Monday 4 May, 2026
Uncover the latest insights, strategies, and expert discussions on how to collaborate to combat scams together at MWC Barcelona 2026. We have curated a series of essential sessions that focus on emerging threats, industry collaboration, and innovative solutions to empower trust throughout the mobile landscape. Explore the agenda and come to the booth at Pavilion to discover all anti-scam focus events and live demo and seize the opportunity to participate in conversations of scam prevention with the industry leaders.
Summits and Conference
Scam Wars: When AI Joins the Fight
March 2 I 15:00 – 15:45 CET I Turing Stage, Hall 6
Join the session to explore AI-driven cyber threats, quantum risks, and defensive AI, uncover practical strategies, real-world lessons, and ethical insights to protect networks, consumers, and organisations worldwide today together.
Fintech and Commerce Summit: The Scam Threat Landscape – Devaluing the Currency of Trust
3 March I 14:45 – 16:00 CET I Connected Industries
The session will explore the latest trends, case studies showcasing the fight back against scams, and explore what it means to Trust. The scope will include: AI Network Based Solution Authentication, Regulation SMS Biometrics, APIs to Fight Fraud in Real-time Voice Quantum Computing, and Models of Collaboration to Fight Back Cybersecurity
SEC CON: The Human Hack: Social Engineering Exposed
3 March, Tuesday I 15:00 – 16:30 CET I Lamarr Stage, Hall 6
Join the session to explore how headline-grabbing cyber breaches, AI-driven fraud, and supply-chain risks are reshaping media narratives—and what this means for organisations navigating an escalating cyber threat landscape.
Mobile Identity Summit (session 2): ‘Identity in Users’ Hands: Mobile as the Trust Platform
4 March I Wednesday I 15:00 – 18:30 CET I GSMA Summit Stage
Join the session to explore how the mobile industry is embedding identity across the voice and digital channels, including the path to global interoperability and how identity restores trust in communications, protecting users and empowering organisations.
Live Demos at Pavilion, Hall 4
| Date | 2nd March, Monday | 3rd March, Tuesday | 4th March, Wednesday |
|---|---|---|---|
| Proof-of-Concept | Scams Bot Detection | Open Verifiable Calling (OVC) | Trusted Caller Identity |
| Demo highlight | An innovative solution detects SIM farm activity using 4G/5G network signalling. By analysing protocol data and performance indicators in real time, it identifies abnormal behaviour early, stopping scams before reaching consumers. | OVC combats rising fraudulent calls by enabling verifiable caller identity. Using open, proven technologies, it builds trust into voice communications, helping consumers confirm legitimate callers and prevent impersonation and scams. | This anti-scam solution uses digital ID for faster, secure caller authentication. Customers receive a push notification in their ID wallet app, enabling instant verification. Call centres confirm legitimate account holders within seconds. |
| Our partner | Virginia Tech | Rich Connexions | Telefónica Tech, Dock Labs, TMT ID |
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Also, visit the booth to explore the real-world use cases from GSMA members:
| Date | 2nd March, Monday | 3rd March, Tuesday | 4th March, Wednesday | 5th March, Thursday |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Use Case Title | Advanced B2C Distribution Using RCS – Clear and Effective SMS Phishing Counter Measures | Caller ID Verification on Turkish Mobile Operators for Incoming International Calls | Spam Detection Solution | AI-Powered Scam Detection, Diversion and Real-Time Threat Intelligence |
| Demo highlight | By leveraging RCS for combating SMS phishing by displaying official logos and verification marks to enhance customer trust in Japan. | A joint development by the three mobile operators and BTK to prevent international CLI manipulation, an approximately 5 million calls were blocked in December 2025. | India’s first AI-powered network solution to combat spam. It blocks on average 1.17 million spammers per day. | A pilot of a proactive, intelligence-driven defence against scam calls. 280,000+ scam calls successfully diverted from the TPG Telecom network. |
| Our partner | KDDI | Turkcell | Bharti Airtel | Apate.ai |
