GSMA MWC26 Barcelona draws closer as CEOs from Character.AI, OURA and Qualcomm confirmed as speakers
MWC26 Barcelona, billed as the world’s largest connectivity event, returns to Fira de Barcelona’s Gran Via from 2–5 March. Organisers plan to put live showcases and real-world demos at the centre of the show, adding themed areas such as “Airport of the Future” and “New Frontiers” to highlight applied uses of connectivity and related technologies.
The event will bring together company leaders, technology builders and policymakers. CEOs from Character.AI, Oura and Qualcomm are among the headline speakers, signalling a focus that ranges from artificial intelligence to wearables and core connectivity infrastructure.
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