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Barcelona Thursdays Rooftop Afterwork

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What to expect

Barcelona Thursdays Rooftop Afterwork brings founders, engineers, researchers and creatives together for lightning talks and curated networking at ICON HOTEL.

Taking place on Thursday 24 September 2026, from 7:00pm to 10:00pm CEST, this weekly rooftop gathering offers a more focused alternative to loud mixers and conventional expat nights. Hosted by Metapilot A. and the Barcelona Techies 2 community, it combines technology, science and art in a relaxed setting overlooking Barcelona.

What to expect

The evening centres on meaningful conversations between ambitious local and international professionals. The community is curated to encourage genuine exchange, collaboration and creative connections rather than awkward small talk.

The advertised format includes:

  • Rooftop arrival and drinks: attendees gather at ICON HOTEL, collect a drink from reception and settle into the rooftop setting.
  • Community lightning talks: short, spontaneous presentations exploring subjects such as recent AI breakthroughs, emerging startups, art-and-technology collaborations and personal stories designed to spark curiosity.
  • Open networking: informal conversations in smaller groups, giving attendees space to exchange ideas, share experience and discover potential collaborators.

The event listing asks guests to gather for the main programme at 7:30pm sharp, within the overall 7:00–10:00pm event window.

Who will you meet?

This afterwork is aimed at people working across Barcelona’s technology, research and creative communities. The organisers highlight a mix of:

  • Founders, engineers and innovation leaders
  • Scientists and researchers from institutions including BSC, IRB, UPF, UB and UPC
  • Professionals associated with major technology companies such as Meta, Google, Apple, Amazon and Tesla
  • Artists, musicians and designers combining creative practice with technology
  • Digital nomads and internationally minded professionals building projects in the city

No specific experience level is required in the listing. The common thread is an interest in thoughtful discussion, ambitious work and cross-disciplinary collaboration. It should particularly suit attendees who prefer structured, intelligent networking over high-volume nightlife.

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