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Kuala Lumpur – September 16, 2026 -- ZTE Corporation opened its 15th Global Summit & User Congress in Kuala Lumpur, drawing over 500 government officials, operator executives and ecosystem partners for the company's largest overseas self-hosted forum to date. The event, held under the theme "Architecting Infinity–From Connectivity to Digital Value," was co-located for the first time with GSMA M360 ASEAN.

ZTE pivots strategy to Connectivity plus Computing as 5G expansion continues

Xie Junshi, Executive Vice President and COO of ZTE, told delegates that global 5G rollout remains on a steady growth trajectory while AI has become a primary growth driver for the telecom sector. He said ZTE has upgraded its corporate strategy to "Connectivity plus Computing," framing AI as the industry's brain, communication infrastructure as its nervous system, and terminals as the carrier that ties the two together.

London -- September 01, 2026 -- The GSMA and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) announced on August 31, 2026 that MWC26 Doha will run alongside the ITU Plenipotentiary Conference (PP-26), the first time the two events have been co-located. PP-26 is the ITU's top policy-making body, held every four years to set the agency's strategic direction, approve financial plans and elect officials. The joint staging brings government, intergovernmental and industry leaders together in Doha for a month of digital policy talks and connectivity demonstrations.

MWC26 Doha will take place at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center (DECC) from November 8 to 10, 2026, organized in partnership with Qatar's Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT). PP-26 will run at the same venue from November 9 to 27, 2026, under the organization of Qatar's Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA).

SHERIDAN, WYOMING - April 14, 2026 - The GSMA has released its Mobile Economy Report 2026, providing updated data and trend analysis across the global mobile ecosystem. The report addresses 5G network momentum, artificial intelligence integration, telco security, and the GSMA Open Gateway initiative. Its publication coincides with new GSMA reports on the role of mobile network operators in AI ecosystems and the state of the mobile money industry, presenting a broad strategic picture for operators, investors, and policy stakeholders navigating a rapidly shifting mobile landscape.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING - April 03, 2026 - Telecom, AI, and enterprise technology executives shaping 2026 investment and vendor decisions are concentrating their in-person agenda around a single event: MWC Barcelona, running March 2-5, 2026 at Fira de Barcelona, where more than 350 speakers and 40-plus keynotes define the year's strategic priorities for mobile and connected industries.

What the Leaders Conference Pass covers

The Leaders Conference Pass, priced at €2,199 excluding VAT (€2,419 with VAT), is the primary credential for senior attendees who need more than exhibition floor access. It grants entry to every conference theatre on site, covering over 50 conference sessions and more than 40 keynotes. Flagship Sessions - reserved exclusively for Leaders Pass holders - feature top industry and technology experts and sit outside the general conference programme accessible to standard pass categories.