{"id":31796,"date":"2017-10-06T16:02:22","date_gmt":"2017-10-06T15:02:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/futurenetworks\/gsma_events\/new-mobile-world-congress-2018-barcelona\/"},"modified":"2025-10-14T13:18:33","modified_gmt":"2025-10-14T12:18:33","slug":"new-mobile-world-congress-2018-barcelona","status":"publish","type":"gsma_theme_events","link":"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/technologies\/networks\/gsma_events\/new-mobile-world-congress-2018-barcelona\/","title":{"rendered":"Mobile World Congress 2018, Barcelona"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">MWC18 will take place 26 February &#8211; 1 March 2018 in Barcelona at the Fira. Future Networks is excited to present the latest in 5G and RCS A2P Messaging through seminars, demonstrations in Innovation City, Roundtables and meetings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-108-000-attendees-nbsp-nbsp-2300-exhibitors-nbsp-nbsp-400-operator-companies\">108,000+ attendees&nbsp; |&nbsp; 2300+ exhibitors&nbsp; | &nbsp;400+ Operator Companies<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-10-000-operator-attendees-nbsp-nbsp-208-countries-represented\">10,000+ Operator Attendees &nbsp; | &nbsp;208 countries represented<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>To attend the Future Networks events listed below*, please register your place at Mobile World Congress through the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mobileworldcongress.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">official website<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">*The GSMA RCS A2P Messaging Lab does not require you to register for an MWC pass.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-12569 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/technologies\/networks\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Innovation-City-Tile.png\" alt=\"A display at an event named &quot;Innovation City&quot; featuring six digital kiosks. Each kiosk has a digital screen showing various tech images, with Google logos at the base. The central kiosk has a red and black design. The area has a green carpet and wooden platform.\" width=\"324\" height=\"170\"><\/figure><\/td><td><figure><a href=\"#A2PLab\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-12003 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/technologies\/networks\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/A2P-Lab-Tile2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"325\" height=\"170\"><\/a><\/figure><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><figure><a href=\"#5GSeminar\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-12002 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/technologies\/networks\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/5G-Seminar-Tile3.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"325\" height=\"170\"><\/a><\/figure><\/td><td><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-12653 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/technologies\/networks\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/RCS-info-session.png\" alt=\"A group of four people are smiling and leaning towards each other, engaged in conversation. The setting appears outdoors with natural lighting. The text &quot;RCS Information Sessions&quot; is displayed at the bottom in white over a transparent gray banner.\" width=\"324\" height=\"170\"><\/figure><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-12571 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/technologies\/networks\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/5G-Roundtables-Tile.png\" alt=\"A group of five people in suits are sitting around a table engaged in a discussion or meeting. The focus is on a man with glasses and facial hair, smiling. In the foreground, a banner reads &quot;5G ROUNDTABLES&quot; with a red and gray design. The background is softly blurred.\" width=\"324\" height=\"170\"><\/figure><\/td><td><figure><a href=\"#RCSSeminar\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-12001 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/technologies\/networks\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/RCS-Seminar-Tile3.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"325\" height=\"170\"><\/a><\/figure><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><figure><a href=\"#ThinkTank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-12005 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/technologies\/networks\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Think-Tank-Tile3.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"325\" height=\"170\"><\/a><\/figure><\/td><td><figure><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/technologies\/networks\/gsma_resources\/future-networks-mwc18-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"325\" height=\"170\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-12004 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/technologies\/networks\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Event-Guide-Tile3.png\" alt=\"\"><\/a><\/figure><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a name=\"A2PLab\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-future-networks-schedule\"><strong>Future Networks Schedule:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-nbsp-sunday-25-february\">&nbsp;Sunday 25 February<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><br><h3><a id=\"A2P_Lab\"><\/a>12:00 &#8211; 17:00<\/h3><br><h3><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"320\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-12407 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/technologies\/networks\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/fn_future_barcelona_650x320_a2p.png\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/technologies\/networks\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/fn_future_barcelona_650x320_a2p.png 650w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/technologies\/networks\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/fn_future_barcelona_650x320_a2p-500x246.png 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/figure><\/h3><br><h3>Future Networks Meeting<\/h3><br><h3>A2P Future Messaging Lab #10<\/h3><br><p><em>Venue: NH Constanza Hotel, Barcelona<\/em><\/p><br><p>The Future Networks Programme will be hosting the tenth GSMA RCS A2P Future Messaging Lab in Barcelona with <a style=\"float: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.3cinteractive.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">3Cinteractive<\/a> on Sunday 25 February 2018 at 12:00 \u2013 17:00<\/p><br><p>The A2P Future Messaging Lab will convene the leading stakeholders in the RCS A2P messaging industry; discussing best practice, standards, the overall components that will enable RCS to become an industry-leading A2P messaging platform and early Q4 Brand trials.<\/p><br><p>This is an invite-only event. Please register your interest using the link below. This event does not require you to register for an MWC event pass.<\/p><br><div style=\"width: 100%;\"><br><figure><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Carrer+de+D%C3%A9u+i+Mata,+69,+08029+Barcelona,+Spain\/@41.3888844,2.1341099,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x12a4987b2066b619:0x4158ab072451274d!8m2!3d41.3888844!4d2.1362986?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"103\" height=\"32\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-10741 \" src=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/technologies\/networks\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/button_area-map.png\" alt=\"\"><\/a><\/figure><div style=\"float: left; margin-right: 1%;\"><\/div><br><figure><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/technologies\/networks\/a2p-labs-thank-you\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"193\" height=\"32\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-11875\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/technologies\/networks\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/button_register-your-interest.png\" alt=\"\"><\/a><\/figure><div style=\"float: left; margin-right: 1%;\"><\/div><br><figure><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/technologies\/networks\/a2p-labs-thank-you\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"223\" height=\"32\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-10743\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/technologies\/networks\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/button_about-the-ap-lab-series.png\" alt=\"\"><\/a><\/figure><div style=\"float: left; margin-right: 1%;\"><\/div><br><\/div><br><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a name=\"5GSeminar\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-nbsp-monday-26-february\">&nbsp;Monday 26 February<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td>\n<h3>13:30&nbsp; &#8211; 15:30<\/h3>\n<h3><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-12402 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/technologies\/networks\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/fn_mwc_barcelona_650x320_5G_f.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"320\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/technologies\/networks\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/fn_mwc_barcelona_650x320_5G_f.png 650w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/technologies\/networks\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/fn_mwc_barcelona_650x320_5G_f-500x246.png 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/figure><\/h3>\n<h3>Future Networks Seminar<\/h3>\n<h3>5G for Industry-Specific Services<\/h3>\n<p><em>Venue: Room CC1.5&nbsp; &amp; CC1.1 (Seminar Theatre 1&amp;2), South Entrance (Level 1), FIRA, Barcelona<\/em><\/p>\n<p>We invite you to join us for this year\u2019s 5G seminar where you will hear about the visions and plans for 5G tailored network slices in a variety of different industries.<\/p>\n<p>Focusing on bringing together a breadth of different verticals, we have confirmed innovative speakers from Bosch, Toyota, Alibaba and EE who will bring to life a variety of use cases for 5G within the automotive, retail, IT and Entertainment industries \u2013 as well as highlighting the transformative commercial opportunities these technologies open up.<\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 100%;\">\n<figure><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/technologies\/networks\/gsma_events\/mwc18-5g-seminar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-10740\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/technologies\/networks\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/button_view-agenda-register.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"213\" height=\"32\"><\/a><\/figure><div style=\"float: left; margin-right: 1%;\"><\/div>\n<figure><a href=\"https:\/\/binged.it\/2guzk9I\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-10741 \" src=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/technologies\/networks\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/button_area-map.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"103\" height=\"32\"><\/a><\/figure><div style=\"float: left; margin-right: 1%;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a name=\"RCSDropIn\"><\/a><\/p>\n<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td>\n<h3>Monday 14:00&nbsp; &#8211; 15:00&nbsp; &nbsp;|&nbsp; &nbsp;Wednesday 9:00 &#8211; 10:00<\/h3>\n<h3><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-12643 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/technologies\/networks\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/RCS_Info_Session_650.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"320\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/technologies\/networks\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/RCS_Info_Session_650.png 650w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/technologies\/networks\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/RCS_Info_Session_650-500x246.png 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/figure><\/h3>\n<h3>RCS Operator Information Sessions<\/h3>\n<p><em>Venue: Outside Halls, CC3 (Level 1) Room 3.12, FIRA, Barcelona<\/em><\/p>\n<p>These sessions are an opportunity for operators interested in learning more about RCS to hear from those already active in the ecosystem. RCS leaders from mobile operators will provide information about their RCS experiences and answer questions on paths to launch, driving adoption, A2P\/Business Messaging and other elements of the service.<\/p>\n<p>Operators will have an opportunity to engage with:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Operators who have successfully launched and scaled RCS<\/li>\n<li>Aggregators using the RCS platform and working with brands to scale MaaP<\/li>\n<li>The GSMA RCS team who can talk about RCS momentum and technical steps to launch.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div style=\"width: 100%;\">\n<figure><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/technologies\/networks\/gsma_events\/mwc18-rcs-information-sessions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10742\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/technologies\/networks\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/button_register.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"89\" height=\"32\"><\/a><\/figure><div style=\"float: left; margin-right: 1%;\"><\/div>\n<figure><a href=\"https:\/\/binged.it\/2guzk9I\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-10741 \" src=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/technologies\/networks\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/button_area-map.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"103\" height=\"32\"><\/a><\/figure><div style=\"float: left; margin-right: 1%;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a name=\"5GRoundtables\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-tuesday-27-february\">Tuesday 27 February<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td>\n<h3>08:00 &#8211; 10:00<\/h3>\n<h3><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-12574 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/technologies\/networks\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/LTE-Broadcast-Roundtable-650x320.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"320\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/technologies\/networks\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/LTE-Broadcast-Roundtable-650x320.png 650w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/technologies\/networks\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/LTE-Broadcast-Roundtable-650x320-500x246.png 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/figure><\/h3>\n<h3>Future Networks LTE-Broadcast Roundtable<\/h3>\n<p><em>Venue: Outside Halls, CC3 (Level 1) Room 3.14A, FIRA, Barcelona<\/em><\/p>\n<p>This Roundtable will gather a broad range of senior participants from across the ecosystem to discuss the future of eMBMs and what collective actions are needed to see this technology implemented throughout 2018. We will have representation from content providers, device, chipset and equipment vendors and key LTE-Broadcast Operators.<\/p>\n<p>Some topics to be discussed include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Addressing technical issues in networks and devices<\/li>\n<li>Promotion of innovative business models<\/li>\n<li>How the industry can overcome potential regulatory barriers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Please note this is an invite only session. To register your interest in attending, please contact Andrew Milne at amilne@gsma.com.<\/p>\n<figure><a href=\"https:\/\/binged.it\/2guzk9I\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-10741 \" src=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/technologies\/networks\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/button_area-map.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"103\" height=\"32\"><\/a><\/figure><p><\/p>\n<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td>\n<h3>10:30 &#8211; 12:00<\/h3>\n<h3><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-12626 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/technologies\/networks\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/5G_Virtualisation_Roundtable_650.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"320\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/technologies\/networks\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/5G_Virtualisation_Roundtable_650.png 650w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/technologies\/networks\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/5G_Virtualisation_Roundtable_650-500x246.png 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/figure><\/h3>\n<h3>Future Networks Virtualisation Roundtable<\/h3>\n<p><em>Venue: Outside Halls, CC3 (Level 1) Room 3.14A, FIRA, Barcelona<\/em><\/p>\n<p>The Virtualisation Roundtable will explore the theme of collaborative action with the aim to widen the mobile virtual infrastructure ecosystem. We will explore the theme of collaborative action with the aim to widen the mobile virtual infrastructure ecosystem.<\/p>\n<p>Some topics that will be covered include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The Role of Standards<\/li>\n<li>Business Modelling<\/li>\n<li>Licensing<\/li>\n<li>How the industry manages cooperation with key vendors.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Please note this is an invite only session. To register your interest in attending, please contact Andrew Milne at amilne@gsma.com.<\/p>\n<figure><a href=\"https:\/\/binged.it\/2guzk9I\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-10741 \" src=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/technologies\/networks\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/button_area-map.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"103\" height=\"32\"><\/a><\/figure><p><\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 100%;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><a name=\"RCSSeminar\"><\/a>\n<h3><a id=\"maap_seminar\"><\/a>14:00 &#8211; 16:00<\/h3>\n<h3><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-12403 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/technologies\/networks\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/fn_future_barcelona_650x320_Maap_f.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"320\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/technologies\/networks\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/fn_future_barcelona_650x320_Maap_f.png 650w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/technologies\/networks\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/fn_future_barcelona_650x320_Maap_f-500x246.png 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/figure><\/h3>\n<h3>Future Networks Seminar<\/h3>\n<h3>Messaging as a Platform: The Future of Brand Communications<\/h3>\n<p><em>Venue: Room CC1.5 &amp; CC1.1 (Seminar Theatre 1&amp;2), South Entrance (Level 1), FIRA, Barcelona<\/em><\/p>\n<p>The world\u2019s most successful communications channel, SMS is being upgraded globally to Rich Communication Services (RCS). With over 50 launches and 159 million monthly active users, this Operator messaging platform is available for millions of brands to enhance their consumer communications.<\/p>\n<p>Join Deutsche Telekom, Google, Vodafone and major global brands who will give live demonstrations of these exciting new campaigns.&nbsp; As brands prepare for the advent of Artificial Intelligence, RCS is leading the charge toward a new age of communications.<\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 100%;\">\n<figure><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/technologies\/networks\/gsma_events\/mwc18-maap-seminar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-10740\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/technologies\/networks\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/button_view-agenda-register.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"213\" height=\"32\"><\/a><\/figure><div style=\"float: left; margin-right: 1%;\"><\/div>\n<figure><a href=\"https:\/\/binged.it\/2guzk9I\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-10741 \" src=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/technologies\/networks\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/button_area-map.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"103\" height=\"32\"><\/a><\/figure><div style=\"float: left; margin-right: 1%;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a name=\"RCSVendorNetworking\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-wednesday-28-february\">Wednesday 28 February<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><h3>9:00 &#8211; 10:00 (RCS Operator Information Session)<\/h3> <h3>10:30 &#8211; 11:30 (RCS Vendor Networking Information Session)<\/h3> <figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"320\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-12642 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/technologies\/networks\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/RCS_Info_Session_650_Vendors.png\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/technologies\/networks\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/RCS_Info_Session_650_Vendors.png 650w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/technologies\/networks\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/RCS_Info_Session_650_Vendors-500x246.png 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/figure> <h3>RCS Vendor Networking Information Session<\/h3> <p><em>Venue: Outside Halls, CC3 (Level 1) Room 3.12, FIRA, Barcelona<\/em><\/p> <p>This session will provide an opportunity for operators to interact with vendors of both hosted and on-premise solutions for RCS. Attendees will have the chance to pose questions and establish contacts with RCS Leads from Google, Interop Technologies, Mavenir, Samsung, SummitTech, Syniverse and WIT, who will be presenting their offerings and current progress on RCS and Messaging as a Platform.<\/p> <div style=\"width: 100%;\"><br><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/technologies\/networks\/gsma_events\/mwc18-rcs-information-sessions\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"89\" height=\"32\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10742\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/technologies\/networks\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/button_register.png\" alt=\"\"><\/a><div style=\"width: 100%;\"><div style=\"float: left; margin-right: 1%;\"><\/div><br><figure><a href=\"https:\/\/binged.it\/2guzk9I\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"103\" height=\"32\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-10741 \" src=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/technologies\/networks\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/button_area-map.png\" alt=\"\"><\/a><\/figure><div style=\"float: left; margin-right: 1%;\"><\/div><br><\/div><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a name=\"ThinkTank\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n<h3>13:00 &#8211; 16:00<\/h3>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-12405 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/technologies\/networks\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/fn_future_barcelona_650x320_Think_Tank_f.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"320\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/technologies\/networks\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/fn_future_barcelona_650x320_Think_Tank_f.png 650w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/technologies\/networks\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/fn_future_barcelona_650x320_Think_Tank_f-500x246.png 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/figure><p><\/p>\n<h3>Future Networks&nbsp;Think Tank Meeting<\/h3>\n<h3>Network Economics &amp; Innovation<\/h3>\n<p><em>Venue: Outside Halls &#8211; CC3 (Level 1) Rm 3.12, FIRA, Barcelona<\/em><\/p>\n<p>The objective of the Think Tank is bringing together senior stakeholders from the industry to engage with networks-focused companies in the Silicon Valley area who are shaping the market with innovative and\/or disruptive solutions.<\/p>\n<p>This is an invite-only event. 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