Barcelona's AI Hub: A Digital Ecosystem

Published Date : 16/10/2025 

Discover how Barcelona is emerging as a leading tech hub in Europe, particularly in the field of artificial intelligence. Explore the opportunities this ecosystem offers to startups and companies. 

How is Barcelona driving the development of artificial intelligence in Europe? What opportunities does the tech ecosystem offer start-ups and companies?

In this meeting, we’ll be looking at Barcelona’s key role as one of the continent’s most outstanding tech hubs, with a special focus on artificial intelligence (AI). Growth in the city’s digital ecosystem has mushroomed, attracting foreign investment, highly qualified talent, and new start-ups.

It’s no coincidence that the European Union has chosen the Barcelona Supercomputing Center (BSC) to create one of the continent’s seven advanced development centres for artificial intelligence, known as ‘AI factories’. The aim is to open up access to supercomputers so businesses, SMEs, and start-ups can develop cutting-edge generative AI models.

Thanks to European companies established in the city, we’ll be presenting success stories that illustrate Barcelona’s potential as a driver of tech innovation. These stories will highlight the city’s unique advantages and the support available for tech startups and established companies.

The session will end with a networking space and drinks to facilitate contact between speakers and attendees. This will offer the chance to talk directly with representatives from European chambers of commerce about their services and business networks.

PROGRAMME:

4.30 pm - Opening and registration

4.45 pm - Welcome and introduction to the meeting, by European Chambers of Commerce, Barcelona City Council, Eres Relocation

5.00 pm - Future investments and new innovative projects in Barcelona, by Barcelona City Council

5.15 pm - Barcelona Supercomputing Center: Future European AI factory, by Barcelona Supercomputing Center AI Factory

5.30 pm - Business panel discussion: success stories of start-ups and European tech companies developing innovative products and services thanks to AI, big data, and the digital transformation.

6.15 pm - Q & A

6.30 pm - Business networking

Free, in-person session. Pre-registration is required. Capacity is limited. Places will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

Event promoted by the Directorate for International Economic Promotion at Barcelona City Council, in conjunction with European chambers of commerce in Barcelona: German Chamber of Commerce for Spain, Belgian-Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce in Barcelona, Spanish-Finnish Chamber of Commerce, French Chamber of Commerce of Barcelona, Italian Chamber of Commerce-Barcelona, British Chamber of Commerce in Spain, Spanish-Czech Chamber of Commerce of Barcelona, Spanish-Swedish Chamber of Commerce of Barcelona, Spanish-Portuguese Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Danish Business Circle of Barcelona. 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQS): 

Q: What is the main focus of the meeting?

A: The main focus of the meeting is to explore Barcelona’s key role as a tech hub, particularly in the development of artificial intelligence, and to highlight the opportunities available for start-ups and companies.

Q: Why did the European Union choose Barcelona for an AI factory?

A: The European Union chose Barcelona because of the city’s advanced digital ecosystem, which has attracted significant foreign investment, highly qualified talent, and new start-ups. The Barcelona Supercomputing Center (BSC) was selected to create one of the continent’s seven advanced development centres for artificial intelligence.

Q: What kind of success stories will be presented?

A: Success stories from European companies established in Barcelona will be presented, illustrating the city’s potential as a driver of tech innovation and the support available for tech startups and established companies.

Q: What is the networking space for?

A: The networking space is designed to facilitate contact between speakers and attendees. It offers the chance to talk directly with representatives from European chambers of commerce about their services and business networks.

Q: How can I register for the event?

A: To register for the event, you need to pre-register. The event is free, but capacity is limited, and places will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. 

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