New Dawn Summit: Digital Transformation, AI & CX — Barcelona

⌖ Barcelona · Hotel Catalonia Eixample 1864

Hosted by UBIQ Events

The 2nd MedTech Meets AI Conference brings healthcare technology leaders to Barcelona on 14–15 October 2026 for two days of practical AI insight and industry connections. Hosted by UBIQ Events, this specialist conference explores how artificial intelligence is being applied across medical devices, diagnostics and the wider life sciences sector. Rather than focusing solely on future possibilities, the programme promises real-world case studies, practical applications and expert perspectives on implementing AI in complex healthcare environments. What the conference will cover The two-day agenda will examine several of the most consequential areas where AI is reshaping MedTech: - Transforming disease detection through AI-assisted diagnostics - Medical imaging and the changing role of AI in radiology - Turning medical big data into useful diagnostic insight - AI-powered robotics and advances in surgical precision - Ethical and regulatory considerations for healthcare AI - The challenges, innovations and potential impact shaping AI’s future in MedTech These themes make the event particularly relevant to MedTech executives, healthcare innovators, AI strategists, medical-device professionals, data and analytics leaders, R&D teams, and life sciences decision-makers. The content is aimed at an experienced professional audience looking for implementation lessons, strategic insight and opportunities to compare approaches with peers. Industry speakers The announced 2026 line-up includes leaders working across innovation, AI research, analytics, robotics, manufacturing transformation and digital platforms. Speakers include Mayank Mohun of Siemens Healthineers, Karolina Henzel and Lukasz Nowicki of GE HealthCare, Donnacha Dunleavy of Medtronic, Sertac Guzel of Johnson & Johnson MedTech, and Abouzar Eslami, PhD, of ZEISS Medical Technology. Further perspectives will come from senior figures at Philips, Alcon, Fresenius Medical Care, Zimmer Biomet, Getinge and KARL STORZ. Additional speakers are due to be announced, giving attendees access to a broad cross-section of the organisations developing and deploying AI-enabled medical technology. Venue and tickets The conference takes place from Wednesday 14 to Thursday 15 October 2026 at Hotel Catalonia Eixample 1864, Carrer de Roger de Llúria, 60, in central Barcelona. The event combines

⌖ Barcelona · Espai Diagonal

Hosted by Biorce

The End. Barcelona is a one-day, in-person conference exploring how AI will reshape clinical trials and the future of clinical research on 15 October 2026. Hosted by Biorce at Espai Diagonal in Barcelona, this high-trust gathering will bring pharma pioneers, biotech founders, researchers, regulators and investors into the same room for direct, practical conversations about what comes next. Clinical research at an inflection point The programme sits at the intersection of AI, scientific judgement and trial delivery. Rather than treating AI as an abstract trend, the conference will examine where it can create meaningful progress, where the hype exceeds the evidence and how responsibility should be assigned when technology influences clinical decisions. Across keynote presentations, expert panels and a live debate, planned topics include: - AI and the future of scientific judgement - AI governance, accountability and what regulators will accept - AI in clinical trials: separating signal from hype - Partners or platforms: the next operating model for CROs - Protocols as data and the drive to reduce protocol complexity - Recruitment realities and the points where trials actually fail - The human cost of slow medicine - Whether the randomised controlled trial remains the gold standard The full agenda and speaker line-up will be announced closer to the event. Who should attend? The End. is designed for people building, funding, regulating or conducting the next generation of clinical research. It will be particularly relevant to pharmaceutical leaders, biotech founders, clinical operations teams, researchers, regulators, investors and AI specialists working in healthcare or life sciences. The subject matter is industry-focused, but the varied format should make it useful both to senior decision-makers and practitioners seeking a clearer view of how AI may affect trials in practice. Running from 8:30am on Thursday 15 October, the event combines a full day of structured content with time for in-person networking. Its emphasis on sharp conversation, live disagreement and a candid room distinguishes it from a conventional showcase or product-led AI conference. View the event and registration details

⌖ Barcelona · ICON HOTEL

Hosted by Barcelona Techies 2

Meet Barcelona’s founders, engineers, researchers and creatives at a curated rooftop afterwork featuring AI and startup lightning talks. Hosted by Metapilot Academy for Barcelona Techies 2, this weekly networking event brings together ambitious local and international professionals working across technology, science and art. It takes place on Thursday 15 October 2026, from 19:00 to 22:00 CEST, at ICON HOTEL, C/ de Roger de Llúria, 21, Barcelona. What to expect - 19:30 gathering: collect a drink from reception before heading to the rooftop; drinks are available from the hotel’s menu. - Community lightning talks: short, spontaneous presentations covering AI breakthroughs, startups, art-tech collaborations and personal stories. No named speakers or fixed talk agenda have been published. - Open networking: small-group conversations designed to encourage idea-sharing and potential collaborations. The organisers describe the community as highly curated, with founders, engineers, scientists, creatives and leaders among its attendees. The event is aimed at everyone from researchers and digital nomads to startup founders, artists and technology professionals. Rather than a loud social mixer, the emphasis is on thoughtful conversation and professional connection. Tickets are issued separately through Luma. You can also follow Metapilot Academy on Instagram for community updates. View the event and register

⌖ Barcelona · L'illa Auditorium

Hosted by CIDAI / Eurecat

AI Congress Barcelona 2026 brings AI and business together at L’illa Auditorium in Barcelona, from 20–22 October 2026. The three-day, English-language conference offers an opportunity to explore artificial intelligence through a business-focused lens while connecting with Catalonia’s wider AI ecosystem. Catalonia’s leading AI and business conference Now entering its 12th edition, AI Congress Barcelona is organised by Eurecat and CIDAI as part of the Catalan government’s AI strategy. Its established place in the regional technology calendar makes it particularly relevant for people who want to understand how AI intersects with business, innovation and the development of Catalonia’s AI landscape. The congress takes place entirely on site at L’illa Auditorium, giving attendees three days in a dedicated conference environment rather than an online or hybrid experience. Although the published event information does not yet identify individual speakers or provide a session-by-session agenda, its central theme is clear: the role of AI in business. Who should attend? The event is suited to professionals and organisations interested in the practical and strategic implications of artificial intelligence, including: - Business leaders and decision-makers following AI developments - Innovation, digital transformation and technology teams - AI practitioners, researchers and ecosystem participants - Founders and product professionals exploring business applications of AI - Public- and private-sector stakeholders interested in Catalonia’s AI strategy No specific experience level or technical prerequisite is stated. As a conference rather than a workshop, it should appeal most to attendees looking for business context, sector insight and in-person industry connections. The English-language format also makes the programme accessible to an international audience visiting Barcelona. Essential information - Dates: 20–22 October 2026 - Venue: L’illa Auditorium - City: Barcelona, Spain - Format: On-site conference - Language: English - Organiser: CIDAI / Eurecat… Register for this event

⌖ Barcelona · Alice Secret Garden

Hosted by AI Engineers Barcelona

Build alongside Barcelona’s AI engineering community at this weekly, in-person meetup for people actively coding AI products and projects. Taking place on Monday, 26 October 2026, from 7:00–10:00 PM CET, the session is hosted by Daniel at Alice Secret Garden, Carrer de Pau Claris 90, in Barcelona. Bring your laptop and a project you are working on. The format centres on sharing your progress, seeing what other attendees are building and meeting fellow practitioners. It is best suited to: - Engineers coding AI projects - Technical founders building AI products - Researchers working hands-on with AI This is a practical community meetup rather than a published programme of talks; no formal agenda or speaker line-up has been announced. The group meets every Monday, with recurring sessions currently listed until 4 October 2027. On arrival, walk through the main entrance and continue straight to the garden at the back. The meetup’s seating location changes weekly, so ask staff where the AI Engineers group is seated. Learn more through the AI Engineers Community website, follow the community on LinkedIn, or apply to its developers-only WhatsApp community. Register for AI Engineers Barcelona

⌖ Barcelona

Mozilla Festival 2026 brings a three-day conference on AI, the open web and digital rights to Barcelona, Spain, from 28–30 October 2026. Why this event matters As artificial intelligence becomes more deeply embedded in online products and services, questions about who controls technology, and how it affects the people using it, are increasingly important. Mozilla Festival 2026 places AI, open-web principles and digital rights within the same conversation, making it a relevant event for anyone interested in the future of the internet. The conference’s stated focus spans three closely connected areas: - Artificial intelligence, including its growing role in the digital world - The open web, and the principles that keep the internet accessible and open - Digital rights, covering the relationship between people, technology and online power Bringing these themes together creates space to consider AI as more than a standalone technical development. The festival’s scope points towards the wider implications of intelligent systems for the web and for the rights of those who use it. Who should consider attending? Mozilla Festival 2026 will be particularly relevant to developers, technologists, AI practitioners, open-web advocates and people working in or exploring digital rights. It may also appeal to product builders, researchers, policymakers and community organisers whose work intersects with internet technology. No specific experience level is listed, so prospective attendees should consult the Mozilla Festival website as further programme information becomes available. The scraped listing does not yet provide details of speakers, individual sessions, workshops or networking activities, and a specific Barcelona venue has not been announced there. Event details - Dates: Wednesday 28 to Friday 30 October 2026 - Location: Barcelona, Spain - Format: Three-day conference - Core themes: AI, the open web and digital rights… Register for this event