Barcelona Thursdays Rooftop Afterwork

⌖ Barcelona · ICON HOTEL

Hosted by Barcelona Techies 2

Meet founders, engineers, researchers and creatives for AI lightning talks and curated rooftop networking in Barcelona. Taking place on Thursday, 12 November 2026, from 7:00–10:00 PM CET, this weekly afterwork brings Barcelona’s technology, science and arts communities together at ICON Hotel, C/ de Roger de Llúria, 21. The listing says the series continues every Thursday until 25 February 2027. What to expect The organiser describes the community as highly curated, bringing together ambitious local and international professionals, including startup founders, engineers, scientists, designers, artists and digital nomads. The format includes: - 7:30 PM: Rooftop gathering, with drinks available from the hotel’s menu - Lightning talks: Short, spontaneous contributions from community members covering AI breakthroughs, startup stories and art-tech collaborations - Open networking: Small-group conversations designed to encourage idea-sharing and potential collaborations No fixed speaker line-up or detailed talk agenda has been published; the lightning talks come directly from attendees. Unlike a loud social mixer, the evening is positioned around thoughtful professional conversations in a rooftop setting. The event is organised by Barcelona Techies 2 and hosted by Metapilot Academy. You can also follow the community on Instagram. Tickets are handled separately through Luma, so registration is required. View the event and register.

⌖ Barcelona · AI Campus Barcelona

Hosted by AI Engineers Barcelona

Explore how to build secure multi-role AI agents and meet GDPR and EU AI Act requirements at this technical Hack & Tell in Barcelona. Hosted by AI Engineers Barcelona in partnership with Vonage, the event brings together AI engineers, researchers and founders for an English-language talk, panel discussion and networking. Talk: Engineering Secure Multi-Role AI Agents Mustafa Onal, Senior AI Engineer at Workfully and creator of the open-source agentic development platform Kortyx, will examine a real-world recruitment system serving recruiters, hiring managers, administrators and operations teams. He will cover specialised-agent orchestration, dynamic tool access, sensitive candidate data and safeguards for critical actions. Panel: GDPR and the EU AI Act A practical discussion will explore compliance approaches and best practices for agentic systems. Panellists include Mustafa Onal and Elena Tairova, founder of Kelp Digital and partnership and ecosystem lead at AI Safety Barcelona. One further panellist is still to be announced. Schedule: - 18:30, Introduction - 18:40, Talk and Q&A - 19:10, Break - 19:20, Panel - 20:00, Networking - 21:00, Finish The event takes place on Thursday 19 November 2026 at AI Campus Barcelona, Carrer de Jesús 3. RSVPs are subject to the AI Campus legal terms and Vonage privacy policy. Register for this event

Sponsors: Vonage

⌖ Barcelona · Bcombinator, Carrer de Badajoz, 32

Hosted by Bcombinator

Move AI beyond experimentation at Bcombinator’s full-day, in-person AI conference in Barcelona on 26 November 2026. Designed for executives, founders, investors and AI experts, AI Day @Bcombinator focuses on the practical transition from pilot projects to real-world business operations. The programme will examine AI strategy, production use cases, scaling and governance, and what distinguishes companies already deploying AI from those still experimenting. What to expect The event takes a hands-on, straightforward approach, with activities across the Bcombinator Hub: - Live panel discussions and product demos - Sessions in the lounge and bar - Outdoor networking on the terrace - Meeting rooms for one-to-one conversations - Open workspaces for staying connected during the day Previous editions have brought together more than 150 founders and business leaders, over 30 investors, tech partners and ecosystem participants, and more than 20 AI experts. Individual speakers and the detailed agenda have not yet been published. Date and time: Thursday 26 November 2026, 10:00–18:00 local time Venue: Bcombinator Hub, Carrer de Badajoz 32, 08005 Barcelona Format: Eight-hour, in-person event Refunds: Available until five days before the event Explore the official AI Day page or get tickets on Eventbrite.

⌖ Barcelona · Bcombinator, Carrer de Badajoz, 32

Hosted by Bcombinator

AI Day @Bcombinator reúne en Barcelona a empresas que quieren llevar la IA de los pilotos a la operación real, con casos, demos y networking. Esta tercera edición propone una jornada presencial, práctica y directa sobre los retos que separan la experimentación de una implantación efectiva: escalado, aplicación empresarial y gobernanza de la IA. Está dirigida a directivos, founders, inversores y especialistas tecnológicos interesados en conocer cómo otras organizaciones ya han dado el salto. Programa y formato La agenda publicada comienza con: - 10:00–10:30: check-in y café de bienvenida - 10:30–10:45: apertura AI@Bcombinator - 10:45–11:15: keynote “Democratizando la innovación en IA” El resto del día combinará sesiones, una mesa redonda y demostraciones en vivo. La página no identifica todavía a los ponentes. Además, los distintos espacios del hub permanecerán activos durante el evento: - Lounge y bar para sesiones programadas - Terraza con networking continuo al aire libre - Boxes para reuniones - Zonas abiertas de trabajo La organización señala que ediciones anteriores congregaron a más de 150 founders y empresarios, más de 30 inversores, business angels y actores del ecosistema, y más de 20 expertos en IA. Fecha y hora: jueves 26 de noviembre de 2026, de 10:00 a 18:00 Lugar: Bcombinator Hub, C/ Badajoz 32, 08005 Barcelona Duración: 8 horas, presencial. Se admiten reembolsos hasta cinco días antes. Consulta la información ampliada de AI Day y consigue tu entrada.

⌖ Barcelona · Casa Llotja de Mar

Hosted by Tech Barcelona

Tech Spirit Barcelona 2026 brings founders, investors, researchers and technology leaders together for two days of AI insight and startup discovery. Held at Casa Llotja de Mar in Barcelona, the conference examines how emerging technologies are transforming the way people live and how businesses are built. Its programme spans some of today’s most consequential fields: - Artificial intelligence and AI-native business - Robotics and health technology - Gaming and creativity - Emerging startups and new technology ventures Expect a mix of keynotes, conversations and startup showcases, designed to connect Barcelona’s technology ecosystem with the wider international community. The event is particularly relevant to founders, investors, researchers and tech leaders interested in the commercial and societal impact of fast-moving innovation. Individual speakers and a detailed session schedule have not yet been published. The event runs from 09:00 on Wednesday 2 December to 18:30 on Thursday 3 December 2026. Admission is free, but advance registration is required. It is hosted by Tech Barcelona. Register for Tech Spirit Barcelona 2026

⌖ Barcelona · Fira Gran Via

Hosted by GSMA

MWC27 Barcelona brings the global connectivity ecosystem to Fira Gran Via from 1–4 March 2027 for four days of technology, insight and business. Hosted by GSMA in Barcelona, MWC27 is designed for people who want to understand,and help shape,the future of mobile and connected industries. More than 100,000 decision-makers are expected to gather across a programme combining influential keynote sessions, technology showcases, commercial meetings and opportunities to form international partnerships. What to expect The event spans the technologies transforming telecoms, enterprise and the wider digital economy. Its central areas include AI, cloud, mobile networks, devices and enterprise technology, alongside major industry priorities such as completing 5G deployment, developing telco-grade AI and strengthening digital safety. Recent MWC activity has also explored direct-to-device and non-terrestrial connectivity, smartphones linked to satellites, 6G and AI-powered services with applications across industry and society. Attendees can expect several complementary formats: - Keynotes and thought leadership featuring influential voices from technology, business and policy - A large exhibition show floor where established brands and technology pioneers present new products, infrastructure and solutions - Startup and founder showcases highlighting emerging, AI-powered ideas - Business development and networking, with senior buyers and decision-makers seeking technologies, suppliers and strategic partners - Media and analyst engagement on a genuinely international scale The previous edition attracted more than 105,000 attendees, over 2,900 exhibitors, sponsors and partners, and representatives from 207 countries and territories. It also welcomed more than 2,600 journalists and analysts, while 60% of attendance came from adjacent industries,an indication of MWC’s reach beyond traditional telecoms. Who should attend?… Register for this event