The MWC (former Mobile World Congress) is the largest mobile industry event held in Barcelona, Spain every year in February.That time has passed, but this year will be held at the end of June.It is also held in real (and online hybrid).In this judgment, the local voice has heard "crazy".
It has been less than a month until the exhibition, but MWC seems to be really intended to hold an event in real life.The site also introduces the participants who have finished the register to enter Spain.
IFA in September has already been canceled and MWC at the end of June is also held in real life.
For more than a year, interview activities such as events and presentations have been almost online, and I am even surprised when it is sometimes held in real life.Therefore, when I received an email that was held in Berlin, Germany every September in Berlin, Germany, I thought it was more realistic and motivated.
The reason for the cancellation is, of course, because the situation of Corona is not visible."The world's various health indicators have not improved at high speed in the right direction," "It's difficult for anyone to take responsible plans because there are too many uncertainties."It seems to be Germany that describes indicators (numbers) or "responsibility" as the basis.)
What surprised me was the next day.GSMA, hosted by MWC, has held a press conference and declared that MWC21 will be held on schedule.MWC's exhibition starts from June 28.Two months before IFA, which decided to cancel.
If you go to the MWC official website at this time, you can register a real event.Registration of online (virtual path) has not yet begun.
According to GSMA, about 70 % of the 600 speakers will participate in real events.For example, it has been revealed that the next France -based Orance CEO and Verizon CEO will also be present.On the other hand, Ericsson, which will hold a virtual event as "Unboxed" from June 1, will refrain from exhibiting.Shoomi doesn't seem to be exhibiting.
Will Barcelona gather in Barcelona, which expects 30,000 to 50,000 visitors?
On May 20, the person who finished the vaccination was the day when the EU announced that travel from outside the area, including sightseeing, was allowed to travel out of the area.In response to this, the EU member states will establish their own rules, but the Spanish government will allow travelers from Japan and the UK to enter the country without restrictions such as isolation and pre -PCR tests (from the 24th.) Is announced.It is a form that has already been recognized in China, Australia, Singapore, Thailand, etc. (but Japan and the UK are now isolated when returning to Japan).
GSMA has been preparing for the real life since the end of March.In partnership with local medical services, it has revealed measures such as setting up a new Corona test center in Barcelona, installing a disinfectant at 1,300 venues, and asking questions about health every day with the MyMWC app.
In April, when MWC participants (entry are allowed), they promised to be treated as "highly skilled workers" with the Ministry of Home Affairs of Spain, and if people other than Spain registered with MWC, the necessary information is required.It also announced that it would share with Spain and make it smooth.
At a press conference on May 20, GSMA said that it would expect 30,000 to 50,000 visitors.Considering that MWC visitors have been around 100,000 in recent years, it is less than half.Still, I feel bullish numbers.
