BNEW reaches almost 13,000 attendees in its sixth edition

BarcelonaThe Barcelona New Economy Forum (BNEW) closed its sixth edition this Thursday with the participation of almost 13,000 professionals, of which more than 8,100 were in person and 4,700 were online. This week, the congress organized by the Barcelona Free Trade Zone Consortium (CZFB) featured various sessions, panels, and debates with the presence of large companies and startupsIn total, more than 14,000 contacts have been recorded. networking among attendees, many of whom were matched via the digital platform, which this year incorporated AI to suggest contacts suited to each participant. The number of participants in this edition of BNEW slightly exceeded last year's, and the number of contacts increased.

"We have exceeded all expectations and have once again established the meeting point to analyze and seek solutions to the challenges posed by the new economy, in a context in which changes are immediate and constant and we must be as prepared as possible," emphasizes the State delegate at the CZFB, Pere ' of the economy of the future, of the productive economy." For her part, the general director of the CZFB, Blanca Sorigué, noted that "BNEW has once again demonstrated the effectiveness of holding an event that connects and relates different sectors, because today we live in a global and interconnected society and economy, both from a geographical and sectoral point of view."

This Thursday was the last of the four days of BNEW with the celebration of the aviation, digital industry and health programs. For example, how digital transformation has changed the role of mutual insurance companies in the field of prevention and healthcare, and how AI can drive new healthcare models was addressed. In the field of aviation, BNEW brought together several experts to analyze the challenges and opportunities of Barcelona as an air connectivity hub and the green transformation of the sector.

The sixth edition of BNEW, organized at the DFactory, featured around 320 speakers and 120 startupsThe CZFB has announced that the seventh edition of Barcelona New Economy Week will take place in October 2026.