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12/03. 2019

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The Mobile World Congress finishes its 2019 edition with a new record level of 109,000 participants, exceeding the number of attendees in 2018, which up to now was the highest participation record in the Congress.

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Poblenou superblocks will be the testing ground for the research and development of the 5G industry in the city.

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An international consortium, together with IrsiCaixa research center, collaborates in the investigation of the second patient without a trace of HIV, after a transplant of stem cells.

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Seat introduces its first 100% electric car called 'El-born', in honor of the idyllic quarter of Barcelona. With this new car, the company opens the way for the change of traditional mobility with a fully connected and electric car.

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The Arrhythmia Unit of Hospital Sant Joan de Déu successfully conducted a heart operation to a premature baby, the youngest baby in the world to undergo cardiac ablation.

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NEWS


INNOVATION CAPITAL

Dynatrace, the Austrian software intelligence company, opens up a development lab in Barcelona Torre de Glòries.

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The Port of Barcelona will invest 10 million euros in a telecommunications network for the 5G technology incorporation in Europe.

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5G Barcelona, an innovative project promoted by Generalitat de Catalunya, Ajuntament de Barcelona, Mobile World Capital Barcelona, i2CAT, CTTC, Atos and the UPC, launches its website created by eMascaró, the company specialized in creativity, communication and online marketing eMascaró, partner of Barcelona Global.

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INVESTMENT CAPITAL

H-Farm takes over the company Liquid by Exit, the digital transformation consultancy of Aleix Valls, which will become the Barcelona affiliated company of the innovation platform.

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The fDi Intelligence ranking of the Financial Times awards Barcelona and Catalonia for the attraction of investment and withholding of talent, recognizing the strategy of Barcelona in attracting foreign investments on an international scale.


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RESEARCH CAPITAL

The Barcelona Supercomputing Center presents the new StarLife supercomputer, exclusively dedicated to biomedical research and personalized medicine projects.

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A committee of ten experts led by Hospital Vall d'Hebron and Vall d'Hebron Institute of Research recommends the human papillomavirus vaccine (HPV) in order to prevent cancers due to this sexually transmitted pathogen in people at subprime.

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The IGAP project, together with the Spanish consortium DEGESCO, find out five new genes related to Alzheimer, that affect the risk of developing this neurodegenerative disease.

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Hospital Vall d'Hebron installs the most innovative radiotherapy accelerator to improve accuracy and safety in treatments.

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CONVENTIONS CAPITAL

The 4YFN show, a side event to the Mobile World Congress that gathers together emerging companies, investors, companies, and public institutions, finishes its sixth edition with 23,000 attendees and 760 companies.

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REAL ESTATE

Cushman & Wakefield incorporates, as a result of its great growth and its commitment to reinforce core areas, the entire executive team of Magma Hospitality Consulting.

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The 22@ district injects more innovation in Barcelona and will increase in 335,000 square meters the office areas in the next three years, of which 77,800 square meters will be delivered during this year.

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CULTURAL CAPITAL

The new cultural area of Primavera Sound and Lateral Thinking in Barcelona opened, on March 6, its doors and will provide a daily free schedule that goes together with live radio, a unique dance club, and a signature cocktail bar called Abaixadors10, from La Confitería group.

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Fosca Films launches an innovative project and joins the streaming revolution thanks to a VOD platform specialized in performing arts with a wide offer of video on demand.

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The innovative travel company PANGEA opens its doors in Barcelona to reinvent the concept of traveling. The Travel Store's customer service areas recall to the containers in the Port of Barcelona.

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Sónar+D Barcelona 2019 first programme announcement: teamLab, CANADA, teenage engineering, Holly Herndon, Mat Dryhurst, Barbican Centre, Daito Manabe and Nomada Studio among the first names announced for Sónar+D 2019. Discover them theme by theme.

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MOBILITY CAPITAL

Cabify, the transportation network company, registers 50,000 user on its first day back to Barcelona.

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Cellnex, the independent company of wireless telecommunications infrastructure, announces a capital increase of 1.2 billion to invest the funds from the expansion for growth projects via acquisition.

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"Savills Aguirre Newman will grow up to a 40% in 2022". In the interview with La Expansión, Jaime Pascual-Sanchez, CEO of the consultancy, explains the new strategic plan based on reinforcing its leadership and reaching 135 million of income.

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The banking entity Deutsche Bank works together with &Rosàs for its new advertising action. Under the slogan The value of time, they intend to bet on time as the best investment.

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Banco Santander signed an alliance with Disney within the framework of the Generación 81 bank project, whereby the entity will market a limited edition of flashcards with Disney characters and will sponsor films that promote gender equality.

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The Catalan real estate developer La Llave de Oro grew up to 10% in 2018 and is still increasing its promotion rate by building 560 homes, 17 buildings, an office building and will start eleven new constructions.

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Montserrat Vendrell, Alta Life Sciences partner, a venture capital fund based in Barcelona that invests in life sciences companies, is the new president of the Social Board of UPF.

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AGENDA


04-17/03/19

Barcelona is hosting the first Barcelona Obertura Spring Festival & Obertura City+ edition promoted by Barcelona Global. The festival is going to spread classical music around the city with more than 50 concerts.

  • Barcelona Obertura Spring Festival: The festival will feature renowned names on the national and international scene who will star in 17 concerts.
  • Obertura City+: offers 33 free concerts and will feature local musicians.


Where: Check the different locations in this link+
When: Between 4 to 17 March 2019.

To check the programme or buy tickets click on this link+

 

14-24/03/19

One more year, Passeig de Gràcia becomes a gastronomic hub thanks to the Passeig de Gourmets festival, promoted by the Passeig de Gràcia Association.

After the success of last year's debut, this 2019 there are 10 more days to enjoy and get to know the culinary talent of Barcelona, together with the most renowned chefs and restaurants in the city. This year, you can enjoy the most gastronomic experiences of Passeig de Gràcia: from a wine tasting to a gastronomic contest.


Where: Passeig de Gràcia
When: 14th-24th of March, from 13h to 16h and from 19h to 23h
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05/04/19

The Private Equity and Venture Capital Conference (PEVC) is hosted by IESE Business School, for professionals from the industry to exchange perspectives, experiences, and trends affecting the alternative asset management business. This year, the conference will center on the change in the business cycle.

Furthermore, 100% of the profit will be donated to Mary’s Meals, which provides one daily meal in a place of education and to attract chronically hungry and poor children into a classroom where they receive an education be their ladder out of poverty.

Where: IESE Business School, North Campus, Aula Magna c/ Arnús i Garí, 3-7 08034 Barcelona, Spain

When: April 5th at 8.00 am

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