In case you got here by accident, check out the Mobile World Congress 2012 Networking Events & Parties List.

(below is the calendar of 2011)

Last update: February 10, 2011!

Some 10 days before the mobile craze will hit Barcelona again, here’s my list of *places to be*: the events and networking cocktails – next to the classic big industry players mega parties – where I’m involved with or will be hanging around.

I hope to meet you at one of those events! If you’d like to catch up, the best way is to contact me directly on Twitter as @mtrends.

Sunday, February 13th, 2011

Mobile Sunday

The sixth annual Mobile Sunday at the VINTAGE starting at 7pm CET. It’s THE place to be where you can meet some of the most influent people in the mobile industry and its convergent area’s, from developers & startups to VC’s, from operators and handset manufactures to the most innovative application and service providers around.

It’s also a unique chance for you to meet the most influent bloggers writing about mobile, to meet many of the contributors of Mobile Trends 2020, and to meet the MobileMonday global chapter founders in one spot during the conference.

• Time: 7pm onward
• Location: Vintage- c/ Fusina. 7, 08003, Barcelona
• Registration: FREE registration is now closed. You can still buy 50€ tickets here.

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Monday, February 14th, 2011

Mobile Premier Awards

Taking place at “Diagonal 00” – the new Telefonica R&D Catalunya Headquarters in Barcelona, the Mobile Premier Awards are the largest open and global cross-platform app competition in the mobile industry. Organised in collaboration with some of the main networks in the industry, it provides the point of reference for the startup and developer community at Mobile World Congress.

Peter Vesterbacka, alias the “Mighty Eagle” of Angry Birds will be the keynote of this year’s edition. Check the full program here, as well as the finalists and jury. Bena Roberts will be back to moderate the awards this year.

You can register here for the event. Don’t wait last minute to reserve your seat, the event is nearly sold out!

UPDATE 11/2: registration is now closed, we’re fully booked!

Follow @mobilepremier on Twitter for latest info and updates!

The Mobile Premier Awards 2011 are supported by 3scale, BlackBerry, BlueVia, City of Duesseldorf, Intel and net-m.

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Mobile Premier Awards dinner

The now ‘classic´Mobile Premier Awards dinner including AppCirucs organizers, jury, participating startups, partners, sponsors, bloggers, … This year at a charming turn of the century Restaurant in the center of old town Barcelona: El Gran Cafe.

Join the dinner for an evening with great people and great food at the El Gran Cafe, Monday 14th of February at 21:00h.

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#openMWC – Open Mobile World Conversation Days Barcelona

The #openMWC – Open Mobile World Conversation Days Barcelona 2011 are a three-days special event dedicated to opening up the access to mobile topics, presentations and experts to a broad audience.

• Day 1 – Global Virtual Twitter Discussion. You just need to join @WebBarBCN or the Hashtag #openMWC on Monday between 18.00-20.00 h.

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Tuesday, February 15th, 2011

Siine – Invitation Only Alpha Brunch

A very promising startup I’m working with right now, called Siine is organising a luxury breakfast / brunch during Mobile World Congress for potential partners on Tuesday 15th February 2011 (7am – 1pm), located only a minute’s walk from the MWC venue.

Come over and get an exclusive demo of Siine’s revolutionary new user interface for mobile and touchscreen devices.

You can also enjoy:

- World class breakfast to get you ready for a day of dealmaking at MWC11
- Discuss partnership deals, media opportunities and other ways to collaborate with Siine
- WiFi and power smoothies available all day

Email me if you’d like to attend or arrange an appointment.

Venue: Restaurant Nou Marti, Carrer Cai Celi, 17-19, 08014 Barcelona. Google Maps link here.

Hope to see you there!

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Augmented Reality Meetup

Come talk AR (augmented reality) with Layar every day from Monday until Thursday from 12PM to 1PM we’ll have an Augmented Reality Meetup at The Fountain.

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AppCircus Spotlight on BlackBerry

This special event within the Mobile World Congress is a unique chance to see some of the most exciting BlackBerry apps showcased in front of a live audience. Check the presenting BlackBerry apps here!

When: BlackBerry Developer Day on Tuesday, February 15th, 2011 between 13.30 – 14.30.

Each of the 10 selected AppCircus Spotlight presenters will receive one BlackBerry device and one MWC 2011 pass and the event winner will get a PlayBook Tablet PC! (For more information check the terms and conditions.)

Location: Mobile World Congress, Fira de Barcelona, stand 7B42, Hall 7. Av. Reina María Cristina, s/n, 08004, map.

Follow @appcircus for latest info and updates!

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MWC11 Drinks reception with Fjord & Foursquare

Why not stop by for refreshing drinks and tasty tapas after a busy day at the show? You could even meet a start-up or two.

What: Drinks reception with Fjord & Foursquare
Where: Fjord’s stand: E19 in Hall 1
When: Tuesday 15th February from 5-7pm

Networking is optional, refreshments guaranteed! Fjord is a leading digital service design agency with longstanding experience in the telecommunications sector. Fjord works with visionary clients such as Foursquare to create world-class digital services and is driven by one guiding principle: elegant simplicity. In 2010, Fjord was ranked as the fastest growing service design agency in EMEA by Deloitte and The Sunday Times.

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GoMo News Blender

Organised by the wonderful Bena Roberts from GoMoNews, this is the perfect cocktail to meet the interesting folks working in the mobile marketing, mobile advertising, mobile search, mobile barcode and mobile application space. Please RSVP using Facebook here.

Location: Incognito BAR, Calle Fusina 6, 08003 Barcelona, Spain. Time: 6:30pm – 11:00pm

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#openMWC – Open Mobile World Conversation Days Barcelona

The #openMWC – Open Mobile World Conversation Days Barcelona 2011 are a three-days special event dedicated to opening up the access to mobile topics, presentations and experts to a broad audience.

• Day 2 – AppTalks Barcelona AppParty (Just for mobile/app people)

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Wednesday, February 16th, 2011

Intel Application Lab Developer Day

Join the AppUp team in Barcelona at one of the two sessions @ Barcelona Activa on Wednesday, February 16th, 2011 for a free event to learn about the benefits of joining the Intel AppUp developer program and developing for MeeGo.

The morning sessions starting at 09:00, the afternoon session starting at 13:00 CET.

More details can be found here, registration here.

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GetJar Cocktail Event

GetJar is the world’s largest open app store with over 1.5 billion downloads to date.

Where: Hotel granados83 (at Klub Brandados83), barcelona
Address: Calle Enric Granados 83,  Barcelona, Spain (a quick 10 mins cab ride from the MWC)

Time: 6pm – 8pm
This event is invite-only
You need an invitation to register for this event. Contact the host to find out more.

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Android Party MWC 2011

THE Android gathering of the Mobile World Congress organized by our local friends at FastDove, Android.es and the Google Technology User Group Barcelona.
Location: GranFoc, C/ Roger de Llúria, 23. Starts at 7pm– 2am .

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Swedish Beers

Classic Mobile World Congress side-event gathering organised by the always charming host Helen Keegan. Like the previous events, this is a relaxed evening, no formalities, no presentations, no business cards thrust in your face as soon as you arrive. Just come with an open mind, be prepared to talk nonsense to strangers, enjoy a drink or five and have yourself a good time. Oh, and leave the ties at the door please.

Time: 7pm-late / Location: Dostrece, Calle Carme 40, Barcelona / RSVP: RSVP on Facebook here / It’s Free to attend.

Let me know if you’re organizing or know about an event I should definately not miss or you would like me to add to this list. Don’t forget to add why I should be attending

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Carnival of Nations WIP JAM Party

One of “THE” Developer Parties at MWC so make sure you come and connect with all the members of the mobile ecosystem.

#openMWC – Open Mobile World Conversation Days Barcelona

The #openMWC – Open Mobile World Conversation Days Barcelona 2011 are a three-days special event dedicated to opening up the access to mobile topics, presentations and experts to a broad audience.

• Day 3 – WebBar Conference + The Mobile Lounge (Open for all)

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MWC Beach Lounge

MWC Beach Party sponsored by Qualcomm and Huawei

To end Mobile World Congress 2011 in style, UKTJPR is having its biggest event to date. Thanks to Qualcomm and Huawei, we are hosting an Ibiza style party at the trendy Bestial Beach Lounge restaurant.

The party will kick off at 20:00 – beer, wine and buffet food being served between 20:30 to 22:30.

At 22:30 the fully free open bar starts, and the party gets into full swing. We have a DJ to provide the tunes, a large outdoor heated and covered terrace and relaxing indoor chill-out areas.

Location: Bestial Beach Lounge Villa Olympica C/ Ramon Trias Fargas

RSVP here.

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Thursday, February 17th, 2011

MLOVE Party @MWC

Time: 7-10:00pm

In celebration of MWC, you are invited to take part in our first Barcelona MLOVE Party on the 17th of February – the final after work party! To dance and talk the night away, please check-in to reserve your space in the prestigious and secret party location. (During MWC, the location details will be announced.)