The Mobile World Conference 2023 (MWC Barcelona 2023) kicked off on Monday, February 27th 2023 at the Fira Gran Via convention center, Barcelona and continues till 2nd of March, 2023.
It is the largest and most influential event hosted by the GSMA for the mobile technology and connectivity ecosystem with over 80,000 attendees from across the globe, including over 2000 exhibitors covering over 200 countries and territories.
According to its organisers, the annual Mobile World Conference (MWC) serves as a platform for major tech brands to unveil and exhibit their latest technologies. The event brings together global mobile operators, device manufacturers, technology providers, vendors, content owners, and anyone who is interested in the future of technology, all under one roof.
Day one of MWC 2023 was a day full of activities from the conference rooms to the exhibitions on the show floor.
One of the highlights of the first day of MWC Barcelona 2023, is the recognition and honoring of Martin Cooper, the father of handheld mobile phones. The 94 year old pioneer was honored by the GSMA with a Lifetime Achievement Award.
Martin Cooper is a pioneer in the wireless communications industry with 11 patents in the field.
In a tweet, MWC congratulated Cooper saying, “Weldone Marty! Your impact on the mobile industry has been immeasurable!”
The conference continues today till Thursday, 2nd of March.
