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GSMA MWC Shanghai 2024 returns: What to expect?

As we approach MWC Shanghai’s return on 26 June, anticipation is building to welcome global connectivity leaders back to the Shanghai New International Expo Centre for Asia’s largest and most influential connectivity ecosystem event. This year, we celebrate the return of industry giants such as Huaw…

GSMA MWC Shanghai 2024

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As we approach MWC Shanghai’s return on 26 June, anticipation is building to welcome global connectivity leaders back to the Shanghai New International Expo Centre for Asia’s largest and most influential connectivity ecosystem event. This year, we celebrate the return of…

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As we approach MWC Shanghai ’s return on 26 June, anticipation is building to welcome global connectivity leaders back to the Shanghai New International Expo Centre for Asia’s largest and most influential connectivity ecosystem event. This year, we celebrate the return of industry giants such as Huawei, Lenovo, and ZTE. Meanwhile, we are excited to see first-time attendees among exhibitors including Amazon Web Services, iFLYTEK, Shanghai Spacecom Satellite Technology, and Xiaomi. With China expected to reach 1 billion 5G connections by the year’s end, attendees will witness firsthand how cutting-edge mobile innovations are transforming the world’s largest mobile market.

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Also read: Huawei in talks with Audi, Mercedes to invest in smart car firm Also read: TikTok, Temu, Shein: Will China’s Amazon killers succeed? MWC Shanghai attracts a diverse range of attendees from mobile operators and device manufacturers to leading tech firms, fast-growing startups, and policymakers. This diverse audience ensures a wide array of interests are catered for across the MWC show floor. The Connected Industries section in Hall N4 will showcase the future of various vertical sectors, highlighting how mobile connectivity is revolutionising industries such as FinTech, healthcare, supply chain, and automotive. This area will feature two industry summits focusing on Manufacturing and Smart Mobility, demonstrating the significant impact of mobile technologies on smarter, more sustainable production, products, and services.

Key Points

  • Industry giants return: Huawei, Lenovo, and ZTE return to MWC Shanghai, joined by first-time exhibitors like Amazon Web Services and Xiaomi.
  • The Manufacturing and Smart Mobility Summits will explore AI, IoT, and advancements in drone deliveries, electric vehicles, and more.
  • Global connectivity focus: Key sessions, including the 5G IoT and Satellite Summits, will discuss emerging technologies, global connectivity trends, and regulatory considerations.

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Cassie Gong