GSMA Programmes

Time: Tuesday 27 February | 11:00 – 12:30 CET
Location: Hall 8.1, CC8.16 GSMA Knowledge Zone

Digital identity is crucial to the success of digital transformation across many consumer and business services. It unlocks the long-term growth of e-commerce, the safe delivery of e-government and the ability for users and businesses to trust each other in the digital space. Because digital identity needs to connect people to their digital selves, digital services are increasingly looking to the mobile industry to enrich their identity management systems. This session will discuss how mobile industry capabilities have been implemented to elevate confidence in both public and private services.

Our speakers will share their views of the challenges for digital identity across sectors and then discuss opportunities to collaborate with the mobile industry to build tomorrow’s solutions.

Join us to explore how the mobile industry will revolutionise digital identity in 2024.

Time: Tuesday 27 February | 15:00 - 18:15 CET
Location: Hall 6, Stage C

The GSMA and its working groups play a key role in industry collaboration to address fraud and cybersecurity within the mobile ecosystem. Join security experts to explore how the mobile ecosystem can build stronger security resilience, the significance of security landscape threats and how an agile security approach can allow operators to maintain strong security for existing and emerging threats.

Time: Tuesday 27 February | 15:30 - 16:30 CET
Location: CC8.16, GSMA Knowledge Zone, Hall 8.1 - 4YFN

The mobile industry has an ambition to be net zero by 2050, and every year the GSMA publishes an update on progress towards this ambition in its Mobile Net Zero report. Mobile industry companies started their climate journeys with public reporting on emissions, then have moved through voluntary commitments to cut emissions rapidly, and are now into the delivery phase for those reductions. But how are they progressing? This session will give an overview of the latest analysis and will hear first-hand accounts from leading companies on their successes and challenges.

Time: Wednesday 28 February | 9:00 - 11:30 CET
Location: Hall 8, Theatre 4

As massive IoT continues to grow, new technologies and enablers like NTN satellite linking with cellular LPWAN are enhancing coverage for customer applications. Additionally, the new GSMA IoT SIM specification has been launched specifically to meet the requirements of end customers. There is a growing need for automation in Operations and Data management, giving rise to opportunities for AI to play a role in IoT to create value. Join industry experts as they discuss these critical topics and others within the 5G IoT arena.

Time: Wednesday 28 February | 9:00 - 13:00 CET
Location: Hall 6, Stage C

The advent of 5G networks has emerged as a powerful catalyst for innovation in the global mobile industry. This summit brings together experts to explore crucial themes within the 5G era and what we can expect from 5G networks in 2024 and beyond. Expect to gain valuable insights, practical knowledge, and a clear vision of how 5G will shape the future for mobile operators and the broader business landscape.

Time: Wednesday 28 February | 12:30 - 14:30 CET
Location: Hall 8, Theatre 4

With the industry goal of maximising the number of network connections and connected devices, eSIM will play a crucial role in achieving ubiquitous connectivity. As demand and consumer confidence rises, research from GSMAi estimates that over 50% of smartphone connections will use eSIM by 2028 - the challenge being how to produce technology that operates securely and meets the needs of a dynamic eSIM ecosystem at scale. Speakers will discuss eSIM enabled IoT application, growth of eSIM and debunking myths, alongside other key topics.

Time: Wednesday 28 February | 15:00 - 18:00 CET
Location: Hall 6, Stage C

The satellite-enabled market targets 500-600m people who are out of coverage, 300m who are on the edge of coverage, and two billion IoT devices. The momentum is now shifting to commercial launches, most of which will come online in the next two years. This reflects growing ecosystem maturity and operator pragmatism in terms of satellite bridging coverage gaps while targeting new revenue streams. Market activity has also expanded to the handset/chipset sectors, as suppliers work to integrate NTN compatibility into their own designs. Join us in this new summit as we explore strategic priorities, technology, regulation and much more.

Time: Wednesday 28 February | 15:00 - 18:00 CET
Location: Hall 8, Theatre 6

The telecoms industry has emerged as a global leader on the green pivot however, commitment rates to net zero have regional variation. There is also a crucial financial element and incentive that provides an opportunity for operators and their partners. Sustainability is a business opportunity as much as an environmental imperative. This summit will explore sustainability initiatives including network level innovations, services strategy, the changing role of analytics and AI.

Time: Wednesday 28 February | 15:00 - 19:00 CET
Location: Hall 8, Theatre 2

In today's tech landscape, telcos are sitting on a goldmine of data. Network APIs provide unprecedented access to vast amounts of data related to devices and network operations, removing complexity and paving the way for collaboration, innovation, and monetisation. The GSMA Open Gateway facilitates developers and cloud providers in enhancing and deploying services swiftly across operator networks. With over 200 operators and 60% of mobile connections worldwide now part of the initiative, Open Gateway DevCon has become a global gathering.

Time: Wednesday 28 February | 16:00 - 18:30 CET
Location: Hall 8, Theatre 4

With a surge in mobile users and demand for data services, the MVNO market is poised for robust growth, bringing both opportunities and pitfalls for enterprises venturing into this dynamic domain. Integration of mobile money, cloud services and IoT applications further contribute to the sector's momentum. Listen to insights from trailblazing MVNOs, exploring their adoption strategies for commercial sustainability, and gain perspectives from businesses that have diversified their core offerings by establishing MVNO arms, enabling them to scale and differentiate effectively.

Time: Wednesday 28 February | 14:45 - 19:00 CET
Location: Partner Theatre 5

As technology evolves, the Mobile IoT space witnesses a transformative shift, led by RedCap's efficient yet lightweight approach to IoT connectivity and the convergence of 5G with AI, Cloud Computing, and Big Data. This powerful blend is reshaping both our lives, societies, and industries, unlocking new efficiencies, and driving digital transformation. At this summit, experts will explore how these advances are paving the way for growth and innovation in the global market.

Time: Wednesday 28 February | 12:00 - 13:00 CET
Location: CC8.16, GSMA Knowledge Zone, Hall 8.1 - 4YFN

In a world where it’s now recognised that businesses can be a key force for positive societal change, the link between revenue, business growth and sustainability in the mobile industry has become a prevailing topic. GSMA’s recent publication, ESG Metrics for Mobile: insights from early adopters of ESG metrics, highlights important sustainability indicators which could positively impact business and societal outcomes. Engaging in sustainability practices just for the optics will no longer do, as investors and stakeholders want to see the long-term benefits of integrating a clear and well thought out sustainability strategy across the business. Our expert panel will share insights, explore opportunities, and answer your questions about how businesses can meet sustainability targets and still thrive!

Time: Wednesday 28 February | 15:00 - 16:00 CET
Location: CC8.16, GSMA Knowledge Zone, Hall 8.1 - 4YFN

Join us for this interactive session where industry leaders will share why AI is a game changer for the telco industry and what strategies they are adopting to truly unlock its future potential across the business. We will also discuss key success factors, including the importance of implementing responsible AI principles and the value of industry collaboration. This session is for all stakeholders on an AI journey, and we encourage everyone from across the ecosystem that is interested in adopting AI to join us.

Time: Thursday 29 February | 9:30 - 12:30 CET
Location: CC5

SEC CON 2024 is set to delve into emerging AI technologies as they rapidly change the telecommunications horizon and address new security challenges. The event will be split into two sessions, with the first session exploring whether we can keep AI secure, and the second covering how AI is utilised in cybersecurity now and in the future. Join us as we host leading security experts who are shaping the future with AI, offering insights on the threat and risk levels posed to the industry and beyond.

Time: Thursday 29 February | 10:00 - 12:00 CET
Location: Hall 6, Stage C

The towerco business model has been founded upon leasing space on macro towers to mobile operators. Whilst this will remain the bulk of their revenue, the successful towercos of tomorrow will seek opportunities to diversify – to develop new products, to increase the utilisation of their assets, and critically to find new customers. However, in which direction should they go? What new services should they provide? And how can they transform from historic cost centres to customer-centric businesses? Hear from industry leaders during this live session, as they discuss the future evolution of the towerco model.