Trade show

MWC Barcelona

Name: MWC Barcelona
Start: 2027-03-01
End: 2027-03-04
Location: Fira de Barcelona, Gran Via

The largest and most influential connectivity event.

Mar 1–4, 2027
Barcelona, Spain
In-person

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About

MWC Barcelona is the connectivity industry's flagship. Organised by the GSMA at Fira de Barcelona's Gran Via, it fills a vast show floor with mobile operators, device makers, chipmakers and platform giants, and pairs it with a heavyweight conference program. Recent editions drew well over 100,000 attendees from more than 200 countries, with the startup event 4YFN co-located alongside.

Who it's for: Telecom operators, device makers, tech enterprises, investors and policymakers

Organized by GSMA

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Attendees: 105K+
Exhibitors, sponsors & partners: 2,900+
Countries & territories: 207
Journalists & analysts: 2,600+

Key facts

EditionMWC27 runs 1–4 March 2027 under the theme 'The IQ Era'Source
Attendance105,000+ attendees from 207 countries and 2,900+ exhibitors (2026)Source
OrganizerRun by the GSMA and co-located with the 4YFN startup eventSource

Facts on this page are verified against the linked sources.

Agenda

Thought LeadershipAn editorial and analysis track covering the ideas shaping the mobile and connectivity industry.
Latest TechnologyA showcase track for new products and innovations from across the exhibitor floor.
Big IdeasStartup- and big-idea-focused programming spotlighting emerging companies and concepts.
Global Change InitiativesSustainability and impact programming addressing the industry's wider social and environmental role.