The GSMA today announced the newly introduced Digital Leaders Programme,
the first event speakers, Masterclass Programme and new exhibitors and
partners for MWC Shanghai 2019, taking place 26 – 28 June 2019 at the
Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC). MWC Shanghai 2019 is set
to attract more than 60,000 professionals and 550 leading companies from
over 110 countries and territories across the mobile ecosystem and
adjacent sectors.
GSMA Launches Digital Leaders Programme
The new Digital Leaders Programme is a C-Level programme that will bring
business leaders from across the broader mobile ecosystem and vertical
industries to tackle common challenges in the new digital era, and to
advocate the best way to deliver future services to consumers. The
Digital Leaders Programme will be launched on 11 April at the Formula 1
Shanghai International Circuit, senior executives from CITIC Telecom,
Foxconn, HTC, Huawei, Jones Lang Lasalle China, McKinsey Digital in
China, Nokia Bell, Qualcomm, Shanghai Mobile and ZTE, among others are
confirmed to attend the launch event. In addition, a series of CEO
activities including close-door roundtables, keynote presentations and
networking will be held on 26 June, the first day of MWC19 Shanghai.
More information about the programme, visit: www.mwcshanghai.com/experiences/digital-leaders-programme/.
“To deliver the full potential of Intelligent Connectivity and to
navigate the ever changing technology landscape, we need new digital
leaders from all industries to help shape our vision of the future and
to provide direction,” said John Hoffman CEO GSMA Ltd. “At MWC19
Shanghai, the GSMA is committed to convening influential global
executives through Digital Leaders Programme where we will work together
to make a positive impact on the digital future by reaching millions of
people across the world with life-enhancing services.”
Global Leaders and CEOs Headline MWC19 Shanghai Conference Programme
The MWC19 Shanghai conference programme is held over three days in Hall
N5 of the SNIEC with global leaders and CEO speakers from more than 20
countries and regions. Topics include 5G, artificial intelligence,
banking and telecoms convergence, blockchain, data trust and security,
global devices, future mobility and smart cities, among others.
Returning for a second year, The Leaders Stage programme will look into
wide-ranging trends that are shaping the mobile future and impacting
citizens’ everyday lives, including digital business, humanitarian
innovation, retail, tourism and travel.
Confirmed keynote speakers:
- Hooi Ling Tan, Co-Founder, Grab Group
- Mats Granryd, Director General, GSMA
- Ken Hu, Deputy Chairman, Huawei
- Greg Wyler, Chairman, OneWeb
- Sigve Brekke, President & CEO, Telenor Group
- Xu Ziyang, CEO, ZTE
CEOs at the Conference Summits and Leaders Stage:
- Gilad Garon, CEO, ASOCS
- Thu Nguyen, CEO & Co-Founder, Christina’s
- Suresh Sidhu, CEO, edotco
- Francesco Lentini, Founder and CEO, Eloisa Technologies
- George Palamarizis, CEO, Erga Plus
- Nyein Chan Soe Win, CEO, Get
- Suren Pinto, CEO, Global Wavenet
- Lex Greensill, CEO, Greensill Capital
- Daehoon Kim, CEO, Iritech
- Aakash Ganju, CEO, Saathealth
- Glenn Lurie, CEO, Synchronoss
- Ling Wu, Founder and CEO, TBCASoft, Carrier Blockchain Study Group
- Enshen Huang, Founder and CEO, Xeniro
- Charles Miller, CEO, Ubiquitilink
Other senior leaders from prominent companies will discuss key trends in
the conference programme, including ABI Research, Blackmouth Games,
China Mastercard, China Telecom, Cisco, Deloitte, DOCOMO, Ericsson,
Forkast, Google, Intel, Klook, McAfee, NewH3C, Niometrics, Sterlite,
Strelka, Syniverse, Turk Telekom, Vodafone, Xaxis, among others. For
more information on the Conference Programme at MWC19 Shanghai, visit: www.mwcshanghai.com/conference-programmes/
INSEAD Provides Masterclass Programme for Business Leaders at MWC19
Shanghai
GSMA is partnering with INSEAD, one of the world’s leading graduate
business schools with campuses in Asia, Europe and the Middle East, to
provide the first Masterclass Programme at MWC19 Shanghai. Professor
Thomas Mannarelli who specialises in innovation and leadership in
organizations will be the instructor for this one-day programme. The
Masterclass Programme is designed for middle to senior executives with
responsibility to lead and implement changes in the organisations.
Professor Mannarelli will guide the attendees through the challenges and
opportunities they will face in the era of Intelligent
Connectivity. Participants will gain a clear set of tools to create an
action plan that they can execute in the workplace. For more information
and application to the Masterclass Programme, please visit: www.mwcshanghai.com/experiences/learning/
Exhibition Showcases Mobile Innovation
MWC Shanghai will once again showcase innovations from the mobile
industry, as well as adjacent industries. New confirmed companies
including Giesecke+Devrient, IDEMIA, Imagination Technologies, Oppo,
Spirent, Viavi Solutions and vivo representing devices, security,
identity, testing and optical technologies. For more information on the
2019 exhibitor list, visit: www.mwcshanghai.com/exhibition/exhibitors/
New to MWC19 Shanghai, the Future Mobility Zone will demonstrate
smarter, cleaner and safer intelligent vehicles and cities. Companies
showcasing in the zone include Helix Technologies, Imagination
Technologies and UROS, alongside Guangzhou Global International
Exhibition (GIE) – one of the leading international organisers in the
automotive industry which will jointly present the development of the
future mobility ecosystem with a number of intelligent connected
automotive enterprise partners, including Baijieteng Technology, DeePhi,
MapKing International, STARCART Technology, among others.
The crowning technology showcase, the GSMA’s Innovation City, will put a
spotlight on how Intelligent Connectivity, the combination of 5G, IoT,
AI and big data, is impacting and improving the lives of people and
enterprises around the world. Visitors will experience technology from
partners including BICS, Huawei, MyFC and Shanghai Ratta Electronic
Technologies, among others. For more information, visit: www.mwcshanghai.com/exhibition/gsma-innovation-city/
The International Smart City Expo – Shanghai Pudong will be co-located
with MWC Shanghai for the fourth consecutive year. The International
Smart City Expo will examine the creation and development of smart
cities, with a focus on mobile technologies, Internet of Things, smart
home, smart buildings and smart education and the benefits of these
technologies for Shanghai citizens. For more information on
International Smart City Expo, visit: www.mwcshanghai.com/exhibition/smart-city-expo/
Register and Get Involved at MWC19 Shanghai
Registration to attend MWC19 Shanghai is now open, for information on
registration and pass types, please visit: www.mwcshanghai.com/attend/register/
For more information on MWC19 Shanghai, including how to attend,
exhibit, partner or sponsor, visit www.mwcshanghai.com.
Follow developments and updates on MWC19 Shanghai through our social
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About the GSMA
The GSMA represents the interests of mobile operators worldwide, uniting
more than 750 operators with nearly 400 companies in the broader mobile
ecosystem, including handset and device makers, software companies,
equipment providers and internet companies, as well as organisations in
adjacent industry sectors. The GSMA also produces the industry-leading
MWC events held annually in Barcelona, Los Angeles and Shanghai, as well
as the Mobile 360 Series of regional conferences.
For more information, please visit the GSMA corporate website at www.gsma.com.
Follow the GSMA on Twitter: @GSMA.
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