{"id":15846,"date":"2024-03-06T12:08:34","date_gmt":"2024-03-06T11:08:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/telecomkh.info\/?p=15846"},"modified":"2024-03-06T12:08:34","modified_gmt":"2024-03-06T11:08:34","slug":"gsma-mwc-barcelona-2024-closes-with-over-101000-attendees","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/telecomkh.info\/?p=15846","title":{"rendered":"GSMA MWC Barcelona 2024 closes with over 101,000 attendees"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>MWC Barcelona brought together connectivity leaders from 205 countries and territories, exploring industry topics including AI, the usage gap, GSMA Open Gateway and the investment gap<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>GSMA MWC Barcelona 2024 has concluded after four days of vibrant discussion and networking, convening industry leaders and attendees from across the mobile ecosystem.<br \/>\nMWC Barcelona is undeniably the world\u2019s largest and most influential connectivity event thanks to its unique combination of exhibition, conference and the largest gathering of policymakers who enable the digital economy.<br \/>\nJohn Hoffman, CEO, GSMA Ltd. said, \u201cMWC Barcelona embodies the energy and vibrancy of the mobile ecosystem. We are honoured to host this special event which once again has delivered an exceptional four days of debate, thought leadership, inspiration and deal making. Our thanks to all who came to this year\u2019s show; and special thanks to the Host City Parties. Barcelona has delivered again!\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>MWC Barcelona 2024 in numbers<\/strong><br \/>\n\u2022 Over 101,000 unique in-person attendees from 205 countries and territories<br \/>\n\u2022 Over 59% of attendees representing industries adjacent to the core mobile ecosystem<br \/>\n\u2022 Over 2,700 exhibitors, sponsors and partners<br \/>\n\u2022 Over 1,100 speakers and thought leaders, including over 40% female speakers<br \/>\n\u2022 51% of attendees at director level and above, of which 21% were C-Suite<br \/>\n\u2022 26% female attendees<br \/>\n\u2022 Over 2,600 journalists and industry analysts from around the world<br \/>\n\u2022 The GSMA Ministerial Programme convened over 180 delegations from 140 countries, including 2 heads of state, over 70 ministers, nearly 120 heads of regulatory authorities and over 40 intergovernmental organisations<br \/>\n\u2022 4YFN, which this year celebrated its 10th anniversary edition, welcomed 930 exhibitors, 450 speakers and over 1,000 investors with collective funds totalling \u20ac50 billion<br \/>\n\u2022 MWC Barcelona has been certified as carbon neutral for 10 years. And this year, use of the complimentary public transport pass given to all MWC attendees increased by 42% compared to last year. With the GSMA\u2019s Environmental Programme, we aim to minimise the environment footprint of MWC<br \/>\n\u2022 So far, over 400,000 unique viewers of the keynotes and live sessions on the MWC Barcelona website, Mobile World Live and media partners platforms and media outlets<br \/>\n\u2022 Talent Arena, a new programme of MWCapital, celebrated its first edition at MWC with a 48-hour Open Gateway Hackathon and professionals from more than 400 companies<\/p>\n<p>Mats Granryd, Director General, GSMA said, \u201cHearing truly compelling industry insights from the conference programme, and experiencing the innovation, ingenuity and optimism from the show floor, is why we meet in Barcelona every year. This event is about providing a glimpse into the future and demonstrating how AI, 5G and APIs are unlocking new possibilities, thanks to collaborative initiatives like GSMA Open Gateway. We wish everybody a safe trip home and look forward to welcoming you back next year.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>Future first: realising the future\u2019s potential<\/strong><br \/>\nMWC Barcelona kicks off the GSMA\u2019s annual calendar of events. Join us as we continue our journey to bring industries, technologies and communities together to realise the future\u2019s potential at MWC Shanghai between 26-28 June 2024; followed by MWC Las Vegas from 8-10 October 2024; and MWC Kigali from 29-31 October 2024. MWC Barcelona 2025 returns to the Fira between 3-6 March 2025.<br \/>\nThe M360 series begins with M360 Eurasia, which returns to Baku between 15-16 May 2024; followed by M360 LATAM in Mexico City from 5-6 June 2024; M360 APAC in Seoul between 1-2 October 2024; and M360 MENA in Doha from 18-19 November 2024.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #999999;\"><em>Above, credit to photo courtesy \u00a9 2024 GSMA MWC<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>MWC Barcelona brought together connectivity leaders from 205 countries and territories, exploring industry topics including AI, the usage gap, GSMA Open Gateway and the investment gap GSMA MWC Barcelona 2024 has concluded after four days of vibrant discussion and networking, convening industry leaders and attendees from across the mobile ecosystem. 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