Mobile World Congress 2026 & 4YFN26 Parties & Events Guide

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: 27/02/2026

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

Featured event:

We’re co-hosting an event, MWC Networking Happy Hour, on Thursday 5th at Borneta in El Born. This exclusive, private networking experience is curated for founders, CEOs, and ecosystem leaders to focus on meaningful conversations, strategic alignment, and long-term collaboration. Sign up here.

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.

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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GLOBALS Tech Festival Afterparty 2026 – PRE MWC

After an unforgettable day of networking and global energy, we keep the night alive with an exclusive afterparty bringing together international entrepreneurs, creators, investors, and tastemakers from around the world.

When: Sunday, 1st March, 21:30
Where: The Social Hub Barcelona Poblenou, 49 Carrer de Cristóbal de Moura, 08019 Barcelona
Metro: Selva de Mar (L4)

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MWC26 pre-party by IoT Stars & Zariot

A unique opportunity to connect with the IoT community before the noise of the MWC trade show begins. There’s no formal stage program, just a relaxed setting designed to bring together key people from the IoT and edge AI industry.

When: Sunday, 1st March, 17:00 – 20:00
Where: Las Cuevas de Los Rajahs, Carrer d’en Gignàs, 2, 08002 Barcelona
Metro: Barceloneta (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.

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

MONDAY (2 March 2026)

Superconnectors Barcelona 2026

Superconnectors is an exclusive event curated to engineer breakthrough connections. Startup founders share their toughest challenges with a curated group of individuals, who compete live to offer the most valuable introductions.

When: Monday, 2nd March, 17:00 – 19:00 (recurring event)
Where: Register to see address

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Driving Innovation in Global Connectivity hosted by Bain & Company and the Financial Times

Apply to attend Driving Innovation in Global Connectivity 2026. This in-person event is designed for senior leaders across operators, hyperscalers, device manufacturers, platform companies, and technology partners.

When: Monday, 2nd March
Where: TBC

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Sip & Sizzle_Supper Club @MWC 2026

AVOW and Xiaomi are turning up the heat once again with the third edition of our signature Supper Club Series. This year, we present Sip and Sizzle, an evening built around bold flavors, vibrant energy, and the industry’s most meaningful connections.

When: Monday, 2nd March, 17:30 – 23:00
Where: NOU-STUDIOS / S-NOU, Carrer d’en Blanco, 36, 08028 Barcelona
Metro: Plaça de Sants (L1, L5)

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MWC26 Cocktail Party hosted by SquareTrade and Allstate Protection Plans

Join us for an evening of drinks and light bites from a menu designed by the Michelin-starred Torres brothers to toast the start of MWC.

When: Monday, 2nd March, 18:30 – 21:30
Where: Gran Meliá Hotel, 671 Avinguda Diagonal, 08028 Barcelona
Metro: Zona Universitària (L3)

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Kfund: Beyond The Prompt | 4YFN edition

Beyond the Prompt is a meetup series by Kfund, bringing together founders, builders, and AI enthusiasts to explore the most exciting AI-driven startups and projects emerging in Spain.

When: Monday, 2nd March, 18:45 – 21:30
Where: OneCoWork Catedral, Av. de la Catedral, 6, 08002 Barcelona
Metro: Urquinaona (L1, L4)

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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.

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

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App Founders Dinner with Superwall x Braavo

Join us for a founders’ dinner following MWC26 Barcelona, bringing together founders, builders, and operators in the mobile app ecosystem.

When: Monday, 2nd March, 19:00 – 21:00
Where: Register to see address

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P2S Startups Meetup & Pitching Session

Join us for a Startups Meetup & Pitching Session hosted by Pre-Seed to Succeed. The event brings together founders, investors, and experts to explore practical applications of artificial intelligence in business, investment opportunities, and live startup pitches to venture capital funds.

When: Monday, 2nd March, 19:00 – 23:00
Where: Register to see address

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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.

When: Monday, 2nd March, 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.

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

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The MWC App Growth Leaders Dinner

Join AppTweak, Adjust, and Remerge for an invitation-only VIP dinner on the opening night of Mobile World Congress. We’re bringing together a select group of app marketing leaders for an unforgettable evening of exceptional food, great wine, and meaningful conversations in an intimate setting.

When: Monday, 2nd March, 19:00 – 22:00
Where: 1881 per Sagardi, Plaça de Pau Vila, 3, Ciutat Vella, 08039 Barcelona
Metro: Barceloneta (L4)

TUESDAY (3 March 2026)

HER/O BREAKFAST By HearstLab & Norrsken

HER/O Breakfast is an invite-only founders intimate gathering during 4YFN, bringing together a curated group of exceptional founders and investors for practical conversations and shared experiences.

When: Tuesday, 3rd March, 09:30 – 11:30
Where: Norrsken House Barcelona, Passeig del Mare Nostrum, 15, 08039 Barcelona

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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.

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

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South of France: Powering Growth and Innovation – Workshop

Innovative companies: accelerate in the South of France Region! Exclusive workshop followed by a tasting of Provençal flavors.

When: Tuesday, 3rd March, 15:00 – 16:00
Where: French Pavilion, Hall 5 @MWC (ticket required)

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European Community Capital Roadshow 2026

Join us for an exclusive Startup Networking Meetup during 4YFN & MWC 2026 in Barcelona! Hosted by Over Ventures and Capital Cell, this event brings together tech founders, VCs, angel investors, and industry operators for an engaging evening of networking and insights.

When: Tuesday, 3rd March, 17:00 – 19:00
Where: Register to see address

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Brazil Pavilion – Cocktail at Mobile World Congress 2026

Join us for the Brazil Pavilion Cocktail at MWC 2026 – great vibes, networking, and Brazilian flair in person!

When: Tuesday, 3rd March, 17:00 – 18:00
Where: Inside MWC (ticket required)

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Don’t Pitch, Connect at 4YFN | Networking Meetup

Don’t Pitch, Connect is our usual networking meetup after the 4YFN, where we bring together women-led tech startups, international investors, and corporates for an evening of conversation and exchange.

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

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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.

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

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22@ Afterwork

This afterwork event is designed as a vibrant meeting point for MWC attendees and members of 22@Network Barcelona.

When: Tuesday, 3rd March, 18:30 – 20:30
Where: The Hoxton, 205 Avinguda Diagonal, 08018 Barcelona
Metro: Glories (L1)

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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.

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

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From Networks to Experiences: AI Powered Real-Time Infra Mixer

Panel & networking. If you’re building a multimodal agent, voice AI agent, or agentic AI product, this event is for you!

When: Tuesday, 3rd March, 18:00 – 20:00
Where: TBC

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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.

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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VC.house: Uncorked — Wine, DJ set, Venture Night

VC.house presents an exclusive side-event for those who value high-signal networking over high-volume noise.

When: Tuesday, 3rd March, 19:00 – 23:00
Where: Register to see address

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Beyond 4YFN: Investors Networking Dinner

Join angel investors, investor networks, VCs, founders, and ecosystem leaders for an open networking dinner during 4YFN week in Barcelona.

When: Tuesday, 3rd March, 20:30 – late
Where: Cerveseria La Barcelonesa, 77, Passeig de Sant Joan, 08009 Barcelona
Metro: Verdaguer (L4, L5)

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.

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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Tech Founders & Investors

This is not an open networking event. This is a curated room designed for real connections between founders, investors, and strategic operators.

When: Wednesday, 4th March, 18:00 – 22:00
Where: Restaurant Mery, Pl. de Francesc Macià, 1, 08021 Barcelona
Metro: Hospital Clínic (L5)

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Startup Korea Bridge – Barcelona Networking Event

Explore opportunities in Korea and build cross-border partnerships at this official networking event during MWC Barcelona 2026.

When: Wednesday, 4th March, 18:00 – 21:00
Where: Hotel abba Sants, Carrer Numància, 32, 08029 Barcelona
Metro: Sants Estació (L3, L5)

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Barcelona – Small99’s People, Planet, Pint™: Sustainability Meetup

Pop down to your local People Planet Pint meetup to find out more about what’s going on locally with sustainability and how you can get involved.

When: Wednesday, 4th March, 18:30 (recurring event)
Where: Bar La Querida, Passeig de Pujades, 33, 08018 Barcelona
Metro: Marina (L1)

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4 The Future Afterparty

Join us for the ultimate networking afterwork during Barcelona’s biggest tech week. Aticco presents a one-of-a-kind afterwork designed to connect the entire startup ecosystem.

When: Wednesday, 4th March, 18:30 – 23:00
Where: Aticco Bogatell, 108 Carrer de Pallars, 08018 Barcelona
Metro: Bogatell (L4)

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Swedish Beers: The ‘It Was 20 Years Ago Today’ Edition 2026

It’s 20 years since Swedish Beers first came to BCN at MWC! If you work in or around mobile, this networking event is for you!

When: Wednesday, 4th March, 19:00 – 02:00
Where: Space Cowboy, Carrer dels Carders, 31, 08003 Barcelona
Metro: Urquinaona (L1, 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.

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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Meridian Meetup x Immersive Creators Meetup: Smart Glasses & AI Wearables

Join us for an evening of cutting-edge demos, inspiring lightning talks, and networking for everyone interested in shaping the future of mobile development, smart glasses, wearables, XR, and spatial computing.

When: Wednesday, 4th March, 19:00 – 21:00
Where: L+R Barcelona, Carrer de Ramon Turró, 169, 08005 Barcelona
Metro: Poblenou (L4)

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28DIGITAL Mentor Me Demo Day

10 startups from 28DIGITAL’s Mentor Me and Venture Incubation Programs are pitching their business – they are looking for pre-seed or seed investment. If you are an investor or an ecosystem player, please register and come!

When: Wednesday, 4th March, 19:00 – 22:00
Where: Norrsken House Barcelona, Passeig del Mare Nostrum, 15, 08039 Barcelona

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Mobile Week: Connect & Chill

Turkish STEM+ Society STEM+ Networking Meeting during Mobile World Congress.

When: Wednesday, 4th March, 20:00 – 22:30
Where: La textil collective / 303 audiophile bar, Carrer de Casp, 33B, 08010 Barcelona
Metro: Urquinaona (L1, L4)

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4YFN–MWC Founders & Investors Afterwork by Bcombinator

An open afterwork bringing together founders, investors, corporates, and ecosystem builders with music, drinks, and great energy.

When: Wednesday, 4th March, 21:00
Where: Luz de Gas Barcelona, 246 Carrer de Muntaner, 08021 Barcelona
Metro: Diagonal (L3, L5)

THURSDAY (5 MARCH 2026)

Enchant AI Pitch Party

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

When: Thursday, 5th March, 17:00 – 22:30
Where: Avinguda Carrilet, nº 3, planta 2, 08902 L’Hospitalet de Llobregat
Metro: Ciutat de la Justícia (L10S)

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La Cago, Luego Existo Entrepreneurship afterwork + interview

In this special edition as a side event of 4YFN, the stage shifts its protagonists. This time, the guests will be artificial intelligence (ChatGPT, Gemini, and Grok). Interview with Marc Rodríguez Poch, co-founder of LabnoLab and AI specialist.

When: Thursday, 5th March, 18:30 – 20:20
Where: Coworking Impact Hub, Carrer d’Estruc, 9, Planta 1, 08002 Barcelona
Metro: Urquinaona (L1, L4)

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Women Leading in 2026 (MWC/4YFN)

An exclusive networking evening for 150 professional women closing out MWC week. No panels. No pitching. No small talk. Just women from across the globe — tech, telecom, AI, startups, venture, leadership with the actual time and space to connect.

When: Thursday, 5th March, 19:00 – 23:00
Where: La Rica Kitchen & Bar, 54 Carrer de Londres, 08036 Barcelona
Metro: Hospital Clínic (L5)

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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.

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

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Travel Tech Connect IV

Connect with the travel tech ecosystem in Barcelona at this open mic networking session. Hosted by Tech Tourism Cluster, FutureTravel, and Barcelona Travel Hub, the event gives participants the opportunity to introduce their company, share a startup idea, or invite others to collaborate on new projects.

When: Thursday, 5th March, 19:00 – 20:30
Where: Sercotel Caspe, Carrer de Casp, 103, 08013 Barcelona
Metro: Tetuan (L2)

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M&A in Iberia 2026: Cocktails and connections

Hosted by the M&A Community in partnership with Ideals, this relaxed gathering offers an opportunity to exchange perspectives on the M&A outlook for Iberia and connect with peers across investment banking, private equity, and corporate development.

When: Thursday, 5th March, 20:00
Where: Hotel Condes, Pg. de Gràcia, 73, 08008 Barcelona
Metro: Diagonal (L3, L5)

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Norrsken MWC/4YFN After-Hours Art Exhibition

In the midst of MWC/4YFN, we’re hosting the ultimate networking evening for founders, builders, & creatives – an After-Hours & Art Exhibition.

When: Thursday, 5th March, 20:00 – late
Where: Norrsken House Barcelona, Passeig del Mare Nostrum, 15, 08039 Barcelona

FRIDAY (6 MARCH 2026)

Barcelona Product Leaders Breakfast | Product People x Mitiga Solutions

Join us for an in-person and invite-only event. We’ll spend the morning networking and sharing knowledge with peers.

When: Friday, 6th March, 09:30 – 12:00
Where: Register to see address

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 for helping us to coordinate and share this yearly MWC & 4YFN guide once again!