European Sovereignty matchmaking dinner
At a time of accelerating geopolitical change, Europe is called to redefine its position and unlock new opportunities through collaboration. For Europe, sovereignty is not about protectionism, but about scale, speed, and capability. Collaboration between European companies enables faster innovation, stronger value chains, and the collective strength needed to compete globally while keeping critical knowledge and production within Europe.
On Tuesday, March 3, walkin at 19:30 program program starting at 20:00 an invitation-only group of European leaders in tech gathers in Barcelona for a curated matchmaking dinner focused on connection, trust, and forward momentum.
Program:
19:30 Walkin
20:00 Welcome by Anke Kuipers Director of Ecosystem Services organizer of The Netherlands Pavilion.
20:02 David Domingo, Strategy and Partnerships Lead at Openchip
20:04 NBSO
20:06 Willem Maas from Subsidy cloud about the Eurostars Subsidy
20:10 Anke Kuipers about tonights concept and getting started
20:15 Dinner and matchmaking concept Round 1 starts
20:55 Matchmaking round 2 starts
21:30 Matchmaking round 3 starts
22:10 Rounding up
The evening unfolds across three courses and three structured matchmaking rounds. With each course, guests rotate tables to engage with new peers from across Europe. Dedicated moderators, potential clients and potential matches to jointly subscribe for the Eurostars subsidy at every table to ensure focused dialogue, strategic depth, and meaningful exchange.
Each round concludes with clear follow-up moments: identifying how participants can support one another, collaborate across borders, and build towards the next step.
After this event and MWC we will organise an online follow up in relation to the Eurostars subsidy for those interested to further explore potential European matches.
Participation is invite-only.
The night is Powered by Ecosystem Services and NBSO Barcelona.
An evening for those shaping Europe’s future, where shared ambition, cooperation, and decisive action turn conversation into opportunity.
This night is organized by The Netherlands Pavilion (Ecosystem Services), The Spanish Pavilion (Red.es), NBSO Barcelona and Accio Catalonia Trade & Invest.
In collaboration with: European Innovation Council, the Greek Pavilion, the Belgium Pavilion, the German Pavilion, the French Pavilion and more following soon.
Practical:
we invite one person per company max to give as many companies the opportunity to join
If you like to become a sponsor contact [email protected]
The location is 10 min by taxi from the fira or a 15 min walk from place d'Espanya.