Making way for The IQ Era
Much can happen in a year within our ecosystem of innovation and connectivity. As we build on the success of MWC25 and engage with MWC26 to activate a new theme – The IQ Era – the world is already shifting to greater heights of digital awareness.
In this new age of intelligence, the way to a better future is through smarter connection: human ideas leading technology, commercial impact and societal progress. MWC is where leaders of nations, business and technology assemble, and collective knowledge collaborates – make your insight count in The IQ Era.
Get involved
Secure your space, explore the floorplan and join thousands shaping the future of connectivity.
Meet our first wave of MWC26 keynote speakers
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Gwynne Shotwell
President & COO, SpaceX
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Alex Blania
CEO and Co-founder, Tools for Humanity
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Johanna Faries
President, Blizzard Entertainment
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Gopal Vittal
MD, Bharti Airtel Group & GSMA Chair
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Kaan Terzioğlu
Group CEO, VEON Group
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Gabe Pereyra
President & Co-Founder, Harvey
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Karandeep Anand
CEO, Character.AI
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Christel Heydemann
CEO, Orange Group
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Benedict Evans
Analyst & Author
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Kate Johnson
President and CEO, Lumen Technologies
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Michael Nicolls
VP, Starlink Engineering
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Andrew Feinberg
CEO & Chairman of the Board, Netcracker
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Allison Kirkby
President & CEO, Telia Company
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Mickey Mikitani
Founder, Chairman & CEO, Rakuten Group, Inc.
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John Stankey
Chairman & CEO, AT&T
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Lara Dewar
CMO, GSMA
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Vivek Badrinath
Director General, GSMA
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John Giusti
Chief Regulatory Officer, GSMA
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See the full lineup
Discover the six themes shaping MWC26 Barcelona
From AI to enterprise reinvention, our six thought leadership themes explore the technologies, ideas and people powering the next wave of innovation. Dive into the issues that matter most, across business, policy, and society, and join the conversations defining the future of connectivity.
What can MWC do for you?
Whatever you're into - industry knowledge, radical innovation, powered-up business, policy leadership - MWC has it.
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I want to hear what's happening next
Let's be straight, you know your stuff. People come to you for your thoughts because you like to stay informed. The latest studies, those new stats and out-there ideas everyone will be taking about? You've got them in your back pocket, but you always want more.If it's inspiration you need
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I want to see tomorrow's tech
The phrase 'early adopter' was invented for you. You love getting hands-on with next-level tech and connecting with the innovators behind it. You know your AI from your IoT and you know exactly what your company needs to get moving.If it's tech you're after
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I want my ideas to grow
You know you’re a good bet. An up-and-coming business with ingenuity to burn who’s ready to go big. You’re old friends with risk and you're not afraid to flex your portfolio with new partners and innovation no one saw coming. No one, except you.If you’re here to start scaling
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I want to be where the big decisions are made
Collaborating seamlessly across borders, creating technology that serves everyone, coding ethically and sustainably, regulating with purpose. If words like these resonate with you, you're not alone – especially at MWC.If it's policy you want to push
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Introducing Rewire!
Welcome to an electrifying new podcast from the GSMA and MWC - hear from tech trailblazers at the top of their game, as they slip out of the spotlight at MWC and head backstage for an intimate chat about their moments of becoming with legendary presenter, June Sarpong OBE.
Unmissable keynote highlights
View the replays and key insights from the MWC25 keynote sessions