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Automate NOW! Barcelona brings together enterprise automation enthusiasts for a focused online gathering that emphasizes idea exchange, practical know-how, and local networking. On Tue, 10 March 2026 at 15:00 CET, this virtual Meetup-style event positions itself as a premier platform to explore intelligent automation, AI-powered workload orchestration, and modern data workflows within an ecosystem of automation practitioners. While rooted in a Barcelona community, the content and format are crafted for attendees who want to translate big concepts into actionable outcomes, connect with peers, and hear real-world stories from leaders in the field. What you can expect: - A non-profit, community-driven atmosphere designed to share best practices, discuss trends, and accelerate learning in enterprise automation. - A focus on AI-enabled automation, service orchestration, and the evolving role of intelligent automation in data pipelines, cloud-native deployments, and DevOps contexts. - Real-world case stories, practical tips, and hands-on guidance that attendees can apply to their own projects, whether you’re an engineer, operations professional, or citizen developer. - Networking opportunities that pair local Barcelona practitioners with the broader automation community, fostering collaborations and knowledge exchange. - A format that blends talks, demos, and interactive sessions to help you walk away with concrete takeaways and ideas for implementation. Topics likely to surface include: - AI in automation and its impact on workload orchestration - Data orchestration and DataOps in cloud-native environments - Migration strategies and artifact management for automation projects - Practical tips for implementing intelligent automation across teams and tools - Citizen Developer capabilities and enabling scalable automation at the edge of IT Audience and format: - Ideal for automation engineers, IT operations pros, data engineers, and product folks interested in building or scaling AI-assisted automation. - Online delivery with talks, Q&A, and networking aimed at both beginners and experienced practitioners. - A community-powered event designed to share experiences, rather than a vendor-driven sales pitch. Registration and more information: - Primary registration/link: https://www.meetup.com/automate-now-barcelona - For broader context on AI-driven automation trends and sessions, you can also explore Automation Week 2026: https://www.betasystems.com/events/even

AgentCamp 2026 in Barcelona — Sat Mar 14, 2026, 09:00 CET. A hands-on conference hosted by Global AI Barcelona focused on AI agents and generative AI for builders, developers and business leaders. Learn to design and deploy AI agents, explore automation strategies, see live demos from AI practitioners, and connect with other builders. Format: talks, demos and networking at Harbour.Space. Ideal for students, developers, product teams and startups interested in AI, automation, NoCode workflows and agent-based systems. Tickets via Eventbrite.

Conference in Barcelona on explainable and verifiable AI for safety-critical domains. Brings researchers, engineers and regulators together to discuss trustworthy ML, verification, formal methods, testing, certification and deployment in high-stakes industries.

Mindstone Barcelona invites you to a practical, hands-on AI meetup designed for developers, product builders, and AI enthusiasts in Barcelona. This in-person event focuses on real-world AI implementation and actionable takeaways you can apply in your own projects. Date and time shown on the page are 19 March 2026, 10:00–13:00 PDT, with venue at Pier 01 - Tech Barcelona, Plaça de Pau Vila. Please note the listed time zone is PDT on the page, so plan accordingly if you’re coordinating from a different region. The session will be hosted on-site and limited in-person seats are available, emphasizing a focused, interactive experience. What to expect - A curated lineup of three talks that dive into practical AI topics and product-building with AI. - A focus on real-world lessons learned, productivity gains, and future AI impacts. - Networking opportunities with peers, pizza, and drinks to foster conversations and potential collaborations. Agenda snapshot - Doors Open and Welcome - What I Learned Building With LLMs: a technical teardown of building a product using AI with concrete, real-life learnings - How To Be More Productive Using AI: practical demos and step-by-step AI-powered workflows - What Does The Future Look Like With AI?: a theoretical exploration of AI’s impact on work, life, and society - Wrap Up and Networking: casual conversations with attendees over pizza and drinks Why you should join - See current AI projects and approaches being explored by the Mindstone community in Barcelona - Learn from practitioners and researchers about what’s possible today with LLMs and other AI tools - Expand your professional network with peers who are building AI-powered products and services Who should attend - Developers, data scientists, product managers, startup founders, and students curious about practical AI applications - Individuals interested in no-code/low-code approaches to AI-enabled workflows and product prototyping Venue and logistics - Pier 01 - Tech Barcelona, Plaça de Pau Vila, Barcelona - In-person format with opportunities for Q&A and hands-on discussions - Limited tickets; register early to secure your spot Cross-linking and exploration - Find more AI events in [Barcelona](https://www.createwith.com/cities/barcelona) - Explore more [automation events](/directory/events?topic=automation) and AI-related meetups across Europe - Although this event is listed as Mindstone Barcelona February AI Meetup, the content focuses on current practical AI

RAI UK is teaming up with the ACM CHI conference to host a dedicated meetup in Barcelona during CHI 2026, the premier international conference on Human-Computer Interaction. CHI 2026 runs 13–17 April 2026 at the Centre de Convencions Internacional de Barcelona, and this RAi UK meetup will sit at the intersection of technology, people, and values, focusing on responsible AI (RAI) across borders. The event brings together international HCI researchers and practitioners working across value-sensitive design, human-centered AI, ethics, explainability, trustworthy AI, sustainability and equitability to shape CHI’s perspectives and potential in RAI. Expect an interactive town hall format featuring community standups, democratic topic selection, and structured roundtable discussions. Attendees will collaborate to produce actionable outcomes: network connections, knowledge sharing, and concrete opportunities for collaboration within the CHI community around RAI. The meetup aims to establish priorities, forge meaningful connections, and catalyse next‑generation RAI research that centers human values and democratic principles in an era of AI transformation. Organising Committee includes Neelima Saila ja (Mixed Reality Laboratory, University of Nottingham), Simone Stumpf (University of Glasgow), Rishub Jain (Google DeepMind), Heloisa Candello (IBM Research), Neha Kumar (Georgia Tech), Min Kyung Lee (UT Austin), Raquel Iniesta (King’s College London), Joel E Fischer (Nottingham), among others. The Programme Committee features senior researchers from Barcelona Supercomputing Center, University of Nottingham, II IA-CSIC, and more, reflecting a broad, international CHI community. This in-person meetup is ideal for researchers, industry practitioners, and policymakers who want to advance responsible AI within a vibrant global CHI ecosystem. It’s an opportunity to influence research directions, form cross‑border collaborations, and connect with peers who are actively shaping the future of human-centered AI. For more information, visit the RAi UK event page and sign up for updates. Registration details and agenda will appear on the event page: https://rai.ac.uk/events/rai-chi2026. You can also explore more AI events in [Barcelona](https://www.createwith.com/cities/barcelona) or dive into related topics via the automation channel: [automation events](/directory/events?topic=automation). Image: https://rai.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/rech_img_2.jpg

AI Agent Lab Barcelona is a one-day, in-person hackathon that brings together technical and business stakeholders to turn a concept into a tangible agentic AI prototype, powered by Google Cloud Gemini Enterprise. Held on 2026-05-07 at Fábrica Moritz Barcelona, the event runs from 10:00 to 22:00 and includes a full day of hands-on hacking, live mentoring, demonstrations, and networking. The program is designed to move participants from ideation to a demonstrable prototype, with direct support from AI experts at Google Cloud and Devoteam throughout the day. What to expect: - A structured, immersive agenda beginning with reception and breakfast, followed by a kickoff and objectives ideation, then a 3-hour hacking session where teams build a prototype using Google Cloud’s agent ecosystems (Gemini Enterprise) and related tooling. - Lunch, networking, and final technical polish before a showcase where teams present to a panel that includes CIOs/CTOs and Google/Devoteam AI experts. - An exclusive visit to Fábrica Moritz (historic Barcelona brewery) mid-evening, followed by a cocktail reception and further networking. - Preparation and prerequisites: teams are encouraged to bring 2–4 people per account (business, data/IA leaders, engineers/architects). Participants should have a Google account and bring a laptop; Devoteam/Google Cloud will provide dedicated Google Cloud projects and preparatory materials (ADK and Agent Starter Pack). - Judging focuses on innovation, potential business impact, and effective use of Google agent ecosystems (ADK, MCP). Notable prior participants include Bunq, Collibra, and STIM. Why attend: - Hands-on experience building an agentic AI prototype with Guidance from industry experts. - Direct exposure to a panel of senior technical and business leaders, plus hands-on insights from Google Cloud specialists. - A highly practical environment that blends technology, business value, and real-world use cases. - Networking opportunities with peers across industries and a celebratory closing dinner. Target audience and format: - In-person, one-day hackathon format. - Ideal for technical engineers, ML developers, data/IA leaders, CIOs/CTOs, and product owners exploring AI agents and automation. - The day is designed to produce a tangible prototype, not just theory, with an emphasis on商业 impact and scalable architecture. Registration and registration page: - Reserve your place via the event page: https://www.devoteam.com/ai-agent-lab-2026-b