( 75% ) The congress · DF2510:30 – 18:25
Finance, AI and startups
on one stage
- 17 sessions at the Theatre
- Flash talks
- Talks
- Panels
- Finance & investment
- Artificial intelligence
- Startups & entrepreneurship
- Mindfulness in the Chapel
Mixing
the Future
Barcelona's ecosystem where tech, business and music meet. At DF25 we brought 29 speakers to Poble Espanyol for 17 sessions and an after party. Until the 2027 edition we stay active with DEXT Sessions and DEXT Meetings.
DEXT FORCE · The Last Pill
- Congress
- Finance · AI · Startups
- Speakers
- 120+ industry leaders
- After party
- Electronic music festival
( Press )
( So far )
We are the meeting point for banks, investors, founders and entrepreneurs from Spain’s finance and tech ecosystem.
1,500+attendees per edition
120+speakers in total
35h+of congress in total
70+partner brands
3editions (2023–2025)
Where the tech ecosystem meets.
DF25 · Main stage( The ecosystem )
Much more than an event
DEXT FORCE connects founders, investors, brands and artists in Barcelona all year round. The congress is the big moment; between editions we stay active with music, gatherings and content.
01 · Once a yearThe congressFinance, AI and startups by day; an electronic music festival by night. Three editions and more than 1,500 attendees per edition.DF25 recap →
02 · All year · YouTubeDEXT SessionsDJ sets filmed in the Barcelona places nobody expects: a barbershop, a bunker, a thrift shop.Watch the Sessions →
03 · Tailor-madeDEXT MeetingsPrivate gatherings we design for a brand: breakfasts, dinners or afterworks with the founders, investors and executives it wants to meet.How they work →
04 · Every weekBlog & agendaStartup rounds, regulation, AI and Barcelona's tech agenda, told by the DEXT team.Read the blog →Finance, AI and startups
( 25% ) After party19:30 – 05:30
The after party
When the last talk ends, the venue turns into an electronic music festival.
See the line-up →( Topics )
Six areas. One ecosystem.
What we talked about at DF25: 17 sessions of flash talks, talks and panels at the Poble Espanyol Theatre.
Where and how to invest
- How to find Smart Money
- The best investments for 2026
- The future of institutional investment in crypto and digital assets
- Adaptive investment strategy
Crypto with both feet on the ground
- What the tax office already knows about your crypto
- SMEs: the real winners of the crypto system
Applied AI, not hype
- Payment gateway 2.0 with AI
- The creative revolution: reinventing film with generative AI
- Automated technical analysis with AI
- AI has entered the music production studio
Build and scale
- Goal: the first million (startups)
- Cocktail vending machines in 22 seconds
- The specialty coffee revolution
Where the value is
- Where is the value in Web3?
The new forces of business
- Creators & Communities: the new force scaling businesses
- Fire and water: where fashion meets the future
- Leone Shop Barcelona: a phygital concept in sports retail
( Agenda )
This was 22.11.2025
The Theatre agenda (Talks & Tech) at DF25. In parallel: mindfulness in the Chapel, an art space in the Cloister and the Gaming Zone by Red Bull.
- How to find Smart MoneyIvan Khalo · Crypto Investigator, FinCrimeFlash talk
- Payment gateway 2.0 with AI by ZhexFernando Aguera · CEO, ZhexFlash talk
- Where is the value in Web3?Victoria Gago (EBC) · Javier Palomino (DEXTools) · Salvador Verdugo (CMedia) · Felipe D’Onofrio (Brickken)Panel
- Cocktail vending machines in 22 seconds by MixoMartín Cohen · CEO, MixoFlash talk
- The specialty coffee revolution by Café de FincaJonathan Moral · CEO & Founder, Café de FincaFlash talk
- The future of institutional investment in crypto and digital assetsJoaquín Canals (Bitpanda) · Edu Pfaff (TradingView) · Edgar Plasencia (Bitget Iberia) · Alan Duran (Bybit)Panel
( Speakers )
The voices moving the ecosystem
Exchanges, investment banking, founders, tax experts and creators: the 29 speakers who took the Theatre stage at DF25.
FinCrimeIvan KhaloCrypto Investigator
ZhexFernando AgueraCEO
EBCVictoria GagoCo-CEO
DEXToolsJavier PalominoCEO
CMediaSalvador VerdugoFounder
BrickkenFelipe D’OnofrioCTO
MixoMartín CohenCEO
Café de FincaJonathan MoralCEO & Founder
BitpandaJoaquín CanalsHead of Institutional Partnerships Southern Europe
2027Your talk herePitch your talk for 2027 →DF25 speakers · 2027 line-up coming soonSee all 29 speakers →
( This is DF )
DF25, in pictures
( Experiences )
Beyond the talks
Networking
Spaces to close deals
Open areas where founders, investors and brands meet between talks.
Panels
Debates at the Theatre
Five panels with exchanges, investors, founders and creators.
More experiences
Art, gaming and mindfulness
An art space in the Cloister, the Gaming Zone by Red Bull, R.A.V.E. Meditation in the Chapel and instant cocktails from the MIXO machine.
( Partner with us )
Put your brand centre stage
1,500 attendees per edition from the finance, tech and startup ecosystem. We are already preparing 2027.
Sponsor
Naming packages, booths, branded panels and activations at the 2027 after party.
Request the deck →Media partners
Press accreditation, exclusive content and coverage of the congress and the after party.
Request accreditation →Take the stage
Pitch your talk or panel on finance, AI or startups for the 2027 edition.
Send your proposal →( Partners )
They trusted DEXT FORCE
More than 70 finance, crypto, fintech, media and lifestyle brands have been part of DEXT FORCE.
Main partners
( After party )
When the sun goes down
When the congress ends, Poble Espanyol turns into a festival with three stages: the Open Air Stage with Plastic Academia, the Cloister stage and the main stage at La Terrrazza. Techno and house until 05:30. These are some of the names that played at DF25.
- SolardoManchester
- Hector CoutoTenerife
- Viviana CasanovaGirona
DAGZZ/Noa/Nahum Korm/Nita Key/Dëkyr/LOLA KiND/Cronekia/Wiergo/Ciprian/Markuss/Primiceri/Mars1/AMMU/Denic/ΛLESSΛ
19:30 → 05:30( Passes )
The DF25 passes
The Full Pass and the Party Pass sold out. Join the 2027 waitlist to get access before anyone else.
Most popularSold out
Full Pass
Congress 10:30 → 18:25 + after party
- All 17 Theatre sessions
- Flash talks, talks and panels
- Breakfast included
- Networking
- After party included
Limited places
VIP Pass
Full access
- Everything in the Full Pass
- Priority seating at the congress
- Exclusive lounges
After party onlySold out
Party Pass
19:30 → 05:30
- After party access only
- No congress access
- Food trucks
2027 prices coming soon
( Venue )
Poble Espanyol, Barcelona
DEXT FORCE always takes place in iconic Barcelona landmarks: Llotja de Mar in 2023 and 2024, and Poble Espanyol in 2025. We look for spaces unlike any other. At Poble Espanyol, the squares, theatre, chapel and cloister host the congress by day and turn into stages by night.
- Address
- Av. de Francesc Ferrer i Guàrdia, 13, 08038 Barcelona
- Date
- 22 November 2025
- Hours
- 09:00 – 05:30
- Edition
- DF25 venue · 2027 venue to be confirmed
( Blog )
Journal
Guides, recaps and trends on finance, AI, startups and culture in Barcelona.
Finance, AI and startup events in Barcelona in 2027: the calendar worth saving
2027 calendar of tech, startup, AI and finance conferences in Barcelona: MWC and 4YFN, ISE, Smart City Expo and DEXT FORCE, with confirmed and pending dates.
ID Finance, the Barcelona fintech behind Plazo, closes the largest round ever by a Spanish startup: €545 million
( FAQ )
Frequently asked questions
When is the next edition?
We are preparing DEXT FORCE 2027. Join the waitlist and you will be the first to know the date, venue and tickets.
Who was the congress for?
At DF25 we brought together banking and finance professionals, investors, founders and entrepreneurs interested in where finance, AI and startups are heading. The after party was there to celebrate it.
What did the Full Pass include?
All 17 congress sessions at the Theatre, breakfast and access to the after party, from 09:00 to 05:30.
What did the VIP Pass include?
Everything in the Full Pass plus exclusive lounges, priority seating and unlimited food and drinks in the private VIP area.
Were tickets personal?
Yes. At DF25 each ticket was issued to one person and ID was checked at the entrance.
How can I speak or sponsor in 2027?
Write to hola@dextforcefestival.com or use the Partner with us section to request the deck or pitch your talk.