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Explore conversations with pioneering minds who have helped shape the future of the mobile industry. Through these Innovation Spotlight interviews, innovators, disruptors, and industry leaders share their experiences, perspectives, and lessons learned from driving change across the mobile ecosystem.
From groundbreaking startups to established industry experts, each spotlight offers valuable insights, real-world stories, and practical strategies that continue to inspire innovation today. Browse the archive to discover ideas, trends, and expertise that remain highly relevant in the rapidly evolving world of mobile technology.
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Innovation Spotlight #1 – June 2024
Barcelona Supercomputing Center (BSC)
Watch this fascinating discussion between GSMA Foundry and experts from Barcelona Supercomputing Center (BSC) on AI, supercomputing, and language technology.
Innovation Spotlight #2 – July 2024
Qilimanjaro Quantum Tech
Watch this exciting discussion between GSMA Foundry and Marta P. Estarellas, CEO of Qilimajaro Quantum Tech, winner of 2024 4YFN awards, as they delve into how Quantum Computing holds immense promise for the future, offering transformative solutions across various sectors.
Innovation Spotlight #3 – September 2024
Mawari
Mawari envisions the future of the internet being delivered to XR (Extended Reality) devices, transforming how we work, socialise, and learn.
GSMA Foundry and Mawari CEO, Luis Ramirez discussed how they address the limitations of current infrastructure and the insufficient local compute power on XR devices allowing acceleration of global edge-enabled XR application development and scalability.
Innovation Spotlight #4 – October 2024
European Space Agency (ESA)
Watch this engaging innovation spotlight featuring an exclusive conversation between the GSMA Foundry and Antonio Franchi, Head of Space for the 5G and 6G Strategic Programme at the European Space Agency (ESA).
Gain insights into the revolutionary role of Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTNs) in shaping the future of global connectivity. Explore how space technology is transforming telecommunications and paving the way for the next generation of 5G and 6G networks.
Elevate your understanding of NTNs and their potential to connect the world—anytime, anywhere.
Innovation Spotlight #5 – November 2024
Khalifa University
During this very interesting Innovation Spotlight Prof. Merouane Debbah introduced TelecomGPT, a specialised framework that tailors Large Language Models (LLMs) for the telecommunications industry. By using customised pre-training, instruction tuning, and alignment techniques, TelecomGPT addresses telecom-specific challenges like language understanding, code generation, and real-time network optimisation.
The discussion highlighted TelecomGPT’s role in transforming the telecommunications landscape, offering unprecedented opportunities for industry advancement and efficiency.
Innovation Spotlight #6 – December 2024
IBM
Catch up on an inspiring session where GSMA Foundry and IBM share their collaborative journey to advance Generative AI skills and adoption within the telecom industry.
From democratising access to cutting-edge AI tools to providing essential training and support, this partnership is shaping the future of telecom. Learn how AI is transforming customer care, IT systems, and network optimisation while enabling more agile and innovative solutions.
Together, we’re unlocking the potential of Generative AI to make the industry more inclusive and impactful—especially in underconnected regions.
Innovation Spotlight #7 – January 2025
Azercell, SLTMobitel, IBM
Watch this engaging innovation spotlight as Azercell and Mobitel share their transformative journey with the IBM watsonx platform—from implementation to impact. Discover how these leading telecom operators are leveraging Generative AI to drive efficiency, enhance customer experiences, and unlock new possibilities.
Don’t miss this opportunity to see Gen AI in action and gain valuable insights.
Explore more about the Gen AI Accelerator Pack at GSMA Foundry here.
Innovation Spotlight #8 – April 2025
FC Barcelona / Barca Innovaiton Hub, Omniscope
Imagine a world where athletes can push their limits while staying healthier, stronger, and more resilient than ever. The GSMA Foundry, Omniscope, and Barça Innovation Hub are making that future a reality—right now.
At this exclusive innovation spotlight, we showcased firsthand how cutting-edge immune data technology is transforming the way we understand and optimise athletic performance. Whether you’re a coach, sports scientist, or performance enthusiast, this is your chance to:
- Discover Game-Changing Insights – Learn how immune system intelligence can predict, prevent, and enhance performance like never before.
- Engage with Industry Leaders – Meet the trailblazers driving the next revolution in sports health and technology.
- Gain Actionable Strategies – Walk away with real-world applications that can benefit athletes, teams, and trainers alike.
Don’t miss your opportunity to be at the forefront of this game-changing evolution.
Innovation Spotlight #9 – May 2025
Mobile World Capital Barcelona
In this edition of the GSMA Foundry Innovation Spotlight, we explore how Mobile World Capital Barcelona is driving sustainable innovation across the mobile ecosystem.
Albert Mascarell, Director of Tech Transfer & Venture Building at Mobile World Capital, joins us to discuss why sustainability is a vital lens for innovation and how Mobile World Capital supports startups and partners in developing impactful, future-ready solutions.
Innovation Spotlight #10 – August 2025
QazCode (Veon Group)
The 10th edition of the GSMA Foundry Innovation Spotlight brought together an incredible discussion on how local-language AI can drive digital inclusion.
Oleksii Sharavar, CEO at QazCode, shared the inspiring journey behind Kazakh LLM, a large language model built to serve communities, businesses, and public services in Kazakh (and beyond), in partnership with Veon Group, the Digital Ministry of Kazakhstan, and the Barcelona Supercomputing Center.
Innovation Spotlight #11 – October 2025
Sateliot
What if IoT truly worked everywhere, even from space?
That’s the question driving GSMA Foundry Innovation Spotlight #11, featuring Shahbaz Ali, VP Products and Standards, at Sateliot.
From MWC Barcelona 2025 to their GSMA Foundry Excellence NTN Award, Sateliot is pioneering the use of 5G Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN) to make global, standardised IoT connectivity a reality.
In this Spotlight, we explored:
- How Sateliot is democratising satellite connectivity to expand IoT everywhere
- The technical breakthroughs behind seamless NTN/TN integration
- What their MWC Barcelona 2025 demo revealed about the future of 5G NTN
- Why collaboration across the ecosystem, from operators to startups, is key to closing the connectivity gap