Big ideas at MWC Barcelona

Whether you’re just beginning your tech developer journey, a fresh new founder ready to kick your company into overdrive, or a savvy investor looking to back the next Big Thing, MWC Barcelona brings the people and ideas you need to connect with.

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The numbers that count from 2026

  • 25000

    Talent Arena attendees

  • 1000+

    exhibitors from leading startups and corporations at 4YFN

  • $70B

    collective funds from hundreds of investors

MWCB26 Highlights Big Idea Experimentation Commercialisation 4 YFN

From experimentation to commercialisation

The energy at 4YFN in 2026 reflected a broader shift across the startup ecosystem: founders were no longer asking how to apply AI — they were focused on scaling it. With AI products accounting for the majority of companies on show, the conversation on pitching stages and in investor meetings had moved decisively from experimentation to monetisation and market fit.

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MWCB26 Highlights Big Idea 4 YFN Awards

4YFN Awards

Spanish startup Biorce, an AI platform for clinical trials, took the 4YFN Award crown at the Awards Finale.

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Speaker networking

New for 2026 our curated speaker networking programme was extremely popular, giving select pass holders direct post-session access to speakers – to ask specific questions, share notes and get one-to-one in a more informal setting.

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MWCB26 Highlights Big Idea Talent Arena

Talent Arena - Europe’s top digital talent destination

The second edition of Talent Arena saw tech leaders, corporates, recruiters, next-in-line digital professionals and nascent developers rubbing shoulders, sharing knowledge and hacking up a storm.

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