Government convening
Bringing the public and private sectors together to advance a thriving society.
What we do
We convene governments, intergovernmental organisations and leaders of the mobile industry – ensuring meaningful engagement, dialogue and debate on policy and regulatory issues.
“It is so important to bring together governments, ministries, regulators, the private sector, and international organisations to discuss the real challenges and where we should focus our attention to close that gap and unleash digital opportunities for all.”
Doreen Bogdan-Martin, Secretary-General, ITU
GSMA Ministerial Programme at MWC Barcelona
The Ministerial Programme at MWC Barcelona has a global reach, with over 185 delegations attending our latest edition. We bring together industry CEOs, ministers, telecom regulators, data protection authorities, and senior representatives of international organisations to expand knowledge and stimulate debate around current issues. This is an opportunity for policymakers to engage with mobile industry experts on a scale that no other event can match.
Expanding the GSMA Ministerial Programme: Kigali and Doha
Building on the GSMA Ministerial Programme at MWC Barcelona, the GSMA convenes additional regional Ministerial Programmes at MWC Kigali and MWC Doha.
These high‑level forums bring together ministers, regulators, industry leaders and development partners to shape digital policy and investment priorities, reflecting regional perspectives while contributing to a global policy dialogue.
MWC Shanghai Policy Leaders Forum (PLF)
The Policy Leaders Forum (PLF) at MWC Shanghai is the event’s dedicated policy track, offering a curated programme of conference sessions, closed‑door roundtables, off‑site visits and tours, and exclusive networking events. The PLF provides a high‑level platform for senior government officials, regulators, legislators and C‑suite industry leaders to engage in strategic dialogue on global digital policy.
Thought leadership
Discover a wealth of information and analysis with our most recent articles and reports from our events.
The GSMA Ministerial Programme at MWC Barcelona 2026: Striking the balance between sovereignty and cooperation
Key takeaways from the Ministerial Programme at MWC Barcelona 2025
Building Africa’s digital future: key takeaways from the inaugural Ministerial Programme at MWC Kigali 2025
Key takeaways from the Policy Leaders Forum at MWC Shanghai 2025
