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MWC 2026 Keynote 11: Rewriting the Playbook

MWC 2026 Keynotes
Live Streaming on Wed, 4 Mar at 12:00 - 13:00 CET
What does it take to truly challenge the status quo and redefine what is possible? In this keynote, we sit down with three visionary leaders who are harnessing deeply disruptive technologies to reshape industries and reimagine how we work, create, and play. From the future of sustainable connectivity in the AI era to the reinvention of professional services and the rise of new forms of digital companionship and entertainment, this session explores how bold ideas become real-world systems. Join us to hear their stories, their lessons, and their visions for a future transformed by imagination, scale, and ambition.

MWC 2026 Keynote 10: Blueprints for the Intelligent Future

MWC 2026 Keynotes
Live Streaming on Wed, 4 Mar at 10:00 - 11:00 CET
This keynote session brings together bold perspectives on how artificial intelligence is reshaping the future of technology, connectivity and everyday life. From macro trends and AI-native devices to the transformation of mobile networks, it focuses on the shifts that truly matter, exploring how AI is becoming the foundation of new, interconnected ecosystems. The session also looks at how these changes are enabling more immersive, real-time and personalised experiences across industries, including sport, entertainment and mobility, unlocking new forms of value, creativity and global connection.

MWC 2026 Keynote 9: Built for What’s Next

MWC 2026 Keynotes
Live Streamed on Tues, 3 Mar at 16:00 - 17:00 CET
As connectivity enters a new era, networks are becoming more intelligent, more adaptive and more human-centric. This keynote explores how AI, cloud-native technologies and next-generation infrastructure are reshaping not only how networks operate, but how people experience the digital world. From AI-driven customer experiences and autonomous networks to new digital ecosystems and sustainable growth, the session examines how connectivity can move beyond access to become a true engine of opportunity. It sets out a shared vision for a future where technology anticipates needs, removes friction and empowers individuals, businesses and societies to thrive.

MWC 2026 Keynote 8: Building The Intelligent World

MWC 2026 Keynotes
Live Streamed on Tues, 3 Mar at 14:30 - 15:30 CET
Join leaders shaping the future across personal, societal, and enterprise realms: smart wearables that empower individual health choices, AI solutions that bridge economic and technological divides, and next-layer network infrastructure that allows organisations the reach and speed to do more. Together, they’re designing a world where connection & data drives empowerment at every level.

MWC 2026 Keynote 7: Peering Into Culture’s Crystal Ball

MWC 2026 Keynotes
Live Streamed on Tues, 3 Mar at 2:00 - 13:15 CET
This keynote peers into culture’s crystal ball to explore the long-range forces reshaping technology, medicine, and digital life. Frrom breakthroughs in health and personalised care to the evolving dynamics of online worlds, entertainment, Marketing and identity, this session brings together visionary leaders to examine how innovation is transforming not only what we build, but how we live, work, and connect. Together, they will unpack the signals, shifts, and emerging patterns that will define the next chapter of human experience, wellbeing, and culture.

MWC 2026 Keynote 6: Architects of the AI Age

MWC 2026 Keynotes
Live Streamed on Tues, 3 Mar at 09:30 - 11:00 CET

How will the AI systems we build today define technology, society, and humanity tomorrow? From advanced chip architectures and global networks to generative coding and the next frontier of digital identity, this session brings together pioneering leaders shaping both the systems, and the consequences of the AI world being built today.

MWC 2026 Keynote 5: Seeing The Light: Technology, Addiction, and Balance

MWC 2026 Keynotes
Live Streamed on Mon, 2 Mar at 17:30 - 18:00 CET

With The New York Times calling the “dumb phone” the hottest trend of 2026, marking a cultural shift in how we value attention in an always-on world. We’re joined by the CEO of Light, one of the world’s leading dumb-phone manufacturers, alongside Breaking Bad actor and outspoken digital-wellbeing advocate Aaron Paul. Together, they’ll explore the cost of always being "on", the backlash against smartphone addiction, and what it means to reclaim balance, focus, and intention in modern life.

MWC 2026 Keynote 4: What Does Strategic Tech Sovereignty Mean for Europe?

MWC 2026 Keynotes
Live Streamed on Mon, 2 Mar at 16:00 - 17:00 CET

As the foundations of global order shift, strategic sovereignty is emerging as a defining challenge for governments and industries. This session brings together leaders shaping Europe’s industrial and digital landscape to reflect on how the region can strengthen its autonomy while remaining open, innovative and globally engaged. With rising geopolitical risk and intensifying technological rivalry, the ability to control, govern and secure essential capabilities has never been more important. We examine how Europe can scale innovation, modernise essential infrastructure and reinforce critical industries. Strategic investment and firm political commitment will be crucial to shaping a more sovereign, competitive and resilient future.

MWC 2026 Keynote 3: The Politics of Connectivity: Governing in a Fragmented World

MWC 2026 Keynotes
Live Streamed on Mon, 2 Mar at 14:30 - 15:30 CET

Connectivity now sits at the heart of political decision-making, economic competition and global security. Yet the systems that support it are being shaped by diverging regulations, shifting alliances and accelerating technological change. We bring together influential voices from policy, industry and international institutions to examine how the world can govern connectivity responsibly amid mounting fragmentation. Together, these voices explore how governance models must evolve to balance openness with security, innovation with accountability and national interests with global interdependence.

MWC 2026 Keynote 2: Transforming Tomorrow’s Connected World

MWC 2026 Keynotes
Live Streamed on Mon, 2 Mar at 11:15 - 12:45 CET

Visionary voices from around the globe take the stage to reflect on the expanding scope of connectivity, from core networks to cloud platforms to the emerging capabilities that stretch beyond our planet. Join us to explore how the interplay of innovation, leadership and global collaboration can drive meaningful transformation. Discover how bold thinking and shared ambition can build on this momentum and redefine what is possible in an increasingly connected world.

MWC 2026 Keynote 1: Leading the Future: Intelligent, Inclusive, Unstoppable

MWC 2026 Keynotes
Live Streamed on Mon, 2 Mar at 09:30 - 10:45 CET

In an environment of accelerating change, global decision-makers convene to explore how the industry can unlock the full potential of 5G while laying the groundwork for what comes next. Visionaries take the stage to chart a path toward a hyper-connected world shaped by AI-native networks and next-generation infrastructure. Discover how operators are rethinking value creation and building the foundations of a more dynamic, intelligent and equitable digital economy.
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