WHERE DIGITAL TALENT MEETS
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Welcome to talent arena.
DISCOVER WHAT’S NEXT.
Talent Arena is back — The most relevant event dedicated to digital talent in Europe.
A thrilling three-day event where digital professionals come together with top tech companies and educational institutions. The entire ecosystem unites to boost your passion and push your career beyond.
Are you a developer or a tech professional? Get inspired, learn, compete, showcase your skills, network, and be part of a community of professionals like you —ready to unlock new opportunities and reach what’s next.
Hold on —we’re not done yet! By registering and attending Talent Arena, you’ll also get a pass to MWC Barcelona 2026 on Thursday, March 5.
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SPEAKERS 2026
World Wide Web (WEB) Inventor and Winner of the ACM Turing Prize
Researcher at the Boston Dynamics AI Institute & MIT Media Lab
Vice President of Education at The Linux Foundation
Vice President of Education at The Linux Foundation
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JOIN EUROPE’S PREMIER EVENT FOR DIGITAL TALENT
General
Pass
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199 €
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Call for speakers 2026
Do you want to participate as a speaker at the 2026 edition of Talent Arena?
TOPICS
Learn more about the most revolutionary technologies and take the leap to your next career move!
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Software Development
Artificial Intelligence
Cloud Computing
Cybersecurity
Future trends
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Get inspired by top tech leaders and experts on the hottest trends & topics.
Join the place to be… more! Connect with industry top leaders and community devs.
Discover and connect with top companies & training centres. Reskilling, networking and opportunities await!
Touch, play, chat, interact! Taste the perfect mix of knowledge and fun.
An on-site workspace to keep up with your tasks without missing the event.
Hands-on learning, challenges, and projects—your space to create and grow.
Team up! Make your own luck by showcasing your skills and problem-solving. Challenge accepted?
Discover the power of network APIS with leading industry experts.
# UNCOVER YOUR TALENT.
SHOW IT TO THE WORLD!
HACKATHON
JOIN THE OPEN GATEWAY HACKATHON AND EAT THE WORLD!
Calling for tech developers! Ready to unlock your full coding potential? Showcase your skills in our dedicated hackathon area, with over €15,000 in prizes!.
The Open Gateway Hackathon, powered by Nokia, will offer you the opportunity to innovate with network APIs and solve real-world business problems.
Teams will work independently, with mentors available onsite to provide guidance. It’s not just about coding — it’s about unlocking the endless possibilities of technology through innovation and collaboration.
OPEN GATEWAY HACKATHON SPONSOR
IN COLLABORATION WITH
OPEN GATEWAY DEVCON
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DEVCON: 3 march
Code the Network. Create the Future.
An initiative of
OPEN GATEWAY DEVCON PLATINUM SPONSOR
OPEN GATEWAY DEVCON GOLD SPONSOR
COUNTDOWN TO TALENT ARENA 2026
Join us at the main digital talent event
MEET THE TALENT ARENA SHAPERS
Discover the brands & companies that have come together to make Talent Arena possible. Want your company to be part of it? Join Talent Arena. Foster Europe’s next generation of tech talent!
show us what you’ve got.
Register now & get your pass! With your registration and attendance to Talent Arena on 2-4 March, you will also get a free pass to attend MWC Barcelona 2026 on 5 March.
TALENT JOURNEY
The Digital
Talent Flight
Mobile World Capital Barcelona and Vueling launch an exclusive charter flight connecting Paris and Barcelona on March 4, uniting top talent and innovation at Talent Arena.
THE TALENT
EXPRESS
Mobile World Capital Barcelona and IRYO connect Madrid and Barcelona on 3 March with a high-speed train, boosting the mobility of 70 developers to Talent Arena.
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Fira Montjuïc Barcelona.
HALL 08 - From 9am to 7pm, last entry 6.30pm
Av. Reina María Cristina – Plaça Espanya
Sants-Montjuïc, 08004 Barcelona
FROM MWC: Shuttle bus or Train to Plaça Espanya
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