GSMA Ministerial Programme

The centre of digital policy debate

The GSMA Ministerial Programme is the world’s leading forum for policymakers and global industry leaders from across the mobile ecosystem and adjacent industries. The Programme will be back at MWC Barcelona, 1-3 March 2027. Catch up on event news on @GSMAPolicy and by searching for #MWC26MP on LinkedIn.

Ministerial Programme 2026

Thank you to all participants for making this year’s Ministerial Programme an exceptional milestone as we celebrated 20 years of the Programme. We were honoured to welcome 188 delegations, whose engagement and insights helped deliver another highly successful edition. 

We look forward to continuing these important conversations at our upcoming Ministerial Programmes: MWC Kigali 16-18 June, MWC Doha from 8–11 November, and returning to MWC Barcelona in 2027 from 1–3 March.

Catch up on event news on @GSMAPolicy and by searching for #MWC26MP on LinkedIn.

2026 Agenda

Congratulations to the Government of the Socialist Republic of VietNam, winner of the 2026 Government Leadership Award

VietNam’s receipt of the GSMA Government Leadership Award is a clear recognition of the country’s decisive, forward-looking approach to digital policy and telecom regulation. 

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About the GSMA Ministerial Programme

The GSMA Ministerial Programme at MWC Barcelona has grown in popularity and scope since its launch in 2006.

This exclusive event brings together industry CEOs, government ministers, telecom regulators, data protection authorities, and high-level representatives from international organisations worldwide – all gathering to share knowledge, stimulate debate around current issues, and provide an opportunity to engage with mobile industry experts on policy and regulatory topics.

The Ministerial Programme at MWC Barcelona is an invitation-only event, targeted at senior government and industry leaders. Invitations to the 2027 edition are sent from October. Find out more.