From 3 to 5 March 2025, leaders from government, industry and international institutions will come together at the GSMA Ministerial Programme to meet their global peers, and engage in dynamic discussions in an exclusive environment at the heart of MWC Barcelona.
This year, the GSMA Ministerial Programme will delve into crucial issues including responsible AI governance, energy efficiency of networks, future spectrum for mobile, and the continued dialogue on investment as operators strive to stay ahead of network traffic growth.
Invitations to governments and industry C Level are being sent from October 2024. Find out more about our invitation process and eligibility.
Ministerial Programme 2025 featured speakers
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Hon. Mr Krzysztof Gawkowski
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Digital Affairs, Poland -
Dr Imagawa Takuo
Vice Minister, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, Japan -
Doreen Bogdan-Martin
Secretary-General, International Telecommunications Union -
Renate Nikolay
Deputy Director-General for Communications Networks, Content and Technology - DG Connect, European Commission -
Sangbu Kim
Vice President for Digital Transformation, The World Bank -
Mónica Aspe Bernal
CEO, AT&T Mexico -
Kaan Terzioglu
Group CEO, VEON -
Kelebogile (Lele) Grace Modise
Group Chief Legal and Regulatory Affairs Officer, MTN Group
Government Leadership Award 2025
The winner of the Government Leadership Award 2025 will be announced on the Ministerial Stage at the Ministerial Programme, MWC Barcelona on Monday 3 March, during the session Global Tech Governance; Rising to the Challenge (10:00 to 11:30 CET).
Attendee information
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Attendee eligibility
The Ministerial Programme is an invitation-only event, targeted at senior government and industry leaders.
About the GSMA Ministerial Programme
The GSMA Ministerial Programme at MWC Barcelona has grown in popularity and scope since its launch in 2006.
This exclusive event brings together industry CEOs, government ministers, telecom regulators, data protection authorities, and high-level representatives from international organisations worldwide – all gathering to share knowledge, stimulate debate around current issues, and provide an opportunity to engage with mobile industry experts on policy and regulatory topics.
The Ministerial Programme at MWC Barcelona is an invitation-only event, targeted at senior government and industry leaders. Invitations to the 2025 edition are sent from October. Find out more.
Launching in 2024, the GSMA Ministerial Programme will also feature an Africa-focused edition at MWC Kigali, taking place from 21-23 October 2025. Learn more.
