In its 18th year, the GSMA Ministerial Programme 2024 has once again proven to be the essential confluence of policymakers, regulatory bodies and the mobile industry. With over 180 delegations from countries and intergovernmental organisations, the event underscored the collective endeavour to shape a resilient and inclusive digital economy.
The Ministerial Programme will be back to MWC Barcelona 3-5 March 2025.
Congratulations to Trinidad and Tobago, winner of the 2024 Government Leadership Award
Every year we present the GSMA Government Leadership Award to one government that has implemented best-practice digital policy and telecom regulation to generate positive outcomes in mobile connectivity.
Ministerial Programme 2024 featured speakers
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H.E. Santiago Peña Palacios
President of Paraguay -
Hon. Paula Ingabire
Minister of ICT and Innovation, Rwanda -
José Luis Escrivá
Minister for Digital Transformation, Spain -
Hiroshi Yoshida
Vice Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications, Japan -
Doreen Bogdan-Martin
Secretary General, ITU -
Gabriela Ramos
Assistant Director-General for Social and Human Sciences, UNESCO -
Guangzhe Chan
Vice President for Infrastructure, World Bank -
JoAnn Stonier
EVP & Chief Data Officer, Mastercard
Thank you to our 2024 sponsors:
Attendee information
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 2025 edition will be sent from October. Find out more.
Launching in 2024, the GSMA Ministerial Programme will also feature an Africa-focused edition at MWC Kigali, taking place from October 29-31, 2024. Learn more.