With mobile technology becoming an integral part of our lives, it has brought inconceivable advancements in the sector with every passing day. This has underscored the need for industry giants to frequently connect and share insights with each other. With this primary aim, MWC Barcelona, previously called Mobile World Congress, was launched in 1987 in Brussels. Organised by London-based GSMA, it is a networking event for the mobile and tech industry giants.
The event is attended by device manufacturers, network equipment providers, representatives of wireless carriers, vendors and content owners as well as the press. More than 100,000 people attend MWC Barcelona annually. Several mobile phone manufacturers take advantage of the platform to showcase their upcoming devices. It is an event where mobile industry’s leading decision-makers, creators and innovators exhibit revolutionary products and technologies, as well as connect with each other.
Why Attend MWC
MWC Barcelona is considered to be one of the largest tech meet-and-greet events which is expected to be attended by more than 1,800 exhibitors and attendees from over 180 countries. The event will see some of the most distinguished speakers and visionaries share their insights and perceptions on various tech industry related topics. You can also find members participate in compelling debates on popular subjects that span technology, software, AI and much more.
Attendees can choose to participate in programs such as conferences, company spotlights, ministerial programs, partner programs, as well as specialist workshops. The event’s showfloor hosts various pavilions that are operated by industry representatives from different countries. Some of these include Belgian Pavilion, Digital OpenLab, French Tech Pavilion, Enterprise Island, India Pavilion, Maxcom, Swiss Pavilion, to name a few.
In addition, MWC Barcelona organises the Digital Planet which provides you help with technical, ecommerce and marketing communication solutions. It is a platform where industry professionals showcase their skills and services and the attendees discover state-of-the-art technologies and platforms.
Some Highlights
MWC Barcelona hosts and invites people from the mobile ecosystem to join one of the most talked about tech exhibitions. Directors and other top level executives from over 2,000 companies and more than 150 countries attend the event annually. The program called Diversity4Tech invites mobile industry experts to establish networking opportunities and enhance business innovation and growth. This in turn gives them access to the most innovative future technologies, products and services.
The 5G Internet of Things summit held at MWC Barcelona provides an opportunity to several industry experts to discuss growth, development, mega trends and the increasing role of IoT in 5G technology. It facilitates mobile operators to offer secure and expandable connectivity and services. The technology also provides solutions and applications for consumers and businesses throughout various industries, such as aviation, healthcare, smart mobility, transportation and utilities.
When it comes to speakers the event sees industry leaders discuss and exchange technologies and ideas, as well as inspire future generations. In the past several experts who have motivated the attendees include Dale Allen, Mathew Kirk, Vivek Chhabra, Marc Badosa, Julio Martinez and Kevin Kapich.
Tickets, Registration & Contact
In 2022, MWC Barcelona was held from February 28 to March 3. The venue was the exhibition centre Fira Gran Via, located just outside Barcelona city. MWC Barcelona offers different types for passes as per your need. For example, the Discovery Pass provides access to the entire exhibition floor as well as the start-up ecosystem. The Intelligence Pass is a gateway to physical and virtual conference sessions, keynotes and panel discussions and also includes the benefits of the Discovery Pass. In addition, there is a VIP Pass that covers all the services and amenities including hotel stays and travelling to the venues with all the benefits of Discovery, Intelligence and Leader’s passes. The passes can cost you anywhere between € 768 to € 4,195.
You can register through their website or by downloading the MWC app. For queries or feedback on registration, you can write to [email protected]. If you are an industry analyst or journalist and are looking for accreditation, write to [email protected]. For exhibition space and sponsorship enquiries, you can email [email protected].
