Spain has established itself in recent years as an important technology and innovation hub in Europe. With a growing community of startups, accelerators and large technology companies, the country offers a calendar full of events ranging from conferences and fairs to meetups and hackathons.
January
CES Unveiled Madrid
Date: January 10, 2024
Location: Madrid
CES Unveiled is a series of technology events organized by the Consumer Technology Association (CTA) in various cities around the world, and Madrid is no exception. This event is an excellent opportunity to learn about the latest innovations in technology and to connect with industry leaders.
BBVA Hackathon
Date: January 20-21, 2024
Location: Madrid
BBVA organizes a hackathon in which developers, designers and entrepreneurs come together to create innovative solutions in the fintech field. The event offers prizes for the best projects and networking opportunities with professionals from the banking and technology sectors.
February
Mobile World Congress (MWC)
Date: February 26-29, 2024
Location: Barcelona
The MWC is one of the largest and most relevant events in the world in the field of telecommunications and mobile technology. Leading companies present their latest news and conferences and panels are held with internationally renowned experts. It is an essential event for professionals in the sector.
Women in Tech Spain Summit
Date: February 10, 2024
Location: Madrid
This event is dedicated to celebrating and promoting gender diversity in the technology sector. It brings together women leaders in technology to share their experiences and promote inclusion in the tech field.
March
South Summit
Date: March 6-8, 2024
Location: Madrid
South Summit is an event that connects startups, investors and corporations from around the world. It is an ideal platform to discover new business opportunities and for startups to present their projects to potential investors.
IoT Solutions World Congress
Date: March 19-21, 2024
Location: Barcelona
This conference focuses on Internet of Things (IoT) solutions and their application in various industrial sectors. It is an excellent opportunity to learn about the latest innovations in IoT and to network with industry experts.
April
Advanced Factories
Date: April 9-11, 2024
Location: Barcelona
This event focuses on industrial automation and industry 4.0. It brings together advanced manufacturing professionals to explore the latest trends and technologies in automation, robotics and industrial digitalization.
eShow Barcelona
Date: April 24-25, 2024
Location: Barcelona
eShow is one of the most important events in Spain on electronic commerce and digital marketing. It offers a wide variety of conferences, workshops and exhibitions, providing a comprehensive overview of the latest trends and technologies in digital commerce.
May
DES – Digital Enterprise Show
Date: May 21-23, 2024
Location: Madrid
DES is an event that addresses digital transformation in companies. It brings together technology, innovation and business experts to discuss the strategies and tools necessary to carry out an effective digital transformation.
Startup Olé
Date: May 7-9, 2024
Location: Salamanca
Startup Olé is one of the most important events for startups in Spain. It offers a platform for startups to present their projects to investors, accelerators and corporations, and to establish key contacts in the entrepreneurial ecosystem.
June
Sonar + D
Date: June 13-15, 2024
Location: Barcelona
Sónar + D is the creative technology congress of the famous Sónar festival. It brings together artists, technologists and creatives to explore the intersections between music, technology and digital art.
Mad Cool Festival – Innovation Area
Date: June 4-6, 2024
Location: Madrid
Mad Cool Festival is not just music. The festival's innovation area includes talks and exhibitions on technology and sustainability, providing a unique platform for the convergence of music and technology.
July
Global Robot Expo
Date: July 10-12, 2024
Location: Madrid
Global Robot Expo is an international fair on robotics and advanced technologies. It brings together experts from various industries to showcase the latest innovations in robotics, artificial intelligence and automation.
Campus Party
Date: July 17-21, 2024
Location: Valencia
Campus Party is one of the largest technology and digital culture events in the world. It offers a mix of conferences, workshops and activities for technology enthusiasts, developers and entrepreneurs.
September
EEC – European Ecommerce Conference
Date: September 12-13, 2024
Location: Madrid
EEC is a conference that brings together e-commerce professionals from all over Europe. It offers a platform to discuss the latest trends and strategies in ecommerce, and to establish contacts with other professionals in the sector.
Big Data Spain
Date: September 25-27, 2024
Location: Madrid
Big Data Spain is one of the main big data conferences in Europe. It brings together experts in data, artificial intelligence and machine learning to share knowledge and discuss the latest trends and technologies in the field of big data.
October
Barcelona Tech Spirit
Date: October 1-3, 2024
Location: Barcelona
Tech Spirit Barcelona is an event that emerged in response to the cancellation of MWC 2020, and since then it has become an important event for Barcelona's technological ecosystem. It brings together startups, investors and corporations to foster innovation and collaboration.
Smart City Expo World Congress
Date: October 12-14, 2024
Location: Barcelona
This conference focuses on the development of smart cities. It brings together experts in urban planning, technology and sustainability to discuss and showcase the latest innovations in smart urban development.
November
Web Summit
Date: November 4-7, 2024
Location: Lisbon (Note: Although held in Lisbon, Portugal, Web Summit attracts numerous professionals and technology companies from Spain)
Web Summit is one of the largest technology events in the world. Although it is held in Lisbon, it attracts numerous professionals and technology companies from Spain. It offers a global platform to discuss the latest trends in technology, innovation and entrepreneurship.
Blockchain Expo Europe
Date: November 27-28, 2024
Location: Madrid
Blockchain Expo Europe is an event that brings together blockchain experts from across the continent to discuss the applications and future of this technology. It offers a wide range of conferences and workshops on blockchain, cryptocurrencies and decentralized technologies.
December
Techstars Startup Weekend
Date: December 5-7, 2024
Location: Various cities in Spain
Techstars Startup Weekend is a weekend event where entrepreneurs can develop their ideas in a collaborative environment. With the help of mentors and experts, participants have the opportunity to create a prototype and present it to a panel of judges.
Gamergy
Date: December 13-15, 2024
Location: Madrid
Gamergy is the largest esports event in Spain. It brings together gamers, game developers and esports fans to compete, learn and enjoy the latest developments in the world of video games.
These events not only provide a platform for learning and innovation, but also encourage the creation of networks and collaborations that can propel the technology sector in Spain towards new horizons.