MWC Las Vegas 2024 – North America’s premier enterprise 5G event
MWC Las Vegas is the only event in North America that brings the entire enterprise IT ecosystem together in one place. From CIOs, systems integrators, architects, and developers to technology leaders and big mobile operators. All are here to connect, share their knowledge, and showcase the power and potential of 5G. From AI networks increasing operational efficiency to cloud and edge computing dramatically speed and helping companies in every sector scale like never before. Enterprise 5G will drastically alter how organizations operate and compete, unlocking new use cases and business models across industry verticals. Only MWC Las Vegas has the knowledge, tools and connections you need to make the most of this transformational technology.
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MWC Las Vegas 2024 – 2024 Themes
Our key themes are the backbone of the keynotes and summits at MWC Las Vegas 2024 – all thought leadership is based on them. We take time to identify the big topics you need to be on top of today, so your enterprise can scale new heights tomorrow.
Enterprise Transformation
Enterprise transformation is inevitable. Those who do not embrace change will be left behind. Partnering and leveraging industry knowledge and capabilities will help define a future where carriers and enterprises become agile and innovative—regardless of size. Through the growing use of private networks and IoT, CIOs within industries such as FinTech, Health and smart mobility can offer a myriad of new services and functionalities that can simplify and enhance communications and operations for both business-to-consumer and business-to-business customers. More effective, efficient, and competitive. We are driving full speed ahead into an era of rapid innovation cycles and increased industry collaboration. We are transforming the enterprise.
AI Networks
AI is changing our entire network and business DNA. Building the foundation for a new era of computing and networking that underpins every industry sector, from security and transportation to FinTech and aviation, AI is providing a new level of operational efficiency across all business functions. The ability to learn, understand and interact in a very human way provides competitive advantage for businesses of any scale, and can streamline operations, increase security, enhance data management, and create new revenue generators. New markets are forming and an ecosystem of industry partners is emerging. And the enterprise is just the beginning.
5G EdgeCloud
Powered by the cloud, 5G edge computing is enabling businesses to reimagine what it can do. Not only are more things going to be connected but demands are changing too. Industries like sports & entertainment, logistics, and robotics, manufacturing, and drones all have extensive edge compute requirements and will benefit greatly from enhanced 5G positioning. Whilst demands evolve, the increasing orchestration of machines through 5G will enable innovation to be built at speed and scale. There will be more connectivity attached to our everyday lives and we will need every industry and enterprise to make it a success.
MWC Las Vegas 2024 – 2024 Summits
Gain exclusive insights and real-world knowledge from CIOs and thought leaders from across industries, on the essential 5G-enabled technology driving the future of business. Curated under our three themes: Enterprise Transformation, 5G EdgeCloud and AI Networks.
Enterprise Transformation
CIO Summit
The digital transformation of the world is well underway. Today’s emerging technologies will be tomorrow’s table stakes, and organizations that become early adopters will be set up for future success. Navigating the array of emerging technologies into a coherent roadmap that meets today’s enterprise needs with an eye towards the horizon is the difficult challenge of every CIO office. The CIO Summit at MWC Las Vegas is designed to aid the CIO office in this challenge. This program, more than 5G and more than mobility, is designed to equip enterprise CIOs to fully engage in the new way of doing business: always on, data rich and intelligent. The program is designed to provide enterprise CIO/CTOs with a unique, high-level perspective that combines today’s technology choices for automation, data intelligence and digital transformation, with a view of what lies over the horizon in terms of technology choices, challenges and opportunities. Speakers have been selected that offer insight into the practical application of mobile, edge, cloud and AI technologies within the digital enterprise. They also bring to the program research, leadership and vision to deliver a clearer understanding for how business leaders must manage the complexities of ‘industry transformation’ but also the opportunities.
eSIM Summit – eSIM Connected Industries Transformation
Since the announcement eSIM-only iPhone in the US in 2022, the growing eSIM Ecosystem have been positively impacted after two years. According to the GSMA intelligence, there will be 1 billion eSIM smartphone connections by 2025 and by 2028, over 50% of smartphone connections will use eSIM and US market is the one of most advance market on the eSIM. During this summit, we will bring together industry experts to talk about the transformation of Connected industry (Consumer and IoT) thanks to the eSIM, the eSIM market, including Consumer and IoT, what challenges have been faced, tand how the eSIM is kept up with sustainability requirements. Additionally, we will know whether there is something missing to ensure this technology is ready to scale, providing the security required for the incoming technologies e.g.: AI, Quantum computers, and meeting the requirements required for the variety of the connected devices. Key Items include – eSIM Market in US, eSIM Transformation, Global connectivity on a single eSIM, Real-world eSIM IoT and M2M deployments, and Reliable eSIM connectivity service.
5G Edge Cloud
Government, Homeland Security & Defense Summit
5G, Edge, Open RAN and AI have tremendous potential to transform all levels of government. For the US Government, multiple agencies, departments and personnel have recognized that for the US to lead the world on next generation technology, it is necessary to facilitate a healthy collaboration among technology suppliers, commercial stakeholders, government agencies, and regulatory bodies. The Government, Homeland Security & Defense Summit at MWC Las Vegas is a two-day educational program that brings together officials from the US Dept. of Defense, NTIA (Dept. of Commerce), the White House, FCC and other agencies deeply involved in the development of Next Generation mobile networks: 5G, 6G and Beyond. This series of sessions is designed to provide a future-looking view of the US Government’s leadership in 5G, 6G, open networks, spectrum sharing, Ad Hoc mobile networks and more. It also offers a timely and important opportunity for the commercial mobile sector to meet with Federal officials to understand their needs, expectations and vision for deploying complex high-bandwidth mobile communications and computing solutions for a wide variety of applications at military and government facilities worldwide.
Manufacturing Summit
Join us as we delve into the role of 5G and connected technology in enabling the transformation of traditional manufacturing facilities into intelligent, connected ecosystems. During these sessions we will discuss how connectivity is facilitating the collection, transmission, and analysis of massive volumes of data in real-time, enabling predictive analytics, AI-driven insights, imperative for driving automation and robotics in the manufacturing process. We will also look at how these connected technologies are propelling Industry 4.0 ambition forward with the use of IoT-enabled sensors, robotics, AI and automation, to optimize manufacturing operations and workforce management, increasing productivity and safety, and providing faster delivery of customized, on-demand products to market.
Connected Car Summit
5G is enabling a world where everyone and everything can be intelligently connected – including passenger cars, public transit, freight and logistics (long-distance, middle-mile, and local delivery), service and maintenance vehicles, airports, mining and farming. Car manufacturers increasingly provide connected car infotainment, safety, and utility services to create new digital revenue streams and enhanced customer experiences. Fleet managers and start-ups are leveraging IoT/Cellular plans to deliver new data services to vehicles-in-operation. All stakeholders in the emerging hyper-connected automotive and transportation ecosystem will gain a future-view of the road ahead at the Connected Car Summit at MWC Las Vegas and how the mobile technology ecosystem will serve the entire transportation sector with the innovation that delivered the mobile and smartphone revolution.
Connected Aviation Summit
Over the last decade there have been significant tech developments in the aviation industry, for instance, cutting edge avionics, AI-driven predictive maintenance systems, smart airports and advanced air mobility solutions, all of which will lead the way towards a smarter, safer and more sustainable aviation and airport system. At the heart of this transformation is the essential role of robust and pervasive wireless connectivity. This connectivity underpins the seamless flow of actionable data from various sensors and systems, facilitating proactive decision-making and operational enhancements through layered AI. This evolution not only benefits direct stakeholders but significantly improves the travel experience for billions of passengers, navigating them through a vastly more efficient and user-friendly environment.
Sports & Entertainment Summit
The Sports & Entertainment industry has always been big business, but that business is now working hand in hand with the connected world. As a CIO in the industry, you have seen advancements such as mobile edge computing, C-band expansion, and private networks over the past few years. This has had a huge impact on many areas including content creation and distribution, enabling the building of smart venues and arenas, and has created safer and quicker frictionless payments on site. Join the experts and your peers to discuss what’s next when it comes to building of a more immersive world-class fan experience, improving fan engagement and delivering more lucrative and personalized experiences.
Private Networks Summit
As the demands for network speed, low latency and security continue to grow in enterprise environments, so too does the interest in Private Networks. During this summit, we look to explore how Private Networks differ from traditional cellular networks, offering enhanced security, low latency, high bandwidth, and network slicing capabilities. We will also discuss the relationship with edge computing to transform enterprise operations and industry 4.0 digitally. This tech can, and will enable secure critical communications and seamless connectivity in challenging environments, including indoor spaces, remote locations, and areas with high network traffic. Let’s explore!
Non-Terrestrial Network Summit
As traditional terrestrial networks face limitations in coverage, capacity, and scalability, we look for a new path, a path that can help overcome these confines. Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTNs), including satellite, aerial, and stratospheric platforms, can offer innovative solutions to bridge these connectivity gaps and enable seamless communication in remote, underserved, and challenging environments. While 2022 and 2023 were spent on LEO constellation service performance trials, along with making distribution deals between satellite groups and mobile operators, 2024 will see a transition to commercial launches and services. With this, we should finally begin to gain an understanding of how impactful satellite broadband can be to end users and operators, alike, however, the stakes are higher than ever before and competitive dynamics will shift into overdrive as the market finally becomes real.
AI Networks
Enterprise AI Summit
The integration of AI in the enterprise sector has proven to be a game-changer, elevating operational efficiencies, enhancing customer interactions, and driving unprecedented services and product innovation across industries. However, as enterprises are continuously advancing AI in business, the challenge of implementing and scaling these solutions sustainably and ethically becomes increasingly critical. Join us at the Enterprise AI Summit, where we convene industry leaders, CIOs, Chief Data Officers, AI pioneers, and business strategists from across the globe to dissect the impact of AI in the enterprise world. This session will provide a deep dive into successful case studies, address the challenges associated with AI adoption in the business landscape, and cover the essential infrastructures required for successful AI implementation. Furthermore, we will also discover how the use of AI has the potential to revive telco revenue streams, helping them find their seat within the value chain.
Open Gateway & DevCon Summit
Today, telcos collect vast amounts of data related to devices and network operations; and with the aid of Network APIs, access to this valuable resource can be opened up, removing the complexities and fostering collaboration, innovation and monetization of this evolving landscape. Come and join our Open Gateway & DevCon Summit, designed to inspire innovation, spark creativity, and open the doors to the transformative potential of Network APIs. It’s a gathering of developers, by developers, for developers and attendees can expect to gain valuable insights, practical knowledge, and a clear understanding of how to enhance and deploy services more quickly across carrier networks via a single point of access to the world’s largest connectivity platform.
Powering Data Centre Summit
The value delivered by digital transformation is massive and well-understood: productivity, operational efficiency, customer experience and service velocity gains, but it comes at a cost: energy consumption. This doesn’t mean that Sustainability is something enterprises can ignore. To the contrary it only escalates its strategic importance. Join us at the Powering Data Centre Summit, featuring an esteemed speaker panel including CIOs, Chief Digital Officers, Chief Network Architects, and the key stakeholders who are driving the digital revolution in enterprises. This summit will delve into the critical question: Why must enterprises embed sustainability strategies into their digital transformation journey? While we examine the impact of circularity initiatives and new network architecture, attendees will gain valuable insights as our speakers provide CXO-level guidance on incorporating sustainable practices into enterprise digital transformation to pave the way to foster a more resilient and responsible business landscape.