Venue
A new home for the Spring community
Book·Your·Room·Now·Palau de Congressos de Catalunya
New Home!
Spring I/O 2026 lands at the Palau de Congressos de Catalunya, on Barcelona’s Diagonal.
A contemporary, bright and easy-to-navigate venue, surrounded by hotels and green areas, designed for big tech events. This is where keynotes, tracks, labs and networking will happen - all in one place.
- Main auditorium:
Up to 1,900 seats for keynotes - Exhibition area:
4,000 m² for sponsors, demos and coffee breaks - Breakout rooms:
Flexible spaces for tracks, workshops and labs - Location:
Av. Diagonal 661-671, Barcelona
Getting There & Around
From the airport
15–20 minutes by taxi to Av. Diagonal 661-671.
Metro L9S → Zona Università ria.
- Taxi: ~€30
- L9S + L3 (Zona Università ria)
Metro
L3 (green line) - stop Zona Università ria.
Rail & Regional
Barcelona Sants station is ~10 minutes away by taxi or by metro (L3). Ideal for AVE and long-distance trains.
- AVE / Rodalies via Sants
- Direct L3 connection
Move like a local
Diagonal has bike lanes, scooter sharing and parking options near the center.
- Bike lane on Diagonal
- On-site / nearby parking
Barcelona
between sessions
Right here right now
Barcelona isn’t just hosting Spring I/O — it’s a city you’ll want to explore.
From Diagonal, you’re only minutes away from Les Corts’ new restaurants, Sarrià ’s classic cafés, Eixample’s design-forward venues, and the seaside for a sunset stroll.
Perfect for team dinners, sponsor events, or one last drink with the people you’ve just met.
5–8 min
Les Corts & university area
(lunch, quick dinners)
10–12 min
Passeig de Grà cia / city centre by L3
(shopping, cocktails, rooftops)
20 min
Old town & Born
(nightlife, tapas, photo spots)
25 min
Barceloneta & seaside
(sunset, after-conference walk)
Stay close to the venue
Torre Melina Gran Meliá
Elevate your Spring I/O experience at Torre Melina Gran Meliá, our recommended urban resort beside the convention centre.Recharge between sessions with lush gardens, signature wellness rituals, twin outdoor pools and a private lounge, then flow straight back to the action via direct venue access.With 17 meeting rooms, a 360° rooftop for after-hours meetups and courtesy shuttles to Plaça Catalunya, it’s the perfect base for business and Barcelona adventures with fellow attendees.Welcome to Barcelona!
