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Q1 2026 edition
Innovative technology demonstrations, awards + recognitions, announcements – plus 20 years in Barcelona celebrations… MWC26 Barcelona had it all!
Visitors ‘Experienced the Future’ at MWC26 Barcelona!
On the GSMA Pavilion, immersive, interactive showcases brought real-world use cases to life across healthcare, manufacturing and digital trust, developed in collaboration with leading global members and partners.
Watch the highlights footage from the CircuitX VIP event at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya and also from our demo showcase during MWC26 Barcelona at Fira Barcelona.
European Space Agency (ESA) + GSMA Foundry NTN Showcase
Click below to hear ESA discussing the innovative technology showcase on the ESA and GSMA Foundry NTN booth, as well as the launch of the 2026 ESA and GSMA Foundry Challenges.
Accenture and MatSing sponsor Sports and Entertainment Summit
Across 3 insightful sessions, 22 incredible speakers delivered standout perspectives on how technology is transforming the sports and entertainment landscape.
Now in its fifth year, the GSMA Foundry Excellence Awards continue to recognise and celebrate the most innovative and impactful projects in the mobile and digital industries. The 2027 edition is now open for submissions!
We also celebrated the ESA and GSMA Foundry Challenges 2025 winners, that recognise pioneering projects tackling some of the most important challenges in satellite-enabled connectivity and the convergence of terrestrial and non-terrestrial networks. Plus 2026 Challenges are now open for entries!
MWCapital International Sustainable Technology Awards 2026
Entries recently closed on the second edition of the MWCapital Awards. The evaluation process has now started on an impressive 298 applications from across 62 countries!
Now available for download: 2026 GSMA Foundry Mobile Innovation Report
Read more about how since its launch in 2021 the GSMA Foundry has delivered more than 80 projects, expanded its partner ecosystem to nearly 60 organisations, and significantly increased industry engagement through showcases, white papers, innovation challenges and global communities, as well as learn about its continued focus and priorities for 2026.
Click the images below to download the latest GSMA Foundry case studies…
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