Barcelona, the capital of Catalunya, is a world-class powerhouse of innovation and technology, home to some of Europe’s leading tech conferences. These events bring together some of the best tech minds and ideas in the industry, offering a brilliant opportunity to learn about the latest trends using in-depth case studies, network with like-minded professionals and take inspiration from industry experts.
These conferences explore new tech frontiers from AI-powered automation to FinTech, to quantum computing to MarTech.
In this article, we’ll explore the top ten must-attend tech conferences in Barcelona for everyone. Whether you’re looking for your co-founder or vice president, to your financial services team or engineering stakeholders, these conferences will leave everyone inspired and fired up about the ever-evolving tech world. With events such as the Supply Chain Cyber Security Summit and the Mobile World Congress in the first half of the year, make sure you get your reminders set early to catch them in 2024!
Let’s see what Barcelona has to offer.
Top 5 tech conferences in Barcelona in 2024
1. BSides Barcelona: the place to be for all things cybersecurity
- Dates: 29-30th May 2024
- Location: Pompeu Fabra University
- Cost: ££
Security BSides comes from a community-driven framework for building events for and by information security community members. It provides the opportunity for security enthusiasts to present and participate in a setting that encourages connectivity collaboration and lasting partnerships.
The two-day technology event is not one to miss, with two tracks and plenty of activities including workshops, interactive games and networking sessions. Open to all levels of experience, Besides encourages participants to share any research, innovations and insights to BSides before the event—it’s a brilliant chance to gain valuable feedback from industry experts and other information security experts.
2. DevBcn: a multidisciplinary event for developers to learn and share
- Dates: 13-14th June 2024
- Location: La Farga, Hospitalet, Barcelona
- Cost: £££
DevBcn is the rebranding of the biggest specialty Java & JVM conference in Spain, JBCNConf, now including more technology, more expertise and more attendees.
From Python to Rust to TypeScript, this three-day international conference is a masterclass in all things software development. It’s a unique opportunity to share knowledge and experiences with like-minded enthusiasts, and to learn about the different new technologies in software development in use across companies and industries.
3. Global Software Architecture Summit: an inspiring, practical event for tech architects
- Dates: 14-16th October 2024
- Location: AXA Auditorium
- Cost: ££
Also known as GSAS, this conference is a three-day summit which brings together the top 600 software architecture experts from all over the world. From practical talks, demos and hands-on workshops, GSAS helps attendees develop practical skills as well as their business strategies and networking pools. It’s a must-attend for those looking to meet like-minded people promoting quality in the software ecosystem: with over 20 event speakers and more than 40 countries represented, there’s no shortage of talent and expertise around.
4. European Blockchain Convention: the most influential Blockchain event in Europe
- Dates: 25-26th September 2024
- Location:
- Cost: ££££
If it’s Blockchain events you’re looking for, look no further. EBC 2023 is your opportunity to join a vast international community at one of the biggest annual events in the crypto calendar. With 5,000 attendees and 300 speakers, the networking opportunities are stellar: from the buzzing exhibition area to startup competitions, to end-of-event drinks, the three-day event is brimming with some of crypto’s most respected names and thinkers.
With an all-star list of previous speakers, the event itinerary promises to be innovative, inspiring and unforgettable for all attendees. It’s pricey, but tickets are all-inclusive, and reviews suggest it’s well worth the money.
5. DevOps Barcelona: a more economical option for developing enthusiasts
- Dates: 14-15th November 2024
- Location: AXA Auditorium, Diagonal
- Cost: ££
For all software developers seeking a specialised conference, Barcelona is the place to be! Calling all SysAdmins, Ops, DevOps, Developers and managers who are looking to level up. This is an excellent opportunity to learn from DevOps experts, discover more about the DevOps ecosystem, learn about its future and develop your own skills—not to mention network with experienced, inspiring professionals. It’s on the cheaper side, offering two-day passes under £170, so book yours now!
Nos vemos en Barcelona!
Take your pick from some of the hottest tech events Barcelona has to offer, and get yourself booking—because many of these tickets will sell out fast. Remember, you’ll often be able to nab early bird pricing, which makes a big difference to your budget, especially if you plan on attending a few of these events this year. Enjoy Barcelona!