{"id":15273,"date":"2026-04-15T15:23:44","date_gmt":"2026-04-15T14:23:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/get-involved\/working-groups\/?post_type=gsma_theme_events&#038;p=15273"},"modified":"2026-08-24T12:49:12","modified_gmt":"2026-08-24T11:49:12","slug":"gsma-was-24","status":"publish","type":"gsma_theme_events","link":"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/get-involved\/working-groups\/gsma_events\/gsma-was-24\/","title":{"rendered":"GSMA WAS #24"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>GSMA WAS #24 will take place at the <strong>Aviva Stadium, Dublin<\/strong>, from <strong>19\u201322 October 2026<\/strong>, <a href=\"https:\/\/cellusys.com\/was24\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">hosted by Cellusys.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Wholesale Agreements and Solutions Group (WAS) is responsible for operator-to-operator and operator-to-hub interoperability (including interworking and roaming), helping to ensure GSMA members can deliver a consistent and reliable GSM service to their customers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a GSMA member, this is your opportunity to connect with colleagues and roaming partners across the industry to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Develop relationships, negotiate key services and contracts, and learn from one another<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Establish or deepen business relationships to enhance your company\u2019s global roaming footprint<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Access a wide range of operators, ecosystem vendors and solutions in one place<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gain a broader view of the industry and deeper insight into the technologies impacting your business<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hear the latest developments in areas such as 5G, network slicing, VoLTE and the future of roaming<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re new to WAS or looking for some helpful guidance, our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/get-involved\/working-groups\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/GSMA_WAS_AttendeeGuide.pdf\">Attendee Guide<\/a> will help you prepare and make the most of your time at the event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Registration is now open on <a href=\"https:\/\/membergateway.sharepoint.com\/sites\/wg-WAS\/SitePages\/GSMA-WAS-24.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Member Gateway.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are a GSMA Member, and don&#8217;t have access to Member Gateway, please request it <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/get-involved\/gsma-membership\/make-a-difference\/member-gateway\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not a GSMA member but interested in attending? 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