With Mobile World Congress Barcelona 2019 around the corner, we give you the list of the top places to learn, mingle, network, exchange the thoughts and ideas, sip sangria, taste local tapas and experience some unforgettable moments.
Sunday, February 24th
Mobile Sunday 2019
Mobile Sunday is back! It’s an opportunity for local and visiting entrepreneurs, investors and other mobile industry stakeholders to get together for inspiring talks and lively discussions over beers and great food in a fantastic setting.
When: 6:00-11:00 p.m.
Where: Antiga Fabrica Estrella Damm, C/Rosselló 515
ClickBid Barcelona
Enjoy this networking event with a rooftop view and free drinks.
When: 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Where: The Gates Barcelona Hotel rooftop
Monday, February 25th
Redefining Inclusion
GSMA Intelligence reports that by 2025, six billion citizens will be mobile subscribers. The question is, though, as mobile continues to bridge the social and digital divide, does the rise in subscriptions genuinely mean greater inclusion?
When: 10:00-11:00 a.m.
Where: Hall 4 – Auditorium A
4YFN Innovators Coffee Tables
Sip on a latte and meet likeminded people discussing some of the most important topics in tech.
When: Every day from 10:30 a.m.
Where: The Discovery Area
Digital Transformation: Reinventing Your Customer Relationships
Come and witness digital transformation as it opens up the opportunity for companies to engage with their customers in new ways.
When: 11:00 a.m.-12:10 p.m.
Where: Hall 4 – Auditorium 3
Keynote 3: Immersive Content
The entertainment and content industry going through a tremendous period of change and disruption, as the means of distribution has dramatically shifted to mobile networks and devices, enabling disruptive new players and high-scale business models.
When: 2:30-3:00 p.m.
Where: Hall 4 – Auditorium 1
RCS Business Messaging: Intelligently Transforming Consumer Experiences Seminar
This seminar is all about the current state of play of RCS and the business messaging market; the results of live RCS campaigns; the commercial opportunities and market potential of this platform; the strategic vision for RCS, and much more.
When: 3:00-5:00 p.m.
Where: CC1 Seminar Theatre, Fira Gran Via
The Business of Creating Amazing Consumer Experiences
Traditional marketing or immersive experiences that create memorable and emotional connections with a brand? Let’s find out!
When: 4:00-4:45 p.m.
Where: Hall 4 – Auditorium 2
Global Mobile Awards
The GLOMOs give awards for categories in Mobile Tech, Consumer, Social Good and more.
When: 5:10 p.m.
Where: Innovation City, Hall 4
4YFN Networking Drinks
Meet up with your new contacts and enjoy a refreshing drink together.
When: Every day from 6 p.m.
Where: The Damm Food Court
Transparent – Adtech Party MWC 2019
Free cocktails and canapés at a secret Barcelona bar. Come and join Tappx and Pixalate for a dazzling, mysterious cocktail party.
When: 8:00-10:00 p.m.
Where: Secret Bar
MWC Holland House Dinner Xperience
Be a guest at the MWC Barcelona Holland House Dutch dinner. On the menu: premium food, informal networking and discussions on digitization and the impact of 5G on mobility. Bon appétit.
When: 8:00-10:30 p.m.
Where: The Chipirón, Muelle de España 5
Tuesday, February 26th
How ‘Human’ Is Your Brand?
All you need to know about personalized messaging.
When: 1:05-1:40 p.m.
Where: Fira Montjuïc Hall 8 – Agora Stage
Customer Journey Analysis In The Fashion Industry
Join a lively conversation about cross-device multichannel tracking and influencer marketing measurables.
When: 5:00-5:45 p.m.
Where: Fira Montjuïc Hall 8 – Garden Stage
VC Night After Mobile World Congress
VC consists of an open mic and engaging networking sessions. Hosted by Startup Grind in partnership with Google for Startups.
Early-bird tickets are available for €6,30 and the price increases as the date approaches.
When: From 7:00 p.m.
Where: Antiga Fabrica Estrella Damm, C/Rosselló 515
Mobile Marketing Mixer 2019
Mobile Marketing Magazine and Masterclassing‘s Mobile Marketing Mixer offer a unique opportunity to connect with other Mobile World Congress participants and guests at the spectacular Cerveceria Moritz—a unique building, transformed from the old Moritz beer factory. Enjoy an open bar, light buffet and music.
You can get a general entry ticket for free and hope to beat the queues or buy a guaranteed entry ticket starting at €50.
When: From 8 p.m.
Where: Fàbrica Moritz Barcelona 39 – 41 Ronda de Sant Antoni
Wednesday, February 27th
AI In Advertising
Martin Chow, VP marketing at Google, said, ‘AI and machine learning could get us closer to of one of advertising’s most-sought goals: relevance at scale.’ Learn about reducing ad fraud and leveraging machine learning to optimize campaigns.
When: 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Where: Hall 4 – Auditorium 5
Navigating Social Media: How Today’s Biggest Brands Are Building With Location
Bersabel Tadesse, a director of product at Mapbox, speaks about leveraging location in social media.
When: 3:45-4:00 p.m.
Where: Fira Montjuïc Hall 8 – Garden Stage
Future Networks: 5G Cloud XR Summit
The future is closer than you think. See for yourself at 5G Cloud XR Summit, which will cover augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), mixed reality (MR), and simulated reality (SR).
When: 4:00-6:00 p.m.
Where: CC1 Seminar Theatre, Fira Gran Via
Salesforce Reception at MWC19
Treat yourself to exquisite hors-d’oeuvres, refreshing drinks and lively entertainment, while mingling with executives, partners and industry peers in one of the networking gardens.
When: 4:00–6:00 p.m.
Where: Salesforce Garden
“Friction Free” Networking Reception
Clear invites you for an evening of Friction Free Everything: “friction free” cocktails and lively conversations about friction free contracts and payments between companies.
When: 5:30–7:30 p.m.
Where: Networking Hub – South Village
Flutter Special Meetup
Party with Google’s Flutter!
(To be confirmed)
When: 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Where: Wallapop office, Meridiana 89 – 6th floor
VR/AR Association Executive Dinner
Meet and dine with the executives from Intel, Nestlé, Pico-Interactive, Visyon, VRARA and more.
Ticket prices are 100€ for VRARA-members and 135€ for non-members.
When: 7:00-10:00 p.m.
Where: Hotel H10 Casa Mimosa, Carrer de Pau Claris 179
TechTribe Networking Event
Meet international talent from different fields, as well as local and foreign startups. Talks, fireside chats and live music in a beautiful beachfront space in the trendy Barceloneta neighborhood.
When: 7:00-11:30 p.m.
Where: Roto Barcelona 74 Passeig de Joan de Borbó
Swedish Beers – #14 Barcelona Edition, 2019
Casual networking event with a lot of beer.
When: 7:00 p.m.-2:00 a.m.
Where: Bar Muy Buenas Carrer Carme, 63
Thursday, February 28th
Women4Tech Summit
The Women4Tech summit brings together thought leaders from across the mobile tech industry to share their valuable insights and game-changing outcomes.
When: 8:45 a.m.- 2:30 p.m.
Where: Hall 4, Auditorium A
Data Privacy: How Consumers Truly Feel
Join to find out:
- How to recognize consumer views on data privacy through their digital behavior
- The business challenges and opportunities associated with data privacy
- How brands and businesses can leverage data privacy to build trust with their consumers
When: 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Where: Hall 8 – NEXTech Theatre B