The mobile communications revolution is driving the world’s major technology breakthroughs. From wearable devices to connected cars and homes, mobile technology is at the heart of worldwide innovation.
As an industry, GSMA and other stakeholders are connecting billions of people to the transformative power of the Internet and mobilising every device in use daily.
In short, the world is on The Edge of Innovation, and the possibilities are endless.
The 2015 GSMA Mobile World Congress will convene industry leaders, visionaries and innovators to explore the trends that will shape mobile in the years ahead.
About The Event
According to the Organiser and depending on the type of pass selected, attendees can take advantage of the many components that make up this industry-leading event:
• A world-class thought-leadership Conference featuring visionary keynotes and panel discussions
• A cutting-edge product and technology Exhibition featuring more than 1,900 exhibitors
• The world’s best venue for seeking industry opportunities, making deals, and networking
• App Planet, the Centre of the Mobile Apps Universe, where the mobile app community gathers to learn, network and engage with innovators
• Global Mobile Awards programme, where we recognise industry innovation and achievements
• And, all MWC pass holders can attend 4YFN, an event focused on startups, corporations, and investors
2014 In Review
Last year’s industry-defining event, Mobile World Congress, was once again hosted in the Mobile World Capital Barcelona, at two world-class venues, Fira Gran Via and Fira Montjuïc.
More than 85,000 attendees from over 200 countries were treated to a wealth of learning and networking opportunities; product showcases and announcements; inspiration and innovation.
The GSMA also hosted the GSMA Seminar programme, educating attendees on industry initiatives such as Connected Living, Digital Commerce, Mobile Money for the Unbanked, mEducation, mHealth, Privacy, Smart Cities, and Spectrum.
As the the world’s largest mobile industry exhibition, more than 1,800 companies showcased their organisations through exhibition stands and hospitality spaces across nine halls and outdoor spaces at Fira Gran Via and Fira Montjuïc.
Visiting the exhibition halls provided glimpses of exciting new phones, tablets, wearables, back-end solutions, technologies, applications, accessories, and more.Between the GSMA Pavilion in the GSMA Connected City, and several initiatives pavilions, the GSMA highlighted important initiatives benefiting the industry, including Mobile Apps, Mobile Cloud, NFC & Mobile Money and Green Technology.
More than 32 countries and territories from around the world showcased innovative companies and ideas from their citizens.
2015 Keynote Speakers
GSMA recently announced that executives from ARM, Ericsson, Micromax, Qualcomm Incorporated and SAP will be delivering keynote addresses at the 2015 GSMA Mobile World Congress, taking place 2-5 March 2015 at Fira Gran Via in Barcelona.
The GSMA also announced the addition of several sponsors and companies participating in partner programmes at the annual mobile industry event.
“The breadth of companies represented in the Mobile World Congress keynote programme underscores the transformative impact that mobile is having across a wide range of industry sectors,” said Michael O’Hara, chief marketing officer, GSMA. “We have an outstanding roster of CEOs set to take the stage in Barcelona in March, offering attendees new insights and perspectives into the developments that are shaping mobile today and well into the future.”
New Keynotes Added To Agenda
The GSMA announced that it has confirmed executives of leading companies from across the mobile industry to deliver keynote presentations at Mobile World Congress.
New keynote speakers include: Simon Segars, CEO, ARM; Hans Vestberg, President and CEO, Ericsson; Sanjay Kapoor, Chairman, Micromax Informatics Limited; Steve Mollenkopf, CEO, Qualcomm Incorporated; Bill McDermott, CEO, SAP.
These executives join previously announced keynote speakers, including: Gary Kovacs, CEO, AVG Technologies; Francisco González, Chairman and CEO, BBVA; Anne Bouverot, Director General, GSMA; Raja Teh Maimunah, MD, CEO and COO, Digital and Transactional Banking, Hong Leong Islamic Bank; Ken Hu, Deputy Chairman and Rotating CEO, Huawei; Jeanie Han, CEO, LINE Euro-Americas; Mitchell Baker, Executive Chairwoman, Mozilla Foundation; Thiru Arunachalam, Founder and CEO, Peel and Carlos Ghosn, Chairman and CEO, Renault-Nissan Alliance.
Others are Alvaro del Castillo, Founder and CEO, TAPTAP Networks; Jon Fredrik Baksaas, President and CEO, Telenor Group and Chairman, GSMA; Dr. Davor Sutija, CEO, Thinfilm
Charles Scharf, CEO, Visa and Jimmy Wales, Founder, Wikipedia.
The Mobile World Congress is the cornerstone of the Mobile World Capital, which will be hosted in Barcelona from 2013 to 2018. The Mobile World Capital encompasses programmes and activities that span the entire year and will benefit not only the citizens of Barcelona, Catalonia and Spain, but also the worldwide mobile industry.
The GSMA represents the interests of mobile operators worldwide, uniting nearly 800 operators with more than 250 companies in the broader mobile ecosystem, including handset and device makers, software companies, equipment providers and Internet companies, as well as organisations in adjacent industry sectors.
The GSMA also produces industry-leading events such as Mobile World Congress, Mobile World Congress Shanghai and the Mobile 360 Series conferences.