badiapp. He holds a PhD in Affective Computing & Adaptive Systems (ICT) and organizes the CTOs & Co Meetup group in Barcelona. Last month, Albert conducted a study of CTOs in Barcelona. Since then, 50 Barcelona-based Chief Technology Officers … [Read more...]