MWC 2018

Widely considered the mobile industry’s “must-attend” annual event, the GSMA Mobile World Congress attracts executives from the world’s most influential mobile operators, device makers, infrastructure providers, software companies, internet companies and organisations across a wide range of vertical industry sectors, as well as government delegations from across the globe. Mobile World Congress includes an industry-leading conference with C-level speakers from around the world; an exhibition showcasing innovative mobile technologies, products and services; a government and ministerial programme; partner events and programmes; free seminars and many other activities.

With more than 5 billion subscribers, mobile now connects over two-thirds of the world’s population. It is fuelling innovation, revolutionising industries and spurring exciting new opportunities, across developed and developing markets. Underscoring our industry’s commitment to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, mobile is providing lifelines to hope, reducing inequalities, preserving our world’s resources and changing lives. Throughout the conference, across the exhibition, and in the many partner programmes, events and meetings held over four days, Mobile World Congress 2018 will clearly demonstrate how mobile is creating a better future.

In 2018, we will continue to attract new attendees to Mobile World Congress including professionals from vertical industries, consumer brands and developers, while maintaining the core commitment of the mobile network operator (MNO) community. More than 7,000 attendees (9%) from the operator community will participate at Mobile World Congress, representing a consistent year-over-year number of attendees from MNOs. Industries showing increases in attendees include App and Software Development Vendors, Consultancies and Broadcast, Media and Entertainment. New entries into the top industries include Manufacturing and Automotive.