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Call for Demos – MWC Shanghai 2026

Showcase Your Innovation at Asia’s Premier Connectivity Event

We invite organisations to submit proposals for engaging, interactive demos to be showcased within the GSMA Pavilion at MWC Shanghai 2026. This is your opportunity to present cutting-edge technologies and immersive experiences to an influential audience of industry leaders, operators, innovators, media and partners.

MWC Shanghai 2026 will take place 24–26 June 2026 at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC).

Space is available on the GSMA Pavilion, but please note that build costs will be the exhibitor’s responsibility. Apply early to secure your spot, spaces are limited!

Who Should Apply?

We welcome submissions from GSMA Members, partners or consortiums that include at least one GSMA Member organisation. Demos should focus on novel use-cases and provide hands-on, interactive engagement, purely screen-based presentations will not be considered.

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What We’re Looking For

Highly interactive and experiential demos that encourage attendee participation
Demonstrations that show real-world value and use-cases
Projects that highlight technological leadership and problem-solving innovation
Engaging visual and tactile experiences

Demos that are solely passive or screen-based will not be considered.

Demo Themes

We’re particularly looking for demos in 5G-Advanced and Beyond, IoT, Smart Cities & Smart Manufacturing, Fintech & Mobile Money, Smart Mobility, Security and Post-Quantum Technologies, Identity, Trust & Privacy, Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN) and Satellite Connectivity, and AI – but we welcome innovative mobile technology from all areas.

Benefits of Participation

Selected demos featured at the GSMA Pavilion will receive:

Visibility in a high-traffic showcase at MWC Shanghai
Engagement with potential partners, customers and media
Inclusion in GSMA promotional outreach

Selection Criteria*

Demo proposals will be evaluated based on:

Quality and clarity of the concept description
Level and creativity of interactivity
Relevance to mobile and digital innovation
Feasibility of delivery on-site at MWC Shanghai 2026

*Final decisions rest with the GSMA selection committee.

Application Details

Submission Deadline: Friday, 27 March 2026
Eligibility: Current GSMA Members or partner organisations that include a GSMA Member.

Expression of Interest Form

If you have any questions please feel free to reach out to us on foundry@gsma.com.

We no longer accept applications.

Logistics & Build Requirements

Participants selected for the Pavilion will need to:

Cover build and production costs (internet, AV, electricity, lighting, demo pod setup etc.)
Comply with the MWC event terms and conditions
Coordinate technical delivery with the GSMA team

Floor space within the GSMA Pavilion will be provided at no additional charge, subject to those