New technologies have become almost essential to most events and meetings. Indeed, many of these meetings revolve around technology itself, one of the most dynamic sectors of the Catalan economy. For this reason, Catalonia offers a wide range of meeting spaces and related proposals: there is a wealth of innovative ecosystemscience and technology centres, futuristic spaces...
But this is not the only way to get connected in Catalonia. You can also enjoy a connection with natureYou can connect with the people around you and with the traditions of the area, while disconnecting yourself from everything else. Unique spaces, completely integrated into the environment, are ideal for organising events without technology.
Anything is possible in Barcelona
Barcelona is an international centre of attraction for meetings on technology and digital innovation, such as the Mobile World CongressSmart City Expo World Congress or Integrated Systems Europe. In the heart of the city, you'll find superb facilities such as the Fira de Barcelona or the Barcelona International Convention Centre (CCIB), with the necessary equipment to cover the needs of any event. But you also have others less than 30 minutes from the city, such as TecnoCampus Mataró-Maresme, a prestigious technology and business park that offers a well-connected congress centre right next to the sea.
Fira Reus (c)Nano CañasHerederos Julio Silvano Melanio.SL
Barcelona's 22@ district is also home to innovative spaces such as the Valkiria Hub Space. It's located in a former factory renovated in a modern, avant-garde style, and you'll find rooms designed to stage all kinds of smart events. They also offer training, team building and other experiences to immerse you in innovation.
If, on the other hand, you want to find a place to disconnect yourself from so much technology without leaving the city, Mas Salagros Eco Resort is an excellent option. Located 30 minutes from Barcelona, it has rooms with natural light and views over the Serralada Litoral Park, a protected reserve. It offers ecological and sustainable gastronomy, as well as workshops for corporate groups.
Sustainability is one of the city's major commitments, also in the MICE sector. As a result, you will find several options for responsible team buildingsThese include a treasure hunt to solve environmental problems in Collserola Park, experiences to discover the work of Barcelona's fishermen, visits to the region's vineyards and wine cellars, and the construction of an insect hotel. These are just some of the activities on offer at Greenevents Barcelona.
Meetings to discover Catalonia
But there's much more to Catalonia than Barcelona, and there are plenty of attractions outside the capital that might interest you. The Costa Daurada, for example, is a destination steeped in history and tradition, but also in innovation. Just over 15 minutes from Tarragona is the municipality of Reus, famous for being the birthplace of Antoni Gaudí. It also boasts FiraReus, a modern 24,000 m² trade fair and conference facility located in the Tecnoparc building, a technological, scientific and economic hub.
If you're looking for peace and quiet, the Costa Brava has some inspiring ideas for you to enjoy. low tech is the protagonist. Just half an hour from spectacular coves and surrounded by fields and forests, you'll find unique spaces such as Casa Anamaria Hotel & Villas, an eco-friendly boutique hotel with 22,000 square metres of gardens and fountains. A perfect venue for outdoor meetings and team-building in the heart of nature, with maximum tranquillity and privacy. Another option is Mas Terrats, a restored farmhouse dating from the 17th century.e century where, as well as unwinding, you can enjoy activities such as mountain bike rides, showcookings, private yoga, wine routes and more.
Organising your events in rural or more isolated areas is a good way of generating a positive impact on the environment. Initiatives such as Rurality Events promote a model of meetings tourism based on sustainability and the legacy that MICE leaves on the land. The project organises corporate events in rural micro-villages threatened with depopulation, for example in the Terres de Lleida or the Pyrenees of Catalonia, with the principle of respect for the environment and CSR. They offer workshops with local craftsmen and producers, meetings in churches and castles, dynamic activities to discover the history of the towns and much more.
Catalonia is your MICE destination, whether you're looking to connect or disconnect!
