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Barcelona Exponential Digital Open Innovation Safari

Explore one of Europe’s most advanced ecosystems of digital and exponential innovation

Location: Barcelona – Themes: Exponential / Digital Innovation / AI / Data – Duration: One Day

The Barcelona Exponential Digital Innovation Open Innovation Safari is a one-day immersive experience designed for professionals who want to explore how digital technologies and exponential thinking are transforming businesses and industries.

Led by Certified Innovation Safari Sherpa Francesc Saldaña, this Safari introduces explorers to the Barcelona digital innovation ecosystem, where research centers, technology leaders and innovators are developing cutting-edge solutions in areas such as AI, big data and advanced digital systems.

During the experience, explorers will discover how exponential organizations leverage digital technologies, data and new methodologies to create scalable impact and disrupt traditional industries.

Explorers will explore topics such as:

  • exponential innovation and digital transformation
  • artificial intelligence and data-driven models
  • big data analytics and visualization
  • new digital products and services

Innovation Safaris allow professionals to experience innovation where it actually happens.

The experience

The Safari combines curated exploration with interactive activities designed to encourage learning, discussion and inspiration.

Explorers will explore key innovation hotspots in Barcelona’s digital ecosystem:

  • Barcelona Supercomputing Center – A leading European infrastructure where explorers will discover how advanced computing enables simulation, forecasting and data-driven innovation.
  • ICFO – Institute of Photonic Sciences – A world-class research center where explorers will explore cutting-edge applications of photonics, AI and new materials such as graphene.

Participants will:

  • explore advanced digital and research environments
  • meet innovators and experts working on AI, data and exponential technologies
  • join an exponential transformation workshop focused on OpenExO principles and real tools
  • design and present their own Core & Edge projects based on insights generated during the day
  • connect with other explorers and innovators during networking sessions

This immersive approach helps participants better understand how Digital and Exponential ecosystems operate in practice.

What explorers will gain

Explorers will learn and design by:

  • discovering key attributes of exponential organizations
  • understanding how digital technologies enable scalable innovation
  • connecting with research centers and digital ecosystem leaders
  • generating ideas, projects and new business opportunities

Who Should Join

  • corporate innovation leaders
  • digital transformation managers
  • entrepreneurs and startup founders
  • technology and data professionals
  • public sector and innovation ecosystem managers

Participants from different sectors are encouraged to join and share perspectives.

Join this Open Safari

Limited group to ensure a high-quality exploration experience.

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Barcelona Exponential SmartCity Open Innovation Safari

Explore one of Europe’s most advanced ecosystems of Smart Cities and exponential innovation

Location: Barcelona – Themes: Smart Cities / Exponential Innovation / Urban Transformation – Duration: Half Day

The Barcelona Exponential Smart Cities Open Innovation Safari is a half-day immersive experience designed for professionals who want to explore how cities are evolving through exponential technologies and new innovation models.

Led by Certified Innovation Safari Sherpa Francesc Saldaña, this Safari introduces explorers to the Smart Cities ecosystem of Barcelona, with a unique immersion inside the Smart City Expo World Congress environment, where global leaders, startups and institutions showcase the future of urban innovation.

During the experience, explorers will discover how exponential organizations apply new technologies, data and innovation frameworks to transform cities, services and infrastructures at scale.

Explorers will explore topics such as:

  • exponential innovation and organizations
  • smart cities transformation
  • urban mobility and digital infrastructure
  • data-driven city governance

Innovation Safaris allow professionals to experience innovation where it actually happens.

The experience

The Safari combines structured learning with real ecosystem exploration and networking opportunities. Explorers will experience key elements of exponential innovation in the Smart Cities context:

  • Exponential Transformation Workshop – Discover the key attributes to create exponential organizations using real examples, tools and frameworks.
  • Smart City Expo World Congress Tour – Guided visit to main exhibitors and startups showcasing cutting-edge urban innovation solutions.
  • Startups & Networking Session – Meet innovators, startups and other explorers to exchange insights and opportunities.

Participants will:

  • explore real Smart City innovation environments
  • interact with startups, corporates and global ecosystem players
  • understand how exponential thinking is applied to cities
  • join discussions on mobility, governance, urban environment and digital transformation
  • connect with other explorers and innovation leaders

This immersive approach helps participants better understand how Smart Cities ecosystems operate in practice.

What explorers will gain

Explorers will Learn, Design and Engage by:

  • discovering key attributes of exponential organizations
  • understanding how Smart Cities evolve through technology and data
  • connecting with global innovation players and startups
  • generating ideas and inspiration for new urban solutions and business models

Who Should Join

  • corporate innovation leaders
  • public sector and city managers
  • urban planners and infrastructure professionals
  • entrepreneurs and startup founders
  • technology and digital transformation leaders

Participants from different sectors are encouraged to join and share perspectives.

Join this Open Safari

Limited group to ensure a high-quality exploration experience.