2026 Mobile World Congress & 4YFN Parties & Events Guide (MWC26 & 4YFN26)

100,000 attendees, 4 days, and many possibilities. MWC and 4YFN are taking over Barcelona once again from March 2–5, 2026, showcasing The IQ Era of tech for this 20th anniversary edition. But as any veteran knows, the real magic happens after the Fira lights go down. Barcinno is back with our 2026 MWC & 4YFN Side Events Guide – your curated list of all the exclusive parties, networking mixers, and tech gatherings that make this week legendary. Whether you’re here for the first time or the twentieth, we’ve done the legwork so you don’t have to.

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Last update: 05/02/2026

• Sunday 1 March
• Monday 2 March
• Tuesday 3 March
• Wednesday 4 March
• Thursday 5 March

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SUNDAY (1 MARCH 2026)

Club GLOBALS Tech Festival 2026 (GSTF26)

Pre-MWC Barcelona: founders + investors, VIP matchmaking, GLOBALS Awards afterparty. Special offer for the builders, not the spectators. Secure your pass early and unlock the level of access that matches how seriously you take growth.

REGISTER HERE

• When: Sunday, 1st March, 11:30
• Where: The Social Hub Barcelona Poblenou, 49 Carrer de Cristóbal de Moura, 08019 Barcelona
• Metro: Selva de Mar (L4)

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NL@MWC Delegation Kickoff Reception and Dinner

Kickoff reception & Dinner for the 10th NL@MWC & 4YFN delegation in Barcelona. ​​Anyone who is a partner or presenter of the Netherlands Pavilion at MWC or 4YFN, or who bought a ticket for the NL delegation through Ecosystem Services, is invited and welcome during this event.

REGISTER HERE

• When: Sunday, 1st March, 18:00 – 22:00
• Where: Register to see address

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MONDAY (2 March 2026)

BCN FinTech: MWC Fintech Networking Event

Block out the evening of Monday 2nd. During 4YFN week, we’re hosting our annual fintech event built for people who are actually shaping the ecosystem: Founders, investors, and operators building real companies and products.

More info coming soon! Follow BCN FinTech on LinkedIn for the latest updates, and if you want to join, partner, or sponsor, message Clemens Rychlik.

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Irish Reception Evening at MWC2026

In collaboration across the Irish 5G ecosystem, Benetel, Druid Software, Alpha Wireless & SRS are pleased to invite you to join us. Mix and mingle with innovative Irish companies and a diverse group of industry leaders in a relaxed, business-friendly atmosphere.

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• When: Monday, March 2nd, 19:00 – 21:30
• Where: The George Payne Irish Pub, 5 Plaça d’Urquinaona, 08010 Barcelona
• Metro: Urquinaona (L1, L45)

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AI Afterwork: Real AI for Real Problems

Join us for an informal panel discussion where we’ll discuss real‑world AI, from production challenges and data realities to system design, security risks, and how teams actually work with AI today.

REGISTER HERE

• When: Monday, March 2nd, 19:00 – 22:00
• Where: InnoIT Consulting, C/ Diputació, 280, Bajos 2ª, 08009 Barcelona
• Metro: Passeig de Gràcia (L2, L3, L4)

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AI Engineers Barcelona: Builders Meetup

If you’re actively building/coding AI products (LLM apps, agents, evals, RAG, infra), come join. This is a technical networking meetup. Conversations are usually technically deep and hands-on.

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• When: Monday, March 2nd, 19:00 – 22:00
• Where: Alice Secret Garden, Carrer Pau Claris, 90, 08010 Barcelona
• Metro: Urquinaona (L1, L4)

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TUESDAY (3 March 2026)

4YFN MWC Women in Tech Speed Dating

Join this two-day networking experience inside 4YFN–MWC at Beat Barcelona. Come to meet fellow women in tech through facilitated one-on-one speed-dating sessions designed to help you connect quickly and meaningfully. Exchange business cards and LinkedIn contacts.

REGISTER HERE

• When: Tuesday, 3 March, 14:00 – 15:30 (same times for day 2 on Weds, 4 March)
• Where: Beat Barcelona space, inside MWC/4YFN (ticket required)
• Metro: Fira (L9S)

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Telco x Investment Cocktail Party

​This exceptional evening, hosted by Swisscom Ventures, T-Capital, Wayra, and Alaian, offers a unique opportunity to engage with top investors, visionary startups, and influential partners.

REGISTER HERE

• When: Tuesday, 3 March, 18:00 – 23:00
• Where: Reial Club Nàutic de Barcelona, Moll d’Espanya, 08039 Barcelona
• Metro: Barceloneta (L4)

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AI Monetisation Salon

​AI is developing at a breakneck pace, but the path from usage to scalable revenue remains unclear. For many founders, figuring out the right monetization strategy is the single biggest challenge. ​Join Stripe for an exclusive founder workshop and networking drinks reception as we tackle this challenge head-on.

REGISTER HERE

• When: Tuesday, 3 March, 18:00 – 21:00
• Where: Register to see address

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Soirée French Time Barcelona 2026

The Media Action Hub and Business France invite you to an exclusive Franco-Catalan networking event: French Time Barcelona! The program includes a cocktail reception, a festive atmosphere, and a DJ set to extend the conversations in a friendly and creative setting.

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• When: Tuesday, 3rd March, 19:00 – 23:30
• Where: L’Idem Campus, Carrer de la Ciutat de Granada, 53-57, 08005 Barcelona
• Metro: Llacuna (L4)

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WEDNESDAY (4 MARCH 2026)

UAtech Venture Night – The Ultimate Startup & Investor Experience!

Get ready for open pitch competitions, panels, and networking happening alongside MWC! ​Join us for a high-energy evening where founders take the stage, investors share insights, and global tech leaders connect at Barcelona UAtech Venture Night.

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• When: Wednesday, 4th March, 18:00 – 21:00
• Where: Glovo Yellow Park, Carrer de Llull, 108, 08005 Barcelona
• Metro: Bogatell (L4)

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An Off-MWC Evening: Wine Tasting in Downtown Barcelona with Momentum Data

​If you’re heading to Barcelona for the Mobile World Congress, join us for a relaxed and fun evening away from the hustle of the event. Momentum Data is hosting our annual off-MWC gathering in old town Barcelona for our team, clients, partners, and close friends.

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• When: Wednesday, 4th March, 19:00 – 22:00
• Where: Matiz Gallery, 48 Carrer de Sant Pere Més Alt L1, 08003 Barcelona
• Metro: Urquinaona (L1, L4)

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THURSDAY (5 MARCH 2026)

Enchant AI Pitch Party

VIP Networking and Pitch session to discover top AI/tech projects, investors, and industry leaders.

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• When: Thursday, 5th March, 17:00 – 22:30
• Where: TBC

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staaake Reverse Network Closing Power Walk

​This isn’t your typical networking meetup. Our format is simple: Connect First, Meet Later. Before the event, explore the LinkedIn profiles in the description and reach out. At the walk, you’ll meet them in person — no endless coffee chats, no back-to-back 15-minute calls.

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• When: Thursday, 5th March, 19:00 – 20:00
• Where: Register to see address

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Big thanks to all the event organizers and everyone who contributed through our form or other channels. And a special mention to Adriana Freitas of Muster.vc and apwg.eu for helping us to coordinate and share this yearly MWC & 4YFN guide once again!