MWC Doha 2025 Everything You Need to Know

Mobile World Congress (MWC) is the world’s largest and most influential event for the mobile and technology industry. It is organized annually by the GSMA (GSM Association) and serves as a major gathering for companies, innovators, and leaders from the mobile, telecom, and digital technology sectors.

Here’s a breakdown of what it’s about:

🔹 Purpose

MWC is a global trade show where companies:

• Launch new products (like smartphones, chips, and networking equipment)

• Showcase innovations in 5G, AI, IoT, cloud computing, and smart cities

• Network with telecom operators, tech startups, device manufacturers, and software firms

• Discuss future trends shaping the digital and mobile ecosystem

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🔹 Key Features

• Exhibition: Thousands of companies set up booths to showcase new technologies.

• Keynote sessions: Talks by top executives (like from Google, Huawei, Samsung, or Qualcomm).

• Startup innovation: Through “4YFN” (Four Years From Now) – a platform for startups.

• Networking events: Opportunities for partnerships and investments.

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🔹 Where and When

Traditionally, MWC is held every year in Barcelona, Spain, usually in late February or early March.
However, there are regional editions too:

• MWC Shanghai (China)

• MWC Las Vegas (USA)

• And now, MWC Doha (Qatar) — the first-ever MWC in the Middle East, starting November 25, 2025.

Here are the key facts about the event MWC Doha 2025 Everything You Need to Know

✅ What it is

• The global connectivity industry trade show GSMA is launching its first-ever edition in the Middle East / North Africa (MENA) region in 2025.

• The event is titled “MWC25 Doha” and is organised in partnership between GSMA and the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (Qatar) (MCIT).

📅 When & Where

• Dates: 25–26 November 2025.

• Venue: Doha Exhibition & Convention Center (DECC), Doha, Qatar.

🎯 Why it’s significant

• It’s the first time the MWC series is being held in the MENA region.

• Qatar has secured hosting rights for 5 consecutive years (2025–2029) under the agreement with GSMA.

• It aligns with Qatar’s national digital strategy and vision (e.g., Qatar National Vision 2030, Digital Agenda 2030).

🧭 Themes & Focus

• Main thematic tracks: AI Nexus, Intelligent Economies, and Connected Industries.

• Focus areas: artificial intelligence, advanced 5G and network infrastructure, smart mobility, fintech and commerce, smart city solutions, digital transformation.

🧑‍💼 Who will attend

• Participants expected: > 200 speakers, ~150 exhibitors from about 60 countries (80 % international).

• Attendees: senior executives, policymakers, regulators, innovators, startups