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Tomorrow.Blue Economy explores an ocean of opportunities for a sustainable future

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Tuesday, October 31, 2023
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BARCELONA, Spain, Oct. 31, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Promoting and developing the potential of the blue economy and encouraging the preservation of marine and ocean resources as an engine for economic growth, this is the aim of Tomorrow.Blue Economy (TBE), an event that will gather international experts from 7 to 9 November at Fira de Barcelona's Gran Via venue to seize the opportunities and challenges of this sector, key for the future of the planet.

Key Points: 
  • The program will address topics such as climate change, finance, offshore energy, water management, biodiversity, green shipping, smart ports, recreational boating, tourism and careers in the blue economy sector.
  • In addition, a report by the OECD forecasts that the ocean economy may double in size to $3 trillion by 2030.
  • Tomorrow.Blue Economy, Tomorrow.Mobility, Tomorrow.Building and PUZZLE X are held alongside Smart City Expo World Congress, the world's largest event on cities and urban innovation.
  • All the events together are expected to gather more than 1,000 exhibitors, over 800 cities and 140 countries, and 600 speakers.

16 Spanish startups explore the American market with Mobile World Capital Barcelona

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Thursday, September 28, 2023
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BARCELONA, Spain, Sept. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The sixth edition of the initiative organised by Mobile World Capital Barcelona in the North American country together with the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Digital Transformation - through Red.es -, the Government of Catalonia - with ACCIÓ - and Barcelona City Council - International Economic Promotion and Barcelona Activa - has come to an end.

Key Points: 
  • BARCELONA, Spain, Sept. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The sixth edition of the initiative organised by Mobile World Capital Barcelona in the North American country together with the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Digital Transformation - through Red.es -, the Government of Catalonia - with ACCIÓ - and Barcelona City Council - International Economic Promotion and Barcelona Activa - has come to an end.
  • With the current delegation that has been selected to participate in MWC Las Vegas 2023, more than one hundred startups from Spain have been able to explore the opportunities offered by the American market.
  • In addition, Francesc Fajula, CEO of Mobile World Capital Barcelona, participated in the Keynote "Invest in Digital Economy: Where Is the Next Unicorn" to talk about the current digital economy and the importance of emerging companies.
  • Mobile World Capital Barcelona is an initiative that promotes the digital development of society and helps improve people's lives globally.

Equinix to Build New Data Center in Barcelona--A Growing Connectivity Hub of the Mediterranean

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Thursday, February 16, 2023
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The new site will serve as a strategic connection point for data communications between Europe, Africa and the Middle East, with Barcelona quickly becoming a vital subsea hub.

Key Points: 
  • The new site will serve as a strategic connection point for data communications between Europe, Africa and the Middle East, with Barcelona quickly becoming a vital subsea hub.
  • This substantial digital connectivity will be further bolstered by Equinix's global platform of more than 245 data centers, which includes key Mediterranean metros such as Bordeaux, Genoa, Lisbon and Milan.
  • "Spain is an increasingly important digital market and a solid port in the Mediterranean connectivity map.
  • Hosting 45+ network carriers, these expansive facilities provide connectivity to the CATNIX regional internet exchange as well as the Equinix Internet Exchange®.

GSMA Celebrates a Vibrant MWC22 Barcelona

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Thursday, March 3, 2022
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BARCELONA, Spain, March 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The GSMA is celebrating a vibrant and dynamic edition of MWC Barcelona and there was no doubt it was the place to do business. The world's largest and most influential connectivity event hosted over 60,000 attendees from almost 200 countries. It was the centre of discussion and debate, the place where leaders in the mobile ecosystem continued charting the future to achieve the full potential of technology.

Key Points: 
  • "On behalf of the GSMA, I would like to thank all of our attendees, exhibitors, sponsors, and partners who came together to make MWC22 so productive, safe, and successful.
  • I also want to thank Barcelona City Council, Generalitat de Catalunya, the Ministry of Economy and Digital Transformation, Fira de Barcelona, Tourism de Barcelona (the Host City Parties), the L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Mobile World Capital, and the people of Catalonia and Spain.
  • "The momentum leading into MWC22 was palpable, and it delivered," said Mats Granryd, Director General, GSMA.
  • Following a successful MWC22 Barcelona, the GSMA is working hard to deliver the full MWC series in 2022.

GSMA Celebrates a Vibrant MWC22 Barcelona

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Thursday, March 3, 2022
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BARCELONA, Spain, March 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The GSMA is celebrating a vibrant and dynamic edition of MWC Barcelona and there was no doubt it was the place to do business.

Key Points: 
  • BARCELONA, Spain, March 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The GSMA is celebrating a vibrant and dynamic edition of MWC Barcelona and there was no doubt it was the place to do business.
  • "On behalf of the GSMA, I would like to thank all of our attendees, exhibitors, sponsors, and partners who came together to make MWC22 so productive, safe, and successful.
  • "The momentum leading into MWC22 was palpable, and it delivered," said Mats Granryd, Director General, GSMA.
  • Following a successful MWC22 Barcelona, the GSMA is working hard to deliver the full MWC series in 2022.

4YFN: Connecting Start-ups at MWC Barcelona

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Thursday, February 3, 2022
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BARCELONA, Feb. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The GSMA's leading start-up and innovation platform, 4YFN (Four Years From Now), returns to the heart of MWC Barcelona for a second consecutive year. Located in Hall 6 of Fira Gran Via and now in its eighth edition, the event signifies the importance of the 4YFN community, bringing together start-ups, investors, institutions, corporations, and more.

Key Points: 
  • Part of the GSMA's Global Mobile Awards (GLOMO Awards) , the 4YFN Awards aims to find the best digital start-ups from around the globe.
  • Selected by a panel of industry experts and investors, who follow criteria such as impact, innovation, and scalability, these finalists will now have the opportunity to pitch their projects on stage, with the winners receiving a booth at 4YFN MWC Barcelona 2023.
  • 4YFN is supported by platinum sponsor BStartup Banco Sabadell, host sponsors ACCI from the Government of Catalonia, Barcelona Activa (Barcelona City Council), ICEX / red.es from the Government of Spain, and Mobile World Capital Barcelona .
  • 4YFN is the start-up event of the world's largest exhibition for the mobile industry, GSMA MWC.

4YFN: Connecting Start-ups at MWC Barcelona

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Thursday, February 3, 2022
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BARCELONA, Feb. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The GSMA's leading start-up and innovation platform, 4YFN (Four Years From Now), returns to the heart of MWC Barcelona for a second consecutive year. Located in Hall 6 of Fira Gran Via and now in its eighth edition, the event signifies the importance of the 4YFN community, bringing together start-ups, investors, institutions, corporations, and more.

Key Points: 
  • Part of the GSMA's Global Mobile Awards (GLOMO Awards) , the 4YFN Awards aims to find the best digital start-ups from around the globe.
  • Selected by a panel of industry experts and investors, who follow criteria such as impact, innovation, and scalability, these finalists will now have the opportunity to pitch their projects on stage, with the winners receiving a booth at 4YFN MWC Barcelona 2023.
  • 4YFN is supported by platinum sponsor BStartup Banco Sabadell, host sponsors ACCI from the Government of Catalonia, Barcelona Activa (Barcelona City Council), ICEX / red.es from the Government of Spain, and Mobile World Capital Barcelona .
  • 4YFN is the start-up event of the world's largest exhibition for the mobile industry, GSMA MWC.

Experts in digital humanism call for a step forward to tackle the challenges of digital transformation

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Thursday, November 18, 2021
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As they did so during the event " Humanism in the digital age: the urban contribution ", organised by Digital Future Society and the City Council of Barcelona, where 150 entities and 40 top-level international speakers took part.

Key Points: 
  • As they did so during the event " Humanism in the digital age: the urban contribution ", organised by Digital Future Society and the City Council of Barcelona, where 150 entities and 40 top-level international speakers took part.
  • The highly positive feedback received during the event strengthens Barcelona as a leading technological human-centered perspective globally.
  • Digital Future Society's director, Cristina Colom, inaugurated the event encouraging a call to action: "We need to shift some of our priorities to focus on some key social pressing challenges.
  • The way we tackle these challenges, the way we seek solutions, the way we foster international cooperation, will determine the digital future, will determine our digital future."

Experts in digital humanism call for a step forward to tackle the challenges of digital transformation

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Thursday, November 18, 2021
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As they did so during the event " Humanism in the digital age: the urban contribution ", organised by Digital Future Society and the City Council of Barcelona, where 150 entities and 40 top-level international speakers took part.

Key Points: 
  • As they did so during the event " Humanism in the digital age: the urban contribution ", organised by Digital Future Society and the City Council of Barcelona, where 150 entities and 40 top-level international speakers took part.
  • The highly positive feedback received during the event strengthens Barcelona as a leading technological human-centered perspective globally.
  • Digital Future Society's director, Cristina Colom, inaugurated the event encouraging a call to action: "We need to shift some of our priorities to focus on some key social pressing challenges.
  • The way we tackle these challenges, the way we seek solutions, the way we foster international cooperation, will determine the digital future, will determine our digital future."

Barcelona leads the adoption of technological humanism to address the challenges of digitisation

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Friday, November 12, 2021
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The program will host highly recognized international voices .

Key Points: 
  • The program will host highly recognized international voices .
  • Likewise, the role of public administrations in front of the digital divides will be a highlighted topic during the day.
  • It will also seek to explore solutions about the fundamental challenges associated withAI.
  • In this area, the keynote with Sonia Jorge, Executive Director of World Wide Web Foundation, is also highlighted.