Expert Keynote Archives - Innovation Safari

Barcelona Wine Open Innovation Safari

Explore one of Europe’s most unique ecosystems of wine, tradition and innovation

Location: Barcelona – Themes: Wine / AgriTech / Sustainability / Food Innovation – Duration: One Day

The Barcelona Wine Innovation Open Innovation Safari is a one-day immersive experience designed for professionals who want to explore how tradition and innovation are transforming the wine industry.

Led by Certified Innovation Safari Sherpa Francesc Saldaña, this Safari introduces explorers to the Catalan wine ecosystem, where wineries, research centers and innovation initiatives are redefining viticulture, production, sustainability and wine experiences.

During the experience, explorers will discover how winemakers, researchers and innovators are combining heritage with technology to create new products, processes and business models across the wine value chain.

Explorers will explore topics such as:

wine innovation and sustainability
precision viticulture and AgriTech
digitalization of wine production
new wine experiences and consumer trends

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 across Catalonia’s wine ecosystem:

Familia Torres – A global benchmark in sustainable wine production, leading innovation in climate adaptation, regenerative viticulture and carbon neutrality.
INCAVI – A research and innovation center focused on improving wine quality, sustainability and technological development in the sector.
Recaredo – A reference in biodynamic and long-aging sparkling wines, combining tradition with innovation in production processes.
Vallformosa – A winery transforming the sector through digitalization, sustainability and new business models in wine production and distribution.

Participants will:

explore vineyards, wineries and innovation environments
meet professionals and innovators shaping the future of wine
join an innovation workshop with other explorers focused on sustainability, digitalization and new consumer experiences
discuss how wine innovation can inspire new products, services and business models in other sectors

This immersive approach helps participants better understand how Wine Innovation ecosystems operate in practice.

What explorers will gain

Explorers will learn and design by:

discovering emerging trends in wine and agri-food innovation
understanding how tradition and technology can coexist
connecting with key players in the wine ecosystem
generating ideas and inspiration for new products, experiences and business models

Who Should Join

corporate innovation leaders
food & beverage professionals
entrepreneurs and startup founders
sustainability and AgriTech professionals
tourism and experience design professionals
professionals from any sector interested in tradition-driven innovation

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

Join this Open Safari

Limited group to ensure a high-quality exploration experience.

Barcelona Gaudí Open Innovation Safari

Explore one of Barcelona’s most inspiring ecosystems of creativity, architecture and innovation

Location: Barcelona – Themes: Gaudí / Architecture / Creativity / Nature Inspiration – Duration: One Day

The Barcelona Gaudí Open Innovation Safari is a one-day immersive experience designed for professionals who want to explore how creativity, architecture and nature-inspired thinking can become powerful drivers of innovation.

Led by Certified Innovation Safari Sherpa Francesc Saldaña, this Safari introduces explorers to a unique Barcelona ecosystem shaped by the legacy of Antoni Gaudí, where architecture, craftsmanship, engineering and imagination come together to create timeless innovation.

During the experience, explorers will discover how Gaudí’s way of thinking continues to inspire new approaches to design, urban challenges, sustainability and cross-disciplinary creativity.

Explorers will explore topics such as:

biomimicry and nature-inspired innovation
creative problem solving
architecture as a system of innovation
design, craftsmanship and experimentation

The experience

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

Explorers will explore key innovation hotspots connected to Gaudí’s legacy and Barcelona’s creative ecosystem:

Colònia Güell – A key Gaudí hotspot where explorers can discover experimental structural thinking, nature-inspired forms and one of the most innovative architectural approaches of its time.
Sagrada Família – A world reference where architecture, engineering, symbolism and long-term vision come together in a living example of continuous innovation.
Recinte Modernista de Sant Pau – A unique space where architecture, wellbeing, urban design and creative vision meet in one of Barcelona’s most inspiring built environments.

Participants will:

Exploration walk into iconic and inspiring spaces linked to Gaudí and Catalan modernism
discover how architecture can become a source of innovation for many sectors
join an innovation workshop with other explorers focused on creativity, systems thinking and nature-inspired design
Keynote speaker: how Gaudí’s mindset can inspire new products, services, experiences and projects beyond architecture

This immersive approach helps participants better understand how creativity, experimentation and vision can generate lasting innovation.

What explorers will gain

Explorers will learn and design by:

discovering new perspectives on innovation through Gaudí’s legacy
understanding how nature, beauty and function can work together
connecting with other explorers interested in creativity and transformation
generating ideas and inspiration for new services, experiences and business models

Who Should Join

corporate innovation leaders
architects and designers
entrepreneurs and startup founders
professionals from culture, tourism and creative industries
public sector and urban development professionals
professionals from any sector interested in creativity as a driver of innovation

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

Join this Open Safari

Limited group to ensure a high-quality exploration experience.

Barcelona Smart City Open Innovation Safari

Explore one of Europe’s leading urban innovation ecosystems

Location: Barcelona – Themes: Smart City / Urban Innovation / Mobility – Duration: One Day

The Barcelona Smart City Open Innovation Safari is a one-day immersive experience designed for professionals who want to explore how cities are using technology, data and innovation to improve urban life.

Led by Certified Innovation Safari Sherpa Francesc Saldaña, this Safari introduces explorers to Barcelona’s urban innovation ecosystem, one of the most recognized Smart City environments in Europe.

During the experience, explorers will discover how technology, entrepreneurship and public policy combine to transform cities into more efficient, sustainable and connected environments.

Barcelona has become an international reference in urban innovation through initiatives related to digital infrastructure, smart mobility, open data and sustainable urban development.

Explorers will explore topics such as:

Smart city innovation
Urban mobility solutions
Digital infrastructure for cities
Data-driven urban management

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

The experience

Explorers will explore a key innovation hotspot in Barcelona’s urban innovation ecosystem:

22@Barcelona – the city’s main innovation district and a global reference for urban regeneration driven by technology, startups and knowledge institutions.

Explorers will:

Exploration walk the innovation district and learn about its transformation from an industrial area into a technology hub
Explore how companies, startups and research centers collaborate in the district
Expert Keynote: Understand how urban planning and innovation ecosystems can reinforce each other
Innovation workshop with other explorers: Discuss the role of cities as platforms for innovation

This immersive approach helps explorers better understand how urban innovation ecosystems operate in practice.

What explorers will gain

Explorers will learn and design by:

understanding how cities create innovation districts
discovering how public and private actors collaborate in urban innovation
connecting with Barcelona’s innovation ecosystem
generating ideas and inspiration for urban transformation initiatives

Who Should Join

corporate innovation leaders
urban planners and city officials
technology and mobility professionals
entrepreneurs and startup founders
researchers and academics

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

Join this Open Safari

Limited group to ensure a high-quality exploration experience.

Barcelona AI & Deep Tech Corporate Open Innovation Safari

A strategic immersion into Artificial Intelligence and Deep Tech innovation

Location: Barcelona – Themes: Artificial Intelligence / Deep Tech / Data Innovation – Duration: Two Days

The Barcelona AI & Deep Tech Corporate Open Innovation Safari is a two-day strategic immersion designed for organizations that want to explore how artificial intelligence and deep technologies can accelerate innovation and transformation.

Led by Certified Innovation Safari Sherpas Francesc Saldaña & Oriol Ribera, this Safari combines ecosystem exploration with collaborative workshops to help organizations understand emerging technologies and identify opportunities for innovation.

Participants will explore how Barcelona’s innovation ecosystem is driving breakthroughs in artificial intelligence, supercomputing and deep technology. The Innovation Safari combines visits to leading research institutions with expert discussions and structured reflection activities designed to translate insights into strategic opportunities for participating organizations.

Participants will explore topics such as:

Artificial Intelligence ecosystems
Deep Tech innovation models
Advanced computing infrastructure
AI-driven transformation strategies

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

The experience

Participants will explore two leading AI research institutions in Barcelona:

Barcelona Supercomputing Center – home of one of Europe’s most powerful supercomputers and a leading research institution in artificial intelligence, high-performance computing and data science.
EURECAT – A leading European technology center focused on applied research and technology transfer.

Explorers will:

Exploration walk at the supercomputing facilities and innovation spaces
Meet startups and innovators working on new AI technologies
Innovation workshop with other explorers
Technology demonstration session
Roundtable discussion with ecosystem experts
Expert Keynote: Participants will meet an invited expert from Barcelona’s AI ecosystem such as: AI researcher, Deep Tech entrepreneur, Venture capital investor focused on AI, Corporate innovation leader
Mapping opportunities for AI adoption
Identifying collaboration opportunities with the ecosystem
Defining potential pilot projects or partnerships
Participate in discussions about emerging trends in AI & DeepTech

The experience also includes a facilitated reflection session to translate insights into practical opportunities for the participating organization.

What explorers will gain

Explorers will learn, design & engage by:

discovering emerging trends in artificial intelligence and deep technologies
understanding how AI research ecosystems operate
connecting with researchers and innovation organizations
generating ideas and inspiration for future innovation projects
AI applications for industry and business
Advanced data analytics and intelligent systems
Collaboration models between research centers and companies

Who Should Join

This Innovation Safari is designed for professionals interested in emerging technologies and innovation, including:

corporate innovation teams
digital transformation leaders
R&D departments
technology strategy teams
public sector innovation units

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

Join this Open Safari

Limited group to ensure a high-quality exploration experience.