- MWC 2025 expects to attract over 101.000 attendees and bring together 2.700 exhibitors.
- Key themes include artificial intelligence (AI) and the advancement of 5G.
- The fair will be an economic driving force for Barcelona, generating up to 550 million euros.
- High-profile events such as 4YFN and Talent Arena will boost networking and innovation.
El Mobile World Congress 2025, one of the most anticipated technological events of the year, will bring together companies, institutions and experts at the Fira de Barcelona venue from March 3 to 6. In this edition, the organizers hope to exceed the 101.000 attendees and generate an estimated economic impact of between 540 and 550 million euros for the city.
With a focus on technological innovation, this edition promises to stand out for its emphasis on the Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the Evolution of 5G Networks. Mats Granryd, Director General of GSMA, highlighted that the disruptive spirit that ushered in the era of mobile devices is making a comeback, now focused on technologies that will reshape global connectivity and digitalization.
More than 2.700 exhibitors and 1.200 speakers
MWC 2025 will have a record participation of 2.700 exhibitors from around the world, including tech giants such as Google, Huawei, Meta, Microsoft, Samsung and Xiaomi. This year, companies such as Alibaba Cloud, China Unicom y Indra, expanding the global reach of the event.
As for the conferences, more than 1.200 speakers will be distributed among the 19 stages of the Congress, addressing how the impact of AI on society, the opportunities of 5G, and how to balance innovation with regulation. Prominent leaders such as Juergen Schmidhuber, known as the “father of modern AI,” will share their vision for the future of the technology.
Side events: 4YFN and Talent Arena
The space 4YFN, known for promoting startups and new business models, will be a key point within the MWC 2025. It will bring together entrepreneurs, investors and innovative companies in halls 8.0 and 8.1, highlighting transformative ideas by the hand of international participantsIn addition, the 4YFN Awards will be held, which will identify the most promising emerging startups.
On the other hand, the Talent Arena returns after the success of its pilot test in the previous edition. This space will host hackathons, technology presentations and discussions geared towards talent development in the digital field. The presence of Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak, is undoubtedly one of the great attractions of this program.
Economic impact and commitment to Barcelona
The MWC has become a fundamental pillar of the Barcelona economy. John Hoffman, CEO of GSMA, stressed that this congress not only reinforces the role of the city as a global technology hub, but also generates thousands of temporary and direct jobsIn 2024, for example, more than 9.200 event-related jobs were created.
The GSMA, the organiser of the congress, reaffirmed its commitment to Barcelona despite recent changes in the management of the organisation. This continuity ensures a sustained growth both for the event and for the city.
The future of global technology
In addition to being a showcase for the latest technological advances, MWC 2025 will be a key forum to explore how emerging technologies can integrate their capabilities into sectors such as education, energy and healthcare. Sessions related to the GSMA Open Gateway will showcase practical examples of how APIs are enabling new applications and services, including real-time remote vehicle control.
For their part, The European Space Agency (ESA) will participate with exhibitions dedicated to the Integration of terrestrial and satellite serviceswhile GSMA will present an innovator large language model (LLM) developed with the support of the Barcelona Supercomputing Center, among other partners.
Mobile World Congress 2025 will not only mark a milestone in global technology, but will also consolidate Barcelona as a epicenter of innovation. Every detail of the event is designed to inspire, connect and advance the digital transformation that will define the society of the future.
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