Beat Barcelona
Come along to Beat Barcelona!
From 26 to 29 February at MWC24
Beat reflects the spirit of Barcelona at the MWC. Here, you can relax and enjoy art, culture and what's on offer at local festivals and music halls. This third edition will be held in a venue that spans two gardens and offers those attending the MWC24 and 4YFN access to the Àgora, music projects, networking, technological experiences and food.
Take a look at the line-up of talks and gatherings at the Àgora, where people will be sharing their expertise on subjects linked to technology and the city.
Where:
Fira Gran Via
Beat Barcelona, H8.1, northern entrance
You can find us in the gardens in front of 4YFN
When:
26 to 29 February
From 10 am to 8 pm, Monday to Wednesday
From10.00 to 16.00 pm on Thursdays
What will you find at Beat Barcelona?
The place to chill
While Beat Barcelona is open, it will be offering a wide-ranging programme of events, in collaboration with the ASACC (Association of Catalan Concert Venues).
The city’s concert halls will be represented by the following venues: Sala Apolo, Razzmatazz, Laut, Sala Taro, Sidecar, Marula Café, Espai Salvadiscos, Garage 442, Freedonia and Vol.
26, 27 and 28 February, from 10 am to 5 pm
29 February, from 10 am to 3 pm
From 5 pm onwards, the city’s festivals will take over with the Barcelona Music Lab, which brings together festivals such as Sònar and Cruïlla. 26, 27 and 28 February, from 5 to 8 pm
The place to meet
Every day, Beat will be offering a meal featuring locally sourced fideuà (paella made with noodles). There are three options: vegetarian, meat or seafood. Cuina Justa makes sure that the food on offer is sustainable.
And at 10 am, there will be free xuixos (custard-filled pastries) from Can Castelló, for people who are taking their first break of the day. At 12 noon, there will be a croquette tasting for everyone attending.
And then, from 6 pm onwards, by courtesy of GSMA, the bars will offering a happy hour, with free beer.
The place to do bussines
In Barcelona, business is done differently in this location, where we want to share the essence of the city.
Beat is a place for networking and sharing experiences. From 6 pm, people will be able to relax during the happy hour.
Monday 26 February, at 6:10 pm: opening of Beat Barcelona, with the participation of:
- Barcelona City Council’s Mayor’s Office
- John Hoffman, CEO of GSMA
- Francesc Fajula, CEO of Mobile World Capital
- Laia Ripoll, head of business in Spain for GSMA
Technology Corner
Barcelona is culture, art, music, food and entertainment.
Beat Barcelona is all of that, with technology as the guiding theme.
At Beat Barcelona’s Technology Corner, you can enjoy two immersive experiences that
connect the congress to the city.
Plaça Barcelona
With a virtual reality experience and interactive materials, “La teva Barcelona” [Your Barcelona] offers visitors a journey through the city.
Escultura Barcelona Music Lab
This 3D-printed immersive installation using 3,571 recycled, one-litre water bottles was created by the Barcelona Music Lab Foundation.
Brought to you by Ajuntament de Barcelona, Mobile World
Capital Barcelona and MWC Barcelona
