As of 28 February, the Mobile World Congress (#MWC22) is once again taking place at the Fira de Barcelona and is doing so following all the protection measures in place due to the current health situation. This year’s event is expected to attract between 40,000 and 60,000 attendees and some 1,500 exhibiting companies. The most important mobile telephone congress in the telecommunications industry will be held in the city of Barcelona this week until 3 March.
As is tradition by now, the Mobile World Congress will be the leading exhibitor to showcase the latest devices in a wide range of categories: from the latest smartphone models to wearable devices, gadgets more geared towards the telecoms operators themselves, as well as equipment for smart homes.
This year, Banco Sabadell is once again part of the Innovation and Technology benchmark gathering by BStartup. And it is participating by bringing its own stand and a wide array of activities and content to the largest benchmark meeting for the entrepreneurial ecosystem Four Years From Now (#4YFN22), which is celebrating its eighth edition, moving for the second consecutive year to the heart of Mobile.
During the Mobile World Congress we wanted to check the main trends that will be discussed at this international meeting.
‘Unleashed connectivity’
By 2025, 61% of the population is expected to be connected via the Internet. Therefore, the most important and influential connectivity congress in the world—where major brands present their latest developments in connectivity and progress—is exploring the ‘connectivity unleashed’ theme this year.
During the 4 days of the congress, hot topics such as financial technology, advanced Artificial Intelligence, cloud technology, 5G and the Internet of Things, among many others, will be discussed.
The companies of the major telephone operators will present their latest market releases, with hardware of latest technology among other innovations. In addition, one of the trends creating a buzz is the new frontiers of the Metaverse and NFTs.
In addition, many operators have entered the financial services space in the last decade and have built Fintech companies with significant revenue growth. This trend is accelerating around the world and is allowing for new disruptions and innovations, such as digital currencies and NFTs—issues that will be crucial during the congress.
5G will also play an important role during the #MWC22, where you will be able to observe applications and devices that apply this technology and its uses in different industries. Additionally, topics such as Artificial Intelligence will also be discussed from the perspective of the benefits to humans and productivity.
This week, Barcelona will be at the centre of the international technology scene with the latest market trends. Without a doubt, it is essential to learn about them in order to provide the best service to customers and ensure that their experience as consumers is optimal in all aspects.
Four Years From Now – 4YFN
What is more, the 4YFN innovation and startup platform is coming with the goal of connecting startups, scaleups, investors, and institutions. BStartup, of Banco Sabadell, will support the event as a Platinum Sponsor and will participate by adding value to the gathering, sharing the experience and success stories that Banco Sabadell has accumulated since creating the programme for entrepreneurs and small businesses.
The 4 pillars that will define this congress—which is parallel to the MWC—will be the experts, who will share the fundamentals of how to lead a business to success, technological humanism, which will address issues such as cybersecurity, sustainability and digital identity, financing and business entrepreneurship, with investments and innovation, and creative minds, with topics such as gaming or e-sports.
