Backing for local digital talent at 4YFN
Barcelona Activa will be accompanying 32 Barcelona start-ups at this year’s 4YFN, the leading fair for this sector held in parallel to the Mobile World Congress (MWC). The fair turns ten this year as a consolidated platform connecting entrepreneurs, corporations and investors.This edition will have the biggest Barcelona Activa stand to date, with 202 square metres of floor space doubling the size of last year’s stand. Some of the start-ups at this year’s fair will have a showcase section where they can offer real-time demonstrations their innovation.
Barcelona Activa will also be contributing to the official content for 4YFN by heading different round tables to discuss current trends in strategic spheres. In-house activities at the stand include a digital talent session with companies contracting people trained at the IT Academy, a round table with corporations forming part of the Connectio platform and a networking session with mentors from Lidera, the support initiative for women professionals, directors and entrepreneurs.
Innovation and advanced technology
The food corner at the Barcelona Activa stand will be offering a chance to taste samples from food and innovation projects being developed with the agency. Start-ups will also be able to present their projects to potential investors in various sectors, such as health tech, cybersecurity, energy, sports tech, gaming and more.