As part of MWC Barcelona 2023, Barcelona City Council, MWCapital and GSMA are organising the second edition of BEAT BARCELONA, the official afterwork 'Place to B’ of MWC and 4YFN.
This space combines networking, art, technology, music and gastronomy to connect with Barcelona’s trends, innovation and business network in a more relaxed environment.
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- Technological experiences
- Live music programming by Sónar Barcelona, Festival Cruïlla and MIRA Digital Arts Festival.
- Happy hour from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
- Gastronomic specialties by Rocambolesc and Casa Cacao (Hermanos Roca)
🗓️When?
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- Monday to Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
- Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
📍Where?
Outdoor terrace | North entrance
Free entry for MWC23 attendees.
Technological experiences
Agenda
MONDAY 27/2
13.00h – CaixaForum+ la cultura que te espera
📍Location: Ágora Beat
- Ignasi Miró, Director corporativo de Cultura y Ciencia de Fundació La Caixa
- Josep Salvatella, Fundador y Presidente de RocaSalvatella
15.30h – Barcelona hosts America’s Cup. Tech challenges and foreseen developments
📍Location: Àgora Beat
- Andrew Ferguson, Event Technology Manager, America’s Cup
- Marc Pérez-Batlle, Technology Manager, Barcelona City Council
- Catalina Grimalt, Sub. Directora General d’Organització i Recursos Interns, Port de Barcelona
- Carles Salvadó, Cap del Servei de Telecomunicacions, Generalitat de Catalunya
TUESDAY 28/2
12h – SMOU: la app de la gente que se mueve por Barcelona
📍Location: Ágora Beat
Diálogo entre un representante de B:SM y uno/a periodista especializado en movilidad alrededor de la evolución de la aplicación SMOU coincidiendo con su 4.º cumpleaños.
16.30h – Inteligencia artificial en el audiovisual: estudios de caso y conflictos con la propiedad intelectual
📍Location: Àgora Beat
- Carles Gómara, expert en tecnlologia del departament d’estratègia empresarial d’ACCIÓ
- Nicolau Roig, Especialista en CGI i AI de Metropolitana
- Fàtima Itzel, Cap de Coneixement i Transferència Tecnològica de CVC (Computer Vision Center)
- Rafael Sánchez Aristi, expert en tecnologies i mitjans digitals, propietat intelectual, industrial i secrets de Cuatrecases
MIÉRCOLES 1/3
10h – Barcelona Sport Hub
📍Location: Ágora Beat
Acto para presentar el acuerdo entre el Ayuntamiento y INDESCAT para la puesta en marcha del BSH. El proyecto BSH nace, liderado por el Ayuntamiento de Barcelona (a través del IBE), con el objetivo de hacer de Barcelona un espacio de referencia internacional en el intercambio de conocimiento, talento, recursos y capacidades de innovación en el mundo de la tecnología y el deporte para mejorar la competitividad econònomica de los miembros del Hub y potenciar la práctica deportiva de la ciudad, dentro de los objetivos de la Agenda 2030. Con esta firma se quiere poner de relevo que el proyecto empieza a andar. Es una iniciativa público-privada que contará con el apoyo de diferentes empresas del sector sportech (media, retail, consultoría…).
16h – Reliable Connectivity by the strategic, well-thought partnership.
📍Location: Ágora Beat
- Catherine Gull, Head of Product Solutions and Business Development at Cellnex Telecom
- Stephane Haulbert, Nokia Partner Lead, Europe
JUEVES 2/3
10h – Presentación de la Cataluña Media City
📍Location: set de entrevistas de las tres chimeneas del Beat Barcelona
Los responsables del proyecto nos presentarán la Cataluña Media City. Explicarán cómo será y que representará este proyecto para la industria audiovisual catalana.
10:30 – World Alliance of Innovation Districts
📍Location: Ágora Beat
Plataforma internacional de nueva creación liderada por Barcelona, que reunirá distritos de innovación de las principales ciudades del mundo. Con el objetivo de hacer intercambio de nuevas prácticas y col•laborar con proyectos de interés compartido.
Programación musical
Once again, BEAT BARCELONA hosts one of the biggest festivals in the city of Barcelona, offering an exciting programme for MWC23 attendees to end the day in the best possible way, with good music and unforgettable interactive experiences.
In addition, BEAT BARCELONA will provide a music agenda throughout the day, curated by Plastic Barcelona, a DJ academy that has been training the best DJs in the city since 1988.
Monday 27/02
- 17.50 a 18.45h – Lanav
- 19.00 a 20.00h – Desert – Caos sota el cel
Tuesday 28/02
- 12.00 a 13.00h – El Estafador
- 14.00 a 15.00h – El Estafador
- 17.30 a 18.30h – Xavi Lloses – Calling soundscapes
- 19.00 a 20.00h – El Estafador
Gastronomy
Gastronomy is another highlight of BEAT BARCELONA. Throughout the day, food will be served in its two bars, prepared by Cuina Justa with local products.
The 'Blue Barcelona' menu will offer visitors one of the city’s most traditional and highly valued dishes, fideuà, with both a fish and vegetarian option.
The 'Bikini Barcelona' menu will offer one of the city’s star products, inspired by the famous dance hall, Sala Bikini.
It will also feature local D.O. wines, Estrella Damm beer and healthy options such as salads and fruit.
The unlimited creativity of the Roca Brothers arrives at BEAT BARCELONA with a gastronomic proposal that will delight those with a sweet tooth: Rocambolesc and Casa Cacao.
Freedom, freshness, radicalism and extremism… the Roca Brothers like to play on the edge, with irreverence and breaking the mould. Aromas, travels and memories become an ice cream in their Rocambolesco range of desserts and ice creams. A sweet world of fantasy with its own identity and a guarantee of top quality, this is the gastronomic concept the Roca family brings to BEAT BARCELONA.
Chocolate lovers will be able to enjoy Casa Cacao’s chocolate with cocoa selected at source, made organically, preserving the original aromas in its workshop. A journey back to the origin of chocolate that will surprise every guest.
The Roca Brothers have three Michelin stars and their restaurant has been chosen as the 2nd best in the world by Restaurando magazine on numerous occasions.
This year’s BEAT BARCELONA is a unique space entirely designed and inspired by Barcelona. With this objective in mind, we have chosen to recreate the Barcelona coastline, from Besòs to El Llobregat, based on the urban innovation map of the Green Deal 2030, featuring some of the most unique and characteristic elements of the city.
- The three Chimneys of Besòs
- Ciutadella park
- Montjuic mountain
- The port of Barcelona
The content and activities of BEAT BARCELONA will be located in the different areas, designed to convey the spirit and attractions of the city to the MWC23 attendees and generating a bespoke experience in a unique space.
