When was the event founded?

The first edition of MWC was held in 1994

What is the "MWC" about?

MWC Barcelona, or Mobile World Congress, is the most significant mobile event in terms of scale, content and influence within the mobile industry. Each of its horizontal and vertical sectors is represented. Technology companies from around the globe showcase their products in MWC's zones and pavilions - Digital Planet, Internet of Things Zone, GSMA Pavilion and Wearables Pavilion, among others. MWC 2021 will be complete by an extensive seminar programme, networking events, topic tours and special activities.

MWC

Name: MWC
Start: 2021-06-28
End: 2021-07-01
Location: Fira Barcelona - Gran Via

Jun 28, 2021 - Jul 1, 2021

Fira Barcelona - Gran Via, Barcelona, Spain

Av. Joan Carles I, 64

The MWC 2021 dates were announced shortly after the cancellation of the 2020 edition due to coronavirus-related concerns. Originally rescheduled for March, the next MWC Barcelona has now been postponed further to 28 June - 1 July 2021. The event organisers from GSMA hope that this new appointment will allow them to conduct an outstanding and safe event. The upcoming MWC 2021 will be staged at Fira Barcelona - Gran Via, with the exception of a small group of events set in the Montjuic venue.

The benchmark trade show for the mobile industry will be the stage of innovative solutions, displayed across the Internet of Things Zone, Digital Planet, GSMA Pavilion and Wearables Pavilion and MWC's other zones. With all horizontal and vertical sectors covered, the event will once again confirm its influential role within the mobile community.

Connectivity will remain one of the focal points of MWC Barcelona during its upcoming edition. The content in 2021 will revolve around several MWC core event topics which will be revealed by the GSMA in the following months. Participants will have the opportunity to attend the traditional MWC focused topic tours, led by top experts in each specific area.

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Information

Unfortunately, the GSMA has announced that the upcoming MWC Barcelona 2020 will be cancelled due to global concerns about the novel coronavirus outbreak, travel concern and other related circumstances.

MWC 2021 is scheduled on 28 June - 1 July. The 2019 edition of MWC (formerly known as Mobile World Congress) attracted approximately 2400 exhibitors and 109,000 professional visitors from 198 countries. The congress and exhibition are mainly based in Barcelona’s Fira Gran Via. However, certain events - such as the 4YFN start-up business platform - are held in the Montjuic centre.

Who can you meet there

One of the reasons behind the first-rate MWC experience is the determination of the organisers to gather the right audience. During Mobile World Congress you can meet influencers, major players and promising start-ups, ministers, policy regulators and international delegations. There is an increase in the numbers of attending CEOs. This also applies to the presence of female congress attendees and speakers.

Past editions

MWC 2018

Feb, 26 - Mar, 1

	Total	Domestic	Foreign
Exhibitors	2,400	-	-
Visitors	107,000	-	-

MWC 2019

Feb, 25 - Feb, 28

	Total	Domestic	Foreign
Exhibitors	2,400	-	-
Visitors	109,000	-	-

MWC 2020 (Cancelled)

Feb, 24 - Feb, 27

	Total	Domestic	Foreign
Exhibitors	-	-	-
Visitors	-	-	-

What makes it special

MWC provides an overview of the developments, processes and innovations which will have an impact on the mobile ecosystem. NEXTech is focused on disruptive technologies and covers everything from VR through AI to graphene. The GSMA Innovation City offers demonstrations of mobile-connected products. The Ministerial Programme addresses new policies in the sector. 4YFN links investors and start-ups.

What is new for Mobile World Congress 2021

Every year, MWC Barcelona features significant tech premieres. Some of the most powerful players use the platform to present their innovations to the world. MWC 2021 will have its share of memorable product launches. More details will be revealed in the following months.

quick info

Organiser:	GSM Association
Also called:	Mobile World Congress 2021
Founded:	1994
Frequency:	every year
Next Edition:	MWC 2022
Sectors:	Information technology / Telecommunication
Website:	MWC
Visitors:	Tickets for MWC
Exhibitors:	Exhibitor registration