Insights from GSMA policy events

The GSMA convenes policymakers, regulators, and industry leaders through globally recognised events like the Ministerial Programme, Policy Leaders Forum and other topic-specific events and workshops. Dive into the insights that shape digital policy around the world.

The Ministerial Programme at MWC Barcelona

The GSMA Ministerial Programme at MWC Barcelona is the world’s leading forum for policymakers and industry leaders from across the mobile ecosystem and adjacent industries. Read our key takeaways from the last three editions of the Ministerial Programme.

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MP 26: Striking the balance between sovereignty and cooperation

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MP 25: Bridging trust and governnance in the digital age

MP 24: Digital is now, digital is the future

Policy leadership across regions

GSMA’s policy-focused events are where global and regional telecom leaders meet to address pressing regulatory challenges, explore best practices, and drive collaborative solutions. From the exclusive Ministerial Programmes at MWC Kigali and MWC Doha to regional Policy Leaders Forums (PLF) in APAC, these convenings foster dialogue that translates into real-world progress.

Africa

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Ministerial Programme Kigali 2025

Policy Leaders Forum Africa 2023

Asia Pacific

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PLF Shanghai 25: Laying the groundwork for an inclusive AI future

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PLF APAC 24: Embedding trust in future connectivity

PLF APAC 23: Policies for a digital future

Europe

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MWC 26: Key European moments in Barcelona

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The Next Chapter in Merger Control

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Spectrum Policies for Sustainable Investment

Middle East and North Africa (MENA)

Focus topics

From spectrum management and EMF to privacy, cybersecurity, and beyond — explore the key themes emerging from GSMA policy events.

Spectrum policy

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MP 26: Mobile and Space

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MP 26: Spectrum Licensing and Pricing

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Empowering Africa through inclusive spectrum policies

Privacy and cybersecurity

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Reflections from the 47th Global Privacy Assembly 2025

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Rethinking cybersecurity policy and regulation

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Advancing Smart Data Privacy Across Africa 2025

EMF Forum

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EMF Forum 2025: The evolution of EMF science, technology and communication

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EMF Forum 2024: Learnings from five years of 5G EMF

EMF Forum 2023: Setting the stage for improved EMF policy harmonisation

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