Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2023 Barcelona - All You Need to Know

 

Cultivating Innovation Without Boundaries

Once again, MWC brings a global stage for innovation - the leading edge for breakthrough technologies and global trendsetters. This is where the world’s top brands do business, share ideas, and meet creative partners. Owned by GSMA (Groupe Speciale Mobile Association), MWC features every aspect of the connectivity sector.

FEBRUARY 27 – MARCH 02, 2023  BARCELONA

MWC Barcelona is the industry’s greatest and most influential event for the mobile communications industry. Global innovators, CEOs, industry experts, technology providers, content owners, and keynote researchers grace the stage at MWC and unveil the potential possibilities of connectivity technology across industries. MWC’s dynamic display is followed by exponential networking technologies including 5G Connect, CloudNet, Open Net, Reality+, and AI.

The event serves the ultimate purpose of delivering valuable insights and experiences in various technological subject matters. InvoBlox yet again awaits with interest to unleash immersive visions, make remarkable connections, and turn ideas into business deals.

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Reasons to Attend MWC Barcelona 2023

Mobile World Congress expo is the international reference point for the connectivity, tech, and mobile industry. The annual trade show regularly welcomes above 100 000 industry experts and professionals and 1500 exhibitors from all across the world to share innovative ideas and push the boundaries of technology to bring new and latest business plans to the table.

This five-day event gives endless opportunities to understand the business limitations, and scope, connect with wonderful personalities from different sectors, and learn from their experiences. Hosting in Fira Barcelona Gran Via, the GSMA MWC Barcelona trade fair addresses the current mobile connectivity issues and what technologies can be employed to overcome the challenges.

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Some other reasons to join MWC 2023 may include

• 1050 experts from 168 countries to speak, and conduct conferences and informative sessions

• The convergence of communities and innovations of tomorrow

• An array of effective workshops to elevate and innovate

• Multi-industrial approach to unravel global connectivity challenges

• Chance to meet and build connections with global tech leaders

• Dedicated spaces for MWC Barcelona startups and exhibitors to enhance the networking experience

• MWC partnership opportunities allow you to grow your business

Have a look at the event highlights of MWC Barcelona 2022.

 

Mobile World Congress Attendees List 2022

Wondering who attended MWC Barcelona 2022? Following are a few of the attendees from 2022 who got to experience innovative ideas and insightful discourse with their peers.

Attendee’s Name	Social Profile	Designation	Company
Adrián Peribáñez	LinkedIn	CDO	AndBank
Aik Boon Tan	LinkedIn	Chief Commercial Officer	Thunes
Akın Ercan Üret	LinkedIn	Director of IT Infrastructure	Yapi Kredi
Paolo Liu Eisma	LinkedIn	CEO	Grundo
Alan Muñoz	LinkedIn	VP	Banco Fihogar
Alejandro Perez Ibiricu	LinkedIn	Strategy & Operations	N26
Alex Costa	LinkedIn	Partnerships & Financials	Gocleer
Alvaro Mancilla Moreno	LinkedIn	CEO & co-founder	BankFlip
Cameron Lee	LinkedIn	Director	Total Processing

 

Industries Showcasing at MWC Barcelona

Mobile World Congress in Barcelona gathers innovation leaders from all sectors under one roof to discuss brighter and trend-setting ideas.

• 50% senior and director-level attendees

• 17.5% C-suite level attendees

• 161 delegations

• 124 countries

• 37 international organizations

Some major verticals brandishing at MWC are

Finance

Mobile banking is steadily on the rise. It is replacing traditional payment methods through useful and seamless payment integrations, tools, and trends. The banking and finance sector is actively adopting FinTech solutions to streamline B2C and B2B processes, perform identity verification, and mitigate fraud.

The event gets together senior MNO leaders, manufacturers, and government officials to actively evaluate future connectivity possibilities.

Smart Mobility

Considering the increasing mobility, the automotive industry is all set to revolutionize with the use of exponential technologies like the Internet of Things (IoT). Barcelona MWC is a platform to showcase innovations, share visions, and connect with automotive experts to fast-track goals.

Manufacturing

Over 1000 of the biggest players in the manufacturing industry are going to join this disrupting tech event. A global audience with experts from hardware manufacturing companies will discuss the evolution of connected factories and future prospects to do bigger.

Themes for MWC Barcelona 2023

MWC expo is exploring five themes related to the latest technologies that can put advanced efforts into helping businesses grow!

• 5G Acceleration

• Reality+

• OpenNet

• Digital Everything

• FinTech

You can explore these themes here.

MWC Barcelona 2023 Registration

To become part of the 5G Mobile World Congress, follow the steps below:

Step 1:

Register through your EU National ID/Passport and a photograph

Step 2:

Download MWC App - it is mandatory

Step 3:

Activate your Digital Access Pass through App

Register your interest for MWC Barcelona now!

Explore what MWC Barcelona 2023 has in store for you…

Attend MWC keynote sessions and learn from the speakers on trending technology topics.

Keynote 1: Vision of a Fair Future

Vision of a Fair Future will discuss the innovatory shift triggered by some top technologies such as 5G, Artificial Intelligence, and Augmented Reality. It highlights how mobile networks are evolving and stretching digital transformations across industries. The main purpose of this talk is to leverage the opportunities for collaboration, share visions, and develop an equitable future for everyone.

Type: HYBRID

Date: 27/02/2023

Time: 09:30 - 11:00

Keynote 2: Delivering the Digital Decade

The second conversation shed some light on digital advancements bringing greater access to information and new forms of communication. This keynote also discusses the role of AR, VR, 5G, cloud computing, and AI in digital transformation and how MNOs and conditions can play their part to deliver the digital era.

Type: HYBRID

Date: 27/02/2023

Time: 12:00 - 13:00

Keynote 3: Changing Worlds: A Two-Part Story

This keynote has two parts. The topic of first one is “Changing the Future of Energy” in which the speakers will discuss the energy crisis and how automation and machine learning can help reduce energy usage. Moreover, it highlights the need for collaboration between mobile and energy companies to work together and address the challenges to meet ROIs and investment expectations.

The second topic is “The Electric Odyssey”. It addresses climate change through the use of renewable energy sources. Eclectic vehicles can reduce the carbon future and pollution and ultimately promote technological advancements. Also, the role of electric SUVs and futuristic technologies will be discussed in more remote environments.

Type: HYBRID

Date: 27/02/2023

Time: 17:30 - 18:15

Keynote 4: The Evolution of Innovation

As the subject suggests, “The Evolution of Innovation” spotlights the mobile and tech industry in transforming society. Speakers will discuss how AI, 5G, and IoT are at the forefront of innovation and what advancements they have made in the logistics, healthcare, and manufacturing industries.

Type: HYBRID

Date: 28/02/2023

Time: 09:30 - 11:00

See the event’s full MWC Barcelona schedule and agenda here.

Meet MWC Speakers

Be prepared to listen to the inspiring speakers and industry leaders at MWC Barcelona 2023.

Full Name	Email	Social Profile	Company
David Pistoni	[email protected]	LinkedIn	Zeleros Hyperloop
Nicole Lazzaro	[email protected]	LinkedIn	XEODesign. Inc.
Mary Iskenderian	[email protected]	LinkedIn	Women’s World Banking
Oriol Juncosa	[email protected]	LinkedIn	Encomenda VC
Enric Asuncion	[email protected]	LinkedIn	Endeavor
Luke Ibbetson	[email protected]	LinkedIn	Vodafone Group
Jason Plent	[email protected]	LinkedIn	Intel Corporation
Antonia Forster	[email protected]	LinkedIn	Unity Technologies
Mark Harms	[email protected]	LinkedIn	Award Solutions

Check out the list of MWC keynote speakers and a full list of speakers here.

Meet MWC Exhibitors

Global mobile operators, connectivity experts, manufacturers, and tech providers attend this huge MWC technology showcase to exhibit their products and services and share their expertise to help you make better decisions for your business.

Company	Location	Person’s Name	Person’s Email	Social Profile
Totogi	Hall 3 Stand OA3B.20	Nigel Back	[email protected]	LinkedIn
Process Talks	Hall 8.1 Stand 8.1C33.8B	Marc Sole	[email protected]	LinkedIn
Inmanta	Hall 7 Stand 7G51	Wouter Borger	[email protected]	LinkedIn
Casa Systems	Hall 2 Stand 2G11	Weidong Chen	[email protected]	LinkedIn
Concepto Móvil	Congress Square Stand CS48	Alan Ibarra Santoyo	[email protected]	LinkedIn
Gilat Satellite Networks	Hall 3 Stand 3B9Ex	Alik Shimelmits	[email protected]	LinkedIn
MIND CTI	Hall 6 Stand 6E6	Shoval Cohen Nissan	[email protected]	LinkedIn
LotusFlare	Hall 3 Stand 3B15Ex	Sam G.	[email protected]	LinkedIn
TalentFY	Hall 8.1 Stand 8.1B35.4A	Pere Rosell Soler	[email protected]	LinkedIn

Here’s the full MWC Barcelona 2023 exhibitor list showcasing their companies and portfolios.

An opportunity to exhibit your company at a global level…

MWC Barcelona Spain brings you an amazing opportunity to come and showcase your company, connect with tech leaders, and discover some excellent growth opportunities. The platform allows you to launch new ideas and discuss solutions with senior decision-makers. Meet organizations that can help you create waves with exciting suggestions.

Here’s how you can take part:

• Products & Services - Present your top products, services, and solutions to the targeted audience

• Advertising - Showcase the marketing and branding solutions for companies to help them get more leads

• Content - Share content ideas with businesses to increase brand awareness and grow their demand in the market

• eCommerce Solutions - Discuss how companies can revolutionize their eCommerce marketplace by integrating innovative technologies in different and proven ways

• Advanced Analytics - Explain the latest monitoring and analytics technologies to help businesses improve their sales, revenue, and customer experience
  
  

 

MWC Barcelona Opening Hours

Exhibition Areas

Exhibition areas of the MWC event in Barcelona 2023 are 

• Halls 1, 4, 5, 6, and 7

• Congress Square
  
  

Date	Exhibitors (Pass with Extended Hours Access)	Visitors
Saturday 25 February	08:00 - 21:00	N/A
Sunday 26 February	08:00 - 21:00	N/A
Monday 27 February	07:00 - 20:00	08:30 - 19:00
Tuesday 28 February	07:00 - 20:00	08:30 - 19:00
Wednesday 1 March	07:00 - 20:00	08:30 - 19:00
Thursday 2 March	07:00 - 22:00	08:30 - 16:00

Hospitality Areas

These opening times apply to the following areas:

• Upper Walkway

• Hybrid Hall: Hall 3

• Hospitality Hall: Hall 2

• Meeting Rooms in CC1

• Executive Meeting Rooms

• Congress Square Meeting Rooms
  
  

Date	Exhibitors (Pass with Extended Hours Access)	Visitors
Saturday 25 February	08:00 - 21:00	N/A
Sunday 26 February	08:00 - 21:00	N/A
Monday 27 February	07:00 - 20:00	07:30 - 20:00
Tuesday 28 February	07:00 - 20:00	07:30 - 20:00
Wednesday 1 March	07:00 - 20:00	07:30 - 20:00
Thursday 2 March	07:00 - 22:00	07:30 - 16:00

 

MWC Past Editions

 

MWC (Year)	Exhibitors	Visitors
2018	2400	107,000
2019	2400	109,000
2021	—	—
2022	1500	61,000+

 

Team building at MWC Barcelona 2023

This is the right time to build strong teams by giving them exposure to practical events. GSMA Mobile World Congress Barcelona 2023 aims at conducting healthy development and tech talks to originate new ideas, visions, and perspectives in participants.

• Book meeting rooms for vigorous discussions and to develop strategies 

• The event offers concierge service for brands to connect and collaborate with each other

• Explore the beautiful city with your group

Location & Venue

Here’s MWC 2023 Barcelona location.

Fira Gran Via

Av. Joan Carles I, 64

08908 L'Hospitalet de Llobregat

Barcelona

View the MWC Barcelona venue on Google Maps.

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Transportation at MWC Barcelona

For transportation to the venue and around the city, the best option is to use public transport such as buses, the metro, and the local train FCG. GSMA world congress Barcelona is also offering free transportation pass to mobile world congress attendees which can be used during four days of the events in all public transport modes in zone 1. It also includes the visit to the airport. You can get this free pass at the MWC Barcelona address i.e. Fira Gran Via South and North entrance from Saturday 25th February to Wednesday 1st March 9:00 to 20:00 and Thursday 2nd March from 9:00 to 16:00.

Below is the map of Fira Gran Via South and North entrance and transport services available nearby.

Metro - Train | Transport Services | Cars & Private Buses