Barcelona Is Ready to Welcome the World: MWC26 Takes Place on 2–5 March 2026
Barcelona is once again preparing to become the global capital of innovation and connectivity. Registration for MWC Barcelona 2026 is now officially open, inviting industry leaders, innovators, and decision-makers from around the world to join one of the most influential technology events on the planet.
The event will take place from 2 to 5 March 2026 at Fira Gran Via, bringing together thousands of participants shaping the future of mobile technology, artificial intelligence, satellite connectivity, digital infrastructure, and emerging business models.
A Global Platform for Innovation and Business
MWC26 Barcelona will serve as a meeting point for:
- Global telecom operators and cloud providers
- AI and Web3 innovators
- Satellite and space technology leaders
- Investors, policymakers, and enterprise customers
Attendees will have the opportunity to secure exhibition space, explore the interactive floorplan, attend keynote sessions, and build strategic partnerships with companies driving the next wave of digital transformation.
First Wave of MWC26 Keynote Speakers Announced
The organisers have revealed the first lineup of keynote speakers, featuring some of the most influential figures in technology, connectivity, and business:
- Gwynne Shotwell — President & COO, SpaceX
- John Stankey — Chairman & CEO, AT&T
- Christel Heydemann — CEO, Orange Group
- Mickey Mikitani — Founder, Chairman & CEO, Rakuten Group
- Kaan Terzioğlu — Group CEO, VEON
- Allison Kirkby — Chief Executive, BT Group
- Kate Johnson — President & CEO, Lumen Technologies
- Gopal Vittal — MD, Bharti Airtel Group & GSMA Chair
- Karandeep Anand — CEO, Character.AI
- Alex Blania — CEO & Co-founder, Tools for Humanity
- Johanna Faries — President, Blizzard Entertainment
- Andrew Feinberg — CEO & Chairman, Netcracker
- Azeem Azhar — Founder, Exponential View
- Benedict Evans — Analyst & Author
- Michael Nicolls — VP, Starlink Engineering
- Gabe Pereyra — President & Co-Founder, Harvey
- Lara Dewar — CMO, GSMA
- Vivek Badrinath — Director General, GSMA
- John Giusti — Chief Regulatory Officer, GSMA
The full speaker lineup will be announced closer to the event.
Get Involved
MWC26 Barcelona offers multiple ways to participate:
- Buy your pass and access keynote sessions and exhibitions
- Sponsor or exhibit to showcase your brand and technology
- Download the floorplan and plan your on-site experience
Barcelona is waiting. MWC26 promises to be a defining moment for the global connectivity and technology ecosystem — and the place where the future is shaped.