CIRQUEL takes the stage at AI SUMMIT BARCELONA 2025

Empowering the Future of AI, Sustainability, and Circular Innovation

Barcelona once again proved that it stands at the heart of Europe’s AI and tech revolution. Earlier this month, our Co-Founder and CEO Anna Warchalowska represented CIRQUEL at the AI SUMMIT BARCELONA 2025, joining an exceptional lineup of founders, investors, and innovators who are shaping the future of artificial intelligence, sustainability, and entrepreneurship across Europe and beyond.

AI Summit Barcelona, Anna Warchalowska pitching CIRQUEL at the Tech Barcelona venue Pier 07.

Hosted at the vibrant hub of innovation that is La French Tech Barcelona and eWorks by Esade, the summit brought together a global community of AI pioneers, venture builders, and corporate leaders. The event featured dynamic keynotes, interactive panels, and startup pitches exploring how AI can drive more inclusive, responsible, and purpose-driven innovation.

Where AI meets circularity

At CIRQUEL, we believe that AI holds the key to building a truly circular economy. Our mission is leveraging AI-powered computer vision, anomaly detection, and quality forecasting directly aligns with the event’s theme: using data and intelligence to unlock sustainability and operational excellence.

As Anna shared on stage, CIRQUEL’s technology is helping brands and logistics operators reduce waste, recover value, and close the loop on returns and surplus goods, demonstrating how artificial intelligence can drive measurable impact in both business performance and environmental responsibility.

Collaboration and connections that inspire

A heartfelt thank you goes to the incredible organizers and partners - La French Tech Barcelona, eWorks by Esade, and the inspiring community of investors and mentors including Patrik Schulcz, Davide Rovera, Gül Cenkçiler Felix, Philippe Gelis, Oriol Juncosa, Jérémie Benhamou, Raphaël Tourenq, Rocío Alcocer Magirena, Kim Lea Gundermann, Edgar Vicente, Lily Joo, Dave Garcia, and Ksenia Snegireva for sharing their expertise, insights, and energy during the sessions and networking moments.

These exchanges reinforce what we at CIRQUEL believe deeply: innovation thrives through collaboration. Each conversation, pitch, and idea at the AI SUMMIT reflected a shared goal, to make technology not just smarter, but more human, sustainable, and impactful.

Anna - presenting the environmental pain-points in the various industry verticals, and how CIRQUEL's solution is tackling these problems.

Barcelona: Europe’s AI epicentre

The event underscored why Barcelona continues to gain recognition as one of Europe’s most dynamic ecosystems for AI, deep tech, and purpose-driven entrepreneurship. With its vibrant mix of academic excellence, international talent, and innovation-focused institutions, the city is fast becoming a destination for founders and investors shaping the next generation of technology solutions.

We are proud to be part of this movement and to continue building meaningful collaborations with the region’s forward-thinking partners, institutions, and venture networks.