Showcase Your Innovation at the Heart of MWC Barcelona 2027
Bring your technology to the industry’s biggest stage
Applications are now open for the GSMA Pavilion at MWC Barcelona 2027, the global meeting place for the connectivity ecosystem and the destination where the technologies shaping tomorrow are experienced live.
The GSMA Pavilion is where operators, enterprises, startups, governments, investors, and technology leaders come together to discover the innovations redefining industries and accelerating digital transformation worldwide.
From AI, advanced connectivity, and cloud technologies to digital identity, cybersecurity, smart industries, immersive experiences, and next-generation networks, the GSMA Pavilion showcases the innovations driving real-world transformation across the global digital economy.
If your organisation is building what’s next, this is your opportunity to demonstrate it live at the centre of the mobile industry.
Why Exhibit at the GSMA Pavilion
The GSMA Pavilion is more than an exhibition space. It is a curated innovation showcase designed to spotlight the most exciting technologies, partnerships, and real-world deployments across the global connectivity ecosystem.
Selected exhibitors will benefit from:
- Premium visibility in one of the highest footfall areas at MWC Barcelona
- Exposure to 100,000+ attendees from across the mobile, enterprise, government, and investor ecosystem
- Opportunities to connect with operators, partners, customers, policymakers, and media
- Inclusion in GSMA promotional campaigns, tours, interviews, and curated showcase experiences
- A platform to demonstrate real-world impact through live, immersive experiences
- Association with the GSMA brand and the industry’s most influential connectivity event
Previous participants have leveraged the GSMA Pavilion to launch new technologies, strengthen strategic partnerships, generate global media exposure, and accelerate commercial growth.
What We’re Looking For
The GSMA Pavilion is more than an exhibition space. It is a curated innWe are seeking bold, engaging, and visually compelling demos that showcase innovation with real-world relevance and measurable impact.
We are particularly interested in experiences that are:
- Interactive and hands-on
- Immersive and visually engaging
- Powered by ecosystem collaboration
- Demonstrating practical applications and live outcomes
- Bringing connectivity and digital transformation to life
Your demo should align with one or more of the following themes:
- AI, Agentic AI & ML
- 5G, 5G-Advanced & 6G
- Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN)
- Connected Healthcare
- Smart Manufacturing & Industry 4.0
- IoT & Smart Cities, Smart Mobility & Transport
- Fintech & Digital Identity
- Security & Post-Quantum Technologies
- Sustainability & Climate Innovation
Please note: purely screen-based demonstrations or presentation-only concepts will not be considered.
Who You’ll Meet
MWC Barcelona attracts leaders and decision-makers from across the global digital ecosystem, including:
- Mobile network operators
- Technology providers
- Enterprises and industrial leaders
- Governments and regulators
- Investors and venture capital firms
- Startups and innovation hubs
- Media and industry analysts
The GSMA Pavilion provides a unique opportunity to spark conversations, showcase innon-only concepts will not be considered.
Past demo partners
A Platform for Innovation That Matters
At MWC Barcelona 2026, the GSMA Pavilion brought together some of the most exciting live technology demonstrations from across the global connectivity ecosystem.
The GSMA Foundry Innovation Showcase featured immersive experiences spanning AI-powered healthcare, connected manufacturing, non-terrestrial networks, fraud prevention, smart mobility, digital identity, and next-generation enterprise connectivity.
Visitors experienced a wide range of live technology demonstrations across AI, advanced connectivity, enterprise transformation, immersive digital experiences, smart industries, digital identity, fraud prevention, and next-generation network innovation. The Pavilion brought together interactive showcases, real-world deployments, and ecosystem collaborations from leading organisations across the global mobile and technology industry.
The Pavilion demonstrated how collaboration across operators, enterprises, startups, public sector organisations, and technology partners is transforming innovation into scalable, real-world impact.
Demo partner video interviews: NUHS | Nokia / Verizon | Infobip | Capgemini | Veon | ESA / Sateliot / Skylo | Airbus | KPN | Quantum Dice | Omniscope / FCB
Highlights of the GSMA Pavilion in MWC Barcelona 2026:
Important Information & How to Apply
Submission Deadline: Friday, 17 July 2026
Eligibility: Current GSMA Members or partner organisations working with a GSMA Member.
Important Information
- Applications for inclusion in the GSMA Pavilion are reviewed at GSMA’s sole discretion
- All decisions made by the GSMA selection committee are final
- Selected participants will be required to enter into a contractual agreement with GSMA
- Participants are responsible for all build costs and associated services required to deliver their demo experience, including stand construction, internet, electricity, logistics, and technical support
- Spaces are limited and applications are reviewed on a rolling basis
- Applications are open to active GSMA Members and selected GSMA partners
How to apply
Applications for the GSMA Pavilion at MWC Barcelona 2027 are now open.
To be considered, complete the application form below and provide as much detail as possible about your technology, demo experience, business impact, and showcase requirements.
Early submissions are strongly encouraged due to limited availability.conversations, showcase innon-only concepts will not be considered.
Application Details
Submission Deadline: Friday, 17 July 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.