Join the pioneers, explorers, rule-breakers, and society makers at MWC Barcelona 2025 and discover the talent and innovation powering the future of technology at the startups featured in 4YFN 2025.
From March 3-6, 2025, Barcelona will once again host the Mobile World Congress (MWC), the world's largest and most influential connectivity event. Since 2006, Barcelona has been the proud home of this global gathering, where big tech, governments, disruptive startups, and visionary investors come together to shape the future.
This year's theme, "Converge. Connect. Create," reflects the event's mission to unite the connectivity industry and advance business and society. Through six thought leadership themes—5G Inside, Connect X, AI+, Enterprise Re-invented, Game Changers, and Digital DNA—MWC 2025 will explore the latest innovations and trends transforming the digital landscape.
Barcelona is set to enhance its status as a global digital talent hub with the launch of Talent Arena 2025, organized by Mobile World Capital Barcelona (MWCapital). The event at the MWC will feature over 200 speakers, covering topics such as AI, software engineering, and quantum computing. Talent Arena aims to connect tech professionals with industry leaders and educational institutions through workshops, talks, and hackathons, including the GSMA Open Gateway hackathon. This initiative, supported by local and national government bodies, aims to attract global tech talent and investment to Barcelona.
As Lara Dewar, CEO of GSMA, puts it, "MWC25 Barcelona is shaping up to be one of the most thought-provoking and insightful editions yet, staying true to our long history of showcasing the most influential leaders of our time."
Don't miss the opportunity to be part of this groundbreaking event!
Catalonia at MWC and 4YFN 2025
The Government of Catalonia, through Catalonia Trade & Investment, is proud to promote the region's thriving digital ecosystem at MWC 2025. This year, 46 companies, entities, and technology centers will showcase their innovations at the Catalonia Pavillion (Hall Congress Square, CS210-CS220) at the MWC event.
4YFN is the leading startup platform within MWC, dedicated to fostering new ventures through connections, exposure, and investment opportunities. Catalonia Trade & Investment is supporting 36 multi-sectorial Catalan startups from the Barcelona & Catalonia Startup Hub; they will be located at Catalonia Pavillion at 4YFN stand B25 Hall 8.1, as well as 16 startups from the Health & Life Sciences sector at the Catalonia Health Innovation Ecosystem stand, to showcase their cutting-edge technologies and solutions.
Don't miss our activities at #4YFN
Open Innovation Challenge #MWC2025
When: March 3-6 (in-person meetings) | March 10-14 (online meetings)
Where: Catalonia Stand B25, Hall 8.1
The MWC Open Innovation Challenge is a B2B international networking event organized by Catalonia Trade & Investment and the perfect platform to discover the latest innovations and cutting-edge technologies.
Corporates can register at the MWC Open Innovation Challenge, publish their challenge, and arrange meetings with technology suppliers worldwide. Technology providers that have the potential to help solve these challenges can register to participate in the event and upload their details on the solutions they can provide.
Participants can choose to have in-person or online meetings or both.
This edition includes participation from renowned national and international corporations, such as Sony, Cupra, Fujitsu, Hyundai Cradle, Samsung, and LG Electronics.
Sign up to participate free of charge at the MWC Open Innovation Challenge before 21st February.
Local Heroes
When: March 3, 13:15 – 13:45
Where: Banc Sabadell Stage (4YFN)
Join a dynamic dialogue with two visionary founders as they discuss topics like market access, talent, funding, and future challenges.
A dialogue with two founders from the Catalan Ecosystem will answer questions on subjects such as access to markets, talent and funding, and future plans and challenges.
Featured Speakers:
Jaume Sanpera, CEO & Co-founder of Sateliot
Pol Valls Soler, Founder of Submer
BHH Barcelona Health Hub
When: March 3, 16:30 – 17:30
Where: Stand B25, 4YFN
Discover where to invest in digital health in Europe with Mika Mänz, Founder & CEO of Acitoflux, and Oliver Pou, Senior Open Innovation Officer at Barcelona Health Hub.
They will present the Digital Health Investment Forecast 24/25, a study developed in collaboration with Catalonia Trade & Investment and other hubs and investors.
Startup Pitch 4YFN
When: March 4, 11:00 – 13:15
Where: Pitching Stage
Watch 36 multi-sectorial Catalan startups pitch their innovative solutions to a global audience. Agriculture, cybersecurity, biotechnology, mobility, fintech, insurtech, legal tech, healthcare, and media content are the main sectors of these top Catalan startups pitching at 4YFN 2025. AI and deep tech are some of the main bets of these startups, and they are considered to be among the most relevant in the Catalan innovative ecosystem.
Food Innovation Meetup by Norrsken Foundation & Naked Innovations
When: March 5, 12:00 – 12:35
Where: Stand B25, 4YFN
Join Amanda Kai and three founders from Norrsken as they explore B2C solutions that encourage sustainable living.
Barcelona Catalonia Startup Ecosystem Vermut
When: March 5, 13:00 – 14:00
Where: BEAT BARCELONA (Garden in front of 4YFN) – Fira Gran Via
Network with key players in the Barcelona-Catalonia Startup Ecosystem, a joint initiative by Catalonia Trade & Investment and Barcelona City Council – Barcelona Activa.
Learn how you can join our global missions and be part of Southern Europe's largest startup ecosystem.
Join this workshop on intellectual property (IP) in the ICT sector, moderated by Elia Sugrañes, Director General of Sugrañes IP Attorneys & Consultants.
Featured Participants:
Jordi Ilario, CEO of Fractus
Irene Gómez, CEO of Keybotic
TECNIO Innovation Experience 2025 boosting health deep tech towards the industry
When: March 5, 17:00 – 18:00
Where: Stand B25, 4YFN
Explore the success stories of four health tech startups born from TECNIO research groups. Learn about their groundbreaking products and how they aim to revolutionize the healthcare market.
Featured Participants:
Jordi Mill Tena, PhD CEO & Co-founder of Virtest Noemí Balà Palasí, CTO& Co-founder of Aortyx
Miquel Angel Bonachera Sierra, Executive Director & Co-Founder Ab Biotics
Julia Vilella Rojo Head of Business Development of Tensormedical
Make the Most of MWC 2025 with Catalonia Trade & Investment
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