What is MWC Barcelona 2026 and why is it important for telecom companies?

MWC Barcelona 2026 is the world’s largest and most influential event for the connectivity and telecom industry, taking place from March 2–5, 2026 in Barcelona, Spain. It brings together global leaders, innovators, and technology providers to showcase the latest advancements in 5G, AI, edge computing, satellite communications, and network modernization. For telecom companies, MWC is the ultimate platform to explore new business models, discover cutting-edge solutions, and shape the future of connectivity.

How is Capgemini helping telecom organizations at MWC 2026?

At MWC 2026, Capgemini will demonstrate how we enable continuous growth and innovation for telecoms through five key areas:u003cbru003eu003cbru003e- B2B growth and innovation beyond core connectivityu003cbru003e- Network modernization and transformation for autonomous networksu003cbru003e- SatCom and space product engineering for next-gen connectivityu003cbru003e- AI in the telecom value chain for industrialized intelligenceu003cbru003e- Future-ready telecom innovations to power the next era of growthu003cbru003eu003cbru003eVisit our booth# 2K21 to experience live demos and book a meeting with our experts.

What are the top telecom topics that can be seen at the Capgemini booth at MWC?

At MWC 2026 Capgemini will spotlight transformative trends shaping the telecom industry, including:u003cbru003eu003cbru003e- AI-driven networks for real-time automation and predictive maintenanceu003cbru003e- Private 5G and edge AI powering intelligent industries and autonomous vehiclesu003cbru003e- Satellite communications (SatCom) enabling global connectivityu003cbru003e- Mission-critical 5G deployments for emergency response and remote operationsu003cbru003e- Humanoid robotics and Physical AI redefining industrial automationu003cbru003e- Autonomous Networks building next‑gen networksu003cbru003eu003cbru003eThese innovations are paving the way for smarter, safer, and more connected ecosystems. Visiting the Capgemini booth (#2K21) will give you hands-on access to live demos and expert insights on how these trends can be applied to accelerate your business transformation.

How can I connect with Capgemini at MWC Barcelona 2026?

You can book a meeting with Capgemini experts through our official event page and explore our interactive demos showcasing AI-powered networks, intelligent manufacturing, and mission-critical communications. Follow us on LinkedIn and join us in Barcelona at booth# 2K21 to see how we’re making intelligent telecoms real.

How is AI being scaled across the telecom value chain?

AI is transforming telecom operations by automating network management, enhancing customer experience, and enabling predictive analytics. Capgemini helps telecom organizations industrialize AI use cases through a connected intelligence strategy, ensuring scalability and measurable business outcomes.

Capgemini at MWC Barcelona 2026

Intelligent telecom made real.

MWC is the place where telecom organizations experience what’s new and plan what’s next. Capgemini is the partner that makes it real.

Join us in Barcelona at MWC 2026 as we reimagine the future of telecoms and help turn bold imagination into meaningful outcomes.

Reimagining telecom for continuous growth

For telecom, growth and innovation form a continuous cycle: Expansion into new markets unlocks investment capacity, which fuels the next wave of modernization.

Connect with us at MWC to see how we are partnering with telecom organizations to activate this cycle of compounding momentum across five interconnected areas:

AI in the telecom value chain
Turn connected intelligence into real business value.
Network modernization and transformation
From automation to autonomy: Building next‑gen networks.
The future of telecoms
Discover the cutting-edge innovations powering the next era of telecom growth.
B2B growth and innovation
Create value beyond core connectivity and fund future innovation.
SatCom and space product engineering
Explore the next frontier of enterprise connectivity and convergence.

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Meet our speakers

Ivana Knyght, Life sciences Industries Lead, Capgemini Invent

Topic: 5G goes pro – standalone, advanced and always on

Date: Tuesday, March 3
Time: 15:00 to 16:00 CET
Location: Turing Stage, Hall 6, MWC Barcelona

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Subhankar Pal, Senior director and global innovation leader, Capgemini Engineering

Topic: Green Subscribe X, One Subscriber, One step towards Net Zero

Date: Monday, 2 March
Time: 2.30 – 3.00 PM CET
Location: Nokia booth: Hall 3 – 3B20

John Odgen, Account Chief Architect, Cloud Center of excellence

Topic: Sovereign Cloud: Driving trust and business innovation

Date: Wednesday, March 4
Time: 10.40 – 11.00 am CET
Location: Microsoft: Hall 3 – 3H30

We’ve got some great demos lined up—watch this space!

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This is what Physical AI looks like.

When telcos combine private 5G, edge AI, and humanoid robotics, intelligent industry takes shape.u003cbru003eu003cbru003eThis demo—created with NVIDIA, Capgemini, and Cambridge Consultants—features a gesture-controlled humanoid robot that can execute tasks on command via real-time edge processing.u003cbru003eu003cbru003eFind out more about Cambridge Consultants, the deep tech powerhouse of Capgemini. Click on the image to know more.

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This is what AI RAN really looks like.

Autonomous, AI-driven networks powering next-gen services.u003cbru003eu003cbru003eIn this live demo—building on our GLOTEL award winning AI RAN showcase from MWC 2025—you’ll see how edge‑based AI processing can offload heavy AI tasks from the vehicle to the network edge, making AV mobility smarter, safer, and more efficient.

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This is what smart manufacturing looks like.

With edge-to-cloud AI, telcos can unlock limitless efficiency.u003cbru003eu003cbru003eWhen AI insights, real-time autonomy, and scalable innovation unite, industrial operations evolve from trials to full-scale digital success.u003cbru003eu003cbru003eThis demo showcases Halo, Capgemini’s scalable, secure, real-time edge-to-cloud architecture for Industry 4.0. Built on our Intelligent Edge Foundation, Halo demonstrates how privacy-preserving, low-latency AI/ML at the edge unlocks advanced use cases like predictive maintenance, adaptive manufacturing and real-time quality control.

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This is what mission critical communications looks like.

When a 5G network can be deployed anywhere, responders can serve everywhere.u003cbru003eu003cbru003eThis interactive demo showcases our portable, all-in-one solution that delivers mission-critical communications and situational awareness in any environment. Built on an end-to-end architecture integrating standalone 5G Core, RAN, edge compute, MCX, AI and key related applications, our solution ensures seamless, resilient connectivity wherever it is deployed.