Why become a speaker at MWC26 Shanghai?
MWC26 Shanghai is the largest and most influential connectivity event in Asia, so it’s the only stage you can:
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Become a speaker at MWC26 Shanghai
What’s unique about speaking at MWC?
MWC is a platform like no other, where your audience is thousands of decision makers from hundreds of countries and territories. There’s nowhere better to showcase new thinking and lead the global debate on the tech of the moment.
- Stand alongside the big names and pioneering voices in tech and connectivity that bring both in-depth global and Asian market perspectives.
- Gain exposure with a specific APAC audience and grab the attention of worldwide media.
- Gain an audience with Asia’s dynamic tech market, plus global leaders from every sector you want your thought leadership to reach – technology, business and policy.
Why this year?
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A new beginning with new features
MWC26 Shanghai marks the end of a 12-year cycle with our 13th edition – representing a new beginning in Chinese culture.
To celebrate this, we are making it our best event yet, with new zones, features and content with a sharp focus on frontier tech and industry verticals. -
Lead us in The IQ Era
It’s also one of the most significant times for the connectivity industry, which we’re spotlighting with our event theme, The IQ Era. This is when the relationship between human intelligence and AI capabilities is being determined to create the AI systems that will power our cities, industries and societies. Now’s the time to decide how human intervention, AI autonomy, regulation, innovation and much more, work together.
The four tech themes that underpin The IQ Era
Talks should be focused on one of the following tech themes within the context of The IQ Era:
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AI 4 Enterprise
Exploring pragmatic, sector-specific solutions that can boost productivity, reduce risk and unlock growth – and how China is leading this competitive imperative. -
ConnectAI
Revealing how networks are gaining intelligence as well as bandwidth – exploring the areas of AI where China is becoming a global leader. -
Intelligent Infrastructure
Spotlighting the rise of next-generation networks and AI-driven automation that are reshaping global connectivity – highlighting the value China is bringing. -
Mobile AI
Showcasing how intelligent devices are becoming the primary AI interface and how China is driving this global shift.
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Who we’re looking for
The IQ Era will be defined by the voices that shape it. We are looking for speakers who can navigate the connectivity industry through this transformative time with their unique insight, expertise or evidence. The types of roles include:
- senior leaders (C‑level, VPs, directors).
- startup founders.
- researchers and technologists within tech and connectivity.
- industry experts with original insights.
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Your speech, your stage, your exposure
Choose how you want to reach the audiences that matter to you:
- Stand-alone presentation
- Joint client presentation
- Demo launch
- Panel seat
- Moderator
- Fireside chat
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The MWC Shanghai speaker effect
As MWC Shanghai is Asia’s largest and most influential connectivity event, your thought leadership can have a big impact: shaping strategic priorities, driving investments, triggering deployments and creating cross-sector partnerships.
Submit a proposal to MWC Shanghai 2026
Deadline: 17:00 (CST) 15 April 2026
(Please note, you can submit your proposal in Chinese or English. To make another submission, please click here.)