MCP Connect is for developers, practitioners, researchers, and enthusiasts working with the Model Context Protocol and AI agents. We share best practices, new tools, and real-world use cases for building MCP servers and integrating them into agentic workflows. Whether you are building MCP servers for your internal or external use cases or just exploring how agents connect to applications, MCP Connect is a place to exchange ideas, learn, and help shape the future of AI workflows.
Agenda
6:00 PM – Welcome
Doors open, perfect to meet fellow guests!
6:30 PM – Talks
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Pierre-Louis Theron, Co-founder & CEO of Alpic
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Raphael Cantafaro, Principal Product Manager, and Daniel Sandoval Cervelló, Engineering Manager, at Glovo
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Toby Oliver, CEO at Encore Design
More speakers and talks announced soon!
7:30 PM – Networking
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Come grab a coffee and chat about startups, growth, and investing with fellow entrepreneurs and investors!
Details
Building a startup takes more than a good idea—it takes the right network, insights, and support. Our Open Coffee sessions bring together founders, investors, mentors, and startup enthusiasts for meaningful conversations, shared experiences, and fresh perspectives.
Each session is informal and shaped by the needs of those attending. You’ll introduce yourself, share current challenges, and get feedback, contacts, and advice from a supportive community.
We are meeting at Cafe Alsur, in Eixample.
Who joins
Startup founders, teams, investors, mentors, and career changers entering the startup world.
How to prepare
- Bring a notebook—plenty of wisdom is shared
- Prepare a short intro: who you are and the value you bring
- Think of 1–2 key challenges to discuss
About the Organizer – SIA: Startup Investor Accelerator
SIA is a dual-track program for startups and investors. Startups can receive €100–200K in funding through our investment rounds. Investors learn by doing—developing their angel investing skills in real deals.
Next opportunities
Stay in the loop by visiting our website and following us on LinkedIn.
- Startups Express your Interest here – You could be one of the next startups selected for our funding competition.
- Investors Express your Interest here – Explore our hands-on angel program to grow your investing skills and confidence.
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En InnoIT Consulting, estamos encantados de invitarte a nuestro próximo meetup, organizado en colaboración con Barcelona CyberSec, el miércoles 15 de abril.
🎙️ Charlas de Ciberseguridad impulsadas por IA
RESUMEN
La IA está transformando profundamente la forma en que trabajamos. Si aún no la has incorporado a tus operaciones diarias, no esperes a que te lo indiquen. Adóptala de forma segura y responsable para generar un impacto duradero.
Desglosaremos los pilares clave de la ciberseguridad y analizaremos escenarios prácticos de 2026 para adoptar la IA con el objetivo de simplificar tareas, aumentar la eficacia y prevenir el burnout. Tanto si eres CISO, ingeniero/a de seguridad, trabajas en GRC, SecOps, o simplemente te apasiona la seguridad, únete para descubrir qué están haciendo realmente las empresas más avanzadas en estos ámbitos hoy en día.
Tras la visión general, profundizaremos con una sesión específica sobre la IA en el SOC, explorando cómo los equipos defensores están utilizando la IA para optimizar los controles de seguridad y mejorar la respuesta ante ciberataques.
AI-Driven Cybersecurity: The Big Picture por Gerardo Prieto (CISO & Seguridad IA/ML)
A.I. in the SOC: Optimizing Controls & Response por Rui Correia (Manager, Operaciones e Ingeniería de Ciberseguridad, Signode)
También habrá tiempo para una dinámica sesión de preguntas y respuestas (Q&A) y, por supuesto, networking con comida 🍕 y bebidas 🍻.
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EVENTO
Informative session for Startups – TAAC 9 Pitch Competition
Por SIA - Startup Investor Accelerator
Overview
Have questions before applying or moving forward? Join our live info session for startups.
Details
This is an open Q&A designed for founders who want to better understand the pitch competition, who it is for, and what to expect. Whether you are wondering about eligibility, investor fit, timelines, pitch format, or how the process works, this is a good space to ask directly.
We will cover:
- what the program is and who it is for
- how the application and selection process works
- what startups can expect during the program
- common questions from founders
- live Q&A
Come with your questions and we’ll answer them live.
About the organizer – SIA: Startup Investor Accelerator
SIA is a dual-track program for startups and investors. Startups can receive €100–200K in funding through our investment rounds. Investors learn by doing—developing their angel investing skills in real deals.
Next opportunities
Stay in the loop by visiting our website and following us on LinkedIn.
- Startups Express your Interest here – You could be one of the next startups selected for our funding competition.
- Investors Express your Interest here – Explore our hands-on angel program to grow your investing skills and confidence.
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A practical workshop by Rojo Integrations on how connecting SAP, SaaS, and third-party applications can streamline critical business processes like Sales-to-Order from end to end. Learn how integrated systems improve operational efficiency, enable faster, data-driven decision-making, and create a scalable foundation for growth.
Through real use cases, Rojo Integrations will show how it has helped companies like Heineken and Siemens leverage modern integration approaches to simplify complex system landscapes and achieve measurable business impact.
After the event, you can join Tech Barcelona’s Pier01 Afterwork on the Pier01 terrace to explore tech projects during the pitching session and then enjoy networking with a Damm beer and stunning city center views.
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Startups, companies, and tech organizations with innovative solutions in automation, robotics, drones, or predictive analytics are invited to transform the design, construction, maintenance, and operation of roads. The goal is to create real impact in infrastructure efficiency and improve safety for both workers and users.
Selected participants will have the opportunity to test and scale their technologies in real-world environments alongside Sacyr, tackling key challenges such as material management, infrastructure maintenance, road safety, and traffic optimization. A great opportunity to validate solutions and take them to the next level.
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India–Spain Seminar: “AI and Engineering Driving Responsible Innovation”
Por Casa Asia & HCL Tech
As artificial intelligence becomes a decisive force in modern engineering, organizations are increasingly facing the challenge of balancing innovation, scalability, and responsibility. AI is not only transforming engineering processes—enhancing efficiency, quality, and speed—but is also shaping broader social, ethical, and regulatory landscapes. This event, organized by Casa Asia and HCL Tech, in collaboration with the Consulate of India in Barcelona, Acció, Tech Barcelona, La Caixa, and the Spain India Council Foundation, is part of the India–Spain Dual Year 2026, which celebrates bilateral collaboration in technology and innovation.
The event will bring together industry leaders, policymakers, and technology experts to explore how AI can drive excellence in engineering and beyond, while remaining reliable, transparent, and socially responsible.
The objectives of the event are:
- Highlight the importance of responsible AI in building trust and long-term value
- Explore the role of public policy, regulation, and cross-sector collaboration within the India–Spain technology partnership
- Share business perspectives on aligning innovation with social impact
- Analyze how AI is redefining engineering excellence across sectors
By integrating the goals of the India–Spain Dual Year, this event positions AI not only as a technological enabler, but as a strategic force guided by responsibility, collaboration, and purpose—ensuring that engineering excellence contributes positively to businesses, society, and international technological leadership.
Program
10:30 – 11:00 | Registration
11:00 – 11:15 | Welcome remarks
José Pintor Aguilar, Director General, Casa Asia
Inbasekar Sundaramurthi, Consul General of India in Barcelona
Joan Rosás, Director of International Relations, CaixaBank
11:15 – 11:25 | Institutional address
María Galindo García Delgado, Secretary for Digital Policies, Government of Catalonia
11:25 – 11:40 | AI for all: building global collaborations for local challenges in the healthcare sector
Karthik Adapa, expert in digital health and health systems transformation; Regional Advisor for Digital Health at the WHO Regional Office for South-East Asia, New Delhi, India
11:40 – 11:55 | AI-driven engineering: the next frontier of excellence
Sanjoy Ghosh, Executive Vice President, HCL Technologies
11:55 – 12:15 | AI ethics and regulation
Moderated by:
Tech Barcelona
Speakers:
Nayana Prakash, Independent Researcher
Suvish Viswanathan, Head of Marketing – Europe and Regional Director – DACH, Zoho Corporation
12:15 – 13:15 | Driving business processes with AI
Moderated by:
Shreyashee Nag, Senior Director, Business Development, HCLTech
Speakers:
Lakshmi Vaideeswaran, Chemical Engineer, Ecoworks, India
Xabi Esplugas, Vice President ITS Group Functions Solutions, DHL
Carles Gómara, Innovation and Technological Transformation Department, ACCIÓ
Cristina Vázquez, Director of Artificial Intelligence, CaixaBank
13:15 – 13:20 | Closing remarks
José Eugenio Salarich (Acciona), Spain–India Council Foundation
13:20 – 14:45 | Networking lunch
The event will be held in English without simultaneous interpretation.
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ELO Horizons Barcelona 2026 is an exclusive space where partners and end customers can explore trends, real-world cases, and innovative solutions that are redefining document management, process automation, and the use of artificial intelligence in the business environment.
It will be the perfect opportunity to:
- See ELO’s latest innovations firsthand
- Get inspired by real market experiences
- Connect with industry experts and professionals
More information and registration:
We look forward to welcoming you to this key event to drive the digital future of your organization.
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ACCIÓ presents the Novartis Türkiye Health Innovation Program, a challenge-based initiative that brings together entrepreneurs, industry leaders, and public stakeholders to develop solutions to key challenges in the healthcare system. The program concludes with a Challenge Day, where selected startups present their proposals.
The challenges focus on alternative financing, cardiovascular diseases, early-stage breast cancer (eBC), spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), and urticaria, including topics such as early detection, use of artificial intelligence, treatment adherence, patient support, innovative financing models, and digital monitoring and prevention tools.
The call is open to international participation, and 10 startups will be selected for the final round. Pre-selection will take place on April 17, 2026, and the selected startups will present on June 11, 2026. The top three will have the opportunity to develop proof-of-concept (PoC) projects with Novartis Türkiye.
Startups in the fields of healthcare, life sciences, or digital health with an already developed product or solution, preferably with real-world use, are eligible to apply. Participation in program sessions is required, as well as in-person attendance at the Challenge Day in Ankara, and all presentations must be delivered in English.
Opportunity link:
https://www.tenity.com/program/novartis-turkiye-health-innovation-program/
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Unlock new partnerships at the Open Innovation Challenge!
Step into the future of digital health at the Health Revolution Congress, where the brightest minds come together for exclusive, personalized meetings. 🚀
This is your opportunity to connect with key players and showcase your cutting-edge innovations. Get ready for a day full of targeted networking opportunities and direct access to decision-makers within the digital health ecosystem. Don’t miss this action-packed event designed to drive your ideas forward! ✅
On May 27, you will have the opportunity to meet in person with the challenge organizers participating in this year’s edition and contribute to better healthcare with your digital solutions. These meetings, exclusive to companies/public entities and technology providers, will take place in Room 1902 at the Sant Pau Art Nouveau Site, the venue of the Health Revolution Congress in Barcelona. We will provide you with a free HRC pass if you have at least one in-person meeting.
Additional online meetings will be held on different days between June 2 and June 4.
📅 Date: Thursday, May 27, 2026 (in-person meetings)
📍 Location: Sant Pau Art Nouveau Site, Barcelona
🕙 Time: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
May 26: Deadline to request meetings!