TA: How infrastructure will power the AI era

Nearly 105,000 attendees from 207 countries and territories, 2,900 exhibitors, sponsors, and partners, over 1,700 speakers and thought leaders, nearly 2,600 journalists and industry analysts from around the world, and over 1,300,000 views of the keynotes and live sessions.

In 2026, Mobile World Congress celebrated 20 years in Barcelona, and I look back to MWC26 thinking about how far the industry has come.

Twenty years ago, the conversation focused on mobile devices and network coverage. Today, the conversation revolves around artificial intelligence, digital infrastructure, space connectivity, and the future of global digital economies.

The message across the keynotes, the Talent Arena, and the industry summits was that infrastructure matters more than ever.

Let me share a few highlights on my view of where technology is heading next.

The full article was posted first in the publication "Tomorrow's Affairs" on March 8th 2026

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