News
Catalonia Trade & Investment
Discover the latest news from Catalonia Trade & Investment and learn why to invest in Barcelona-Catalonia, southern Europe's hub for business and life.
Content with News & Success stories .
-
12 Mar 2026
Alimentaria celebrates 50 years as a global meeting point in Barcelona for the food industry
International Events · Food & Beverage
See more Alimentaria celebrates 50 years as a global meeting point in Barcelona for the food industryThe landmark edition of the leading food and hospitality trade fair will gather 3,300 companies from 70 countries and more than 110,000 professionals in Barcelona, highlighting innovation and the HORECA sector's strength.
-
06 Mar 2026
MWC26 closes in Barcelona with nearly 105,000 attendees and a strong focus on AI and innovation
International Events · Tech & Digital Transformation
See more MWC26 closes in Barcelona with nearly 105,000 attendees and a strong focus on AI and innovationMWC26 has wrapped up after bringing together nearly 105,000 attendees from 207 countries and territories in Barcelona.
-
27 Feb 2026
Catalonia strengthens Life Sciences ties in North Carolina’s Research Triangle
International Events
See more Catalonia strengthens Life Sciences ties in North Carolina’s Research TriangleCatalonia Trade & Investment presented the region’s life sciences ecosystem at the North Carolina Chamber in Raleigh, engaging 30 industry leaders from the Research Triangle and exploring future collaboration.
-
29 Jan 2026
Barcelona gets ready for ISE 2026: insights from Mike Blackman
Catalan Economy · International Events
See more Barcelona gets ready for ISE 2026: insights from Mike BlackmanNext week, Barcelona once again becomes the global capital of audiovisual innovation.
-
15 Jan 2026
Barcelona unveils the program for its year as World Capital of Architecture 2026
International Events
See more Barcelona unveils the program for its year as World Capital of Architecture 2026Barcelona will celebrate its UNESCO–UIA World Capital of Architecture title with a year-long global program across the city and Catalonia.
-
13 Nov 2025
Catalonia to host Spain’s main semiconductor industry congress
International Events · Tech & Digital Transformation
See more Catalonia to host Spain’s main semiconductor industry congressThe fourth edition of Chipnation will bring together more than 300 experts, companies, and professionals in Barcelona in 2026 to discuss the sector’s challenges and trends.
-
10 Nov 2025
Catalonia assumes the presidency of the European Semiconductor Regions Alliance (ESRA)
Catalan Economy · International Events
See more Catalonia assumes the presidency of the European Semiconductor Regions Alliance (ESRA)ESRA brings together 36 European regions, which make up 50 % of the European Union's GDP, to boost the semiconductor industry in Europe.
-
07 Nov 2025
Smart City Expo 2025 breaks records in Barcelona, calling on cities to lead global transformation
International Events
See more Smart City Expo 2025 breaks records in Barcelona, calling on cities to lead global transformationThe congress brought together over 27,000 attendees from 143 countries, consolidating Barcelona’s position as a global hub for smart city innovation.
-
27 Oct 2025
Catalonia strengthens business ties with China in Industry 4.0 technologies
Catalan Economy · International Events · Tech & Digital Transformation
See more Catalonia strengthens business ties with China in Industry 4.0 technologiesThe goal of the business mission, organized by ACCIÓ-Catalonia Trade & Investment, is to learn from best practices in robotics and artificial intelligence for their subsequent use in Catalonia.
Follow our day-to-day on our social networks
There’s a lot going on in Catalonia’s business world and these are the best sources to stay updated daily.