MWC is back, see you in Shanghai in 2021

GSMA has announced some details of MWC Shanghai. The 2021 MWC Shanghai exhibition will return as the global debut of the GSMA MWC series. The exhibition is scheduled to be held at the Shanghai New International Expo Center (SNIEC) from February 23 to 25, 2021. It will be one of the largest and most anticipated events of its kind in recent months. 2021 MWC Shanghai will provide delegates and participants with an excellent opportunity to listen to the unique insights and future trends of industry leaders and experts, witness the latest technologies and innovations, and discuss issues that affect the future of the mobile industry.

John Hoffman, CEO of GSMA, said: “MWC21 Shanghai is not only a grand event, but also a celebration of powerful intelligent connections and a platform for people to come together to drive the industry and society forward. It takes extraordinary efforts to bring the MWC series of events back to 2021, and we look forward to seeing the entire mobile ecosystem return to Shanghai in February next year.”

GSMA unleashes the potential of connectivity to enable people, industries and societies to thrive. Its MWC series has earned a world-class reputation as a place to promote business by providing unparalleled networking opportunities. In 2019, MWC Shanghai welcomed more than 500 exhibitors and 65,000 attendees from around the world.

MWC Shanghai will welcome international attendees and visitors through a combination of online platforms and offline activities. Online attendees will be able to participate in live meetings online and access partner conference content.

The theme of the 2021 MWC series of events is Harmony and Coexistence. The conference will show how the entire digital ecosystem continues to change our lives. In keynote speeches and panel discussions, visionary industry leaders and experts will have heated discussions, stimulate imagination, and jointly contribute to global recovery.

Attendees of MWC Shanghai 2021 will be able to experience the latest technological breakthroughs including 5G, artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things, smart homes, etc. Major exhibitors will include China Mobile, China Telecom, China Unicom, China Information and Communications Technology, Ericsson, H3C, Huawei, Nokia Shanghai Bell and ZTE. At the same time, Huawei Terminal, Nreal, Oppo, Qualcomm, Realme and Vivo will showcase new devices and a range of 5G-enabled electronic consumer terminal devices and services. The speakers currently confirmed to attend the conference include:

Keynote speeches include:

Yang Jie, Chairman of China Mobile

Ke Ruiwen, Chairman of China Telecom

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Yang Yuanqing, Chairman and CEO, Lenovo

Chi Xu, Founder and CEO of Nreal

Xu Ziyang, CEO of ZTE Corporation

Dr. Zina Jarrahi Cinker, Executive Director, AMPT

Other conference speakers include:

Ilyas Khan, Founder and CEO, Cambridge Quantum Computing

Tian Suning, Founding Partner/Chairman of Broadband Capital

Oscar Ramos, General Manager, ChinaAccelerator

Huang Haibo, General Manager, China Mobile Fund Management Co., Ltd.

Alvin Foo, Co-founder, Dao Ventures

Miao Jianzhang, Founder/CEO of Elephant Sound

Michael Currie, Founder and CEO, Fling

Jiin Joo Ong, CTO and co-founder of Garuda Robotics

Pedro Ruao, Founder and CEO, Omniflow

Max Peiro, CEO, Rehub

Enrique Blanco, Chief Technology and Information Officer, Telefonica

Huang Yinxuan, Founder and CEO of Xunhu Technology

Leading 5G Innovation

At present, China has deployed nearly 700,000 5G mobile base stations and connected 150 million compatible mobile phones, taking the lead in the global 5G development. The two highlights of MWC Shanghai 2021 will be the 5G IN Innovation and Investment Summit and the 5G Innovation Zone.

GSMA 5G IN aims to discover disruptive technologies and new business models, while recognizing pioneers and innovators in the 5G field. The experience of the 5G Innovation Zone covers five theme areas: Moving Good to Beauty, Entrepreneurs, Industry Applications, Extreme 5G and Extended Reality. Participants will be able to experience cutting-edge technologies and revolutionary business explorations, industry applications, and the most forward-looking trends and insights.

GSMA Greater China President Si Han said: "5G is shaping the future, and China is at the forefront of change. At a critical moment when thousands of industries are undergoing profound changes, harmony and symbiosis will stimulate global recovery and help us overcome the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic."