Mobile World Congress 2014
GSMA Mobile for Development will be attending Mobile World Congress and hosting a variety of events. Please note some of the events listed below are invite-only, and will require you to register.
Creating ‘What’s Next’ in Mobile for Development
24 February, 08:30 to 10:30, Room CC1.1
GSMA Mobile for Development
This session will explore the future of Mobile for Development; how it can help the industry deliver positive social and economic impact, as well as showcasing the efforts across youth employment, agriculture, energy and water access in emerging markets. Also, hear from mobile operators across the Philippines on how they responded to Typhoon Haiyan and how they worked together to restore the mobile networks and support wider relief efforts. This event is open to everyone, and seating is first-come, first-served.Speakers
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Mobile Money for the Unbanked: State of the Industry
24 February, 11:00 to 12:30, Room CC1.1
GSMA Mobile Money for the Unbanked
| This session will launch the 2013 State of the Industry report. This report underscores the critical role of mobile and mobile operators in driving the adoption of convenient and affordable financial services among unbanked and under-banked individuals around the world. This session features a presentation of key findings from the report, followed by a panel discussion with industry experts covering important themes and insights that are relevant to driving mobile money performance. This event is open to everyone, and seating is first-come, first-served. |
GSMA mWomen Seminar
24 February, 14:00 to 16:00, Room CC1.4
GSMA mWomen
| This seminar covers two critical themes facing resource-poor women around the world: Transforming women’s livelihoods through mobile broadband; and reaching women through mobile services at scale. The keynote speaker is Cherie Blair, Founder of the Cherie Blair Foundation for Women, and the seminar will launch a new research report, in partnership with Qualcomm Wireless Reach™ and Vital Wave, entitled “Transforming Women’s Livelihoods Through Mobile Broadband.” This event is open to everyone, but please register to attend this seminar.View the Draft Agenda |
mAgri Roundtable
25 February, 14:30 to 16:30
GSMA mAgri
| The mAgri Programme will launch a new Challenge Fund to support the deployment of innovative mobile products and services for the agriculture sector in emerging markets. The session will also include sharing of mAgri best practices, insight into where the industry is going next, as well as details of how to apply to the Challenge Fund. This event is invite only. To register interest, contact Victoria Clause. |
The Changing Role of Mobile in Extending Access to Energy & Water Services
25 February, 16:30 to 18:00
GSMA Mobile Enabled Community Services
| Learn about the changing role of mobile in extending access to energy and water services, including the market opportunities from rural to urban communities, the future of the industry, and the role of MNOs in partnership with service providers, governments and tech innovators in building commercially viable business models. This event is invite only. To register interest, contact Helene Smertnik. |
Preparing for the Next Disaster
26 February, 15:00 to 17:00,
Hotel Hesperia
GSMA Disaster Response
| The workshop will involve Ignite-style presentations from mobile operators and humanitarian organisations that the GSMA Disaster Response programme has engaged with, followed by breakout activities to discuss and determine what is needed next in preparing for disasters. This event is invite only. To register interest, contact Olly Parsons. |
Download the draft agenda for Mobile for Development activities. Please note this agenda is subject to change.
To learn more about Mobile World Congress: http://www.mobileworldcongress.com/