IOTE & IOTSWC Barcelona

IOTE & IOTSWC Barcelona is an international trade fair focused on the Internet of Things (IoT) and key enabling technologies. The acronyms stand for the International Internet of Things Exhibition (IOTE) and the IoT Solutions World Congress (IOTSWC) – two established brands that together create a unique platform for innovation, collaboration, and business development. Held annually at the renowned GRAN VIA Exhibition Centre in Barcelona – one of the most advanced trade fair venues in Europe – the event is organized by Shenzhen U-Link Media Co. Ltd. in strategic partnership with the IoT Solutions World Congress. This collaboration gives the event a strong international and cross-industry character.

More than just a conventional trade fair, IOTE & IOTSWC is a central showcase for digital transformation. It targets professionals from sectors such as industry, energy, logistics, smart city development, telecommunications, and healthcare, among others. From smart sensors and digital twins to AI-powered automation – visionary technologies are brought to life in practical, tangible ways. The event highlights cutting-edge technologies, platforms, products, and services designed to address real-world challenges across industries.

At its core, the fair focuses on future-critical topics including industrial IoT, artificial intelligence, renewable energy, cloud and edge computing, big data, robotic process automation, augmented reality, and cybersecurity. Expert-led talks, panel discussions, and hands-on workshops offer valuable insights into current developments and enable direct dialogue with leading professionals. Running concurrently is the Barcelona Cybersecurity Congress (BCC) – a clear indication of how closely digitalization and security are intertwined in today’s connected world.

A distinctive feature of the event is its targeted networking formats, designed to foster dialogue and often lay the foundation for long-term partnerships. Exhibitors represent leading technology, industrial, and service companies from around the globe. Attendees include decision-makers, IT specialists, engineers, and innovation leaders – individuals who not only understand emerging technologies but actively shape them.

Barcelona, one of Europe’s pioneers in smart city innovation, provides the ideal backdrop for the event. The GRAN VIA Exhibition Centre not only boasts cutting-edge infrastructure but also excellent international connectivity. Easily accessible by metro, bus, or taxi, and just minutes from the airport, the venue is perfectly situated. In this vibrant metropolis, Mediterranean lifestyle meets technological innovation – the ideal environment for a trade fair that is helping shape the digital future.

The IOTE & IOTSWC will take place on 3 days from Tuesday, 13. May to Thursday, 15. May 2025 in Barcelona.