The GSMA hosted a press conference ahead of MWC Shanghai 2023, led by the GSMA’s Director General, Mats Granryd; Chief Marketing Officer, Lara Dewar; and Head of Greater China, Sihan Bo Chen.
MWC Shanghai, Asia's leading event for the connectivity industry, will celebrate its 10th year this year at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC) from June 28 to 30, 2023, with almost 300 exhibitors, sponsors and partners.
“Nothing beats MWC in person, and we are delighted to be back in Shanghai to celebrate 10 years; it’s a chance to see the latest connectivity solutions unveiled by our exhibitors and sponsors. As a technology hub in China, the world’s biggest mobile market, Shanghai is the natural host city for MWC in Asia. We are hugely grateful for the continued support of Shanghai and our partners and hosts,” said Granryd.
During the press conference, the GSMA announced the expansion of the GSMA Open Gateway initiative with the addition of the world’s largest operators: China Mobile, China Telecom and China Unicom. The GSMA Open Gateway, a global framework of common network Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), is designed to provide universal access to operator networks for developers. The framework is supported by nearly 30 mobile operators worldwide, representing around 60% of mobile connections.
MWC Shanghai Highlights
The GSMA also highlighted the productive agenda of MWC Shanghai, including this year’s keynote sessions and conference tracks across five halls. All participants will be able to explore brand-new zones as well as familiar favorites.
The Digital Shanghai Zone, a brand-new feature, will make its first appearance in Hall N5. The zone is bound to show the innovations and achievements of Chinese industry and emphasize Shanghai’s international technology vision. While the first-ever Future Ecosystem Hall in Hall N4 will spotlight creations and transformations from the wider mobile ecosystem. Chinese operators will also be given the chance to display their partner portfolios, and Lenovo is exhibiting for the first time, joining exhibitors such as Sky Limit Entertainment, Syrius Robotics Co. Ltd., CITC and Ruijie Networks.
Super Hall and the 5G IN start-up zone and stage were both introduced as familiar favorites. The Super Hall will have exhibitors including China Mobile, China Telecom, ZTE, H3C and CICT, while 5G IN will welcome start-ups and investors and showcase the role of 5G in empowering the newest innovations.
This year's keynote speakers will include Yang Jie, Chairman of China Mobile; Ke Ruiwen, Chairman and CEO of China Telecom; Liu Lie Hong, Chairman and CEO of China Unicom; Meng Wanzhou, Deputy Chairwoman, Rotating Chairperson and CFO of Huawei; Jim Cathey, CCO of Qualcomm; George Zhao, CEO, HONOR; Shen Ziyu, Chairman and CEO of Xingji Meizu Group; H.E. Teo Nie Ching, Deputy Minister of Communications and Digital, Malaysia; and Xu Ziyang, CEO of ZTE.
As part of the 5G Transformation track, all attendees of MWC Shanghai are allowed to attend the 5G Futures Summit on Friday, June 30 in the Pudong Ballroom 5–7 at the Kerry Hotel Pudong. They will be given the chance to listen to Chinese mobile operators and technology innovators as they tackle how next-generation technologies, such as 5G mmWave, 5G-Advanced and IoT, can accelerate and create new business opportunities.
Discover the Power of Tomorrow’s Technology, Today
The theme of MWC Shanghai 2023 is “Velocity.” Throughout the entire event, this theme will be interlaced across three key discussions and thought leadership tracks: 5G Transformation, exploring topics like 5G spectrum, monetization and the path to 6G; Digital Everything, encompassing smart cities, digital nations and tech for good; and Reality+, which will dive into the metaverse, the future of social and gaming, and the next frontier of AI.
Watch the Press Conference on-demand and find out more about MWC Shanghai at the MWC Shanghai Press Zone. You can also register now for the MWC Shanghai pass.
