MWC25 Shanghai to start from June 18, robotaxis and humanoid robots to be part of the show
One of the key new features this year is the GSMA Innovation Frontier Zone. This section will feature cutting-edge innovations across robotics, immersive tech, autonomous mobility and AI. Visitors can expect to see robotaxis and a VR simulation of autonomous driving from Pony.ai. There will also be Air taxis, like AutoFlight's Shenglong eVTOL, which can take off vertically and cruise like an aircraft. advertisementAdditionally, on-display will be AI-powered smartphones and smart devices from Honor. Humanoid robots and intelligent drones will also be a part of the exhibition from companies including Leju Robotics, Droidup, Unitree and Zhiyuan Robotics.Another new experience is the World Robot Contest Qualifier, which will be held on each day of the event. Often referred to as the 'Olympics of the robotics world,' the contest aims to encourage young tech talent and support innovation in robotics.MWC25 Shanghai will also feature the Future Tech Hall, showcasing emerging tech from the Yangtze River Delta and Greater Bay Area. Visitors can explore booths from companies like Shanghai Spacesail, Unicom Air Net, xFusion Digital Technologies and more. The 4YFN Zone – short for Four Years From Now – also returns to MWC Shanghai, offering a platform for Asia Pacific's most promising startups and innovators to connect with global investors.Another first for the event is a collaboration with IOTE, Asia's leading IoT expo. This tie-up will add a dedicated section on IoT technology, covering everything from RFID and edge computing to visual IoT.MWC25 Shanghai will also host the Asia Mobile Awards (AMOs) on June 19, which will be day-2 of the event. This year introduces three new categories: Best AI Innovation in Asia, Best Mobile Innovation for Climate Action, and an award recognising SME innovation.advertisementThere are also a few thought leadership programmes at the event that includes Industry Summits covering Agentic AI, AI-Powered Telcos, smart mobility, 5G monetisation and sustainability. The GSMA Policy Leaders Forum will be held for the first time at MWC Shanghai, bringing global policymakers together to discuss the impact of AI, digital transformation and the road to 6G.The GSMA Digital Leaders Programme will also be returning to MWC Shanghai – for the 7th year. It will focus on the impact of AI on global digital ecosystems.Big names on the rollThis year's keynote speakers include top names from Asia-Pacific's tech and telecom sector, such as:-James Li, CEO, Honor-Eric Xu, Deputy Chairman, Huawei-Bo Gao, Managing Director, AI Club Asia-Yang Jie, Executive Director & Chairman, China Mobile-Zhiyong Zhang, Chairman, China Tower-Zhu Huarong, Chairman, Chongqing Changan Automobile-Anna Yip, CEO of International Digital Services, Singtel-Cui Li, Chief Development Officer, ZTE
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