DAMA-UPC, a research group from UPC is currently focused on high performance query engines, graph applications & analytics in the environment of Smart Cities and transport, the management of Knowledge Bases and the generation of synthetic data. UPC is a leading research university in the areas of ICTs, Architecture, Industrial and Civil Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Life Sciences, Physics, Chemistry, Environment, Energy and Natural Resources. It aims at fostering the improvement of educational and research activities.