HIGHLIGHTS: #BetterFuture at MWC Barcelona 2019
Start: Monday 25 February 2019
End: Thursday 28 February 2019
In support of the UN Sustainable Development Goals, the GSMA convenes the mobile industry through these initiatives, transforming people’s lives and creating a more sustainable planet for all.
As part of the opening keynote of MWC Barcelona 2019, Mats Granryd, director general of the GSMA, proposed a regulatory framework to boost security and bring to fruition an era of Intelligent Connectivity, in a bid to accelerate the adoption of a common digital agenda.
Throughout the event we were delighted to showcase the excellent progress being made though a variety of platforms. Highlights from the event are noted below.
#BetterFuture Seminar: Progressive Leadership in the Digital Age
We were delighted to host such significant keynote speakers presenting on their vision of sustainable responsible leadership, and demonstrating how they are aligning core business strategies to accelerate progress in addressing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Public and private sector leaders, working in collaboration, are the architects of the digital future, utilising innovative technological solutions to fortify success for the benefit of citizens across the globe.
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Mobile World Live Panel Discussion: Progressive Leadership in the Digital Age
This live broadcast session discussed the importance of sustainable and responsible leadership, strategic business alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals and how intelligent connectivity can create a better future for all.
Sasha Twining is joined in the studio by:
- Christa Gyori, CEO, Leaders on Purpose
- Kaan Terzioglu, Former CEO, Turkcell
- James Gowen, VP of Supply Chain Operations and Chief Sustainability Officer, Verizon
#BetterFuture within the Ministerial Programme
Access to the Ministerial Programme at MWC Barcelona is restricted onsite, however, we are pleased to be able to share the speaker presentations of the following sessions which are closely linked to our goal of Intelligently Connecting Everyone and Everything to a #BetterFuture.
- Visions of digital leadership
- Investing in the digital transformation
- Data privacy: Strengthening lines of trust
- Mobile infrastructure: Is your policy fit for purpose?
- Drilling down into data
- What do consumers want?
- Transformation of public services
- Insights for innovation