The MWC will feature a sister event, 4FYN (Four Years From Now), which will showcase startups. The event is expected to focus on health-centered wearables, head-worn displays, concept devices, AI, and robotics. Telecommunications will be a major focus, with discussions on 6G and 5.5G/5G advanced. The event will also see the presence of major companies like Samsung, Lenovo, OnePlus, and Huawei.
Key takeaways:
- The Mobile World Congress 2024 is expected to attract around 85,000 attendees, a similar figure to the previous year, but still down from the show's height of 109,000 visitors in 2019.
- Many large vendors have started hosting their own standalone events, reducing their presence at MWC. This trend was accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic, which forced companies to explore live event streaming.
- The event will feature a variety of tech trends, including health-centered wearables, head-worn displays, AI devices, and concept devices. Telecommunications will also be a major focus, with discussions around 6G and 5.5G/5G advanced.
- Despite the challenges and changes in the industry, MWC remains an important event for startups and smaller firms to gain exposure, particularly those based in Europe due to proximity.