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.![](https://media-edg.barcelona.cat/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/21105745/190225_AF_Inauguracio4YFN_377-760x428.jpeg)
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.
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