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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 Retail Tech Open Innovation Safari

Explore one of Europe’s most dynamic ecosystems of retail, consumer experience and digital innovation

Location: Barcelona – Themes: Retail Tech / Customer Experience / Omnichannel / AI – Duration: One Day

The Barcelona Retail Tech Open Innovation Safari is a one-day immersive experience designed for professionals who want to explore how technology is transforming the retail sector and consumer behavior.

Led by Certified Innovation Safari Sherpa Francesc Saldaña, this Safari introduces explorers to the retail innovation ecosystem of Barcelona and Catalonia, where global brands, startups and innovation hubs are redefining the future of shopping through digitalization, data and new customer experiences.

During the experience, explorers will discover how retailers are integrating physical and digital channels, leveraging data and AI, and creating new formats that enhance engagement, personalization and operational efficiency.

Explorers will explore topics such as:

retail tech and digital transformation
omnichannel and phygital experiences
AI and data-driven personalization
new retail formats and customer journeys

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 retail ecosystem:

Mango – A global fashion retailer leading digital transformation, omnichannel integration and data-driven retail strategies.
Desigual – A brand known for experimenting with customer experience, retail formats and digital engagement.
Girona Next – A regional innovation hub connecting retail, tourism and digital transformation initiatives.
La Roca Village – A benchmark in experiential retail, combining physical retail with premium customer experience and tourism-driven innovation.

Participants will:

explore innovative retail environments and flagship stores
meet professionals and innovators shaping the future of retail
join an innovation workshop with other explorers focused on customer experience, digitalization and new business models
discuss how retail innovation can inspire transformation across industries

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

What explorers will gain

Explorers will learn and design by:

discovering emerging trends in retail and consumer behavior
understanding how technology transforms customer experience
connecting with key players in the retail ecosystem
generating ideas and inspiration for new retail concepts and business models

Who Should Join

corporate innovation leaders
retail and e-commerce professionals
marketing and customer experience managers
entrepreneurs and startup founders
digital transformation leaders
professionals from any sector interested in customer-centric 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 Smart Logistics Open Innovation Safari

Explore one of Southern Europe’s most dynamic ecosystems of logistics, mobility and supply chain innovation

Location: Barcelona – Themes: Smart Logistics / Supply Chain / Last Mile / Automation – Duration: One Day

The Barcelona Smart Logistics 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 logistics and supply chain operations.

Led by Certified Innovation Safari Sherpa Francesc Saldaña, this Safari introduces explorers to the Barcelona smart logistics ecosystem, where corporates, logistics operators, infrastructure hubs and innovation organizations are developing new solutions related to automation, last-mile delivery, data-driven logistics and sustainable mobility.

During the experience, explorers will discover how professionals, operators and innovators are working together to create more efficient, connected and resilient logistics systems across urban and international environments.

Explorers will explore topics such as:

smart logistics innovation
supply chain digitalization
warehouse automation and robotics
last-mile delivery and sustainable mobility

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 Smart Logistics ecosystem:

Amazon logistics hub – A relevant example of large-scale logistics operations, process optimization and last-mile innovation.
Port of Barcelona – One of Europe’s leading logistics and maritime ecosystems, where infrastructure, technology and global trade intersect.
ZFB Logistics 4.0 Hub – The first incubator in Spain dedicated to Industry 4.0 in the logistics value chain. Already incubated a total of 60 projects, helping to turn business ideas into companies of the future that generate employment..

Participants will:

Exploration walk at real logistics and supply chain environments
Meet startups and professionals and innovators working on the future of logistics
join an innovation workshop with other explorers focused on trends in automation, digital operations and mobility
discuss how smart logistics technologies can inspire new services, partnerships and business models in multiple sectors

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

What explorers will gain

Explorers will learn and design by:

discovering emerging trends in smart logistics innovation
understanding how logistics organizations improve efficiency and resilience
connecting with professionals and ecosystem players
generating ideas and inspiration for new services, operations and business models

Who Should Join

corporate innovation leaders
logistics and supply chain professionals
entrepreneurs and startup founders
mobility and infrastructure professionals
public sector and economic development professionals
professionals from any sector interested in operational 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 Space Open Innovation Safari

Explore one of Europe’s most promising New Space ecosystems

Location: Barcelona – Themes: Space / New Space / Satellites / Connectivity – Duration: One Day

The Barcelona Space 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 the space economy.

Led by Certified Innovation Safari Sherpa Oriol Ribera, this Safari introduces explorers to the Barcelona New Space ecosystem, where startups, research centers and innovation organizations are developing new solutions related to satellite connectivity, Earth observation and space-enabled services.

During the experience, explorers will discover how entrepreneurs, engineers and innovators are working together to create new technologies and business models that are reshaping industries through space-based infrastructure and data.

Explorers will explore topics such as:

New Space innovation
Satellite connectivity
Earth observation and data
Space-enabled services for multiple industries

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 Space ecosystem:

SATELIOT – A pioneering New Space startup connecting IoT devices through satellite networks.
IEEC – The Institut d’Estudis Espacials de Catalunya, a key organization in the promotion of space research, talent and innovation.
i2CAT – A research and innovation center working on advanced digital connectivity, including space-related communications.

Participants will:

Exploration walk at innovation spaces connected to the New Space ecosystem
Meet startups and innovators working on the future of space-enabled services
join an innovation workshop with other explorers: discuss emerging trends in satellite connectivity, Earth observation and data-driven services
explore how space technologies can generate new business opportunities in sectors such as mobility, logistics, agriculture and telecommunications

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

What explorers will gain

Explorers will learn and design by:

discovering emerging trends in New Space innovation
understanding how space startups develop and scale new solutions
connecting with entrepreneurs and innovation organizations
generating ideas and inspiration for new services and business models

Who Should Join

corporate innovation leaders
entrepreneurs and startup founders
telecommunications and technology professionals
researchers and academics
public sector innovation 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 Startup Ecosystem Open Innovation Safari

Explore one of Europe’s most vibrant startup ecosystems

Location: Barcelona – Themes: Startups / Venture Capital / Entrepreneurship – Duration: One Day

The Barcelona Startup Ecosystem Open Innovation Safari is a one-day immersive experience designed for professionals who want to understand how successful startup ecosystems are built and how they generate innovation and economic growth.

Led by Certified Innovation Safari Sherpa Francesc Saldaña, this Safari introduces participants to the Barcelona entrepreneurial ecosystem, one of the most dynamic startup hubs in Southern Europe.

During the experience, explorers will discover how startups, investors, accelerators and innovation hubs collaborate to create a thriving environment that supports entrepreneurship, technology development and venture creation.

Explorers will explore topics such as:

Startup ecosystems
Entrepreneurship and venture creation
Venture capital and startup funding
Startup acceleration and scaling

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

The experience

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

Barcelona Tech City – one of the most important startup hubs in Southern Europe, bringing together entrepreneurs, investors, corporates and innovation organizations.

Participants will:

Exploration walk at the innovation hub and startup community spaces
Meet startups & entrepreneurs and ecosystem builders
Innovation workshop with other explorers: Discuss emerging trends in startups
Learn how startup communities attract talent and investment
Discuss how startup ecosystems generate innovation and new business opportunities

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

What explorers will gain

Explorers will learn and design by:

understanding how successful startup ecosystems are built
discovering how startups attract investment and scale internationally
connecting with entrepreneurs and innovation organizations
generating ideas and inspiration for future ventures and collaborations

Who Should Join

corporate innovation leaders
entrepreneurs and startup founders
investors and venture capital professionals
public sector innovation managersresearchers and academics

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 FoodTech Open Innovation Safari

Explore one of Europe’s most innovative FoodTech ecosystems

Location: Barcelona – Themes: FoodTech / AgriTech / Future of Food – Duration: One Day

The Barcelona FoodTech 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 food.

Led by Certified Innovation Safari Sherpa Francesc Saldaña, this Safari introduces participants to the Barcelona FoodTech ecosystem, where startups, research centers and food companies are developing new solutions related to alternative proteins, sustainable food production and digital food systems.

During the experience, explorers will discover how entrepreneurs, scientists and innovators are working together to create new technologies and business models that are reshaping the global food industry.

Explorers will explore topics such as:

FoodTech innovation
Alternative proteins
Sustainable food systems
Digital transformation in the food industry

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 a key innovation hotspot in Barcelona’s FoodTech ecosystem:

IRTA – One of the most important agri-food research centers in Europe.

Participants will:

Exploration walk at the innovation spaces
Meet startups and innovators working on the future of food
Innovation workshop with other explorers: Discuss emerging trends in sustainable food and alternative proteins
Explore how FoodTech startups scale internationally

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

What explorers will gain

Explorers will learn and design by:

discovering emerging trends in FoodTech innovation
understanding how FoodTech startups develop and scale new products
connecting with entrepreneurs and innovation organizations
generating ideas and inspiration for new products and business models

Who Should Join

corporate innovation leaders in the food industry
entrepreneurs and startup founders
food industry executives
researchers and academics
public sector innovation 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 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.

Barcelona AI & Deep Tech Executive Open Innovation Safari

Explore one of Europe’s most dynamic Artificial Intelligence ecosystems

Location: Barcelona – Themes: Artificial Intelligence / Deep Tech / Data Innovation – Duration: Half Day

The Barcelona AI & Deep Tech Executive Open Innovation Safari is a focused half-day experience designed for senior leaders who want to quickly understand how artificial intelligence and deep technologies are shaping the future of business.

Led by Certified Innovation Safari Sherpa Oriol Ribera, this Safari provides a high-level immersion into Barcelona’s AI ecosystem, combining expert insights with direct exposure to cutting-edge research environments.

Participants will explore key developments in artificial intelligence, data science and advanced computing while discussing how these technologies can create new opportunities for organizations.

Participants will explore topics such as:

Artificial Intelligence strategy
Deep Tech innovation
Advanced computing
Data-driven decision making

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

The experience

Participants will explore a key AI research hotspot in Barcelona: Barcelona Supercomputing Center

Participants will:

Exploration walk at supercomputing facilities
Meet researchers and innovation experts
Innovation workshop with other explorers
Discuss strategic implications of AI for organizations

What explorers will gain

Explorers will learn and design by:

understanding the role of supercomputing in artificial intelligence
identifying strategic opportunities related to AI adoption
connecting with Barcelona’s AI innovation ecosystem
gaining inspiration for future technology initiatives

Who Should Join

C-level executives
innovation directors
technology leaders
strategy teams
public sector 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 AI & Deep Tech Open Innovation Safari

Explore one of Europe’s most dynamic Artificial Intelligence ecosystems

Location: Barcelona – Themes: Artificial Intelligence / Deep Tech / Data Innovation – Duration: One Day

The Barcelona AI & Deep Tech Open Innovation Safari is a one-day immersive experience designed for professionals who want to explore how artificial intelligence and deep technologies are transforming industries and creating new business opportunities.

Led by Certified Innovation Safari Sherpa Oriol Ribera, this Safari introduces participants to the Barcelona AI ecosystem, one of the most dynamic technology environments in Southern Europe.

During the experience, explorers will discover how researchers, startups and technology organizations are developing cutting-edge solutions in artificial intelligence, machine learning and data-driven innovation.

Explorers will explore topics such as:

Artificial Intelligence
Machine Learning
Deep Tech innovation
Data-driven transformation

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 a key innovation hotspot in Barcelona’s AI ecosystem:

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.

Participants will:

Exploration walk at the supercomputing facilities and innovation spaces
Meet startups and innovators working on new AI technologies
Innovation workshop with other explorers
Participate in discussions about emerging trends in AI & DeepTech

This immersive approach helps participants better understand how advanced research ecosystems contribute to technological innovation.

What explorers will gain

Explorers will learn and design 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

Who Should Join

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

corporate innovation leaders
technology strategists
entrepreneurs and startup founders
researchers and academics
public sector innovation 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.