The Simpl programme will hold the 2026 edition of its Annual Community Event on 29 January 2026. The meeting will provide an opportunity to share the progress achieved in the development of Simpl and to open discussions on key topics and future perspectives within the ecosystem.
The event will focus on:
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The world’s leading event on data spaces returns for its fourth edition under the motto “Scaling cross-border data ecosystems.” This edition will highlight how data spaces enable collaboration and competitiveness on a global scale.
The Data Spaces Support Centre, together with BDVA – Big Data Value Association, FIWARE Foundation, Gaia-X Association for Data and Cloud (AISBL) and the International Data Spaces Association (IDSA), is proud to host the 2026 edition in Madrid, in partnership and under the coordination of Gaia-X Hub España, a key player in Spain-wide data sharing, scaling and implementation of data space initiatives.
Key themes in 2026 include:
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Ahead of the Data Spaces Symposium 2026, an exclusive Data Spaces Professional Qualification Program (DS-PQP) workshop will be held, designed for the community to exchange experiences, share best practices, and propose improvements so that the program continues to meet the needs of professionals.
Why participate?
Date: February 10, 2026
Time: 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Location: Novotel Madrid Center, Calle de O’Donnell, 28009 Madrid
Room: London 1
A unique opportunity to shape the future of DS-PQP and connect with other professionals committed to excellence in data spaces.
Digital transformation is no longer an option—it has become the key factor redefining organizational competitiveness. Disruptive technologies such as artificial intelligence, advanced automation, and quantum computing are accelerating change and forcing companies to rethink their strategy, operating models, and decision-making processes.
In an environment marked by uncertainty, speed, and constant innovation, anticipating change is crucial. For this reason, the LKS NEXT TECH DAY 2026 has been organized, a day designed to provide a forward-looking perspective, share experiences, and analyze how technology is shaping the new business landscape.
This event stands as an essential gathering for executives and decision-makers who wish to understand the real impact of technological disruption, exchange experiences, and connect with leaders driving change. The day will be an opportunity to discover, connect, and advance.
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The event BIEMH 2026 will be held from March 2 to March 6, 2026, at the Bilbao Exhibition Centre (BEC) in Ansio-Barakaldo.
This is the 33rd edition of the International Machine‑Tool Biennial, recognized as Spain’s leading machine-tool and advanced manufacturing trade fair — and the third largest in Europe in its category.
The fair is organized by AFM, AIMHE and BEC.
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ACICAE – Basque Automotive Cluster, together with Expansión and in collaboration with AIC – Automotive Intelligence Center, organizes the tenth edition of the “Automotive Sector Challenges” Meeting, which will take place at the AIC facilities in Amorebieta-Etxano, during the morning of March 10.
The meeting aims to bring together key players in the automotive industry to provide an updated view of the sector and discuss the ongoing challenges it faces. After eight previous editions, this event has become a benchmark within the Spanish automotive industry.
Over the years, more than 70 companies, including vehicle manufacturers, component suppliers, and other industry stakeholders, have participated, demonstrating the growing interest and relevance of this initiative. Additionally, more than 2,500 professionals, including representatives from multinationals and SMEs, have attended, using the event as a unique space for networking and knowledge exchange.
These figures confirm the significance of the meeting, establishing it as an essential event for the industry.
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MUBIL Mobility Expo will hold its 5th edition on 25–26 March 2026 at Ficoba (Irun), consolidating its position as the leading professional fair for sustainable mobility in Southern Europe.
This meeting point will bring together over one hundred national and international exhibitors and speakers, including some of our partners, such as Ingartek, Ceit, ACICAE, Tecnalia, Vicomtech… to showcase clean, accessible, safe and connected mobility solutions in both the industrial and digital fields.
The event will feature conferences, round tables, live demonstrations, a City Market Place and activities such as the Test Drive, fostering collaboration between companies, cities, technology centres and universities to accelerate the economic, technological and social transformation of the mobility sector.
More info on: https://www.mubilexpo.eus/
Date: 25 – 26 March 2026
Venue: FICOBA Exhibition Centre (Irun, Gipuzkoa)
HANNOVER MESSE 2026 is the world’s leading industrial trade fair, bringing together the entire ecosystem of manufacturing, automation, digitalization, energy, and industrial innovation. Over five days, more than 4,000 international companies will present solutions that define the future of competitive and sustainable industry, with artificial intelligence, automation, and digital transformation as central themes.
The event offers a comprehensive platform for companies, decision-makers, and experts to showcase breakthroughs in production technologies, energy systems, research, and technology transfer. New thematic areas and networking formats will help visitors explore how automation, digitalization, and AI can drive competitiveness, efficiency, and resilience in industrial operations.
HANNOVER MESSE also highlights emerging sectors such as the Defense Production Park, which focuses on scalable production technologies for security-critical manufacturing, and brings together key players from industry, politics, and science through panels, masterclasses, and networking sessions.
The fair’s 2026 edition will feature Brazil as the partner country, emphasizing strategic industrial cooperation and global trade relationships.
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Organizations no longer compete solely based on the information they generate, but on their ability to integrate into collaborative ecosystems where data is shared securely, interoperably, and under common rules.
Europe has already defined the framework. The next step is turning it into real-world projects.
This event is designed to provide clear strategic, business, and technological insight into Data Spaces.
The session will also feature three Baidata partners—Purple Blob, Lin3s, and Libelium—who will share their experience and practical use cases in this field.
Because data spaces are no longer a future trend. They are a strategic infrastructure that enables organizations to:
Data Week 2026 will bring together the European research and innovation community around Big Data and Data‑Driven AI. The event is scheduled for spring 2026 in Oslo, Norway. This edition will focus on how artificial intelligence (AI) can unlock value from data and how data value creation requires collaboration across stakeholders in a European ecosystem.
The conference will cover:
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