30 Catalan companies will have their own stands within the Generalitat’s spaces at the latest edition of the IoT Solutions World Congress (IoTSWC). The event, held from May 10 to 12 at the Fira de Barcelona Gran Via, will allow these companies to showcase their solutions at a world-class exhibition. They will participate in areas organized by ACCIÓ – the agency for business competitiveness under the Department of Business and Employment – and the Department of the Vice Presidency and Digital Policies and Territory. This year, the IoTSWC will take place alongside the Barcelona Cybersecurity Congress, coinciding in time and location with Integrated Systems Europe (ISE), Europe’s most significant audiovisual sector event, scheduled from May 10 to 13 at the same venue.

Specifically, 20 Catalan companies will be located in the Generalitat of Catalonia’s pavilion at the IoTSWC, organized by ACCIÓ. These companies will share their most innovative projects in Industry 4.0 technologies, such as the Internet of Things (IoT), collaborative robotics, and blockchain. The participating companies are: ModPow, Airbox, Solve Digital, WiBee Smilics Technologies, Deep Solutions, Pick Data, CTTC, IthinkUPC, CVC, Digital Smart Group, Integral Innovation Experts, Nice People at Work, Eurecat, MCSystems, Vottun, Sigma Industrial Precision, Steema Software, I2CAT, CIT UPC, and EndePro Software.

Meanwhile, the Department of the Vice Presidency and Digital Policies and Territory will host a 120 m² space called the Catalonia.AI Demo Zone, located in Hall 4, next to the Catalan pavilion. This area will feature 10 companies demonstrating their AI-related products or services. The companies and technology centers participating in this dedicated AI space are: Centre de Visió per Computador (CVC), Datision, GMV, Herta Security, Idneo Technologies S.A.U., Indeep Vision S.L., Omnios, Pal Robotics, Pickletech, and Ulbios.

Additionally, Digital Policies will organize two parallel sessions – one in person and one online – focusing on Artificial Intelligence.

Tech Tours

Taking advantage of the IoT Solutions World Congress, ACCIÓ is organizing Industry 4.0 Tech Tours. These tours, lasting an hour and a half, will provide insights into current trends, solutions, and technologies related to the Internet of Things, transforming today’s factories into smart factories.

The tour includes a guided visit to the stands of companies offering the most innovative solutions in Industry 4.0 and advanced manufacturing. Participants will also receive advice and information to further explore other exhibitors based on their interests in specific technologies and sectors. Registration for the Industry 4.0 Tech Tours is still open through this link.

Networking with International Companies

As part of the IoT Solutions World Congress, ACCIÓ is also organizing a Brokerage Event. This networking activity will facilitate 20-minute bilateral meetings, both in person and online, to establish new contacts and find local and international partners for commercial relationships and collaborative technology and business projects.

Over 100 meetings are expected to take place, involving both Catalan and international companies. ACCIÓ is organizing the IoTSWC Brokerage Event as part of the Enterprise Europe Network (EEN) project, which includes more than 600 business support organizations across 66 countries.

During the IoT Solutions World Congress, as part of the Barcelona Cybersecurity Congress organized by Fira de Barcelona and the Catalan Cybersecurity Agency (ACC), the report “Cybersecurity in Catalonia” will be presented. Prepared by ACCIÓ in collaboration with the ACC, the report will discuss key growth trends, potential attack types, available protective technologies, and successful case studies in Catalonia.