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Barcelona New Economy Week (BNEW 2026) – OCTOBER 5thto 7th 2026 at DFACTORY BARCELONABNEW introduces five new verticals in its seventh edition• Gaming, AI, Energy, Agrofood, and Science will be the new. . .
Barcelona New Economy Week (BNEW 2026) – OCTOBER 5thto 7th 2026 at DFACTORY BARCELONABNEW introduces five new verticals in its seventh edition• Gaming, AI, Energy, Agrofood, and Science will be the new additions to the seventh edition of Barcelona New Economy Week, joining the existing verticals of Talent, Aviation & Space, and Health. • The event will maintain its hybrid format, with live streaming through theBNEWPlatform, while strengthening the in-person experience to become the meeting point for leaders of the new economy. • In-person attendees will have the opportunity to access the various networking spaces and initiatives, as well as the full experiential activities program, upon registration. Barcelona New Economy Week (BNEW) 2026, an event organized by theConsorci de la Zona Franca de Barcelona (CZFB),will hold its seventh edition fromOctober 5 to 7atDFactory Barcelona. The event will maintain its hybrid format, with all content streamed live through its digital platform, while further enhancing the in-person experience through dedicated networking spaces and an extensive program of experiential activities. These will provide attendees with the opportunity to engage directly with eight of the leading sectors of the new economy:Aviation & Space, Agrofood, Gaming, Talent, Science, Health, AI, and Energy. In this way, the event will bring new topics into the discussion, including: theimpact ofAI on employmentand the new economy;interdisciplinary scienceand open innovation; the revolution of new materials and nanotechnology; the most significant discoveries in recent years in the fields of astronomy and space; theenergy transition; the contribution of data to efficiency and energy management; thenew geopolitical landscapeandits impact on theaerospace anddefence industry;automation and surgical robotics; new healthcare delivery models; technological advances in the agri-food sector;smart water management;the food of the future; the transformation of the video game industry;financing and the launch of new productsand developments in the sector; and thebusiness of gaming beyond entertainment. According toPere Navarro,Executive Chairman of theConsorci de la Zona Franca de Barcelona (CZFB),“since its inception,BNEWhas been a living, evolving, and resilient event, just like the new economy itself. And this seventh edition will be no exception, with the addition of new verticals that we believe must be part of the event, given their growing importance in the global economic landscape, such as Artificial Intelligence, the agri-food sector, energy, science, and the video game industry. ”BNEW 2026: A truly unique experienceIn its seventh edition,BNEWis expected to bring together nearly270leading national and internationalspeakers, participating in more than50 panels, debates, and sessionsacrossthree television-style studios. In addition, the event will feature a comprehensive programme ofmore than 30 experiential activities, offering visitors a unique opportunity to discover the latest innovations in some of the industries driving the new economy, while also exploring part of the cultural, leisure, and design offerings of the Barcelona Metropolitan Area. Once again, all of this will take place atDFactory Barcelona,the internationally renowned Industry 4. 0 ecosystem promoted by theConsorci de la Zona Franca de Barcelona (CZFB). “BNEWis much more than a congress and much more than an event. With a top-tier content programme, a state-of-the-art television-style format, a personalized networking platform, and a wide range of immersive and interactive activities, Barcelona New Economy Week is a truly unique experience that must be lived firsthand. It offers visitors the opportunity to take part in the debate shaping the new economy, connect with leaders from multiple sectors, and contribute to driving the transformation of different industries,”saidBlanca Sorigué,General Manager of theCZFB. The event will maintain its hybrid format, with all content streamed live so that it can be followed from anywhere in the world. Registered users will also have access to theBNEWPlatform, which enables networking through direct messaging and contact exchange, scheduling meetings with other participants, and accessing thevirtual assistant, BBot, which helps answer any questions and provides support throughout the event. Registration is now open through theBNEW website, allowing participants to access the platform and attend the event in person:www. bnewbarcelona. com. About theConsorci de la Zona Franca de Barcelona:TheConsorci de la Zona Franca de Barcelonais a public company that acts as a driver of technological and industrial development by supporting companies in their transition towards the digital era, because ofCZFB’s strategic vision to leadIndustry 4. 0. It promotesDistrict 4. 0by driving the transformation ofIndustry 4. 0from theDFactory Barcelonatechnological ecosystem, champions innovation through the 3D Incubator and theLogistics 4. 0 Incubatorand connects the new economy and its key socioeconomic sectors. It organises congresses of economic interest for Barcelona, such as Spain’s and southern Europe’s largest logistics fair,SIL, as well as major flagship events in an innovative format such asBarcelona New Economy Week (BNEW)andBarcelona Woman Acceleration Week (BWAW). Its plenary includes representatives from the Spanish government, the Generalitat of Catalonia,Barcelona City Council, and the city’s main economic institutions. CZFBCan be contacted at :FaceBook|Instagram|LinkedIn|X|YouTube|BKSYBarcelona New Economy Week (BNEW 2026)can be contacted at :LinkedIn|X|YouTube(1) |YouTube(2) |Instagram|WebsiteFor more information:Lluís López YusteDirector – Departament de ComunicacióDepartment of Corporate Communication ofCZFBAv. del Parc Logístic, 2-10Pol. Ind. Zona Franca – 08040 BarcelonaLluís López Yustecan be contacted at :LinkedIn|E-mail|Website| Tel: +34 609 358 475 | Tlf. 932 638 111Alba TejeraE-mail| Tel: 628 541 114Earlier Articles :