GSMA Summits & Programmes @MWC Shanghai 2024
The GSMA is a member organisation representing and supporting the work of hundreds of connectivity organisations. In helping to strive towards common goals and foster innovation and growth within our industry, the GSMA brings together expert speakers and thought leaders at a series of summits at MWC events. Looking at today and tomorrow’s pressing technology challenges, new standards and systems, questions of business and engineering, these summits are your opportunity to speak and present your organisation in front of an eager, targeted group of technology experts and buyers.
Smart Mobility Summit
All clear for takeoff: China’s mid-low attitude economy is booming
There's no doubt that China's mid-low altitude economy, which encompasses a wide range of commercial activities carried out within the airspace below 1,000 metres, is booming. With regulators and government policy backing in place, the sector is expected to expand to more than 140 million by 2026, according to a report by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) affiliated research institute. In Asia, Japan has committed to launching eVtol commercial flights for the 2025 World Expo in Osaka. South Korea also plans to introduce commercial air taxi services in 2025. Companies throughout the world are optimistic about this thriving market potential.
Drone delivery of parcels and flying taxis for everyday commutes are just a few examples of the many possibilities that are expected to benefit greatly from this strong demand. Many believe that the mid-low attitude economy will transform transportation, logistics, manufacturing, and aviation operations. The continuous improvement of support services for mid-low altitude flights, such as more automated permission processes and air traffic management, as well as initiatives to improve the uncrewed aircraft certification system, are key drivers of the growth.
In this session, we will explore the mid-low attitude economy's potential and how mobile operators may help boost this growing business. Experts in the area will lead lively conversations, discussing practical case studies, potential business models and sharing firsthand expertise with the audience.
From fantasy to reality: The future of electrification and self-driving vehicles
For years, automakers around the world have promised an electrified and self-driving future, which is now becoming a reality. The APAC Electric Vehicle Charging Station Market is predicted to grow from USD 11.41 billion in 2024 to USD 37.89 billion by 2029*. In China, electric vehicles (EVs) accounted for 37% of the new car market in 2023**. The country is expanding its automobile sector's horizons by viewing it as more than simply transportation, leveraging artificial intelligence and data to propel the industry into a new era.
As autonomy, connectivity, electrification, and sustainability become the industry's primary focus, the concept of a "smart vehicle" goes beyond the car itself to encompass smart production, smart infrastructure, and smart networking behind the scenes. Regulation, technology, and commercial developments are accelerating the development of electrification and self-driving cars, to transform them into fully intelligent and connected vehicles.
It is time for mobility companies and suppliers to review their strategies and stay up with the rapidly changing environment. Join us in this session to learn about the new age of autonomous driving and electric vehicle development. Industry experts will give unique insights into innovative connectivity solutions, commercial opportunities, and standardization that have led to significant industry development.
Manufacturing Summit
Session 1: Securing Industry Resilience
This summit convenes industry leaders, experts, and policymakers to address critical security challenges within the manufacturing sector. With a spotlight on security and technological advancements, this summit aims to foster collaboration and practical solutions.
Key Themes
- Cybersecurity and mobile Networks: As manufacturing processes become increasingly digitized, mobile networks play a pivotal role. Discussions will delve into securing IoT devices, leveraging 5G connectivity, and safeguarding data transmission.
- Physical Security: From factory floors to warehouses, ensuring physical security remains paramount. Topics include access control, surveillance systems, and risk mitigation including the use of autonomous mobile robots and machine vision.
Session 2: AI in Manufacturing: Navigating Challenges, Delivering Results
This session will delve into how AI is transforming the manufacturing, ports, and mining sectors. We’ll explore real-world examples of organizations overcoming adoption challenges to achieve tangible returns on investment. From predictive maintenance to complex decision-making, AI’s impact is reshaping the industry landscape.
5G IoT Summit – Making IoT Work for Customers
As 5G Massive IoT, including LTE-M and NB-IoT , continues to grow and scale up we see new technologies and enablers like NTN Satellite linking with Cellular LPWAN to enhance coverage for customer applications. Additionally, the new GSMA IoT eSIM specification has launched which is specifically designed to meet the requirements of end customers. There is a growing need for automating Operations and Data management and opportunities now arise for AI to play a role in IoT to create value that will save time and money.
Metaverse Summit
The core Metaverse value proposition remains; as a way in which people, data, and brands connect and interact, the Metaverse has an opportunity to become the new Internet – the dominant communications platform of the future.
Before we can begin planning for this vision, we need to execute on foundational building blocks which will be key to turning the metaverse into a reality.
Join us this new Summit as we explore:
- Connectivity. How will networks need to evolve to support Metaverse applications?
- Devices. Are the current crop of devices capable of solid Metaverse experiences?
- Content. How can we encourage Metaverse content development?
- Demand. Beyond content and devices, what else is needed to drive user uptake – from B2B or B2C?
- Policy. How can we ensure the Metaverse is open and interoperable, but safe?
Satellite Communication
Satellite constellations have gained significant attention in recent years. Companies like SpaceX's Starlink, OneWeb, and Amazon's Project Kuiper are deploying large constellations of LEO satellites to provide global broadband internet coverage. Satellite communication is witnessing increased collaboration between traditional satellite operators, telecommunications companies, and technology giants.
NTN / Satellite Summit
Apple’s iPhone 14 with satellite connectivity signalled the transformative growth of the satellite industry. Alongside the expanding coverage from LEO operators like Starlink and OneWeb, the emergence of the direct-to-device model and formalization of non-terrestrial networks in 3GPP standards, telco-satellite partnerships have momentum to drive increased coverage – and revenues.
Join us in this new Summit as we explore:
- The top strategic priorities and emerging potential of satellite networks to revolutionize global connectivity, drive substantial revenue impact across consumer and B2B/IoT segments and reshape the competitive dynamics within the satellite industry
- Strategic priorities for satellite integration in mobile networks (4G and 5G)
- Technological advances at the chipset and device level
- Viable business models in telco-satellite partnerships
- Impact of satellite on internet access, customer adoption and revenue impact
- Use cases and deployments for enterprise
Sustainability Summit
China, and the broader Asia region, account for some of the fastest growing 5G markets. This yields incredible digital transformation opportunities (consumer and enterprise) but also implies greater data and energy use. Combined with being the epicenter of mobile device and network equipment development, the Sustainability insights to be shared with the rest of the world are plentiful.
Join us this new Summit as we explore:
- Progress. How are operators progressing on their Sustainability journey?
- Leaders. Who are the industry’s Sustainability leaders and what can they teach us? Examples to share?
- What Next. What innovations will extract more efficiency from today’s networks and inject more circularity into operations?
Advancing Open Gateway in the 5G Era
The global mobile industry is experiencing unprecedented growth with the proliferation of 5G connections surpassing 1.5 billion in 2023 and projected to exceed 3 billion by 2030, according to the latest insights from GSMA Intelligence.
At MWC24 Barcelona, operators worldwide showcased new APIs, underlining the significant advancements of the GSMA Open Gateway initiative, which now boasts 94 commercially available APIs across 21 markets. The GSMA Open Gateway initiative has taken a pivotal role in asserting the full potential of 5G connectivity by enabling operators to reshape networks into software-based systems, leveraging Open Gateway capabilities to unlock modern mobile networks to developer communities, fostering new digital services and applications. This approach not only facilitates the penetration of new vertical industries but also fosters the development of innovative business models for mobile operators.
As the industry continues to progress towards modern network functionalities, we’ll be exploring the value of developing more capable, flexible and scalable 5G networks during the “Advancing Open Gateway in the 5G Era” Summit at MWC24 Shanghai. Throughout the summit, we’ll discuss how Open APIs are changing the telco industry landscape in the 5G era, explore the latest cuttings edge 5G-Advanced applications, and address how AI and large language models have emerged as a pivotal driver and enabler for telco software-as-a-service.
Open Gateway DevCon
Are you ready to revolutionize the way you approach connectivity solutions? Welcome to the Open Gateway DevCon, where innovation meets inspiration, and the doors to transformative potential swing wide open through the power of Network APIs.
Why Attend Open Gateway DevCon?
- Unleash the Power of Network APIs
- The GSMA Open Gateway Initiative
What to Expect?
- Insights: Gain valuable insights into the potential of Network APIs and how they can reshape your approach to development.
- Practical Knowledge: Acquire hands-on, practical knowledge that you can implement immediately in your projects.
- Get Started: Leave with a clear understanding of how to kickstart your journey with Network APIs and leverage their capabilities to the fullest.
Why Developers Should Attend?
- Innovation Catalyst
- Monetization Strategies
Don’t miss out on this exclusive opportunity to be part of the future of connectivity solutions. Join us at Open Gateway DevCon and become a pioneer in the evolving landscape of Network APIs.
eSIM Summit – A New Era of Innovation
China could be one of the world’s largest IoT market, the eSIM technology is driving innovation in the context of IoT and M2M Market. The eSIM is already simplifying the process to connect and manage network connected devices.
By using the eSIM Technology, IoT Devices (e.g. connected cards, smart metering…) can be remotely provisioned with several operators profiles that will allow the IoT devices to be globally connected which is required for the IoT market. Certainly, eSIM technology facilitates seamless global connectivity. The set of applications for IoT solutions is unlimited.
This summit will be leading the development of eSIM technology in China. This new eSIM development in China will start a new era of innovation in eSIM technology.
Key Items:
- eSIM Market in Asia
- GSMA eSIM Services
- eSIM Innovation
- Global connectivity on a single eSIM
- Real-world eSIM IoT and M2M deployments
- Reliable eSIM connectivity service
eSim Summit Platinum Sponsor
eSIM Summit Gold Sponsor
Digital Leaders Programme
(Invitation Only)
The programme includes a series of activities for international top-level executives across the broader ecosystem.
The GSMA will hold the Digital Leaders Programme (DLP) again at the long-awaited MWC Shanghai 2024. The programme will bring together a diverse group of leaders from the mobile industry, governments and wider ecosystem to discuss ways to accelerate the development and adoption of sustainable digital technologies, as well as emerging business opportunities.
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