The GSMA recently unveiled the overall program for Mobile World Congress Shanghai (MWC SHANGHAI), which will, for the first time, feature six brand-new thematic exhibition zones, fully spotlighting cutting-edge mobile communications technologies. These zones encompass the entire mobile AI value chain, industry digitalization and intelligent transformation, satellite‑integrated space‑terrestrial networks, smart city development, China’s 6G R&D progress, and the complete eSIM ecosystem. The event
The Exhibition Value of MWC Shanghai
- Asia’s Flagship Platform for the Mobile Communications Sector: As the Asian flagship event in GSMA’s global MWC series, after more than a decade of development, it has become a strategic hub connecting the Chinese and broader Asian markets with the global mobile ecosystem. The 2025 edition will bring together 45,000 attendees from 128 countries and regions, over 40% of whom come from industries beyond mobile communications, underscoring its high degree of internationalization and cross-sector integration.
- A Stage for the World’s Leading Tech Companies: The exhibitor lineup includes global industry leaders such as China Mobile, China Telecom, China Unicom, China Tower, Huawei, ZTE, Honor, Qualcomm, and Lenovo, alongside international giants like Singtel, Ericsson, and Yangtze Optical Fibre. More than a hundred innovative enterprises from Pudong will present under the “Pudong Vanguard” banner, showcasing a fully integrated industrial ecosystem spanning chip design, intelligent cockpits, and large‑model applications.
- A Global Launchpad for Cutting-Edge Technologies: The show focuses on key themes including 5G‑Advanced, artificial intelligence, the low‑altitude economy, and satellite communications. At the 2025 event, immersive experiences featuring humanoid robots and L4‑level autonomous taxis (Robotaxis) will be unveiled for the first time, while the GTI 5G‑A × AI Integration Development Awards will recognize groundbreaking solutions—among them, innovative offerings from China Mobile, Saudi Telecom, and Ant Digital Technology, which have earned top honors. Dedicated zones such as the “Future Constellation” for the satellite industry and the “Mobile AI Innovation Pioneer” area will provide tangible, hands‑on glimpses of future scenarios for 6G, edge intelligence, and other forward‑looking technologies.
- Cross‑Sector Convergence and Deep Empowerment of Industrial Digitalization: The exhibition extends deep into vertical sectors including smart manufacturing, smart healthcare, new‑energy vehicles, and financial technology. A Policy Leaders Forum will convene 35 government delegations from 34 countries, offering corporate executives and policymakers an international platform for dialogue. Meanwhile, the GSMA Open Gateway initiative is advancing open network APIs among operators, fostering the development of programmable ecosystems.
- Efficient Business Matching and High‑Value Returns: According to a 2025 exhibitor survey, 91% of exhibitors successfully identified new business opportunities, with each company averaging nearly 100 high‑value business leads. Nearly 4,000 C‑level executives are expected to attend on site, representing over 40 vertical industries, providing businesses with an efficient pathway to connect directly with global decision‑makers.