Barcelona continues to strengthen its position as an international hub for talent, creativity, and innovation. Barcelona & Partners, the investment attraction and strategic projects agency of Barcelona Global, has played a key role in bringing the 7th edition of the BOLD Awards to Barcelona — a one-of-a-kind event celebrating the world’s boldest ideas.
The ceremony will take place on March 27, 2026, bringing together a global community of innovators, investors, entrepreneurs, and corporate leaders. Throughout the event, outstanding projects will be recognized across 22 categories, including AI, FinTech, Sustainability, Space Frontier, Digital Marketing, and more.
A Global Event that Rewards Bold Thinking
Organised by Crowdsourcing Week, the BOLD Awards is a one-of-a-kind global initiative that honours the most innovative and impactful projects from across the world. With 500+ submissions expected, a public voting campaign drawing 300,000+ unique voters and a ceremony with 200+ top-level guestsfrom over 30 countries, the event promises to be a highlight in the international innovation calendar.
The event celebrates bold, forward-thinking projects from around the world, with the goal of informing and inspiring others to embrace innovation. In collaboration with partners, notable judges, and VIPs, the BOLD Awards recognises the most outstanding initiatives in each category, highlighting the leading innovators and experts in their fields. The awards serve as a high-level networking platform for executives from startups, corporates, and investment firms worldwide.
Barcelona & Partners has played a pivotal role in securing the event’s arrival in Barcelona — providing strategic guidance and leveraging its local network to connect organizers with key stakeholders in the city’s innovation ecosystem.
This milestone further cements Barcelona’s reputation as a global destination for innovation events, where ideas, talent, and investment converge to shape the future.
Beyond the Ceremony: A Global Community of Innovators
The BOLD Awards experience extends far beyond the gala night. BOLD VII includes a seven-month global marketing campaign, a series of online events, and ongoing engagement across a community of over 28,000 innovators worldwide.
By hosting the BOLD Awards 2026, Barcelona takes another bold step forward — positioning itself as a leading stage where the most daring ideas come to life and where innovation truly thrives.
