aaamusic | On 25, Feb 2014

Sónar+D, Sonar’s laboratory and professional meeting point offers two sessions for participants interested in exhibiting development projects and apps.

Sónar+D launches two calls to participate at ist 2014 edition on 12, 13 and 14 June. Participants may submit new projects in two of the seven sections that make up Sónar+D: MarketLab and AppCafé. The first space will present beta stage initiatives, with a second lounge space designed to test this year’s innovative new mobile applications.

For 3 days it will present the most innovative projects from the creative and technology sectors in order to showcase their interaction, promotion and marketing.

Sónar+D strengthens its position as an international hub for the very best talents in the field of technology used in artistic creation. For 3 days it will present the most innovative projects from the creative and technology sectors in order to showcase their interaction, promotion and marketing.

Between 12 and 14 June, the Sónar+D program (based in Barcelona’s Palau de Congressos) will install dozens of activities for both the public and accredited professionals, adding to the musical performances of Sónar by Day.

Last year Sónar+D united 2,950 professionals from the creative and technological industries and included 1,300 companies from 57 countries worldwide.

MarketLab session 2014

MarketLab is the nerve centre of Sónar+D where companies and creative’s present beta stage ideas and the very latest in market innovation.

The sessions are designed for startups, creative laboratories, developers, universities and organizations related to technology, creativity, innovation, music, and education, including mobile phone and hardware markets.

MarketLab generates exposure and visibility for new projects in a dynamic environment, which can attract significant media and professional attention.

It also facilitates creative networking with other participants and a global audience attuned to technological application innovation.

The entry form can be filled in here

AppCafé 2014 call for entry

Sónar+D also offers participation in the tablet equipped AppCafé lounge, in which the year’s most innovative apps will be presented. Applications can be developed for both mobile and tablet devices on any operating system i.e. iOS, Android, Windows Phone etc.

Selected projects will stand out for their experimental nature, forward thinking direction and creativity within the app language.

A special value will be placed on apps exploring areas like: sound creation, moving image, drawing and interaction, digital art projects from the generative to interactive or the visualization of data; independent games with an experimental disposition, social applications employing user data in surprising ways and those providing new experiences in daily life, with new forms of cultural content distribution.

The entry form can be filled in here

What is Sónar^+D?

Sónar+D is a festival within Sónar. It is a global event bringing together and showcasing the best examples of technological innovation, new platforms and creative tools. A unique gathering that facilitates knowledge sharing and interaction among visionaries, artists, developers, entrepreneurs, technology companies and specialist media projecting the future of the creative industries.

Through conferences, networking events, shows, workshops and hackathons (with a space to showcase and incubate the latest in innovation and digital creativity), Sónar+D is ideal for those looking to launch new business , gain international media attention or find out what’s next from the digital frontline.

Under the peerless artistic banner and long established track record of Sónar, the three-day festival is an ideal space to showcase the latest big ideas in art, music and business.

Who is it for?

Sónar+D is aimed at professionals from the creative and cultural industries, such as:
Digital content industry and new media: video games, apps, advertising, cinema, audiovisual and the performing arts.
Software and hardware distributors and developers for the creative sector, creators of apps and technology tools.
Hacker Communities and Makers, Start Ups and entrepreneurs from the creative industries.
Digital and graphic designers, product designers and interactive design professionals.
Creative laboratories in new media and transmedia.

Universities and training centres specializing in content for creative industries and cultural management.
Communication agencies and media specializing in music, digital culture, multimedia, networking, mobility and content marketing.

Public Institutions: responsible for cultural areas in digital and technology industries, export offices, culture diffusion organizations.

More information on the web www.sonarplusd.com and Twitter: @Sonar_D