GSMA Mobile World Congress 2013 Sets New Records
GSMA Outlines State of Mobile Industry in New Report
Welcome to the Press/Analyst Centre
Whether you are a member of the press or an industry analyst attending the Mobile World Congress or covering the event from afar, you’ll find important news, background information, multimedia and other materials from the GSMA and exhibiting companies here in the Press/Analyst Centre.
Press and Industry Analyst Registration
Registration for Mobile World Congress 2013 is now open. Criteria for press and industry analyst accreditation is available here (Also available in Spanish | Catalan).
Complimentary press/analyst passes provide access to the 4-day conference programme and post-event presentations, the exhibition halls, the Global Mobile Awards ceremony, the Mobile World Congress Media Village and Congress Lunch.
For questions on media accreditation, please email [email protected].
Mobile World Congress Media Village Opens on Sunday, 24 February
For the first time, the Media Village at Mobile World Congress will be open to press, industry analysts and exhibiting companies on the day prior to Mobile World Congress. The Media Village will be open on Sunday, 24 February, from 11:00 to 17:00. Accredited press and industry analysts will have access to dedicated working facilities, and meeting rooms will also be available to Mobile World Congress exhibitors wishing to hold press conferences or briefings.
At Fira Gran Via , the Media Village is located along the Upper Walkway, between Halls 3 and 4, conveniently placed in the centre of the venue. See a map of the venue here.
For information on the Media Village at Mobile World Congress, including availability and pricing for press meeting facilities, please contact [email protected].
*Please note that Sunday access to the Media Village will be restricted to attendees with a registered Press/Analyst Pass or an Exhibitor Stand Staff badge (with early access).
Media Village Operating Hours
The Media Village is located on the Upper Walkway between Halls 3 and 4 (Rooms CC4 and CC5). The Media Village encompasses Media Working Facilities, which are available only to accredited press and industry analysts, and Press Conference and Meeting Facilities, which are available to exhibitors for meetings with press and analysts. The Media Village also houses the Mobile World Live TV Studio as well as the Virtual Press Office.
Media Village CC4 (Press Conference and Meeting Facilities, Virtual Press Office and Mobile World Live TV Studio):
| Date | Visitors Hours |
| Sunday, 24 February | 11:00 – 17:00 |
| Monday, 25 February | 07:30 – 19:00 |
| Tuesday, 26 February | 07:30 – 19:00 |
| Wednesday, 27 February | 07:30 – 19:00 |
| Thursday, 28 February | 07:30 – 16:00 |
Media Village CC5 (Media Working Facilities – for accredited press and industry analysts only):
| Date | Visitors Hours |
| Sunday, 24 February | 11:00 – 17:00 |
| Monday, 25 February | 08:00 – 21:00 |
| Tuesday, 26 February | 08:00 – 21:00 |
| Wednesday, 27 February | 08:00 – 21:00 |
| Thursday, 28 February | 08:00 – 16:00 |
Mobile World Congress Media Welcome Reception – Sunday, February 24th
In another Mobile World Congress first, the GSMA will host the official MobileWorld Congress Media Welcome Reception from 17:00 to 19:00 on Sunday, February 24th at Fira Gran Via. This networking cocktail reception will offer accredited press and industry analysts the opportunity to meet with leading players from across the mobile ecosystem and preview the week’s activities in relaxed social environment. The reception will feature a select number of exhibition showcases and demonstrations; companies interested in participating in the exhibition showcase or sponsoring the welcome reception should contact [email protected]. Press interested in attending should contact [email protected].
Demonstrations by:
- AirWatch
- Gigamon
- MicroStrategy
- Mobeam
- Neonode
- Rubicon Project
- Sandvine
- Symphony Teleca
- Trend Micro
Supporting Sponsor:
*Please note that due to space restrictions, attendance to this event will be on a first-come, first-served basis, so please ensure you register to attend early.
Mobile World Congress Green Media Centre
As part of our ongoing efforts to implement socially and environmentally conscious business practices, we are pleased to offer a fully integrated, online Mobile World Congress Green Media Centre. There you will find press releases from Mobile World Congress and official event photos, as well as press kits and information from Exhibitors, Sponsors and Partners.
Click here to visit the Green Media Centre.
MWC13 Press Conference Schedule
(26 February 2012)
Click the button above to view the current listing of press conferences taking place at Mobile World Congress. Please note this is not inclusive of all press events taking place at Mobile World Congress and is subject to change based on the organisations hosting the events. (The date next to the button indicates when the current listing was posted and will be regularly updated.)
Mobile World Congress Press Releases
February 28 2013
GSMA Mobile World Congress 2013 Sets New Records
February 27 2013
GSMA Global Mobile Money Adoption Survey Identifies 30 Million Active Mobile Money Customers Globally in 2012
February 26 2013
GSMA Announces Winners of the 2013 Global Mobile Awards
February 26 2013
GSMA, Qtel Group, USAID and AusAID Announces Winners of GSMA mWomen Design Challenge
February 26 2013
New Report Finds Women are an Underserved Market for Mobile Financial Services
February 25 2013
GSMA Presents 2013 Chairman’s Award to KT and SK Telecom
February 25 2013
GSMA: The Rise of Connected Devices Will Drive Mobile Operator Data Revenues Past Voice Revenues Globally by 2018
February 25 2013
GSMA Announces OneAPI Exchange
February 25 2013
GSMA Outlines State of Mobile Industry in New Report
23 January 2013
GSMA Introduces the NFC Experience for Mobile World Congress
17 December 2012
GSMA Announces Additional Keynote Speakers for Mobile World Congress 2013
12 November 2012
Mobile industry CEOs to keynote at GSMA Mobile World Congress
15 October 2012
GSMA Announces new details for Mobile World Congress 2013
6 September 2012
GSMA Announces Call for Entries for 18th Annual Global Mobile Awards
30 August 2012
GSMA Launches Mobile World Congress 2013
General Media Inquiries
Please contact the GSMA PR team at [email protected] for any inquiries about:
- Scheduling press interviews with the GSMA
- Press conference and meeting facilities in the Media Village at Mobile World Congress
- Photography or multimedia requests