Looking forward to MWC25 Barcelona
GSMA - Mobile for Development
GSMA Mobile for Development drives innovation in digital technology to reduce inequalities in our world.
In this month's edition, explore?our?presence at MWC25 Barcelona,?happening from 3 to 6 March, where we’ll bring together key partners and stakeholders. Learn about our upcoming sessions taking place across the GSMA Ministerial Programme, the GSMA Knowledge Zone?and the GSMA Pavilion, contributing to discussions on climate resilience, digital and financial inclusion, gender, humanitarian innovation, emerging technologies,?startup innovation?and more.?
Explore our research, insights?and keep up with the latest news?and?events?by?subscribing The Development Digest?today.?
Exhibition space: GSMA Pavilion, Hall 4, Stand 4F30
This year at the GSMA Pavilion, let us take you on a journey through the emotional landscape that lies behind the numbers.For MWC25 Barcelona, the Connectivity for Good team brings you an unforgettable interactive experience. Using film, soundbites and storytelling, we highlight the best of our research, insights and data, and reveal the transformative impact of connectivity on people all over the globe.?Sustainability, climate, AI, emerging technologies, digital and financial inclusion, policy, regulation and spectrum – come and visit us to explore the key topics and initiatives shaping our industry.
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Seminars: GSMA Knowledge Zone, CC8.16, Hall 8.1
Smart Cities: A growing opportunity for mobile operators and startups
Understand how, in the face of growing challenges, smart cities are showcasing the transformative potential of digital technologies in urban services.
3 March | 11:30 - 12:30 CET
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Behind the scenes of AI: Shaping the deep tech
Explore how deep-tech innovators, startups and AI ecosystem builders are fostering an environment that supports impactful solutions.
4 March | 12:30 - 13:30 CET
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Digital agriculture for the underserved: Adaptive user research and impact
Discover how user experience research and Monitoring and Evaluation enhance digital agriculture solutions, helping to improve smallholder farmers' livelihoods.
5 March | 10:30 - 11:30 CET
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GSMA Ministerial Programme - Ministerial Stage
Leading figures in the digital domain will convene on the Ministerial Stage to address today’s most pressing digital policy topics such as digital inclusion, responsible AI, energy efficiency, infrastructure investment and fraud prevention.
What about the other half? - Monday, 3 March / 14:30 - 15:45 CET?
This session will explore the current state of mobile internet connectivity, highlighting the latest data and insights on the usage gap. Experts will discuss the key barriers that must be addressed, including device affordability, digital skills, and relevant content and services. The discussion will also examine the economic impact of closing the usage gap, with industry leaders outlining strategies to prevent an expanding digital divide.
A lifeline for the displaced - Wednesday, 5 March / 11:45 - 13:00 CET?
This session will highlight the importance of connectivity for people impacted by crises, and the Global Connectivity for Refugees Initiative. The initiative mobilises the expertise, resources, and investment needed to ensure all major refugee hosting areas have available and affordable connectivity by 2030, advancing the digital inclusion of more than 20 million people forced to flee and their hosts.??
GSMA Ministerial Programme - Focus Stage
The more intimate Focus Stage will feature interactive sessions with subject matter experts on issues such as mobile use by young people, the mobile gender gap, and mobile money, among others.
The currency of change - Tuesday, 4 March / 11:45 - 12:30 CET?
By 2023, mobile money transaction values had grown beyond forecasts by at least 30%. This session will explore the impact of mobile money on GDP, the use cases driving this impact and how this can transform businesses in countries with a mobile money service.
When women are connected - Wednesday, 5 March / 10:00 - 10:45 CET?
Currently, 265 million fewer women than men are using mobile internet in low- and middle-income countries. This session will explore recent progress in closing the digital gender divide and the challenges that remain. Join us to discover promising strategies and innovative approaches to accelerating digital inclusion for women at scale.
Incubating innovation in climate technologies - Wednesday, 5 March / 11:45 - 12:30 CET?
This session will delve into the trends, opportunities, and roadblocks that are shaping the future of climate tech in low- and middle-income countries. The panellists will unpack how digital technology can foster economic growth, enhance climate resilience and adaptation, while creating a more sustainable future for developing countries.
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