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At the event "Transició 4.0 - Digital, Energètica i Sostenibilitat," Barcelona reaffirmed its position as the European hub for 5G and technology. Held at the Hotel Fira Congress, the event, organized in collaboration with the Metropolitan Area of Barcelona, addressed key topics such as digital and energy transition, circular economy, and sustainability.
The gathering featured experts discussing the importance of digitalization and the adoption of 5G. It was highlighted that Barcelona, with events like the Mobile World Congress and future gatherings focused on 5G, has the potential to become one of the leading urban areas in technology and industrial digitalization in Europe.
Pere Ortiz (Kespo Capital), Baltasar Pozuelo (President Associació Empresarial Pedrosa), Asumpta Farran i Poca (Directora de l’Institut Català d’Energia), Josep Maria Piqué (Delegat Regional de SIEMENS Catalunya), Jordi Ortega (Doctor en Ciències Polítiques y Sociologia UC3)
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Digitalization of energy and technological innovation were central themes of the event.
A notable example was the use of 3D printing in manufacturing turbine blades, a technology that has been in use for the past two or three years. Additionally, it was mentioned that by 2020, there are projected to be nearly 50 billion connected devices, highlighting the importance of the Internet of Things (IoT).
The event concluded with a networking session and a lunch, providing a platform for attendees to exchange ideas and explore new opportunities in Industry 4.0.