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Barcelona New Textile Open Innovation Safari

Explore one of Europe’s most innovative ecosystems of textile, fashion and material innovation

Location: Barcelona – Themes: Textile Innovation / Fashion Tech / Sustainability / New Materials – Duration: One Day

The Barcelona New Textile Open Innovation Safari is a one-day immersive experience designed for professionals who want to explore how innovation is transforming the textile and fashion industry.

Led by Certified Innovation Safari Sherpa Oriol Ribera, this Safari introduces explorers to the textile innovation ecosystem of Barcelona, where fashion brands, research centers and technology players are developing new solutions in sustainability, advanced materials, digital manufacturing and circular economy.

During the experience, explorers will discover how designers, engineers and innovators are redefining textiles through new materials, production processes and business models that combine creativity, technology and sustainability.

Explorers will explore topics such as:

textile innovation and sustainable materials
circular fashion and new business models
digital manufacturing and smart textiles
new consumer trends in fashion and retail

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 textile ecosystem:

Textile Institute (AITEX) (collaborations and innovation reference) – A leading center in textile innovation, sustainability and advanced materials research.
Mango – A global brand driving innovation in design, digitalization and supply chain transformation.
Eurecat – A key technology center working on advanced materials, smart textiles and industrial innovation.
Buff – A company transforming textile production through innovation in materials, sustainability and global product design.

Participants will:

explore textile innovation environments, labs and companies
meet professionals and innovators shaping the future of textiles and fashion
join an innovation workshop with other explorers focused on materials, sustainability and new business models
discuss how textile innovation can inspire transformation across industries such as retail, health and mobility

This immersive approach helps participants better understand how New Textile ecosystems operate in practice.

What explorers will gain

Explorers will learn and design by:

discovering emerging trends in textile and fashion innovation
understanding how sustainability and technology converge in materials
connecting with key players in the textile ecosystem
generating ideas and inspiration for new products, materials and business models

Who Should Join

corporate innovation leaders
fashion and textile professionals
sustainability and circular economy experts
entrepreneurs and startup founders
product and material designers
professionals from any sector interested in material 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 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.

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.

Barcelona SportTech Open Innovation Safari

Explore one of Europe’s most innovative SportTech ecosystems

Location: Barcelona – Themes: SportTech / Performance / Health / Fan Experience – Duration: One Day

The Barcelona SportTech Open Innovation Safari is a one-day immersive experience designed for professionals who want to explore how innovation and technology are transforming the future of sport.

Led by Certified Innovation Safari Sherpa Oriol Ribera, this Safari introduces explorers to the Barcelona SportTech ecosystem, where clubs, startups, research centers and industry organizations are developing new solutions related to sports performance, health, data analytics and fan engagement.

During the experience, explorers will discover how professionals, researchers and innovators are working together to create new technologies, services and business models that are reshaping the sports industry.

Explorers will explore topics such as:

SportTech innovation
Performance analytics
Wearables and biomechanics
Digital fan engagement

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 SportTech ecosystem:

Barça Innovation Hub – A global reference connecting sport, performance, health and knowledge transfer.
CAR Sant Cugat – One of Europe’s leading high-performance sports centers, integrating elite training, science and technology.
INDESCAT – The Catalan sports industry cluster, connecting companies, startups and institutions driving sports innovation.

Participants will:

Exploration walk to innovation spaces and real SportTech environments
meet professionals and innovators working on the future of sport
join an innovation workshop with other explorers focused on trends in performance, health and digital sports experiences
Mapping opportunities: discuss how sport-related technologies can inspire new products, services and partnerships in other sectors

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

What explorers will gain

Explorers will learn and design by:

discovering emerging trends in SportTech innovation
understanding how sports organizations and startups develop new solutions
connecting with innovators, experts and ecosystem organizations
generating ideas and inspiration for new services, experiences and business models

Who Should Join

corporate innovation leaders
sports industry professionals
entrepreneurs and startup founders
health and performance specialists
public sector and cluster managers
professionals from any sector interested in applied innovation through sport

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

Limited group to ensure a high-quality exploration experience.

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Barcelona Creative Industries Open Innovation Safari

Explore one of Europe’s most vibrant creative innovation ecosystems

Barcelona is one of Europe’s leading hubs for creative industries and cultural innovation. From design and digital media to fashion, architecture, audiovisual production and immersive technologies, the city has built a dynamic ecosystem where creativity meets technology and entrepreneurship.

This one-day Innovation Safari offers a curated immersion into the organisations, studios and innovation spaces shaping the future of the creative economy.

During the safari, explorers will meet founders, creators and innovation leaders who are redefining how creativity drives economic value, brand experience and digital transformation.

The safari includes:

• Introduction to the Barcelona creative ecosystem
• Visits to innovation hotspots in design, media or creative technology
• Conversations with founders, creators or innovation leaders
• Guided reflection using the Innovation Safari methodology

The Experience

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

Barcelona Design Hub (DHub) – One of Europe’s most important centres for design and creative industries. DHub combines museum, innovation space and industry platform connecting designers, companies and institutions.

Key insight: Design as a strategic driver of innovation and competitiveness.

Mediapro / MediaPro Studios Innovation Hub – A global leader in audiovisual production, media technology and immersive storytelling. The visit explores how content creation, media production and digital technology converge to create new forms of entertainment and communication.

Key insight: The industrialisation of creativity in the media economy.

Sónar +D / Barcelona Music & Creative Technology Ecosystem – one of the world’s most influential platforms for creative technology, music innovation and digital culture. The hotspot visit explores how artists, technologists and entrepreneurs collaborate to shape the future of creativity.

Key insight: Where art, technology and entrepreneurship intersect.

IDEAL Centre d’Arts Digitals – IDEAL is one of Europe’s most advanced centres dedicated to immersive digital arts and audiovisual experiences. The space combines creative storytelling, immersive technologies, virtual reality and large-scale projections to create new forms of cultural expression.

Key insights: Visitors can explore how artists, technologists and designers collaborate to produce next-generation creative experiences that blend art, technology and entertainment.

OFFF Barcelona / Creative Digital Culture Ecosystem – OFFF is one of the world’s most influential communities in digital creativity, design and visual innovation. Through events, collaborations and international networks, OFFF connects designers, studios, brands and creative technologists.

Key insight: Creative communities as engines of innovation ecosystems.

Who Should Join

This Innovation Safari is designed for explorers interested in:

• creative economy
• brand innovation
• digital media
• cultural entrepreneurship
• design-driven innovation

After this safari, explorers will:

• understand how creative industries generate economic value
• discover how creativity drives innovation across sectors
• learn from organisations combining design, technology and storytelling
• identify new opportunities for collaboration with creative ecosystems

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 Corporate Innovation Hubs Open Innovation Safari

Explore how global corporations innovate from Barcelona

Location: Barcelona – Themes: Corporate Innovation / Open Innovation / Technology Hubs – Duration: One Day

The Barcelona Corporate Innovation Hubs Open Innovation Safari is a one-day immersive experience designed for professionals who want to explore how global corporations are building innovation capabilities through technology hubs and innovation centers.

Over the past decade, Barcelona has become one of Europe’s most attractive locations for corporate innovation hubs, hosting technology centers and global capability centers from multinational companies across sectors such as mobility, finance, energy, healthcare and digital technologies.

During this Innovation Safari, explorers will experience how corporations organize innovation, collaborate with startups and research centers, and develop new products and digital solutions from their Barcelona hubs.

Explorers will explore topics such as:

Corporate innovation strategies
Global capability centers and tech hubs
Open innovation and collaboration with startups
Digital transformation inside large organizations
Talent and technology ecosystems

Innovation Safaris allow explorers to experience innovation where it actually happens, interacting directly with corporate innovation leaders and understanding how large organizations create and scale innovation.

The Experience

During this Safari, explorers will visit one of Barcelona’s leading corporate innovation hotspots and discover how multinational companies develop technology, digital products and new business models from their Barcelona innovation hubs.

Possible hotspots for this Open Innovation Safari include:

Corporate Technology Hub in 22@ Innovation District – Barcelona’s 22@ district has become one of Europe’s most important locations for corporate technology hubs. Many multinational companies have established digital innovation centers here to develop global digital products, software and advanced technologies.

Global Capability Center of a Multinational Company – Many global companies operate Global Capability Centers (GCCs) in Barcelona, responsible for developing strategic capabilities such as AI, data analytics, cybersecurity and digital platforms.

Explorers will:

Exploration walk at the innovation corporate hubs
Explore how corporations leverage Barcelona’s talent ecosystem to accelerate innovation and digital transformation.
Learn how these hubs collaborate with headquarters and other global teams to create scalable innovation.
Innovation workshop with other explorers: Discuss how open innovation frameworks enable corporations to connect internal capabilities with external ecosystems.
Mapping Opportunities with corporate innovation ecosystems

What Explorers Will Gain

Explorers will learn and design by:

Understanding how global corporations organize innovation hubs
Discovering how multinational companies collaborate with startups and ecosystems
Exploring real examples of corporate digital transformation
Learning how corporate innovation hubs operate and scale globally

Participants will also generate ideas and inspiration for corporate innovation strategies within their own organizations.

Who Should Join

Corporate innovation leaders
Executives responsible for digital transformation
Strategy and business development professionals
Entrepreneurs and startup ecosystem actors
Public sector and economic development leaders

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

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.