Driving events of the future in Catalonia
Catalonia is the ultimate destination for automotive events. Whether you're planning a car launch, test drive or motorsport hospitality, Catalonia has everything you need and more in spectacular settings
With more than 100 years of history in the automotive industry, Catalonia has built a reputation as one of the world's leading destinations for professional automotive events.
Among the largest vehicle manufacturers in southern Europe and home to some of the most powerful engineering and automotive R&D centres, brands such as Hispano Suiza, Seat and Cupra are closely linked with Barcelona and the region. Its extensive knowledge and expertise in the field, coupled with its international role in vehicle manufacturing, make it the ideal location for automotive events.
World-class circuits and testing facilities
Catalonia is home to first-class circuits and testing facilities such as Applus+ IDIADA, Parcmotor Castellolí and the Barcelona-Catalunya Circuit, which celebrated its 30th anniversary of hosting the Formula 1 Grand Prix and is host to races in the World Motorcycling Championship including MotoGP. The Rally Catalonia-Costa Daurada, part of the World Rally Championships, is centred around the facilities of PortAventura World in Salou. All are ideal for team testing days and brand presentations.
With its spectacular landscapes in the Pyrenees mountains and on the Costa Brava and Costa Daurada coastline, its safe and scenic routes are driving heaven.
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Mobility of the future
The region’s vibrant ecosystem of companies, research centres and universities is helping to promote innovative approaches to the mobility of the future ensuring Catalonia is at the forefront of the latest trends and developments in the industry.
A hub of sustainable mobility, the Catalan capital Barcelona is the benchmark hub in southern Europe for 5G and innovation. It hosts prestigious events such as Tomorrow. Mobility World Congress, Mobile World Congress and Automobile Barcelona.
There are more than 3,200 electric vehicle charging points throughout the territory.
Stunning event venues
Catalonia is home to more than 10 congress centres, numerous large-capacity hotels and almost 400,000 sqm of exhibition space at the Fira de Barcelona. Looking for a stunning unique venue for an exclusive presentation? Take your pick from museums, wineries, gardens, farmhouses, castles and world-famous architectural gems by Gaudí and others.
Add to the mix Catalonia’s Mediterranean climate, glorious natural scenery and world-class gastronomy, and you have the ideal location for a successful and memorable automotive event.
(Photo credit: Catalan Tourist Board)
(Photo credit: Catalan Tourist Board)
Catalunya Meetings & Mobility is a project developed by the Catalunya Convention Bureau (CCB) in collaboration with Catalonia Trade & Investment and the Public Office for the Transformation of the Mobility and Automotive Industry.
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