{"id":14028,"date":"2023-10-16T10:15:37","date_gmt":"2023-10-16T09:15:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/telecomkh.info\/?p=14028"},"modified":"2023-10-16T10:15:37","modified_gmt":"2023-10-16T09:15:37","slug":"mwc-barcelona-2023-exceeds-pre-event-expectation-to-generate-e461mn-for-barcelona-economy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/telecomkh.info\/?p=14028","title":{"rendered":"MWC Barcelona 2023 exceeds pre-event expectation to generate \u20ac461mn for Barcelona economy"},"content":{"rendered":"

World\u2019s largest and most influential connectivity event also exceeded pre-event estimates for part-time jobs \u2013 with more than 9,100 created across the city of Barcelona<\/strong><\/p>\n

MWC Barcelona 2023 contributed \u20ac461mn to the Barcelona economy, according to an economic impact report released by the GSMA. The figure signals a return to pre-2019 levels of the event\u2019s economic contribution, with previous editions of MWC Barcelona generating \u20ac473mn in 2019, \u20ac469mn in 2018 and \u20ac465mn in 2017, showcasing the importance of the event for the global connectivity community.
\nMWC Barcelona 2023, which welcomed more than 88,500 attendees across four days in February \u2013 an increase of 45% compared to last year \u2013 also created 9,100 part time jobs in the city of Barcelona, an increase of 1,700 compared to 2022.
\nThe event is the world\u2019s largest and most influential connectivity event, taking place every year at the Fira de Barcelona. Since 2006, MWC Barcelona is estimated to have generated \u20ac5.8bn of economic impact and created over 150,000 part-time jobs across Catalonia.<\/p>\n

MWC Barcelona 2023 in numbers<\/strong>:
\n\u2022 \u20ac461mn of economic impact generated \u2013 up from an estimate of \u20ac350mn
\n\u2022 More than 9,100 part time jobs created
\n\u2022 More than 88,500 attendees from 202 countries and territories
\n\u2022 More than 2,400 exhibitors, sponsors and partners
\n\u2022 64,000 attendees visiting from outside of Barcelona with more than 36,000 accompanying visitors
\n\u2022 \u20ac5.8bn contributed to the Barcelona economy in total since 2006
\n\u2022 50% of attendees above director level, 21% of whom have CxO profiles<\/p>\n

\u201cThis year, MWC Barcelona was back in full force, meaning we were able to bring thousands of people back to the wonderful city of Barcelona,\u201d said GSMA Ltd\u2019s CEO, John Hoffman. \u201cThe number of partners, businesses, policymakers and, of course, delegates, truly exceeded our hopes and expectations.
\n\u201cI would like to express our sincerest thanks to the city for welcoming us year in, year out. We love hosting the show in Barcelona and it is great to give back to this fantastic region in such an impactful way. We\u2019ve already committed to continue to stage our flagship event in Barcelona until 2030 and can\u2019t wait to come back \u2013 and exceed our achievements even further \u2013 next year.\u201d
\nBarcelona\u2019s Mayor, Jaume Collboni, expressed his gratitude for the results. He explained that the news sends a message of confidence in the city; shared success between Barcelona and MWC; and that the event helps define the economic model they want for Barcelona by creating stability and future opportunities.
\nCollboni commented, \u201cIn 2006, the formula for success for this event was defined and it has been repeated in recent years with collaboration between administrations, public-private collaboration and having the desire to leave a legacy. MWC generates great economic value, but the important legacy is that the event helps promote the city, making it attractive so the best talent, entrepreneurs and investments come to Barcelona.\u201d
\nThe benefits of MWC Barcelona extend beyond the value it brings to the global mobile and technology sectors during the event\u2019s annual week \u2013 it provides a legacy all year round. MWC is a vital creator of prospects and economic opportunities that benefit the citizens of Barcelona, Catalonia and Spain. MWC provides a range of programmes and activities such as the Mobile World Capital and mSchools \u2013 which has supported more than 350,000 students to-date \u2013 throughout the year.
\nMWC Barcelona convenes global leaders from the mobile ecosystem and adjacent industries to discuss the biggest trends impacting the future of connectivity, with topics ranging from 5G, AI, the\u202fFair Share\u202fdebate and public policy, as well as cross-sector collaborations. Thanks to its increasingly diverse nature, the show provides an excellent platform to foster innovation and debate, network and make new connections, and deliver the key decision-makers necessary to make deals.<\/p>\n

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World\u2019s largest and most influential connectivity event also exceeded pre-event estimates for part-time jobs \u2013 with more than 9,100 created across the city of Barcelona MWC Barcelona 2023 contributed \u20ac461mn to the Barcelona economy, according to an economic impact report released by the GSMA. The figure signals a return to pre-2019 levels of the event\u2019s … <\/p>\n

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