The 2022 technology events in Spain that you can't miss if you are an entrepreneur
What are the national technology events essential for this 2022? We have selected 10 that might interest you to expand your knowledge, discover trends and expand your network of professional contacts. Its central axes are the innovation And the technology, as well as the entrepreneurship And the startups.As we said, this year is full of interesting events. Artificial Intelligence, cybersecurity, digital transformation, digitalization, Internet of Things (IoT), blockchain, robotics, Big Data, startups, entrepreneurship, innovation... are many of the topics covered in the list below.Technology events in Spain that you can't miss this year (ordered by date).
IDC & IDG Cybersecurity Forum
February 15 to 17 — Digital EventIDC & IDG Cybersecurity Digital Forum It is the event that deals with the cyber intelligence and its additional contribution to the cybersecurity strategy. The concept of digital trust has become an essential business aspect in this digital age, and at the center is security, the barrier between data integrity and commitment. The event shows the strategies for integrating and managing cybersecurity platforms that companies are currently adopting in order to be able to nourish them with adequate cybersecurity services and thus generate a secure trust in the digital space.This platform combines and connects success stories, the Expertise of analysts and valuable content with media and digital coverage that allows the creation of stable relationships between suppliers and technology users.This year Cybersecurity Forum will address as key issues the management of Digital Identity, secure access to Edge, the future of privacy, digital trust and social responsibility, cloud providers and security managers, software to monitor and improve remote employee productivity and intelligent security. Thus, three days will be dedicated to the world of cybersecurity, the best success stories, the most innovative solutions and best practices, supported by leaders and experts in this field.
Mobile World Congress
From February 28 to March 3 — Fira Gran Via, BarcelonaEL most global technological event in the country It is scheduled to take place in March 2022 with the objective of reconnect and reinvent the connectivity industry. As one of the most influential events in the world, the congress is the largest sample of telephony, Internet and mobile applications and one of the most important in the industry. MWC has the presence of mobile operators, device manufacturers or suppliers to create a place where showcase the most innovative technologies and current. In addition, it is the ideal space to facilitate networking and meeting with those responsible for the most innovative products of the moment. This year the guests will be institutional representatives, companies from the Spanish pavilion at the MWC and other attendees from the technology industry, such as large telecommunications operators or business associations.
4YFN
El 4YFN (4 Years From Now) It's a specific meeting for startups organized by MWC which allows investors, startups, corporations and public institutions to discover, create and plan their future. Any startup, regardless of its degree of maturity, internationalization or sector, can benefit from this meeting in which business angels and investors seek to make their capital profitable in a newly created company with high growth potential.Without a doubt, 4YFN is a perfect technological showcase worldwide in which to make yourself known, in addition to a fair where you can be inspired, learn, participate, be surprised and, above all, share ideas with the most outstanding entrepreneurs in the world. As every year, it will be held at Fira de Barcelona at the same time as the Mobile World Congress, that is, from February 28 to March 3, 2022, and sessions will be addressed on key topics such as Artificial Intelligence, innovation, technology, cybersecurity, fintech...Be part of the leading trade fair for the startup world and get access to innovative ideas, an international network of contacts and a whole world of business opportunities.
Advanced Factories
March 29 to 31 — CCIB, BarcelonaAdvanced Factories It is the pinnacle event of innovation for the industrial sector. A platform that makes the latest available to the Spanish industry innovations in industrial automation together with the emerging technologies of Industry 4.0.This is the reference Expo & Congress for professionals in the manufacturing sector, where all innovative companies from industrial automation, robotics and 4.0 technologies present their solutions to an audience that demands to get the most out of them. All the technology companies specialized in IoT, blockchain or machine learning, among others, that promote the improvement of industrial competitiveness, new business models, a new customer experience and, ultimately, reindustrialization.
IoT Solutions World Congress
May 10 to 12 — Fira Gran Via, BarcelonaIOT Solutions World Congress (IOTSWC) It is the international event on industry transformation through the Internet of Things. This year it returns with its sixth edition to bring together the main global actors involved in the digital transformation of companies and to providers of industrial solutions and information technologies. Emerging technologies are revolutionizing the industry, and technological innovation is changing the world by leaps and bounds, which is why IOTSWC shows the latest trends capable of providing companies with competitive advantages and promotes collaboration in the ecosystem of technological solutions. This year, under the motto 'Game-changing technologies for industry transformation', the event will be structured around five axes: business optimization, Artificial Intelligence, connectivity, security and customer experience, and at the moment there are more than 100 confirmed exhibiting companies. In addition, the conferences and sessions will focus on practical cases that, together with leading providers of industrial solutions and information technologies, will show examples of how disruptive technologies such as IoT, Artificial Intelligence or blockchain can change businesses and transform an industry. In short, IOTSWC will bring together the solutions again and revolutionary technologies that are disrupting the industry and transforming it to give rise to innovative and disruptive results.
DCD Spain
May 25 to 26 — RIU Plaza España, MadridDCD It consists of the best partner experience for the Data Center ecosystem. It brings together this entire ecosystem and cloud infrastructure to build the next generation data center.The event, which is experiential and designed for introduce new technologies and innovative new suppliers in the sector that respond to demands that continue to evolve, brings together more than 500 professionals from the most influential Data Centers of Spain and Europe. On May 25, there will be a 24-hour networking experience (which will strengthen existing relationships and build new ones through multiple activities), discovery of innovative solutions for major technological challenges, information exchange and interaction to accelerate informed and faster technological decision-making.
South Summit
From 8 to 10 June — La Nave, MadridEL South Summit It's the reference event for startups and investors, becoming the main meeting point between entrepreneurs, startups and innovation.This is a innovation platform focused on business opportunities which brings together the main actors of the entrepreneurial ecosystem. Every year thousands of entrepreneurial projects are presented with the objective of be one of the 100 companies participating in the Startup Competition, who have the opportunity to make a live pitch to organizations, investors and leaders of the entrepreneurial ecosystem. In the 2021 edition, the selected startups came from leading industries such as Fintech, Healthcare, Software and Development, Ecommerce or Data & Analytics, and cutting-edge technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Cloud, IoT, Big Data or Machine Learning were the common factor of all of them. Will the 2022 finalists be just as promising?
Digital Enterprise Show
From June 14 to 16 — FYCMA, MálagaDigital Enterprise Show (DES) It's the Leading event in the field of digital transformation. It brings together cutting-edge technologies and the best leaders to offer tech solutions based on Artificial Intelligence, IoT, Cloud, cybersecurity, augmented reality/virtual reality, Data Analytics or 5G.The congress has more than 300 experts who share the keys to their successes related to digital transformation in their businesses and thousands of visitors who come to discuss the digital impact on companies and business competitiveness. Every year the platform links to most innovative companies with solution providers to find the best proposals in sectors such as banking and insurance, digital health, Industry 4.0, tourism and hospitality, urban mobility, etc. This year, DES will host international speakers who will present success stories, new business models, discuss leadership issues and the implementation of digital strategies, thus giving rise to a total of more than 250 hours of talks.
Smart City Expo World Congress
From November 15 to 17 — Fira Gran Via, BarcelonaCelebrated in Barcelona since 2011, Smart City Expo World Congress (SCEWC) It's the World's leading event in urban development, where executives, city representatives, business leaders, governments and the most innovative organizations meet to explore a better future for cities. It was born out of the idea of how to build a Smart society for innovative and sustainable cities, and today it has become the most notorious event dedicated to smart cities. Its objective is to provide solutions for new requirements and urban transformation focusing on innovative ideas In the matter of AI, virtual simulators, green spaces, mobility, citizen participation, safety, environmental sustainability... In short, their mission is empower cities and collectivize innovation urban around the world to offer a better future for citizens.
World Business Forum
From November 22 to 23 — IFEMA, MadridEL World Business Forum It's the reference forum in management which focuses on the most relevant issues for today's entrepreneurs anywhere in the world, stimulating the creation of new ideas. Organized by WOBI, this event brings together thousands of restless minds united by their Passion for business So that they can be inspired and learn from some of the most recognized and renowned figures in this world: CEOs, entrepreneurs, innovators, thinkers, artists... The event prepares organizations for thrive in the “Age of Ideas” through the contribution of ideas shared by some of today's most inspiring opinion leaders and brightest entrepreneurs. But, in addition to stimulate the thinking of innovative minds, provides a unique networking environment to connect with like-minded professionals.
Barcelona Startups Congress
BarcelonaBarcelona Startup Congress (BSC) has established itself as a brand in the entrepreneurial and technological ecosystem from Barcelona. It is a meeting forum for the leaders of great companies, startups and investment funds where to discuss and share reflections and ideas. One of the main objectives of the BSC is revitalize the business fabric through the entrepreneurial elite, but it also seeks to promote connections between startups and large corporations. This flow of knowledge, talent and technology between both groups is essential to achieve a competitive business fabric. In 2021, under the title 'Entrepreneurship and Innovation in Times of Pandemic', the conference revolved around the concepts of innovation, talent and entrepreneurship in its broadest sense, framed in a post-pandemic context. They were a total of more than 2500 attendees, 70 speakers and 20 tables which resulted in more than 17 hours of content on key sectors for the economy. What will its new edition bring?
