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MWC24 Barcelona | the countdown has started |
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Hear from European connectivity industry and policy leaders |
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26-29 February, Barcelona | Join us at MWC Barcelona – the world’s largest and most influential connectivity event. Tens of thousands of senior executives from the top global companies, international governments and trailblazing tech businesses converge at MWC Barcelona to make decisions. Do not miss this unique opportunity to hear from the visionaries and innovators creating tomorrow's tech - only with the Leaders Pass or VIP Pass - among who many European connectivity industry and policy leaders. | |
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GSMA Ministerial Programme |
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26-28 February | GSMA Ministerial Programme is the world’s leading forum for policymakers and global industry leaders from across the mobile ecosystem and adjacent industries. Discover what to expect from this year's programme in our latest blog and explore the agenda. |
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Focus on the key issues affecting Europe's connectivity industry at MWC24 | | |
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Keynote 4: Europe’s New Horizons |
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26 Feb, MWC Main Stage | In a powerful and rare showing, the CEOs of Europe’s largest mobile operators will come together to discuss the state of the industry and what the future of connectivity in Europe will look like. |
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Five Years of 5G: Insights for Policymakers |
26 Feb, GSMA Ministerial Programme | This session, featuring Dr. Volker Wissing, Germany's Federal Minister for Digital and Transport, will explore optimal strategies to harness 5G's potential.
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Responsible AI: Following an Ethical Compass |
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26 Feb, Ministerial Stage | This topical discussion will explore the urgent governance issues surrounding artificial intelligence in the telecom sector. The leading voice for the EU's AI Act MEP Axel Voss will be among the panellists. |
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Steering the Digital Economy |
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26 Feb, Ministerial Stage | In this session leading figures, including EU Commissioner Adina Valean and José Luis Escrivá Belmonte, Spain's Minister for Digital Transformation and Civil Service, will explore regulatory challenges posed by emerging technologies. |
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Towards a New Infrastructure Investment Framework |
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27 Feb, Ministerial Stage | In this session, the speakers, including Renate Nikolay, Deputy Director-General of DG Connect at the European Commission, will reflect on the challenges and consider how a reset of the current infrastructure investment framework. |
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6G Horizon: Bridging Perspectives for a Sustainable Future |
27 Feb, MWC Stage B, Hall 6 |
A transformative conversation on 6G facilitated by the Smart Networks and Service Joint Undertaking.
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European business calls for deepening the EU Single Market and renewing the dynamic of European integration | | |
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25 European associations, including the GSMA, issued a joint statement calling to strengthen EU's Single Market. GSMA's Laszlo Toth noted that “eliminating barriers in the Single Market is crucial to enable the mobile industry to make the massive investments needed in digital infrastructure, keep up with global competitors, and ensure the EU achieves its connectivity targets and strategic ambitions.” |
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Save the date | A Mobile Industry Manifesto for Europe | Launch event | | |
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New Rules for a New Era: Connecting Europe to 2030 |
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20 March, Brussels | The upcoming European elections present an opportunity to place the reform of the telecom sector on the EU political agenda. A new regulatory framework could allow for long-term investment, recognising the need for economies of scale and enabling the fast deployment of world-leading connectivity. |
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GSMA takes the lead in Ethical AI | | |
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The GSMA participated in a landmark gathering at the 2nd UNESCO Global Forum on the ethics of AI held in Kranj, Slovenia. Our participation underscored our commitment to ensuring responsible and ethical AI practices within the mobile industry.
Find out more about Responsible AI from our expert series. |
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GSMA Advance and IBM announce Gen AI program partnership | | |
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The GSMA and IBM recently announced our new collaboration to accelerate AI adoption and skills within the telecoms sector with the launch of our new Generative AI training program, which will be specifically targeted initially to senior figures within the industry. |
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GSMA at Digital Almaty 2024 | | |
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The GSMA moderated a session on “Internet: quality of communication and pricing” at the International Digital Almaty 2024 Forum. The session included insights from the CEOs, Heads of Regulatory Authorities of Kazakhstan, and global experts, giving a clear picture on the landscape of telecommunications in the Republic, shining a spotlight on the rollout of 5G technology and how it affects competition and network investment. |
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GSMA Europe is looking for a Senior Manager, EU Policy Relations. This a unique opportunity to join our Brussels team, representing the fast-transforming connectivity industry in Europe. |
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