GSMA Reveals MWC Barcelona 2022 First Details
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LONDON, November 11 2021 /PRNewswire=KYODO JBN/ --
Registration open for event centred on Connectivity Unleashed theme
MWC Barcelona, the world's largest mobile technology event returns to Barcelona
in 2022 under the theme Connectivity Unleashed. Building on the success of the
2021 edition, GSMA has today opened registration for the event, which will take
place from 28th February – 3rd March 2022. During the four-day conference,
attendees will hear first-hand about the future of connectivity from leaders
within the mobile industry and beyond.
"This year, I was incredibly proud that we were able to bring the industry back
together in Barcelona after so long apart. Building on the success of MWC21,
I'm thrilled that we can do it again," said GSMA CEO Ltd. John Hoffman. "At the
2022 edition of MWC we will provide a platform for the debates that define
society's relationship with technology and, ultimately, we will be the place
where business gets done."
Connectivity Unleashed
'Connectivity Unleashed' will be explored through topic areas, including:
CloudNet - Networks continue to adapt to support service delivery and, today,
cloud is considered a key enabler of large-scale transformation with the market
projected to reach $75 billion by 2026.
5G Connect - This theme will explore what tomorrow's world looks like with 5G
and the business models shaping its growth.
Internet of Everything - With 24 billion IoT connections predicted by 2025,
smart technology offers a new means to reimagine and transform physical spaces.
FinTech - The mobile eco-system is the heartbeat of fintech as technology
continues to reduce barriers and enable new disruptions and innovations.
Tech Horizon - The Tech Horizon theme aims to explore how mobile is
transforming our future with innovations that go beyond the industry and
deliver purpose.
Advancing AI - With global investment set to top $170 billion by 2025,
geo-political lines are taking shape on AI's use of data and where
collaboration is needed to develop new industry innovations.
The Intersection of Connectivity, Industry & Innovation
An emphasis on connected industries and digital innovation will bring an
exciting line-up of thought leaders and disrupters to our conferences
platforms. For example, on the heels of their acquisition announcement, Weta
Digital's CEO joins a growing list of confirmed speakers;
Prem Akkaraju, CEO, Weta Digital
Shuky Sheffer, President and CEO, Amdocs
Anne Chow, CEO, AT&T Business
Cher Wang, Chairwoman and Acting CEO, HTC
Maurcio Ramos, CEO, Millicom
Pekka Lundmark, President & CEO, Nokia
Stephane Richard, Chairman & CEO, Orange
Jose Maria Alvarez-Pallete, Chairman & CEO, Telefonica
Caroline Casey, Founder & Creator, Valuable 500
Nick Read, CEO, Vodafone
Speakers will be joined by exhibitors from across the connectivity ecosystem
including Cisco, Deutsche Telekom, Ericsson, Google, Huawei, Intel, Nokia,
Orange, Qualcomm, Samsung Electronics, Telefonica, Vodafone, and ZTE among
others. The GSMA extends a warm welcome to first-time exhibitors, Fisker,
Fujitsu and, LG Uplus.
"MWC22 will show off cutting-edge technology that pushes the boundary of
possibility. Sparking conversations that fuel innovation, bringing start-ups,
big business, and governments together to inspire and create a connected world
that delivers for all. MWC21 was the beginning of a comeback for live-events,
and I can't wait to be back in Barcelona," said Mats Granryd, Director General
GSMA.
A window into the future
The GSMA's start-up exhibition will once again be at the heart of MWC in the
Fira de Barcelona Gran Via venue. It will bring together over 450 international
start-ups and 500 investors to shape eight programmes in sectors including;
Digital Health, Fintech, Frontier Tech, Sportstech, Impact, Investors,
Communities and, Diversity and Inclusion. Delegations from Austria, Andorra,
Chile, Egypt, Korea, Spain, Switzerland and, the UK will be showcasing their
solutions on the show floor together with ground-breaking startups from the
rest of the world.
"This year marks the 8th edition of the GSMA's key innovation platform at MWC
Barcelona, 4YFN.," said Pere Duran, 4YFN Director. "Combining MWC and 4YFN
recognises the critical role startups play in fulfilling the potential of
mobile technology. The innovation they deliver will enable us to unleash new
potential and ensure we are contributing to society and the planet in a way we
can be proud of passing to future generations."
Committed Community
As MWC returns for another in-person event, health and safety remain the number
one priority. To ensure all delegates have a safe and enjoyable MWC Barcelona
2022 experience, GSMA has evolved its Committed Community Health & Safety plan.
The plan reflects the changing global circumstances, going beyond required
measures to ensure MWC remains a safe environment to conduct business.
Full details of the Committed Community plan will be released shortly. The GSMA
appreciates the time, effort and, resources involved in attending an event like
MWC and remains committed to communicating changes or updates as the world
progresses actions to manage Covid-19.
Register now
Registration is now open for MWC Barcelona 2022, the industry's most
influential connectivity event. Click here
<https://www.mwcbarcelona.com/attend/registration> to ensure your attendance.
About GSMA
The GSMA is a global organization unifying the mobile ecosystem to discover,
develop and deliver innovation foundational to positive business environments
and societal change. Our vision is to unlock the full power of connectivity so
that people, industry, and society thrive. Representing mobile operators and
organizations across the mobile ecosystem and adjacent industries, the GSMA
delivers for its members across three broad pillars: Connectivity for Good,
Industry Services and Solutions, and Outreach. This activity includes advancing
policy, tackling today's biggest societal challenges, underpinning the
technology and interoperability that make mobile work, and providing the
world's largest platform to convene the mobile ecosystem at the MWC and M360
series of events.
We invite you to find out more at gsma.com.
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