Europe’s #1 Tech & Web3, Music and Startups festival returns to Barcelona on 22 November 2025. Poble Espanyol is getting ready to welcome the leaders of the new digital era for the third edition of DEXT FORCE, a hybrid concept that fuses innovation and electronic music in a single venue, consolidating itself as the event where technology and culture come together.
During the day, the venue will be transformed into a true hub of innovation and creativity with keynotes, round tables and workshops on investing, Web3, robotics, artificial intelligence, startups and emerging trends:
- Keynotes and round tables tackling questions such as: “Where is the value in Web3?”, led by Javier Palomino and Salvador Verdugo; debates on dynamic investing hosted by TradingView; and other topics such as how to reach your first million.
- Inspiring talks from founders and CEOs sharing real-world case studies: from Mixo, the startup that has revolutionised the sector with cocktail machines that serve in 22 seconds, to Bitbase, pioneers in physical cryptocurrency ATMs.
- Interactive workshops to experience AI-powered creation first-hand, such as the session by music producer Carles Pineda, fusing music and artificial intelligence.
- Live demonstrations exploring the fine line between reality and fiction, such as the production of a film created with AI by Héctor Mateo.
Featured speakers and guests include Alex Fernández (CEO of Bitbase), Salvador Verdugo (CMedia), Juan Diego (JD Markets), Javier Palomino (CEO of Dextools), Martín Cohen (CEO of Mixo), Bernat Casañes (AI applied to business), Edgar Plascencia (Iberia Director at Bitget), Albert Xavier (Co-Founder of Wavveup), Carles Pineda (musician, producer and expert in socio-cultural intervention), Ramón Julià (Giants), Victoria Gago
(Co-CEO of European Blockchain Convention), Marc Serra (Co-Owner of CF Badalona), Jonathan Moral (Founder and CEO of Café de Finca), Rafa Climent (CEO of Leone 1947 Spain), Albert Pérez (Co-CEO of Wavveup), H. Mateo Prio (Founder of NexusTech), Carlos Barrera (XOBJ), Angélica L. Márquez (Founder of Warmcircle), Bernat Casañás (Udreams Consulting), Pedro Sandova (ISM Spain Director), Antón Regal (Financial Advisor), Joaquín Canales (Head of Institutional Partnership SE at Bitpanda), Eduardo Pfaff (Senior Manager at TradingView), Álex Barrera (former professional basketball player and entrepreneur), Felipe D’Onofrio (CTO of Brickken), Sandra Adrián (Blockchain & Crypto Tax Advisor), Alan Durán (Country Manager at Bybit), and Carles Pineda (musician and producer), who will share their insights on innovation, investment and business growth.
Poble Espanyol will also host immersive areas designed to invite attendees to discover and take part: the Theatre will become the technology stage where the latest news and investment opportunities will be discussed; El Monasterio will host a networking and gaming area with arcades and F1 simulators in collaboration with Red Bull, as well as meet-ups with investment clubs such as Onchain Capital; and the Chapel will offer a meditation zone to recharge energy before night falls.
As night falls, the tech convention will give way to the magic of electronic music.
Three stages will set the festival’s pulse: La Terrrazza, which will once again break its silence to host 10 hours of non-stop music from DEXT FORCE with Solardo, Hector Couto and Viviana Casanova, alongside local talents such as Dagzz and Noa; El Claustro, where DJs like Wiergo, Nita Key, Nahum Kom, Cronekia and Dëkyr will turn
silence into dance with hard groove, euro dance and techno; and El Monasterio, which will become an open space in collaboration with Plastic Academia, championing emerging talent from the city.
The festival offers several ways to experience the event: full-day tickets with breakfast included, night-only passes, and VIP options ranging from outdoor chill-out areas and private zones to the VIP Exclusive Pass, which includes 5*GL accommodation, dinner, masterclasses and tastings. For the first time, payments can be made both in traditional currency and in cryptocurrencies, bringing innovation into the heart of the festival experience.
Partners such as Red Bull, Heineken, Nobu Hotel, Mixo, Leone, Bitget, Brickken, TradingView, Criptonoticias, BDN, Bitpanda, Sustainable Fashion Fest, Dextools, Onchain Capital, Bitbase, Bitpanda, Bybit, Plastic Academia, Pioneer, CMedia, BeInCrypto, Café de Finca, Sortkat, B4, CMedia, Come Porketa, Mery Restaurant and Deleito will play an active role in the festival, offering experiences that allow attendees to see, touch and live the market’s leading brands.
Last Year’s Figures: DEXT FORCE 2024
+30 international and local artists 3,000 attendees 50 speakers +20 exhibitors +9 workshops +6 immersive experiences
DEXT FORCE 2025 is more than just a festival: it is electronic music and creativity cubed, where innovation and music come together to create unforgettable nights and unique experiences at Barcelona’s Poble Espanyol.
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About MAIK S.L.
MAIK S.L. (Music, Art, Innovation and Kreativity). Founded in 2025 in Barcelona by Javier Palomino, Jorge Palomino, Dani Campoy and Marc Nieto, it redefines the cultural experience and the concept of a festival. More than a company, MAIK is a year-round movement that brings together music, art, creativity and innovation through cultural projects and festivals, creating experiences that inspire a new generation of creators, entrepreneurs and
music lovers.
Flagship monthly initiatives under the DXT brand
DXT Meetings: Gatherings with experts in investing, Web3, AI, robotics, branding and other innovative fields, with talks and podcasts that democratise knowledge.
DXT Sessions: Immersive musical experiences in unconventional spaces, from rooftops to shops and kiosks. DEXTivi: A YouTube series that transparently shows the step-by-step process of creating a festival today.
DEXT FORCE: MAIK’s flagship festival that combines electronic music, technology conferences, lifestyle, physical and mental health, workshops and networking, connecting industry, innovation and entertainment in a single space.