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by ACCIÓ - Catalonia Trade & Investment
Issue 114 | January 29th 2026
From 3 to 6 February, Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) returns to Barcelona with its largest and most ambitious edition ever, confirming Barcelona’s role as one of the world’s leading hubs for audiovisual and digital creativity. “You will see this year the biggest ISE ever” says Mike Blackman, Managing Director of ISE. “The exhibition has grown phenomenally.”
Integrated Systems Europe 2026
Join the AV industry at ISE Barcelona, from
February 3–6. Come meet us at the Catalan Pavilion in Congress Square.
What’s Next for Global Tech Hubs in Barcelona-Catalonia?
Barcelona and Catalonia are strengthening their place on the global tech map. Leaders from Schneider Electric, Deloitte, Xplore Studios, and Socialpoint share what’s next.
Barcelona, World Capital of Architecture 2026
Barcelona has unveiled the full program for its year as World Capital of Architecture 2026, featuring over 1,500 activities across the city and throughout Catalonia.
Zoetis invests €100 million in Catalonia to expand its production plant
The project will create up to 100 new jobs in the life sciences sector, with support from Catalonia Trade & Investment.
Best FDI region in Europe
Catalonia and Barcelona are consistently ranked among Europe’s most attractive locations for multinational investment. Today, over 9,600 global companies operate or run R&D hubs in the region.
Catalonia, a world-class business destination.
“From Barcelona, Schneider’s hub is shaping the company’s global cybersecurity strategy”
Laura Sancho
Iberian IT Director & Europe Finance DevOps Lead at Schneider Electric
Barcelona strengthens position as Europe's AI Hub with 129 million euros Supercomputer expansion
The number of video game startups in Catalonia grows 35% over the past five years
Barcelona Airport breaks passenger record in 2025 as Spain’s air traffic reaches historic high
China’s leading industrial robotics company chooses Barcelona for its European expansion
Catalonia: A Strategic Investment Hub for Chinese Companies in Europe
Novares invests over 2 million euros to modernize and expand its plant in Catalonia
Port of Barcelona launches new €60 million blue economy hub
Catalonia: A strategic partner for Peruvian companies
The Audiovisual sector
in Catalonia
Catalonia's audiovisual sector, with 4,457 companies, generates 9.12 billion euros and employs 44,986 people, making it a key part of the economy.
