BCN Welcomes ISE: Top Tips for Making the Most of Your Stay

Top tips for making the most of your stay

Barcelona is a lively and dynamic city, celebrated for its rich cultural heritage and warm hospitality. ISE has several local partners who benefit from engaging with the show and our attendees and welcome our involvement in Barcelona life, not just in February but all year round. We encourage all attendees to take the opportunity to explore and enjoy the city's many attractions, while staying mindful and taking the same precautions you would in any major city. In partnership with local authorities including the regional government, city authorities and Barcelona Turisme, we are committed to ensuring that ISE continues to maintain the highest level of experience for all.

Our aim is to ensure you maximise your ISE experience and we are confident that the measures in place will help you to achieve this.

Partner Spotlight: Enhancing Your ISE Experience in Barcelona

Your Trip, Simplified: Explore Barcelona with Ease

Find everything you need to make your trip to ISE 2025 in Barcelona seamless and enjoyable. From accommodation options to navigating the city with public and private transport, these useful links will help you explore Barcelona comfortably while staying connected to the event.

Accommodation

As the official ISE 2026 accommodation partner, bnetwork is dedicated to crafting a safe, hassle-free and enriching experience for all visitors - the safety of ISE participants is paramount. bnetwork is committed to working with hotels that meet rigorous safety standards to ensure the well-being of our guests.

Each hotel booked through bnetwork is thoroughly evaluated to ensure robust security measures, secure storage options and adherence to standard security practices. Pre-selected hotels are very sensitive to this mater and constantly keep up to date with the latest security standards, giving ISE attendees peace of mind during their stay.

Find the bnetwork booking page here

Booking through bnetwork has many benefits for ISE attendees. Not only does it offer the best rates and options, but it also provides assistance and support in case of any problems during your stay. Whether you need to change your reservation, request a refund, or deal with an emergency, bnetwork is ready to help. the bnetwork team is available onsite throughout the show at their base down the escalators at the South Access to Fira de Barcelona Gran Via.

If you choose to book through other channels, bnetwork will not be able to assist you with any issues that may arise. Therefore, we strongly recommend that you use bnetwork’s services to ensure a smooth and stress-free stay in Barcelona.

Stay Smart, Stay Safe: Enhanced Safety Measures

We understand that safety is a top priority for our attendees, and we are proactively implementing comprehensive measures to ensure a secure and enjoyable environment for everyone. We have implemented comprehensive safety measures in collaboration with local authorities, including the Mossos d'Esquadra (Catalan Police Squad), to provide a secure environment for everyone attending ISE 2026.

Security at Fira de Barcelona

For ISE, there is a specific security plan designed to ensure maximum safety. This plan outlines responsibilities for handling security incidents and emergencies, internal and external communication protocols, alarm chains, and action plans for various incidents and special safety precautions. The Fira Barcelona Permanent Security Point is staffed by security personnel 24/7 who supervise and control activities with the support of security guards. If deemed necessary, overall security can be reinforced with public order officers positioned at access points, plainclothes officers on site, and additional control measures.

Police Station

During ISE event days, a Police Station will be located at the South Access to assist in case of incidents both at the venue or in the city. Attendees can seek help or assistance and report offences. Additionally, remember that you can call the emergency services on 112 at any time during your stay in Barcelona.

Click here for a map showing locations of help points for medical and urgent assistance during the event

Emergency Phones

+34932334100 Fira de Barcelona Security Point. For emergency assistance while you are on site at Fira de Barcelona - this number will be live 24/7

112 Emergency Phone - To contact emergency services when you are away from the venue. The emergency service is available in 50 languages.

Top Safety Tips from Mossos d'Esquadra & Generalitat de Catalunya

Barcelona is a safe city. However, while you are here, we suggest that you take common-sense precautions as you would while visiting any other city.

Take off your Badge! We recommend that you remove your accreditation/badge when outside event- related hospitality areas. Likewise, we also advise against wearing your organisation's polo shirts outside the areas linked to the congress to avoid drawing attention to yourself.
Keep Luxury Out of Sight! Any international event draws the attention of organised crime, especially for stealing luxury watches and other valuables. We recommend not displaying them. However, if you do, be especially mindful of your surroundings and be cautious of unknown people approaching you.
Keep Valuables Close and Secure! Try to carry your valuables in front pockets instead of back pockets. Always keep your handbag in crossbody style. During visits to tourist areas, we suggest that you take only the necessary money and valuables.
Distraction is Their Game, Your Valuables Are the Prize! Be wary of people with a piece of clothing hanging from their arm, a newspaper folded in half in their hand, or a map. Criminals use these items to disguise their hand movements and the object they steal.
Protect Yourself in Crowded Spots! Stay alert for pickpockets in leisure and shopping areas, on public transport, and in crowded spaces. Exercise caution in busy areas, hotels, restaurants, public spaces, and while using public transportation. Be mindful of individuals attempting to create distractions or diversions.
Protect Your Data on the Go! Protect your data by avoiding public Wi-Fi for sensitive tasks and using a VPN for added security. Keep your devices updated to ensure the latest safeguards are in place.

Download Mossos Safety Tips

Police Safety Advice

Mossos d'Esquadra, the police force responsible for citizen security in Barcelona, offer the following safety advice when attending a congress:

Always remove your congress badge upon leaving the venue.
Be vigilant in crowds, hotels, public areas, restaurants, and on public transportation. Watch out for people creating distractions and diversions
Keep your personal belongings with you, both inside and outside the congress centre
You can call 112 in emergency situations that require immediate assistance from firefighters, police, or healthcare professionals.

If you fall victim of a crime

Call emergency telephone number 112 whenever you need police assistance. You will find us at your service 24 hours per day, every day of the year. (Languages: English, French, German, Catalan, and Spanish).

If you fall victim to an offence, report it to the Police. Help us to fight against crime. Crime report

To report a crime, you can go to any to any police station, they are open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

More information about Crime Reports can be found here

Download the Mossos d'Esquadra App

It allows accessing services and consulting the information that we make available to citizens in the field of citizen security.

Download the app here

For daily updates and security information, follow @Mossos on social media.

Enable Emergency Alerts

Make sure your mobile device has emergency alerts activated in your settings to receive official notifications from authorities in case of a critical situation. Spain uses the European Emergency Alert system to send urgent messages directly to your phone.

Stay informed, stay safe!

Barcelona Welcomes ISE