Explore the side events organised by our partners: forums, matchmaking and networking sessions that extend the Barcelona Deep Tech Summit experience.

ORGANISED BY
Connectio Barcelona Activa
WHO CAN APPLY
Deep Tech startups, spin-offs and research groups.
WHEN & WHERE
Barcelona Deep Tech Summit · The Hub · Hall 3
5 Nov · 9:30–11:30
FORMAT
Curated one-to-one meetings with corporations.
HOW TO APPLY
Apply and indicate the corporations you would like to meet. Based on the information provided, participating corporations will select the startups, spin-offs and research groups they are interested in meeting.
BDTS Connection Event by CONNECTIO is a curated matchmaking event connecting Deep Tech startups, spin-offs and research groups with leading corporations actively looking for innovative solutions. Through curated one-to-one meetings, selected participants will have the opportunity to present their solutions, explore potential collaborations and connect directly with corporate innovation teams.
Meet Abertis, ACCIONA Energía, Aigües de Barcelona, Barcelona Innovació i Cures, BOSCH Ventures, Cisco, Damm, Grandvalira, Suara, Telefónica/Wayra, TMB and Vueling.
Corporations are looking for innovative solutions in Artificial Intelligence & Advanced Analytics; Robotics, Automation & Autonomous Systems; Climate Intelligence & Sustainability; Energy, Storage & Industrial Decarbonization; Health, Care & Healthy Ageing; Cybersecurity, Quantum & Advanced Computing; and Mobility, Infrastructure & Smart Operations.

ORGANISED BY
imec (Imec Technology Forum)
WHO CAN ATTEND
Researchers, engineers, executives, investors, policymakers and founders from tech and tech-enabled industries.
WHEN & WHERE
Fira de Barcelona · Gran Via · Europa Hall
3 Nov
FORMAT
One-day forum with expert talks, a dedicated venturing and start-up session, and a closing networking reception with the region of Flanders. Sessions in English.
HOW TO APPLY
Register through the ITF Spain website to secure your ticket.
ITF Spain by imec is a one-day forum bringing together Europe’s deep-tech community to explore how bold innovation can unlock the next wave of AI. After a first edition in Malaga, the event moves to Barcelona for its second chapter, connecting research, industry and investment around the emerging technologies that will shape what comes next.
Get exclusive updates on imec Spain and the progress of its 300mm pilot line for specialized chip technologies, which complements imec’s advanced CMOS capabilities.
Attendees will discover emerging technologies being developed, validated and prepared for scalable impact; see how breakthrough ideas reach the market through a dedicated session on venturing and Europe’s start-up landscape; and build connections with peers, speakers and imec experts during the closing networking reception.