Join us on November 14th, after the Smart City Expo for drinks, food and networking at our Barcelona Headquarters.

Location:
Bax & Company
C/ Casp 118-120
08013 Barcelona, Spain

Time:
19:00

RSVP: 
Judith Schuermans
j.schuermans@baxcompany.com
+34 93 476 04 44  

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