Why MWC Barcelona?

It’s where big tech, global governments, disruptive startups and visionary investors converge, connect and create what's next.

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The world’s largest and most influential connectivity event

From founders to presidents, connect with everyone from everywhere. And be part of the year’s most important debates, business decisions and tech developments. 

  • +101K

    attendees

  • +2700

    exhibitors, sponsors and partners

  • 205

    countries and territories

  • 59%

    adjacent industries in attendance

  • 70+

    global government ministers

Only at MWC

  • ICONIC INSIGHTS
    From keynotes to summits to roundtables, it’s the only platform where you’ll hear big names and emerging voices – from across technology, industry, policy and ethics.
  • BIG IDEAS
    Where the world’s greatest startups and tech mavericks demo their latest innovation – to the world’s leading investors and venture specialists.
  • EMERGING TECH
    The one place where connectivity meets connected industries, kickstarting the solutions that will revolutionise business and society – and influence future consumer trends.
  • GLOBAL CHANGE
    The unique intersection of ministerial programmes, social policy, business leadership and tech development – uniting on a mission for sustainable progress.

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Visit a leading global destination

We make it easy to explore one of the world’s most exciting cities, with exclusive MWC attendee discounts on flights, hotels and transport – through our travel partners Gray Dawes and bnetwork

2025 event theme: Connect. Converge. Create.

MWC is the only global tech event driven by a common purpose – to unite the connectivity industry behind the advancement of business and society. This year’s event explores this through lens of six key content themes:

5G Inside

5G Inside

Future revenue opportunities from 5G networks.

Connect X

Connect X

How should our expanding ecosystem collaborate more effectively?

AI +

AI +

Explores business reinvention, personalised experiences, data management and ethical issues.

Enterprise Re-invented

Enterprise Re-invented

Analyses the convergence of AI, 5G, Edge, Cloud, quantum and blockchain.

Game Changers

Game Changers

What’s the next big change? Quantum? Extended reality? Small data?

Our Digital DNA

Our Digital DNA

Building our future on sustainability, diversity and sound ethics.

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