World Trade Center, Barcelona
Connecting companies, investment and talent to transform healthcare!
The Connection Day is Catalonia's leading B2B networking event for the health sector. An annual gathering where around 300 entrepreneurs, executives, researchers and key players from the ecosystem explore synergies, identify collaboration opportunities and drive strategic alliances in innovative products, services and solutions.
The Connection Day is where the entire health value chain comes together — in one place, in one day. It's where opportunities become visible, conversations turn into partnerships and ideas move into action.
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...the Connection Day is where it all happens!
A unique one-day event to discover opportunities, build meaningful connections and open doors to new collaborations between all key players in Catalonia's health ecosystem.
At the fourth edition, on 6 May at the World Trade Center Barcelona, the format is consolidated with three simultaneous activity spaces designed to maximise every connection.
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PRELIMINARY PROGRAMME
08:30 – 9:30 | Registration and welcome coffee.
ÀGORA SPACE
09:30 – 9:45 | Institutional welcome
09:45 – 10:15 | Investment Study in the Health Sector 2025: key insights
10:15 - 10:35 | Presentation of Catalunya Lidera Transferència en Salut Fund
Presentation of the new co-investment instrument managed by the Institut Català de Finances (ICF), which will promote innovative projects in the health and life sciences sectors emerging from Catalan universities and research centres.
10:35 – 11:05 | Round Table – New Investment instruments: Public and private collaboration
As health innovation demands ever greater capital and coordination, the boundaries between public mission and private enterprise are being redrawn. This roundtable explores the emerging architecture of public-private collaboration in Europe's health venture ecosystem — from novel financing instruments to the transformation potential of the EU Biotech Act in this regard.
11:05 – 11:35 | From Conflict to Consequence: Strategic Implications for Life Sciences in a Fragmented World
11:35 – 12:00 | Coffee break and networking (Port Vell Space)
12:00 – 12:30 | From Discovery to Impact: presentation of six innovative projects
The selected projects are: ‘ST3DT: Redefining Vascular Stents with Advanced Polymer Technology’ (EURECAT), ‘NANO-DUAL: Dual-Action Smart Therapy for Glaucoma’ (UB), ‘BIOGRAN: A Biomimetic Platform for Long-Acting Protein Therapeutics’ (UAB), ‘LeHealthyPlay: Gamified Therapy for Pediatric Hemiparesis’ (HSJD), ‘iPSC-Derived Macrophage Platform for Next-Generation Immunotherapies’ (BANC DE SANG I TEIXITS), ‘EB1 Advances ADC Therapy’ (VHIR).
12:30 – 13:30 | Health Investment Programme with ACCIÓ. Startup pitching of 10 projects
With the participation of the previously selected companies: Allpriv, Ephion Health, Flavii Therapeutics, Foresee, Nanobots Therapeutics, Oniria Therapeutics, OrganAID, The Smart Lollipop, QMENTA, Qrem
13:30 – 13:40 | Institutional closing
13:30 – 14:30 | Networking lunch at Port Vell Space
14:30 – 15:00 | Candidate registration to the Job Marketplace
15:00 – 18:00 | Job Marketplace – BARCELONA ACTIVA. Check the job offers here.
PORT VELL SPACE. EXHIBITION ROOM
09:00 | Opening and welcome coffee
11:30 | Networking Coffee
13:30 | Lunch and networking at the Exhibition Room
18:00 | Closing
A standing lunch will be offered, during which attendees can continue building connections while using the exhibition area.
AQUA SPACE. B2B PARTNERING
11:00 – 18:00 | B2B Meeting Space with pre-scheduled agenda
3 SPACES THAT POWER CONNECTION AT THE CONNECTION DAY 2026
PARALLEL SESSIONS: IDEAS CONNECTING TALENT, INVESTMENT AND COLLABORATION – ÀGORA SPACE
This is where ideas take shape, inspire and turn into tangible opportunities. A dynamic and inspiring programme of experiences, projects and initiatives showcasing the real vitality of Catalonia's health sector. Throughout the day, different thematic sessions — detailed in the specific programme — open doors to immediate connections between key ecosystem players.
4 sessions you can't miss:
✅ Investment Study in the Health Sector 2025
Official launch of the Health Sector Investment Study in Catalonia, developed jointly with EY. This benchmark report compiles the main indicators and investment trends in the sector, offering a comprehensive view of its evolution, opportunities and challenges. Essential analysis to position yourself strategically and anticipate the market.
✅ Health Investment Programme (Startup pitching)
The meeting point for startups, scale-ups and health-focused investors. Participating companies will pitch their projects to a panel of experts and investment funds, with the goal of driving new projects and strategic alliances to grow Catalonia's biomedical ecosystem. Perfect for discovering opportunities or finding the investor to back your project.
✅ Innovative Projects Pitches
A session where research centres, universities, hospitals and technology centres present their projects to companies and investors looking for strategic partners — whether for a funding consortium or an entrepreneurship collaboration.
✅ Job Marketplace
In partnership with Barcelona Activa, this space connects talent with job opportunities. A meeting point between health sector companies and pre-selected biomedicine and health professionals matched to your hiring needs. The goal: build professional connections that drive the sector's future from within, strengthening teams with the best talent.
Check the job offers here.
These sessions are not just talks: they are catalysts for action that connect you directly with the players, data and opportunities that can transform your projects.
B2B PARTNERING SPACE – AQUA SPACE
This is where coffee conversations turn into real projects. Pre-scheduled one-to-one meetings between companies of all kinds, knowledge centres and ecosystem players — ready to move into action.
Thanks to the Meeting Mojo app, forget the endless "we'll be in touch": create your profile, find who you really want to speak to and let the platform organise your agenda. Maximum efficiency so you can focus on what matters: building connections and launching collaborations. You can check the registered attendees on the app here.
EXHIBITORS AREA – PORT VELL SPACE
This is where your innovation becomes visible and turns into tangible opportunities. A premium showcase where exhibiting companies display products, services and solutions to a highly qualified audience: investors, executives, research centres and hospitals who are actively looking for what you offer.
Maximum visibility guaranteed throughout the day, with two powerful tools for connecting:
✅ Official guestbook: All participating companies appear in a digital directory accessible to all attendees — your profile will be within reach of those who can truly collaborate with you.
✅ Interactive Passport dynamic: Visit different types of key exhibitors, collect the required stamps and, once completed, automatically enter the draw for 3 FREE tickets to the BBQ 2026, the sector's next major flagship event.
It's not just about exhibiting: it's about generating quality contacts and strategic visibility.
Want to see the Connection Day from the inside? Take a look at the Connection Day 2025 photo album
Registration
All registrations include access to the B2B partnering tool, all activities and sessions, and catering services.
* Prices exclude VAT. Collaborating entities must contact bd@catalonia.health to obtain the discount. Limited places.
General registration and B2B partnering
All registered individuals and entities will have access to B2B partnering, all activities and sessions, and catering services. Upon confirmation of your Connection Day 2026 registration, you will receive an email with a link to register on the meetings management platform, where you will find the companies, time slots and spaces available to organise your meetings.
Participate as an exhibitor
The exhibitor space includes standard furniture for all types of entities (a high table and two stools). Each entity should bring their own roll-up or similar display to promote their brand (recommended dimensions: 2m × 1m), along with products and materials.
Catalonia.health member companies who wish to do so can access a double exhibition space by selecting the corresponding price at registration.
The exhibition space price includes entry for one person, giving access to B2B partnering, all activities and sessions, and catering services. All companies and organisations participating as exhibitors will be included in the event guestbook and will take part in the passport dynamic.
Sponsors & Partners
To learn about sponsorship opportunities for the event, please contact Carlos Navarrete at bd@catalonia.health.
Collaborators
World Trade Center, Barcelona , 1ª planta Edif. Este, Moll de Barcelona, s/n
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