Oliver Süme and John Cassels, Co-Heads of Fieldfisher’s Technology, Media and Entertainment sector, together with Bernd Schreiber, Managing Partner & Head of UK of Arthur D. Little, are pleased to invite you to an exclusive GC & C-Suite Strategy Summit for Tech Leaders.

The current business landscape is one of the most complex and risk-intensive environments we have faced. From the rapid advancement of AI and escalating cyber threats, to evolving regulations and ethical challenges, today’s leaders must navigate an increasingly unpredictable world.

Returning for the second year, Fieldfisher and Arthur D. Little are proud to host a strategy summit tailored for General Counsel and senior tech sector executives. 

‘Leading in a Changing World’ will explore the most pressing challenges facing today’s leaders — with the help of leading experts from M&A and AI to the art of steering organisations through regulatory uncertainty. The summit will blend legal expertise with commercial pragmatism to deliver actionable strategies for forward-thinking leaders. There will be an opportunity to share insights and discuss approaches to leadership with peers and experts.

Programme highlights:

Trends in Tech M&A 
In partnership with Alexander Nedelchev from Arthur D. Little, this session will explore current transactional trends in the technology sector.

Leading Through the Tech Storm: Navigating Innovation, Disruption, and Opportunity
A keynote address from Priya Lakhani OBE entrepreneur, AI thought leader, and advocate for ethical technology in education. Priya is the Founder and CEO of CENTURY Tech, an award-winning company that uses artificial intelligence to revolutionise learning in schools, universities, and workplaces globally.

How the UK is supporting the Technology, Media & Entertainment sector through a period of change 2025/28 – UK Govt ‘Office for Investment’
The Tech sector lead from the OFI will outline the UK’s support for major & complex investment in the UK

Leading in a Changing World: Panel Discussion 
The discussion will focus on the importance of leadership when technology, geopolitics, and competition are reshaping leadership and strategic decision-making.

Networking Reception & Lunch
An opportunity to connect with peers and industry leaders in an informal setting.

We hope you will be able to join us.

On 2 October, the 10th edition of La Nit de l’Alzheimer will be held at the Hotel Palace Barcelona, a charity event organised by Ace Alzheimer Center Barcelona.

It is much more than just an event: it will be a unique and magical night, full of culture, art and science, which this year will donate the proceeds to the Early Detection Programme, with new digital tools to identify the early signs of Alzheimer’s.

We must remember that Alzheimer’s is the chronic disease with the highest social cost, yet it receives 10 times less investment in research than cancer or other diseases. Without research, there will be no cure. That is why every ticket is a step forward.

Price: €250 · Tax relief: up to €200 → in reality, this unique evening costs only €50.

More information: https://nitdelalzheimer.fundacioace.com/es/

🌍 Clean Creatives Iberia is here: See you in Barcelona!

We invite you to the first in-person gathering of Clean Creatives Iberia, a community of communication professionals from Spain and Portugal working for a more sustainable future in our industry. We do it with a clear commitment: not to work with fossil fuel clients.

This event is our starting point. A space to connect, share experiences, and build together a stronger and more conscious network.

🚀 What to expect?

• Welcome from Nota Bene, with drinks and good conversation.

• Introduction to the Clean Creatives movement and how to join.

• Inspiring voices from those already walking this path:

  • Deborah Gray, Founder & CEO of Canela

  • Pepe Leyton, Creative Director with 20+ years leading global campaigns

  • Isis Khan, Sustainable Innovation Director at Nota Bene

• A sneak peek of what’s coming for Clean Creatives Iberia and how you can be part of it.

• And yes… lots of stickers.

We know many people are rethinking their role in the industry:
✨ Some already work on impact-driven projects.
✨ Others are in transition, seeking real change from within.
✨ Many just want to take their first step toward more conscious communication.

This event is for all of them. To confirm, with presence and with action, that we are not alone.

👉 You just need to confirm your attendance.

📌 Organized by

Nota Bene: A global creative agency with more than 30 years of experience, guided by connection and cultural evolution. notabene.es

Clean Creatives: An international campaign uniting more than 2,500 professionals and 1,400 agencies who have pledged not to work with fossil fuel companies, standing for a safe climate future. cleancreatives.org

Registration deadline

The deadline for receiving applications is October 12.

Requirements

To participate, interested companies must be incorporated or in the process of incorporation in Spain, be less than 60 months old, and be considered SMEs under European legislation, have fewer than 250 employees and a turnover of less than €50 million.

Documentation

Applications must be submitted online. Go to the Submit Application tab, fill in the required fields, attach a document with the main details of the company, and a video pitch with the project’s value proposition. Each company can apply to two different categories.

Categories

This year, health and biotechnology and mobility and smart cities are back, and green business, blue economy, tech-industry and smart services are new additions.

Jury meeting

This year’s jury includes Garbiñe Henry, Director of Innovation and Entrepreneurship at the University of Deusto; Gemma Beltrán, Director of the Technology Companies-Investors Department, DayOne and CaixaBank’s EmprendeXXI Awards; Antonio Durán, Global Head of Innovation at Abertis; Marta Nogueras, general director of Lanzadera; Guillermo Arregui, founder and CEO of Radar Ventures; and Miguel Gómez, director of communications at Tech Barcelona.

The judges appointed by EXPANSIÓN will meet on 11 November to deliberate and select the three winning start-ups in each category.

Award ceremony

The awards ceremony will take place on 3 December in Barcelona.

We are pleased to announce that we have the last few places available for international missions, under the umbrella of Catalonia Barcelona Startup Ecosystem—in collaboration with Ajuntament de Barcelona/Barcelona Activa—to the most important trade fairs within the ecosystem.

• Mission to the Web Summit in Lisbon (10-13 November): one of the largest technology events in Europe, where you will come into contact with a wide network of start-ups and investors from Europe, Brazil, the Persian Gulf countries and the most dynamic African ecosystems.

If you are interested in taking advantage of the opportunity to go to WebSummit in Lisbon, please contact us directly: Laia Pes lpes@gencat.cat.

If you enjoy challenges and are passionate about technology, Damm is looking for talent to reinvent the future of consumption!

Registration is now open to participate in HackIAmm, the first hackathon organised by LAB1876, Damm’s global open innovation platform. A unique event that connects artificial intelligence, creativity and transformative vision.

Over three days, a maximum of 8 teams will work on a real business challenge proposed by Damm, accompanied by a team of expert mentors.

The jury members include:

• Noelia González Rodríguez, AI Manager at the European University
• Laura Gil, Chief Data Analytics Officer at Damm
• Xavier Vila Vila, Director of the Hospitality Business Unit at Damm
• Lluís Pallarés, Chief Operating Officer at Nennisiwok AI LAB
• Guillermo Prieto, IT Director at Damm
• Miquel Martí, CEO of Tech Barcelona

🗓️ 14 to 16 November
📍 Tech Barcelona
📩 Registration until 15 October at hackiamm.com

Next-Gen Data Integration: How Event–Driven & AI are Transforming Enterprise Integration

The integration landscape is experiencing a fundamental transformation, shifting from a narrow focus on simply connecting systems to building intelligent data strategies that drive real business value. We invite you to explore how Event-Driven & Artificial Intelligence are revolutionizing enterprise integration, turning traditional data-integration solutions into strategic business enablers.

Industry leaders, including our customer Siemens and partners SAP & Confluent, will share their experiences implementing next-generation integration strategies that combine intelligent automation with modern data management principles.

Key highlights include:

• An exemplary case study showcasing how Siemens transformed their integration approach using Confluent Kafka as data-streaming platform to integrate SAP

• Real world use cases demonstrating how modern data-integration strategies such as Data Mesh and Event-Driven create the perfect foundation for AI to thrive

• Exclusive opportunity to meet and hear directly from top leaders at SAP and Confluent as they share their strategic vision for the future of integration capabilities.

• Hands-on demonstrations of the newest SAP adapter with embedded AI capabilities that streamline implementation and enhance business outcomes

• SAP & Rojo’s strategic partnership and roadmap for more Third-Party Connectivity Adapters and how they’re reshaping the integration professional’s role

Make use of the opportunity to connect 1:1 with the integration experts from Rojo, SAP & Confluent to discuss your specific integration ideas & challenges.

This exclusive event provides unique opportunities to network with peers, engage with experts, and gain actionable strategies to position your organization at the forefront of the integration modernization.

This year’s Barcelona edition will be held in the top-floor attic space of Tech Barcelona’s Pier 07 campus, located on the historic Via Laietana near the El Born district. With rooftop terrace views overlooking the city and the sea, the location offers a dynamic and inspiring environment for discussions on data, AI, and modern enterprise integration.

Register today to discover how artificial intelligence and modern integration architecture can transform your infrastructure into your most powerful competitive advantage.

*Please note: All registrations are pending, awaiting confirmation from Rojo.

Get ready, Barcelona!

We’re thrilled to welcome you to Global MediaTech Pitch Day, hosted by Raw Ventures in collaboration with Tech Barcelona, taking place in Barcelona on September 26, 2025. As a valued member of our network, you’re invited to join this exclusive day where 9 innovative MediaTech startups will pitch for funding, connect with investors, and share the stage with global media leaders. With Mike Butcher, former Editor-at-large of TechCrunch, as our host, it’s the perfect opportunity to experience the future of MediaTech up close.

Apply now to reserve your guest spot and be part of shaping the next wave of media innovation!