Barcelona, Spain · EventCombined startup and connectivity week at Fira Gran Via, where 4YFN runs alongside MWC's 20-year Barcelona milestone edition. Core venue for startup-investor-corporate deal flow with highly international attendance and strong telecom, AI, and deep-tech exposure.
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Barcelona, Spain · EventGlobal startup platform co-located with MWC at Fira Gran Via, featuring broad investor and corporate access. Includes the 4YFN Awards 2026 live pitch sequence: top startups pitch on March 2, 2026 with finalists advancing to the March 4, 2026 final during MWC week.
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Malaga, Spain · EventCongress on sustainable mobility, EV charging, and autonomous transport. Price: about EUR 60 business pass to EUR 400 VIP. Strong for startups selling to cities and fleet operators.
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Barcelona, Spain · EventLeading blockchain and Web3 conference with startup pitching, regulation panels, and fintech innovation talks. Dates TBA (mid-February).
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Barcelona, Spain · EventCommunity networking evening hosted during MWC week, typically held at Pier 01 and focused on connecting French founders and partners in Barcelona.
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Barcelona, Spain · EventEnterprise IT leadership conference in Barcelona where global CIOs and technology executives shape annual strategy and procurement priorities. Strategic venue for enterprise SaaS startups selling high-ticket AI, cybersecurity, and data-management platforms.
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Barcelona, Spain · EventTravel-tech startup pitch competition at Phocuswright Europe in Barcelona. Application deadline: April 1, 2026. Live pitch date: June 16, 2026. Format typically selects seed and scale-up companies for investor and corporate jury exposure.
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Barcelona, Spain · EventHigh-energy scaleup festival at The Social Hub Barcelona, scheduled as a pre-MWC gathering for founders, operators, and investors. Focused on international expansion, B2B growth, and cross-border execution in Europe and Latin America.
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Barcelona, Spain · EventGlobal gaming industry expo and conference showcasing casino, betting, and gaming technology.
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Barcelona, Spain · EventLarge AV and systems integration expo with strong participation from French creative tech and AdTech companies.
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Madrid, Spain · EventInformal founders meetup for Madrid's startup community, hosted by Startup Network Europe.
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Barcelona, Spain · EventGlobal connectivity and mobile tech flagship. Price: Discovery Pass about EUR 879; Leader Pass EUR 2400+. Best startup access via 4YFN for investors and corporate innovation teams.
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Madrid, Spain · EventAI-for-social-good hackathon finals with mentoring, demos, and awards for impact-driven solutions.
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Barcelona, Spain · EventWeekend hackathon and pitch competition for student founders run by START Barcelona.
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Madrid, Spain · EventMajor Madrid conference at La Nave with 20,000+ attendees, 2,000+ investors, and 6,000+ startups. Its startup competition is highly selective, and the event is a key bridge between Europe and Latin America.
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Barcelona, Spain · EventLeading European conference for the Spring and Java ecosystem at Palau de Congressos, with deep technical talks by framework contributors and backend experts. Strong channel for enterprise Java, fintech infrastructure, and data-platform tooling startups.
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Madrid, Spain · EventSeason kickoff event at the Madrid Stock Exchange connecting Spanish startups, investors, and ecosystem partners.
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Barcelona, Spain · EventDeveloper-first event aligned with MWC week, featuring coding sessions, architecture deep dives, and hackathon-style programs around AI, cloud, and cybersecurity. Useful for startup engineering recruiting and employer branding with senior technical talent.
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Malaga, Spain · EventDeep-tech transfer forum connecting research, startups, investors, and public sector partners. Price: about EUR 22 (visitor) to EUR 190 (full networking pass). Ideal for university spin-offs seeking tech transfer partners, grants, and R&D pilots.
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Madrid, Spain · EventFlagship wind energy conference with an Innovation Park for startups. Price: about EUR 900-1200. Strong for grid integration, offshore wind, and drone inspection startups.
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