Thought leadership themesat MWC25 Shanghai

Discover the big topics and technologies framing this year’s conference – and how they’ll impact tomorrow’s industries and societies.

5G Inside

Technology is driving transformative change at the heart of industries, businesses, and daily life, influencing every aspect of our interconnected world.

With China at the forefront of 5G development, join us to explore how the technology is fuelling economic growth while addressing both global challenges and local needs. Experience firsthand how 5G is driving smarter, more sustainable solutions that empower businesses, governments and communities.

AI+

AI is on the brink of a new era, with advancements in generative AI, agentic AI, and intelligent systems poised to redefine the future of technology.  At MWC25 Shanghai we will explore how these innovations are shaping industries and driving profound changes in how we interact.  

Join us as we navigate the next wave of AI technologies and explore how they will empower businesses, redefine human-computer interactions and unlock endless opportunities.

Connected Industries

Industry 4.0 is transforming China at an unprecedented pace. From AI-driven aviation systems and IoT-enabled manufacturing to smart city infrastructure, advanced connectivity is unlocking new possibilities. The convergence of AI, IoT, and 5G is powering autonomous logistics, real-time supply chains, and intelligent production—reshaping entire industries.

China’s telcos are at the heart of this transformation. With world-leading 5G networks, they are driving efficiency, cutting costs, and unlocking new opportunities. As they return to growth, telcos must evolve—applying AI to monetise data, optimise networks, and create new enterprise and consumer services.

As the world’s largest car exporter, China is shaping the future of mobility. Telcos play a key role in advancing connected vehicles, autonomous driving, and next-generation manufacturing. Connected Industries will showcase how AI and big data can drive innovation, ensuring sectors like automotive and manufacturing thrive in the digital age. 

Connected Enablers

Connected Enablers will showcase the future of connectivity and mobile technologies. By 2030, these advancements are set to contribute a staggering $11 trillion to the global GDP, a significant leap from today's $5.7 trillion. This phenomenal growth is driven by the digital transformation sweeping through every aspect of our lives, with the mobile ecosystem at the forefront, acting as the catalyst for this monumental change.

From connectivity and cloud, to eSIM, APIs and security, at MWC Shanghai you'll get an insider's look at the latest developments, groundbreaking new capabilities and inspiring success stories. 

"The mobile industry in China is leading the charge in leveraging 5G, cloud and compute to explore new business models and drive positive change across vertical sectors, diversifying their services beyond core connectivity. The rise of AI and electric vehicle sectors showcases the increasing contributions of China’s stakeholders to global development."

Sihan Bo Chen
Head of Greater China, GSMA