introduction
twenty years ago, two young entrepreneurs in barcelona took a bold step into the world of event hospitality. bnetwork was born with a simple mission: to bridge technology and service to create seamless event experiences.
fast forward to 2025, and we are proud to celebrate two decades of resilience, innovation, and global impact-supporting some of the world's most prestigious events across 40+ destinations and 20 countries.
as we mark this milestone, we want to reflect on the journey that shaped us and thank our clients, partners, and team members who have been with us every step of the way.
resilience: overcoming industry challenges
from financial crises to natural disasters and global pandemics, the event industry has evolved through unprecedented challenges. At bnetwork, we've always stood firm.
- • 2008 financial crisis: When the subprime crisis threatened the Mobile World Congress, we worked hand in hand with GSMA to ensure the event's continuity, despite mass cancellations.
- • 2015 cannes floods: When storms flooded our servers just before
MIPCOM, our team relocated infrastructure overnight, enabling hotels to welcome attendees as planned.
- • 2020 COVID-19 pandemic: As major global events were canceled, we navigated hundreds of reschedulings, ensuring clients could adapt to the changing landscape.
innovation: redefining event hospitality
- • direct admin & hotel interface (2006): The first event accommodation platform that streamlined bookings for both attendees and hoteliers.
- • green hotel mapping (2015): a sustainability initiative that encouraged eventgoers to choose eco-certified hotels.
- • benchmarking & predictive tool (2017): Helping organizers
plan accommodations before even selecting a destination.
- • next-gen booking platform (2025): Our
latest solution, designed to deliver fast, accessible booking, seamless mobile experiences, and sustainable stay options - all with elegant simplicity.
openness to the world: a global perspective
from a small startup in barcelona to a global leader operating in 40+ destinations, bnetwork is built on international collaboration.
Our team represents 19 nationalities, speaks 14 languages, and thrives on diversity.
"openness isn't just about expanding into new markets - it's about embracing different perspectives," says Emmanuelle Chalmet, Global HR Director. "diversity fuels our innovation and strengthens our relationships across cultures."
loyalty: celebrating long-standing partnerships
for two decades, we have been by the side of some of the world's biggest events:
- • Mobile World Congress: from 3GSM in Cannes to one of the world's largest tech gatherings in Barcelona, we've supported
MWC every step of the way.
- • ILTM Cannes: from a £40,000 startup to
the world's leading luxury travel event, we've been a trusted partner since the beginning.
- • French Government Summits: from the 2009 NATO Summit to
COP conferences and G7 meetings, we've remained the official agency for diplomatic events.
looking to the future
as we celebrate our 20-year legacy, we are also looking ahead. The future of event hospitality is personalized, digital-first, and
sustainable - and bnetwork is committed to leading this transformation.
april 2025