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GSMA Announces New Developments for MWC19 Barcelona
The GSMA today announced further details for MWC19 Barcelona (formerly
Mobile World Congress (News - Alert)), including additional keynote speakers,
participating companies, programmes and events. Taking place 25-28
February 2019, with events being staged at Fira Gran Via, Fira Montjuïc
and La Farga L'Hospitalet, MWC19 Barcelona is set to attract more than
107,000 professionals from over 200 countries and territories.
"We have an amazing show lined up for February, with more than 2,400
companies participating across the exhibition, four days of conference
programming and so many other events and activities taking place at
MWC19," said Michael O'Hara, Chief Marketing Officer, GSMA. "With
in-depth examination of topics such as 5G, artificial intelligence,
Internet of Things, content, security and many others, MWC Barcelona,
now more than ever, is the "must-attend" industry event."
Execs from ARM, Huawei, KT (News - Alert) and Orange Confirmed for Keynotes
The GSMA announced several newly confirmed keynote speakers for MWC19
Barcelona, with executives representing mobile operators, technology
providers, internet players and marketing technology companies, among
others. New speakers include:
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Simon Segars, CEO, ARM
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Guo Ping, Deputy Chairman of the Board and Rotating CEO, Huawei
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Chang-Gyu Hwang, Chairman and CEO, KT Corporation
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Dave Grannan, Co-Founder and CEO, Light
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Stéphane Richard, Chairman and CEO, Orange Group
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Anastasia Leng, Founder and CEO, Picasso Labs
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Vivian Chan, CEO and Co-Founder, Sparrho
These executives join previously announced speakers including:
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James Forese, President, Citi
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Blythe Masters, CEO, Digital Asset Holdings
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Rich Williams, CEO, Groupon
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Mats Granryd, Director General, GSMA
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Cher Wang, Founder and CEO, HTC
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Anjali Sud, CEO, Vimeo
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Nick Read, CEO, Vodafone Group
For more information on the conference, including the agenda and keynote
speakers, visit www.mwcbarcelona.com/conference-programmes/.
Exhibition Showcases Latest in Mobile Innovation
The GSMA announced several new exhibitors for MWC Barcelona, including
CloudMinds, EY, Ford, Kazakhtelecom, Rakuten, Remade, Royole, Volkswagen
and Wings Mobile. These companies will be among the more than 2,400
organisations participating at MWC19, including previously announced
brands such as Accenture, Alibaba Cloud, ARM, AT&T, BMW, Cisco Systems,
Deutsche Telekom, Ericsson, Facebook, Google (News - Alert), HTC, Huawei, Intel, KT
Corporation, Lenovo, LG, Mercedes-Benz, Microsoft, Nokia Solutions and
Networks, NTT DOCOMO, Ooredoo, Oracle, Orange, Qualcomm Incorporated,
SAP, SEAT, SK Telecom, Telefónica, Verizon, Vodafone, Xiaomi and ZTE.
MWC Barcelona will again offer attendees focused Topic Tours of the
exhibition at Fira Gran Via. Led by industry experts, the 2019 Topic
Tours programme includes: 5G & NFV; Cybersecurity; Internet of Things;
Mobile Advertising & Apps; Retail & Digital Commerce; Sustainable Smart
Cities; Transformative AI; and What's Hot at MWC. The GSMA also offers
unique Custom Experiences to address attendees' specific business
objectives and requirements.
The GSMA also announced several new sponsors for MWC Barcelona. VMware
has been confirmed as the "Connectivity Event Theme Sponsor," while Citi
is the "Industry 4.0 Event Theme Sponsor"; in support of these event
themes, both companies will host networking receptions open to
conference attendees in Hall 4. For further information on the MWC19
themes, visit www.mwcbarcelona.com/about/event-themes/.
Support for the Women4Tech Programme continues to grow as the GSMA
signed several new sponsors including Pinsent Masons and Synchronoss
(Women4Tech Summit Supporting Sponsors), Red Hat (Women4Tech Roundtable
Sponsor), Cisco (News - Alert) (Women4Tech Speed Coaching and Networking Event Sponsor)
and CBSi and Wall Street Journal (Women4Tech Official Partners).
Finally, Wipro Limited has joined as the latest Networking Garden
Sponsor.
For more information on the exhibition, including exhibitors and
sponsors, visit www.mwcbarcelona.com/exhibition/.
4YFN: A Future Powered by the Startup Community
Held 25-27 February, 4 Years From Now (4YFN), the innovation platform of
MWC, is set to welcome 21,000 attendees in its sixth edition in
Barcelona. 4YFN attendees will have the opportunity to meet the growing
global tech startup community, including over 600 tech startups
exhibiting in the Innovation Market.
The 4YFN programme will feature notable speakers including Naveed
Sultan, Global Head, Treasury and Trade Solutions, Citi; Anastasia
Dedyukhina, Founder, Consciously Digital; Bracken Darrell, President and
CEO, Logitech; Nektarios Liolios, Managing Director, Startupboothcamp
FinTech; and David Sable, Non-Executive Chairman, Y&R. In addition to
the stimulating onstage talks and workshops, 4YFN will offer inspiring
summits focusing on subjects including digital health and sports tech,
as well as a series of Women4Tech activities. Newly signed 4YFN event
sponsors include Mastercard, Rivetz and Visa. For more information,
visit: www.4yfn.com/event/4yfn-barcelona-2019/.
GSMA Launches New Women4Tech Activities
The GSMA introduced two new activities as part of the Women4Tech
Programme at MWC19: Inside Track and the Women4Tech Roundtable. In the
Inside Track, attendees will gain critical insights from a Fortune 500
expert, enabling them to hone their skills and compete more effectively
within the mobile industry. The invitation-only Women4Tech Roundtable
discussion will convene influential leaders in a candid dialogue that
will explore issues surrounding female development in technology and
telecoms. For more information, visit: www.mwcbarcelona.com/experiences/gsma-women4tech/.
New Partner Programmes at MWC
The list of MWC19 Partner Programmes continues to grow, providing
attendees further opportunities to engage with and gain insights from
the industry's leaders. The 5G Automotive Association, Google, GTI,
Huawei and MEF (Mobile Ecosystem (News - Alert) Forum) have recently confirmed to hold
Partner Programmes, while Afilias, Automotive Edge Computing Consortium
and IESE Business School will host Power Hour Sessions. For a seventh
year, Award Solutions will offer two days of technology training
sessions. For more information, visit: www.mwcbarcelona.com/conference-programmes/partner-programmes/.
Submissions for GLOMOs Close on 21 November
There's only one week left to submit for the 2019 GLOMO Awards, which
honour the greatest achievements and innovations across the mobile
industry, with 42 awards presented over 10 categories. Entries for the
2019 awards will be accepted through Wednesday, 21 November, with the
winners announced during MWC19. Complete information on the GLOMOs,
including instructions for submission, can be found at www.mwcbarcelona.com/conference-programmes/global-mobile-awards/.
Register to Attend MWC19
Registration for MWC19 Barcelona is now open; attendees can compare pass
types, learn how to customise their MWC19 experience and complete the
registration process at www.mwcbarcelona.com/attend/register/.
For more information on MWC19 Barcelona, including how to exhibit or
sponsor, visit www.mwcbarcelona.com.
Follow developments and updates on MWC19 on Twitter @GSMAEvents using
#MWC19, on our LinkedIn MWC page https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/mwcbarcelona/
or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/mobileworldcongress/.
Follow other GSMA news and activity on Twitter @GSMA.
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About the GSMA
The GSMA represents the interests of mobile operators worldwide, uniting
more than 750 operators with over 350 companies in the broader mobile
ecosystem, including handset and device makers, software companies,
equipment providers and internet companies, as well as organisations in
adjacent industry sectors. The GSMA also produces the industry-leading
MWC events held annually in Barcelona, Los Angeles and Shanghai, as well
as the Mobile 360 Series of regional conferences.
For more information, please visit the GSMA corporate website at www.gsma.com.
Follow the GSMA on Twitter: @GSMA.
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