MWC25 Barcelona, the world’s largest and most influential connectivity event, welcomed 109,000 attendees during a transformative week of industry-shaping launches and impactful collaboration, shining a spotlight on advanced mobile technology and AI.
In keynotes and across the stages and summits of MWC25, some of today’s most influential minds debated technology’s role in redefining society, business and culture, with its opportunities and challenges.
“MWC is where industries meet, and this year’s event showed just how fast technology is reshaping the world around us. From AI-powered networks to the future of smart mobility, the discussions this week in Barcelona will set the tone for the year ahead. What happens at MWC doesn’t stay at MWC, it sparks real change. I can’t wait to see where this momentum takes us next, particularly as we head to MWC25 Shanghai in June this year,” said John Hoffman, CEO of GSMA Ltd.
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Over 100,000 attendees
MWC25 saw the presence of 109,000 attendees from 205 countries and territories. More than 2,900 exhibitors, sponsors and partners participated in the event, while over 1,200 speakers and thought leaders, including 41 percent female speakers, shared their insights.
The GSMA Ministerial Programme convened 188 delegations from 148 countries and 40 intergovernmental organizations, 66 ministers, and 111 heads of regulatory authorities.
Meanwhile, 4YFN welcomed over 1,000 startups exhibitors, nearly 380 speakers and over 900 investors with collective funds totaling €60 billion ($65 billion).
The event also welcomed over 2,900 journalists and industry analysts from around the world.
Mats Granryd, director general, GSMA, said: “I’ve attended every MWC since the early days and, with this being my last as director general, I am incredibly proud of how it has evolved. The industry is embarking on a new era, and I’m profoundly grateful to have played a small role. Each MWC builds on the last, and this year was truly groundbreaking. As I hand the baton to Vivek Badrinath, I know the GSMA is uniquely positioned in this increasingly complex world to bring together policymakers, startups, and businesses to fuel private-public discourse on the topics that matter. All against a backdrop of market-moving announcements and inspired first tech – it is truly undeniable.”
MWC25 Doha
MWC25 Barcelona kicked off the GSMA’s lineup of global events for the year. The inaugural MWC25 Doha will take place on November 25-26, 2025. Meanwhile, MWC25 Shanghai takes place on June 18-20, 2025.
MWC Barcelona will return next year from March 2 to 5.
