When and where will the 2010 Mobile World Congress be held?
The 2010 Mobile World Congress will be held 15-18 February at Fira de Barcelona, in Barcelona, Spain. The address is: Av. Reina Maria Cristina, s/n, 08004 Barcelona, Spain

What is the format of the event?
Mobile World Congress is once again comprised of several components:

• A world-class thought leadership conference featuring visionary keynotes and action-provoking panel discussions
• An exhibition with more than 1,300 companies displaying the cutting edge products and technology that will define the mobile future
• An Awards ceremony and industry seminars that highlight the most innovative mobile solutions and initiatives from around the world
• And most importantly, the planet’s best venue for mobile industry networking, finding business opportunities, and making deals

Events begin on Monday, 15 February and continue through Thursday, 18 February.

How many people are you expecting?
We expect approximately 50,000 attendees - at least 50% of whom hold C-level positions - to join us in Barcelona for Mobile World Congress. In 2009, Mobile World Congress hosted:

• More than 47,000 people from 182 countries
• 50% of attendees were C-Level / Board / Vice Presidents / Directors including 2,800 Chief Executive Officers
• 9,000 mobile network operator representatives
• 2,400 Press and Media, representing more than 1,500 media groups from 76 countries
• 1,300 exhibiting organisations, who occupied more than 130,000 square metres of exhibition and hospitality space

What does it cost to attend?
We’re pleased to announce that we’ve lowered prices for 2010, and well as simplified our pass structure.  You have your choice of four passes, ranging in price from €599 for an Exhibition Visitor Pass to €4,999 for a Platinum Pass which provides full access and a VIP experience.  More information on the pass structure and pricing can be found here .  For a more detailed description of some of the pass components, please click here to see session descriptions and speakers.

Where can I learn about the conference agenda?
There are several ways to discover what’s on the Mobile World Congress agenda. There’s an interactive agenda here broken down by day. You can also download a one-page overview or the full conference brochure, to see session descriptions and speakers.

Who can I contact for more information?

• For exhibition, sponsorship, and advertising opportunities, or for general enquiries, please fill out this form 
• For press inquiries, please contact press@mobileworldcongress.com

What are the dates and show location for Mobile World Congress 2011?
The GSMA Mobile World Congress 2011 will be held 14-17 February 2011, at Fira de Barcelona, in Barcelona, Spain.  More information on the 2011 Congress theme and an updated website will be launched later this year. If you would like to contact us regarding the 2011 event, please do so through our enquiry form.