We are the destination you need to organize your professional event. Catalonia is southern Europe's gateway to the world, a land full of brilliant local and international minds, facing future challenges with innovation and creativity, entrepreneurial spirit, and strategic vision. Here, you will find unique and iconic venues, quality infrastructure, professionals to assist you throughout the process, and a vibrant business, university, and industrial ecosystem. Moreover, its cultural and gastronomic wealth, Mediterranean lifestyle, and blend of modernity and tradition are perfect incentives for any event. Committed to Innovation and Sustainability Catalonia is the first region globally certified as a Biosphere Destination by the Institute of Responsible Tourism (ITR). Barcelona, its capital, ranks in the top 5 of the world's congress-hosting cities. Over 9,000 foreign companies have chosen this region to establish their operations. Catalonia is a leader in key economic sectors such as technology, medicine, food, and automotive. Its rich ecosystem of innovation and research is the ultimate proof: it boasts 12 universities, 63 research centers, 22 technology parks, 15 hospital research institutes, 6 advanced technology centers, and 3 state-of-the-art technological facilities: the ALBA synchrotron, the Mare Nostrum supercomputer, and DFactory, the factory of Industry 4.0. Unique and iconic cities Another extensive network is the top-tier destinations for hosting congresses and seminars: spectacular, well-equipped congress palaces, high-standard hotels, unique venues of great architectural value, and a rich cultural and leisure offer. Barcelona, Lleida, Tarragona, and Girona are references in event organization and have their own congress palaces. But there are also other specialized destinations you shouldn't miss, such as Reus, Sitges, Lloret de Mar, Castelldefels, and PortAventura. Together, they offer a network of venues with character, sea and mountain views, history and heritage, specialized services, and many other added values. The MICE Legacy Hosting an event in Catalonia also means creating a bond with the territory and society. Congresses don't just pass through here; they leave a positive impact, a lasting legacy that creates wealth in many different ways. The major international congresses that choose Catalonia help make it a reference in various fields. The Mobile World Congress, the Smart City Expo World Congress, the IoT Solutions World Congress, and Integrated Systems Europe attract companies, investors, researchers, and professionals every year, nourishing Catalonia's technological ecosystem and generating new connections. They are a true engine of change. Catalonia Congresses