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| GSMA MWC26 Barcelona closes 20ᵗʰ anniversary edition  MWC26, the world's largest and most influential connectivity event, this year celebrated 20 years in Barcelona, bringing together exhibitors, thought leaders, startups, and policymakers all under one roof. Despite global travel disruptions, it welcomed nearly 105,000 attendees from around the world to Fira de Barcelona's Gran Via.MWC26 Barcelona in numbers Nearly 105,000 attendees from 207 countries and territories; 2,900 exhibitors, sponsors, and partners; Over 1,700 speakers and thought leaders, including 40% C-level speakers and 35% female speakers; The GSMA Ministerial Programme convened 188 delegations, 45 intergovernmental organisations, 54 ministers, and 118 heads of regulatory authorities; 58% of attendees representing industries adjacent to the core mobile ecosystem; 17% C-suite attendees; 45% director level and above; 27% female attendees; Nearly 2,600 journalists and industry analysts from around the world; Over 1,300,000 views of the keynotes and live sessions on the MWC Barcelona website and social channels, MWC app, Mobile World Live and media partners' platforms. 4YFN, co-located with MWC26 in Hall 8, welcomed over 1,000 exhibitors from leading startups and corporations, over 300 speakers and hundreds of investors with collective funds totalling $70 billion; Separately, Talent Arena organised by Mobile World Capital Barcelona (MWCapital) and co-located with MWC26 at Fira Montjuοc, welcomed more than 25,000 attendees. write your comments about the article :: © 2026 Exhibition News :: home page |