The Floor Doesn’t Sleep: What to Watch on Day Three
Day Three at MWC Barcelona 2026 promises to keep the momentum firmly alive. The exhibition floors will be in full swing, with more product showcases, partner announcements, and side events filling every corner of Fira Gran Via.
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Show Me the Money: The 5G Edition
09:30 – 10:30 CET | Marconi Stage, Hall 6
From network slicing and private 5G to edge computing, attendees will see how 5G is creating real-world impact across manufacturing, logistics, healthcare, and smart cities.
Session Speakers:
Soma Velayutham, Vice President, AI & Telecoms, NVIDIA
Anthony Goonetilleke, Group President Technology & Head of Strategy, Amdocs
Ankur Kapoor, EVP & Chief Network Officer, T-Mobile
- Data, Compute, Energy: The Power Equation of the AI Era
09:45 – 10:15 CET | Turing Stage, Hall 6
AI growth depends on balancing data, compute, and energy. This session examines breakthroughs in AI-specific chips, efficiency-focused models, and advanced cooling and system designs, exploring how telcos can turn these factors into competitive advantage.
Session Speakers:
Jessica Payne, Managing Director, The Raine Group
Hieu Le-Quang, CIO, Viettel Networks
Chris Bergey, EVP Edge AI, ARM Ltd.
- Keynote 10: Blueprints for the Intelligent Future
10:00 – 11:00 CET | MWC Main Stage, Hall 4
From AI-native devices and macro trends to the transformation of mobile networks, the session highlights the shifts that matter, showing how AI is enabling immersive, personalised experiences and unlocking new value across industries.
Speakers: Benedict Evans, Analyst & Author | Justin Hotard, President & CEO, Nokia
- Seeing Double: Digital Twins as the Smartest Bet for Business
11:00 – 11:30 CET | Turing Stage, Hall 6
Digital-twin technology is emerging as a strategic advantage for enterprises. This session explores how AI-powered digital twins simulate, monitor, and optimise physical assets, processes, and customer experiences.
Speakers: Subha Shrinivasan, Senior Vice President, Rakuten Symphony | Elena Fersman, VP & Head of AI Innovation, Ericsson | Leticia Latino Van Splunteren, CEO, Albireo AI | Priya Saxena, CTO AI & Cloud Services, Zinkworks
