Join the Porto Tech Hub Conference, one of Portugal’s leading technology events, and enjoy 20% off your ticket.

On November 10th, 2026, Porto will bring together leading experts in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Cybersecurity, Cloud & Infrastructure, Web3, Blockchain, Architecture, programming languages, and frameworks.

During the conference, you’ll have the opportunity to discover the latest technology trends firsthand, learn from professionals working directly in these fields, and connect with other experts and tech enthusiasts.

Get 20% off your ticket with the code PTH2026-ka8n-TECHBARCELONA_20 and join us in Porto to share knowledge, discover new ideas, and connect with the technology community.

Don’t miss the 11th edition of Porto Tech Hub Conference!

Cambridge Spark Spain and Grand Hyatt Barcelona are hosting a roundtable for HR, People, Talent, L&D, and Digital Transformation leaders from companies with a presence in Barcelona.

The format prioritizes conversation over presentations: a brief introduction to the topic, small-group discussions guided by key questions, a sharing of conclusions, and a closing panel, “From Insight to Action: What Barcelona’s HR Leaders Are Doing About AI Transformation,” featuring Dr. Alfonso Bustos.

Who is it for: C-level executives, Directors, Heads, and Managers in HR, People, Talent, L&D, or Digital Transformation.

Limited places. Registration subject to approval.

On Monday, September 14, we’ll kick off our new event season, just days before the AI Summit Barcelona, together with Gentleman Programming, in a new edition of our AI Afterworks.

We’ll move from theory to practice by exploring the leap from LLMs to agents (context, memory, and tools), and how prompts, RAG, and agents fit into the new AI stack, with Daniel Españadero, a content creator and educator followed by more than 30,500 developers on YouTube.

We’ll also build agentic applications with Angular + Genkit + Kendo UI alongside Dany Paredes, Google Developer Expert (GDE) in Angular, Progress Champion in Kendo UI, and former InnoIT team member.

To close the event, Alan Buscaglia (Software Architect & Front-End Expert), creator of Gentleman Programming, a community with more than 100,000 YouTube subscribers, will share his perspective on AI, open source, and trustwhen building software in 2026.

3 SESSIONS

From Zero to AI Agents: What Every Developer Needs to Know

Daniel Españadero

AI is no longer limited to answering questions. Today, it can analyze problems, make decisions, use tools, and execute tasks.

In this talk, we’ll cover the core concepts behind generative AI, from the fundamentals that make it work to the architecture of an AI agent with context, memory, and tools. We’ll explore what really lies behind concepts such as language models, prompts, RAG, and agents, how they connect, and why they are becoming a key part of the modern technology stack.

Build Agentic Applications with Angular, Genkit, and Kendo UI

Dany Paredes

Don’t settle for building chatbot applications that simply talk and respond. In this session, we’ll learn how to create applications that take action, bridging the gap between chatbots and autonomous agents using Genkit.

Building Software in 2026: AI, Open Source, and Trust

Alan Buscaglia

What does it mean to build software when an AI can generate 94,000 lines of code in a single weekend?

It happened to me: a massive pull request, built live with the community, that forced me to rethink everything I knew about reviewing, trusting, and collaborating. Out of that experience came RDD, a methodology where trust is not remembered—it is re-derived. Every change is verified outside the model, with content-bound evidence.

In this talk, we’ll walk through that real-world story, explore the current state of open source in the age of AI agents, and discuss how the developer’s role is evolving as AI writes the code and we provide the direction. Spoiler: human judgment has never been more valuable.

After the talks, we’ll continue with a networking session. And of course, there will be food and drinks.

Want to bring a colleague or friend? Feel free to share this invitation with your network.

We look forward to seeing you there!

DATE: Monday, September 14 at 6:30 PM
LOCATION: InnoIT Consulting Offices, C/ Diputació 280, Ground Floor 2nd Door, 08009 Barcelona
LANGUAGE: Spanish

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InnoIT Consulting & Gentleman Programming

Wave by Vento (formerly Italian Tech Week) is one of Europe’s leading tech conferences, bringing together 15,000+ founders, investors, and operators in Turin on October 7–9.

From Jeff Bezos to Sam Altman, the stage has hosted some of the most influential global leaders shaping the future. This year, we have an incredible lineup just waiting for you, featuring names such as Nik Storonsky (Revolut), Jony Ive (LoveFrom, former Apple), Luana Lara Lopes (Kalshi) and many more – you won’t want to miss it.

At Wave there’s also real value happening off-stage, with thousands of 1:1 meetings booked through the event app driving connections, deals, and opportunities, as well as dozens of side events across the city.

Built in Italy for the world, Wave is where the next generation of talent meets the people who can accelerate it. We can’t wait to see you there.

Tech Barcelona members and partners can enjoy a 15% discount code on their tickets: TECHBARCELONA-WAVE15

Do you have an innovative idea but are unsure whether now is the right time to invest in it? Would you like to explore the potential of a new technology before committing to a major investment?

Technology Exploration Grants help you validate ideas and technologies at an early stage, reducing uncertainty and risk before making investment decisions.

These grants enable you to assess technological opportunities, test advanced solutions, and determine their feasibility before scaling them up.

If you want to turn an idea into a real business opportunity, this funding line helps you validate it before taking the next step.

📅 The 2026 call is now open. Apply for the Technology Exploration Grants.

On 15 September 2026, Foment del Treball Nacional will host FORWARD, a technology congress, at its headquarters in Barcelona.

The congress will bring together business leaders, technology experts, and innovators to discuss the impact of artificial intelligence on business competitiveness, share practical experiences, and explore the latest advances in AI technology.

Five Ways to Experience FORWARD

THINKING (main stage)
Keynotes and panel discussions on the trends, opportunities, and challenges shaping the future of artificial intelligence and business.

LABS (hands-on track)
Live demonstrations, real-world use cases, and practical sessions showcasing AI technologies and solutions.

CONNECT (1:1 meetings)
Twenty-minute meetings with experts from Catalonia’s leading technology companies to address specific business challenges and identify potential solutions.

TALKS (invitation only)
Small-format, invitation-only sessions where business leaders can exchange perspectives and discuss industry-specific challenges.

NETWORK
Opportunities to meet companies, professionals, and innovators, exchange ideas, and build new collaborations.

As part of FORWARD, DIH4CAT will organize the Tech Meetings: short one-to-one meetings between technology providers from the hub and SMEs and startups seeking digital and artificial intelligence solutions.

Barcelona is strengthening its position as a technology hub as the AI Summit Barcelona 2026 scales up, aiming to become the largest artificial intelligence event in Southern Europe. The next edition, taking place on 22 and 23 September at the World Trade Center Barcelona, is expected to attract more than 10,000 attendees, far exceeding last year’s 1,500 participants.

An AI Week taking over the whole city

The summit will be the centrepiece of what is set to become Spain’s largest AI Week, with around 50 technology and cultural activities taking place across Barcelona and an estimated attendance of between 15,000 and 20,000 people. The programme will include a hackathon with 500 participants, along with activities focused on building and deploying real-world solutions under the slogan Beyond Theory. AI in Action. To get a 20% discount, email us at hello@techbarcelona.com.

​Overview

​Real talk from first-time angel investors what they learned, what surprised them, and what they’d do differently. Unfiltered and honest.

​Overview

​Inside the Journey: Real Stories From First-Time Angel Investors

​The best way to know if something is possible for you is to hear from someone who’s already done it, someone who started where you are now.

​This is an honest and open conversation with first-time angel investors who took the leap without any gurantees. No highlight reels. No polished success stories. Just real people sharing what it actually felt like to make their first investment; the excitement, the doubt, the surprises, and the lessons they wish they’d had earlier.

​What you’ll hear:

• ​What finally pushed them to make their first move and what almost stopped them

• ​How they found their first deal and what the process actually looked like

• ​The moments that surprised them most good and bad

• ​What they got wrong, what they got right, and what they’d do differently

• ​How their perspective on risk, money, and startups has shifted since

​Who is this for?

​This session is for anyone sitting on the fence curious about angel investing but waiting for a sign that someone like them can actually do it. If you’ve been telling yourself you need more money, more experience, or more connections before you start, the people on this panel felt exactly the same way.

​What to expect:

​This is a candid panel style conversation, not a pitch or a seminar. Come with your questions the speakers are here to answer the ones you’ve been afraid to ask. The room will be small, the conversation will be real, and you’ll leave with a much clearer sense of whether this path is one you want to explore.

​Sometimes the most useful thing isn’t a framework. It’s proof that it’s possible.

​About the organizer – SIA Angel Hub (previously SIA – Startup Investor Accelerator)

SIA is an angel investor hub designed to help more people become active participants in innovation through angel investing, entrepreneurship, and meaningful ecosystem connections. Through our events, community, and programs such as TAAC (Trans-Atlantic Angel Investing Cohort), we bring together global founders, aspiring and experienced investors, operators, and ecosystem leaders around practical learning, real opportunities, and long-term relationships.

For investors, TAAC offers a hands-on angel investing experience built around real startup evaluation, due diligence, and collaborative investment decision-making. Express your Interest here

​For startups, TAAC provides visibility, investor access, and the opportunity to compete for investment through our funding and investor programs. Express your Interest here

​Stay in the loop by visiting our website and following us on LinkedIn.

The 10th China (Shenzhen) Innovation and Entrepreneurship International Competition is aimed at overseas entrepreneurs and teams with innovative projects that may connect with Chinese industries and potentially establish a business in Shenzhen. It is organized by the Shenzhen Municipal Government and includes international divisions in 12 cities, as well as an APEC invitational competition.

Key dates

• Application deadline: August 31, 2026
• Overseas Division and APEC competitions: Late September 2026
• Industry Finals: Late November 2026
• Grand Final in Shenzhen: Early December 2026

Exact dates may change and should be confirmed on the official website.

Eligibility

Applicants should be overseas entrepreneurial teams or individuals with:

• Innovative achievements and a business plan
• Ownership of the project’s technology, products, and patents
• No intellectual property disputes
• Plans to establish a company in Shenzhen or connect with Shenzhen-related industries
• No existing commercial entity registered in Shenzhen in which the participant is a legal representative or shareholder

Projects that won awards in previous editions of this competition, or in the first Shenzhen International Talent Competition, are not eligible to enter again.

Additional academic and professional requirements apply to teams that include Chinese members with overseas study or work experience.

Industry categories

The competition covers seven areas:

1. New-Generation Electronic Information
2. Digital and Fashion
3. High-End Equipment Manufacturing
4. Green and Low-Carbon
5. New Materials
6. Biological Medicine and Health
7. Marine Economy

These areas include artificial intelligence, semiconductors, robotics, clean energy, energy storage, intelligent vehicles, biotechnology, medical devices, neuroscience, and marine exploration.

Competition process

The competition has four main stages:

• Online application through the official registration system
• Overseas Division competitions
• Industry Finals
• Grand Final in Shenzhen

Presentations generally last 15 minutes:

• 8 minutes for the presentation
• 7 minutes for questions and answers

For Overseas Division finals, the presentation must be delivered in English, and the PowerPoint should include both Chinese and English subtitles.

Prize money

According to the prize table on page 16:

Grand Final

• First Prize: RMB 500,000, plus a possible Shenzhen business subsidy of up to RMB 1,000,000
• Second Prize: RMB 250,000, plus a possible subsidy of RMB 500,000
• Third Prize: RMB 150,000, plus a possible subsidy of RMB 300,000

Industry Finals

• First Prize: RMB 150,000
• Second Prize: RMB 100,000
• Third Prize: RMB 50,000

Overseas Division Finals and APEC Invitational

• First Prize: RMB 100,000
• Second Prize: RMB 50,000
• Third Prize: RMB 30,000

The total prize pool is RMB 9.42 million. More than 50 venture capital institutions are also involved in a combined investment fund of approximately RMB 5 billion.

Additional support

Selected projects may receive:

• Access to investors and public funding
• Incubator and industrial park opportunities
• Rent reductions or subsidies
• Training, mentoring, and business consulting
• Patent and talent recruitment support
• Financial services and specialized loans
• Technology, tax, housing, and venue support
• Visits and business-matching activities in Shenzhen

In some cases, the competition may cover travel expenses for invited participants visiting Shenzhen.

Important conditions

• The selected industry category cannot be changed after registration.
• The person delivering the presentation must be listed as a team member in the registration system.
• False information, intellectual property disputes, absence from required events, or failure to meet the rules may result in disqualification and loss of prizes and support.
• Prize payments are accepted only through accounts in RMB or US dollars.
• The competition may be photographed, recorded, livestreamed, or broadcast.
• The manual is for reference; official announcements take precedence.

Official website: www.itcsz.cn
Email: itcsz-service@qlmtalent.com