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Networking events in Barcelona, October 2026

Real upcoming business and professional networking events in Barcelona, soonest first, with links to official organiser pages.

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Looking for networking events near you in Barcelona? Browse real upcoming business networking events, professional meetups, free networking events where confirmed, and events this week or later this month.

Barcelona has an active programme of professional events, from international conferences to local business and technology meetups.

This page brings together real upcoming listings that name Barcelona in their published location.

Use the topic and format shown on each listing to choose an event that suits the conversation you want to have.

Open the organiser's page before booking to confirm the latest time, place and ticket details.

Upcoming events in Barcelona

A selection from 7 upcoming events

  • External eventExpo

    Barcelona Open Tech Week 2026

    Barcelona, Spain

    Software & Technology

    Barcelona Open Tech Week 2026 is a week-long event held in Barcelona, Spain, beginning on 26 October. This second edition serves to establish the city as a global benchmark in the fields of open technologies, digital rights and democratic innovation. The event focuses on rethinking the future of the internet through the lenses of technological sovereignty, open source and digital democracy. It is designed for a broad range of participants, including public institutions, digital communities, academia and civil society, all united by the conviction that technology should serve the public rather than corporate interests. The format of the week combines several distinct initiatives held across different city venues. It features MozFest at Fabra i Coats and Decidim Fest at the Canòdrom. Additionally, the programme incorporates the Open Source Policy Summit and the 4D Conference. These collaborative elements provide a structured environment for attendees to explore an alternative technological model that prioritises open-source principles and digital rights within the framework of modern democratic innovation and technological governance.

    Event guide on ProsottoOfficial event page (opens canodrom.barcelona in a new tab)

    Source: canodrom.barcelona

  • External eventConference

    Barcelona Cybersecurity Congress 2026

    Fira de Barcelona Gran Via (Hall 2.1), Barcelona

    Cybersecurity

    The Barcelona Cybersecurity Congress (BCC26) is the leading cybersecurity event in Southern Europe. The seventh edition is scheduled to take place from 3 to 5 November 2026 at the Fira de Barcelona Gran Via, specifically located in Hall 2.1. This gathering is co-located with the Smart City Expo World Congress, reflecting the critical role of security in hyperconnected urban infrastructures and digital transformation strategies. The event brings together a global ecosystem of defenders, innovators, and decision-makers, including C-level executives and technology experts. The format includes a comprehensive exhibition area for showcasing innovations, a multi-track congress, and a dedicated Hacking Village for hands-on challenges and simulations. Attendees can also access a showcase corner for solution demonstrations and the CISO Leadership Awards. Key themes for the 2026 edition cover a wide range of industry priorities, such as AI and machine learning, zero trust, and identity-centric security. Further topics include cloud and edge computing, IoT, 5G, quantum cryptography, supply chain security, and the evolving threat landscape regarding privacy and ethics.

    Event guide on ProsottoOfficial event page (opens barcelonacybersecuritycongress.com in a new tab)

    Source: barcelonacybersecuritycongress.com

  • External eventConference

    Tomorrow.Mobility World Congress 2026

    Barcelona, Spain

    Software & Technology

    Tomorrow.Mobility World Congress 2026 is scheduled to take place from 3 to 5 November 2026 in Barcelona, Spain. This event serves as a global platform dedicated to the advancement of urban mobility, created through a collaboration between Fira de Barcelona and EIT Urban Mobility. It brings together a diverse community of mobility leaders, technology innovators, urban experts, and city officials to explore new ideas and solutions. The congress is designed for urban planners, business leaders, investors, and government representatives seeking to develop more effective and sustainable transport systems. The event format includes a comprehensive congress program and a large-scale exhibition showcasing market-ready solutions. Key themes focus on the future of urban transport, including public transport, electrification, smart logistics, and autonomous systems. Discussion areas also cover walkability, accessibility, multimodality, and the management of curbside space. Through its exhibition and networking opportunities, the event facilitates a bridge between ambition and impact, addressing global challenges such as safe streets, seamless travel, and shared mobility within the broader context of urban innovation.

    Event guide on ProsottoOfficial event page (opens tomorrowmobility.com in a new tab)

    Source: tomorrowmobility.com

  • External eventConference

    MWC Barcelona 2027

    Fira Barcelona, Gran Via, Barcelona, España

    Artificial Intelligence

    MWC Barcelona 2027 is a prominent connectivity and technology event scheduled to take place from 1 March to 4 March 2027 at the Fira Gran Via in Barcelona, Spain. As a global platform for the mobile industry, the event brings together a diverse ecosystem comprising telecommunications companies, device manufacturers, and enterprise technology providers. It is designed for senior decision-makers, including directors and industry leaders, who aim to build partnerships and explore the technologies shaping various sectors worldwide. The event format includes a large-scale exhibition showfloor and a conference programme focused on digital transformation. The 2027 edition is organised around six core themes: Networks Reinvented, AI in Action, Autonomous Enterprise, AI of Tomorrow, Trust at Scale, and The Next Era. These themes address innovations in 5G and 6G, artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and cybersecurity. Additionally, the event features a startup ecosystem and the GSMA Ministerial Programme, providing a forum for discussion on policy, global industry trends, and the future of global connectivity.

    Event guide on ProsottoOfficial event page (opens mwcbarcelona.com in a new tab)

    Source: mwcbarcelona.com

  • External eventConference

    KubeCon + CloudNativeCon Europe 2027

    Barcelona, Spain

    Software & Technology

    KubeCon + CloudNativeCon Europe 2027 is the flagship conference organised by the Cloud Native Computing Foundation. Scheduled to take place in Barcelona, Spain, from 15 to 18 March 2027, this four-day event gathers adopters and technologists from leading open source and cloud-native communities. The gathering focuses on developers and technology companies working with tools such as Kubernetes and containers. Participants engage in collaboration and learning to drive the future of cloud-native computing and artificial intelligence infrastructure. The event serves as a central hub for CNCF graduated, incubating, and sandbox projects to unite and share innovations within the computing industry. The conference format includes various sessions such as keynotes, breakout presentations, and a solutions showcase. The schedule begins with pre-event programming, featuring co-located events and project lightning talks. Dedicated themes cover a broad range of technical areas, including platform engineering, observability, open-source security, and cloud-native AI. Additional specialised days focus on specific technologies like Argo, Backstage, and Cilium, as well as edge computing and sovereign AI. The event also incorporates a maintainer summit and attendee receptions.

    Event guide on ProsottoOfficial event page (opens events.linuxfoundation.org in a new tab)

    Source: events.linuxfoundation.org

  • External eventConference

    Smart City Expo World Congress 2026

    Fira Barcelona Gran Via, Barcelona, Spain

    Construction

    This expo focuses on sustainable urban development, digital transformation, and future-ready infrastructure. It brings together government officials, technology providers, and urban planners.

    Event guide on ProsottoOfficial event page (opens smartcityexpo.com in a new tab)

    Source: smartcityexpo.com

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Questions people ask

What are the best networking events in Barcelona?

The best event is the one where the people you want to meet will be. The list on this page shows real upcoming events in Barcelona, gathered from official event pages and checked regularly. International conferences and local professional communities both contribute to the calendar. Sort by what fits your goals, then open the official event page to confirm details before you book.

How do I find good networking events?

Start with your goal: hiring, clients, investors, or peers. Pick events built around that topic rather than general mixers, check who the organiser is, and look at the format. Smaller breakfasts, roundtables and workshops usually lead to better conversations than large receptions. On Prosotto you can also see which members are going and message them before you arrive.

Are there free networking events in Barcelona?

Yes. Many community meetups, coworking socials and industry evenings in Barcelona are free or low cost, while conferences and summits are usually ticketed. Prices change, so always check the official event page linked on each listing for the current cost.