From Silicon Valley, Catalan president urges leadership 'without asking permission'
Salvador Illa accompanies two agreements of the Barcelona Supercomputing Center to improve AI systems and MareNostrum 6
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Catalan studio Univrse brings immersive Black Mirror experience to Cannes
VR production inspired by Netflix series competes in Cannes Immersive Competition as creators eye global rollout
President Salvador Illa begins California tour focused on tech and audiovisual ties
Catalan leader seeks partnerships in AI, chips and audiovisual production during four-day visit
One of Europe's first immune system research centers opens in Barcelona
CaixaResearch Institute, with investment of €100 million, to host 500 professionals in coming years
Catalan university launches Spain's first real-world 6G testing infrastructure
UPC's 6GLabNet project aims to accelerate advanced connectivity, autonomous vehicles, and industrial applications
Mobile World Congress marks 20th anniversary in Barcelona with 105,000 visitors
Attendance down 3.67% on last year amid Middle East crisis
Glasses for impaired vision, dental devices, and a robot to treat fungi: Catalan companies at MWC26
Catalonia sees 44 companies and tech centers present at Generalitat stand, as well as 62 start-ups at 4YFN
'Breaking Bad' actor Aaron Paul calls for limits on smartphones at MWC 2026
Middle East conflict affects attendance: 3 out of 11 Palestinian firms present and 10 Israeli cancellations
Mobile World Congress marks 20 years in Barcelona with AI centre stage
More than 100,000 visitors expected as global tech event highlights artificial intelligence, digital sovereignty and advanced connectivity
Artificial intelligence takes over Mobile World Congress 2026
AI-driven robotics, smart devices and humanoids dominate the Barcelona tech fair
Barcelona hospital launches adult rare disease research program
Initiative aims to connect research and clinical care to ensure no patient goes undiagnosed
600 startups participating at Barcelona Deep Tech Summit
Health and information technology, the main areas of deep tech companies
Talent Arena developers' fair welcomes 20,000 attendees in first edition
Next event scheduled for early March 2026
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