Meet MWC Barcelona’s keynote speakers for 2021

From inspiring change, to insights about how 5G will transform our world. Keep an eye out for more expert #MWC21 keynote speakers – coming soon.
Arvind Krishna CEO, IBM
Eugene Kaspersky CEO, Kaspersky
Zina Jarrahi Cinker Director General, AMPT
Nik Storonsky Founder & CEO, Revolut
Danielle Royston CEO, TelcoDR
Xu Ziyang CEO, ZTE
Caroline Casey Founder & Creator, The Valuable 500
Mats Granryd Director General, GSMA
Ana Maiques CEO, Neuroelectrics
Cristiano Amon President & CEO-Elect, Qualcomm Incorporated
Yang Jie Chairman, China Mobile
Hans Vestberg Chairman & CEO, Verizon Communications
Julie Sweet CEO, Accenture
Nick Read CEO, Vodafone Group
Mathew Oommen CEO, Reliance Jio
Stéphane Richard Chairman and CEO, Orange
Raffaele Annecchino President & CEO, ViacomCBS Networks International
Ryan Ding Executive Director, President of Carrier BG, Huawei
Dr Antonio de Lacy Chief of Gastrointestinal Surgery Department, Hospital Clínic, Barcelona
Prof. Frank Koppens Group Leader and Professor, Institute of Photonic Sciences (ICFO)
Prof. Tommaso Calarco Chairman, The Quantum Community Network (QCN)
Rod Menchaca CEO, AIS
Timotheus Höttges CEO, Deutsche Telekom

5G and beyond Discover our themes for 2021

MWC Barcelona is all about Connected Impact, our key theme for this event which encompasses the most ground-breaking technology of today – and explores how it can shape the way we live tomorrow.

View Themes

Your MWC21 Checklist

8 simple steps for a safer trip

Register by uploading your photo and ID
hidden message
Keep your attendance confirmation handy
hidden message
Submit a health control form for your airport QR code
hidden message
It is mandatory to download and use the MWC app
- • Attendees can book or upload test results from 24th June
- • Exhibitors can upload or book their results from 14th June
Upload a valid negative PCR or antigen (rapid test) result to My MWC App or take a test on our dedicated MWC testing center
- • Rapid tests cost €15
- • PCR tests cost €85
Complete a daily health declaration
hidden message
Your digital badge will activate after these steps
hidden message
Wear a FFP2 facemask without a valve to meet the event safety requirements at MWC Barcelona
hidden message