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BNEW 2025 Set for Sept. 29–Oct. 2 at Barcelona’s DFactory With AI at the Forefront

The program spotlights artificial intelligence through live demonstrations that show cross‑sector applications.

Overview

  • Organizers project more than 12,000 attendees from about 80 countries and roughly 320 speakers delivering over 100 hours of content in a hybrid format.
  • All sessions will be available online via an app and web platform with six streaming channels, extending access beyond the in‑person program.
  • This edition connects seven tracks spanning Aviation, Health, Digital Industry, Talent, Sustainability, Mobility and Experience.
  • Around 120 startups will pitch across verticals, with finalists presenting on September 30 and awards announced on October 1 at 19:30.
  • The III Observatorio de la Nueva Economía will be unveiled during the event, while DFactory’s €70 million expansion to 60,000 m² by late 2026 targets 1,500 direct and 5,000 indirect jobs, with organizers signaling a stronger aviation and defense focus in future editions.