The Mobile World Congress Shanghai (MWC SHANGHAI) is set to open, with the GSMA officially unveiling the exhibition’s program. For the first time, this edition will feature six brand-new thematic zones, spotlighting cutting-edge areas such as mobile AI, digital and intelligent transformation across industries, satellite internet, smart cities, 6G, and eSIMs. Each zone will showcase, through immersive scenario demonstrations, innovative breakthroughs spanning foundational technologies to end‑user
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, with over 40% hailing from industries beyond mobile communications, underscoring its high degree of internationalization and cross-sectoral integration.
- A Stage for the World’s Leading Tech Companies: The exhibitor lineup features global industry leaders such as China Mobile, China Telecom, China Unicom, China Tower, Huawei, ZTE, Honor, Qualcomm, and Lenovo, alongside international giants including Singtel, Ericsson, and Yangtze Optical Fibre. More than a hundred innovative enterprises from Pudong will present under the “Pudong Formation,” 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 such as 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 proposals from China Mobile, Saudi Telecom, and Ant Group Digital Technology, which were awarded top honors. Dedicated zones, including the “Future Constellation” satellite industry pavilion and the “Mobile AI Innovation Vanguard” area, will offer tangible, hands-on glimpses of future scenarios for 6G, edge intelligence, and other forward‑looking technologies.
- Cross‑Sectoral Integration and Deep Empowerment of Industrial Digitalization: The exhibition extends deep into vertical domains such as smart manufacturing, smart healthcare, new‑energy vehicles, and financial technology. A Policy Leaders Forum will convene 35 government delegations from 34 countries, providing an international dialogue platform for corporate executives and policymakers. Meanwhile, the GSMA Open Gateway initiative is advancing open network APIs among operators, fostering the development of programmable ecosystems.
- Efficient Business Networking 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 attended onsite, representing over 40 vertical industries, thereby providing enterprises with an efficient pathway to connect directly with global decision‑makers.