MWC26 Barcelona
Be part of the conversations shaping the future of the mobile industry.
At MWC26 Barcelona, GSMA Intelligence brings its data, analysts and industry expertise to the heart of the event. From flagship trend briefings to deep-dive summits and sustainability insights, join us to explore what’s next for mobile, connectivity and the wider digital ecosystem.
GSMA Intelligence Sessions at MWC26 Barcelona
Global Mobile Trends 2026: Analyst Insights from GSMA Intelligence
Tuesday, 3 March | 10:00–11:00 CET
Join GSMA Intelligence analysts for a high-level briefing based on the 11th edition of the Global Mobile Trends report. This session explores the most important developments across AI in telecoms, 5G evolution, enterprise connectivity, satellite networks and sustainability.
Energy Efficiency Benchmark: Key Findings 2026
Tuesday, 3 March | 11:30 - 12:30 CET
Discover the latest insights from GSMA Intelligence’s global energy efficiency benchmarking programme, based on anonymised, real-world operator data. This session highlights how operators are improving network efficiency and using data-driven approaches to support sustainability across telecoms.
Join us at MWC Barcelona 2026 for the launch of the latest Energy Efficiency Benchmark report and an overview of the key findings and global trends shaping more efficient networks.
Satellite and NTN Summit
Wednesday, 4 March | 10:00 - 13:00 CET
As telco-satellite convergence accelerates, this summit explores the strategic, commercial and technological implications of integrating satellite with mobile networks. Hear expert perspectives on revenue opportunities, service performance, standards evolution and the competitive landscape shaping the next phase of NTN.
Sponsors: SES, Equatys, MDA Space, Iridium and European Space Agency
Mapping mobile’s global coverage: Myths, realities, and why high-resolution insights matter for progress
Wednesday, 4 March | 11:30 - 12:30 CET
Using high-resolution mobile network coverage data collected directly from operators worldwide, this session explores the realities of 4G and 5G availability, persistent coverage gaps, and the insights that authoritative data provides for policy, planning, and investment decisions.
MWC 26: What Did We Learn?
Thursday, 5 March | 12:30 - 13:15 CET
Every year, industry analysts from around the world show up to MWC Barcelona in order to engage the market and build answers to these very questions. At the close of the show, join us as we convene some of the best and brightest to share their thoughts on what happened during the week and what it means for the rest of the year.
Monday
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Monday
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Manufacturing and Production Summit: Speak CEO – Rethinking Operator GTM for Enterprise Impact
Speakers: Christina Patsioura
Mon, 2 Mar – 12:15 – 13:15 – Connected Industries, Hall 4
5G's Inconvenient Truth: How Do We Make Money
Speakers: Tim Hatt, Shiv Putcha
Mon,2 Mar - 13:30 - 14:30, CC2 GSMA Insights Hub Stage, Hall 2
Tuesday
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Tuesday
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Agentic Core Summit
Speaker: Pablo Iacopino
Tue, 3 Mar - 09:30 - 12:00 - Partner Theatre 6, Hall 8.0 – 4YFN & Partner Theatres
Forward Together: GSMA Tower Forum Roundtable
Speakers: Tim Hatt, Emanuel Kolta
Tue, 3 Mar - 14:00 - 15:30 - CC2.5 GSMA Insights Hub, Hall 2
Frontier Telco: Navigating Enterprise Autonomy
Speaker: Shiv Putcha
Tue, 3 Mar - 12:30 -14:30 - CC2.1 MWC Roundtable Room 1, Hall 2
Wednesday
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Wednesday
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AI Beyond Boundaries Summit: AI Drives B2B New Growth
Speaker: Pablo Iacopino
Wed, 4 Mar - 09:30 - 11:00 - Partner Theatre 1, Hall 8.0 – 4YFN & Partner Theatres
ISAC: Precision Positioning for industry, mission-first defence…or both?
Speaker: Peter Jarich
Wed, 4 Mar - 11;30 - 12:30 - CC2.3 GSMA Insights Hub, Hall 2
eSim Summit - eSIM Everywhere: eSIM Without Borders
Speaker: Pablo Iacopino
Wed, 4 Mar - 12:30 - 14:30 - Partner Theatre 4, Hall 8.0 – 4YFN & Partner Theatres
Smart Mobility Summit: Connected Future - The Engine of Smart Mobility
Speaker: Christina Patisoura
Wed, 4 Mar - 14:30 - 15:45 - Connected Industries, Hall 4
Global 5G Alliances Summit - From Connectivity to Intelligent Industry and Ecosystem
Speaker: Pablo Iacopino
Wed, 4 Mar - 14:30 - 16:30 - CC2 GSMA Insights Hub Stage, Hall 2
MVNO Summit: Innovation and Partnering for Growth
Speaker: Radhika Gupta
Wed, 4 Mar - 16:00 - 18:30 - Partner Theatre 4, Hall 8.0 – 4YFN & Partner Theatres
Thursday
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Thursday
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Private Networks in Practice: Enterprise deployment models and ecosystem collaboration
Speaker: Christina Patisoura
Thu, 5 Mar - 09:00 - 11:00 - CC2.3 GSMA Insights Hub, Hall 2
Sports and Entertainment Summit: Connectivity Revolutionising Sports and Entertainment
Speaker: Tim Hatt
Thu, 5 Mar - 10:30 - 12:00 - Connected Industries, Hall 4
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