Barcelona’s biggest tech and startup event of the year is back! The Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2025 trade show and 4YFN25 are set to take over the city once again, bringing over 100K industry leaders, investors, and tech enthusiasts from across the globe. Falling this year from Monday, March 3rd to Thursday, March 6th, the 11th edition promises more groundbreaking innovations with this year’s themes: AI XL for 4YFN and Converge. Connect. Create. for MWC.
Beyond the top-tier official program, we’re back with Barcinno’s ever-popular MWC & 4YFN25 Parties and Side Events Guide–your go-to list for discovering the best events on and around this buzzing week in Barcelona.
Whether you’re local or visiting from overseas, this guide will help you navigate both big tech events and uncover the hidden gems for an unforgettable week in the city.
Now, let’s get into our 11th annual guide to the must-attend MWC25 and 4YFN25 parties and events!
Last update: 29/01/2025
WEEK BEFORE MWC25 & 4YFN25
AI for Connectivity Hackathon II: Building Resilient Networks
Create AI-driven, open-source solutions to optimize public sector network management in critical areas like predictive maintenance, total cost optimization (TOC), and energy efficiency—enhancing public sector networks’ scalability, efficiency, and sustainability in underserved regions.
Participate online or in person in vibrant Barcelona at NTT DATA Living Lab, on the sidelines of MWC 2025, to collaborate with peers worldwide and shape the future of public sector connectivity.
When: Friday, Feb 28th – Sunday, March 2nd
Where: NTT DATA Living Lab, Av. d’Icària, 211, Barcelona 08005 (Map) + Online
Metro: Bogatell (L4)
SUNDAY (2 MARCH 2025)
GLOBAL Sales Tech Festival 2025
Step into #GSTF25, the ultimate platform for founders and C-level executives determined to supercharge MRR. Along 5 curated tracks, discover transformative sales strategies, groundbreaking AI tools, and exclusive insights that drive growth, scalability, and lasting impact.
With over 50 Speakers and Partners, almost 500 Attendees, and a great After Party, the GSTF became the signature warm-up event in Barcelona for MWC/4YFN in 2024.
When: Sunday, March 2nd
Where: The Social Hub Barcelona Poblenou, C. Cristobal de Moura 49, Barcelona 08019 (Map) + Online
Metro: Selva de Mar (L4)
MONDAY (5 March 2025)
The present of AI Agents and how to shape them: AI Meetup
As Barcelona comes alive during the Mobile World Congress, InnoIT Consulting and Commerce Française de Barcelone are excited to bring something special to the local tech community.
The speaker will be Sergio Gago (Managing Director of AI and Quantum Computing at Moody’s).
Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from a leader in artificial intelligence and connect with fellow innovators in Barcelona’s vibrant tech scene. We look forward to seeing you!
When: Monday, March 3rd, 19:00 – 21:30
Where: Aticco Verdaguer Coworking, C. de Provença, 339, Barcelona 08037 (Map)
Metro: Verdaguer (L4, L5)
TUESDAY (4 March 2025)
Corporate Innovation Summit 2025 by MarsBased
Get ready to dive into the future of business at the Corporate Innovation Summit 2025 – Since 2020, the event for CIOs during MWC 2025.
Join us for an evening filled with inspiring speakers, cutting-edge technology, and networking opportunities that will revolutionise the way you think about innovation in the corporate world.
At Corporate Innovation Summit 2025, you’ll have the chance to connect with industry leaders, explore the latest trends, and gain actionable insights to drive innovation within your organization.
When: Tuesday, March 4th, 18:30 – 22:00
Where: TBA
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IoT Stars @ Mobile World Congress 2025
The IoT Stars event celebrates its 10th anniversary on the 4th of March with the most prominent IoT thought leaders during MWC 2025.
When: Tuesday, March 4th, 18:00 – 21:00
Where: Antiga Fàbrica Estrella Damm, C. del Rosselló, 515, Barcelona 08025 (Map)
Metro: Sant Pau | Dos de Maig (L5), Encants (L2)
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Chief in Tech Dinner by Executive Women in Tech & EY
This is a membership / invite-only event, so you must apply here to be invited. Only if and once you have received an invitation through WomenTech Network (not Eventbrite), you will be able to join. Limited seats available.
Join an exclusive, invite-only gathering of senior women in tech leadership at the Chief in Tech Executive Dinner, hosted by Executive Women in Tech in collaboration with EY. This unique event, set in the vibrant city of Barcelona, offers a rare opportunity to connect with 30 top female executives from the tech industry.
When: Tuesday, March 4th, 20:00 – 22:00
Where: Shared upon registering
WEDNESDAY (5 MARCH 2025)
4YFN Awards Ceremony
The 4YFN Awards is a global startup competition aimed at finding the best digital startups around the globe. This is the highest official recognition offered exclusively to startups during MWC & 4YFN Barcelona.
5 finalists have been selected by a panel of industry experts and investors following criteria such as innovation, scalability, and impact. They will have the opportunity to pitch their projects on stage to a panel of top investors. The winning startup will receive a €20,000 cash prize.
When: Wednesday, 5th March, 17:00 – 18:15
Where: At MWC, Banco Sabadell Stage
Metro: Fira (L9S)
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