GSMA Statement on MWC Barcelona 2020
from John Hoffman, CEO GSMA Limited
Since the first edition of Mobile World Congress in Barcelona in
2006, the GSMA has convened the industry, governments, ministers,
policymakers, operators and industry leaders across the broader
ecosystem.
With due regard to the safe and healthy environment in Barcelona and
the host country today, the GSMA has cancelled MWC Barcelona 2020
because the global concern regarding the coronavirus outbreak, travel
concern and other circumstances, make it impossible for the GSMA to hold
the event.
The Host City Parties respect and understand this decision.
The GSMA and the Host City Parties will continue to be working in
unison and supporting each other for MWC Barcelona 2021 and future
editions.
Our sympathies at this time are with those affected in China, and all around the world.
Further updates from the GSMA, are on our website and can be found on www.mwcbarcelona.com.
Source: GSMA media annoucement
