Collboni Affirms Barcelona's Long-Term Tech Commitment at 20th MWC

The Mayor emphasizes the city's evolution into a European tech hub driven by humanistic values.

Generic image of the entrance to a major technology congress in Barcelona.
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Generic image of the entrance to a major technology congress in Barcelona.

Mayor Jaume Collboni declared this Sunday in Barcelona that the city's focus on technology is a permanent strategy, marking the 20th anniversary of the Mobile World Congress.

Speaking at the Mobile Lunch 2026, Collboni noted that Barcelona has established itself as one of Europe's most significant tech hubs. He highlighted the growth of the 22@ district in Poblenou and the future economic area surrounding La Sagrera station as key landing zones for international companies.

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Jaume Collboni · Mayor of Barcelona
The event featured María González, State Secretary for Digitalization, and Miquel Sàmper, Catalan Minister of Business. Collboni emphasized that the city's knowledge and tech sectors are now creating more jobs than the general service sector, reflecting a successful shift in the local economic model.