MWC26 Shanghai, Asia’s premier connectivity event, is positioning the region’s cutting-edge technology sector at the forefront with the announcement of a live Formula E showcase, highlighting electric racing and real-time connectivity at this year’s gathering. The event has also unveiled new speakers for the 2026 main stage, including AgiBot‘s co-founder and CTO, Zhihui Peng.
Experience the excitement of Formula E racing firsthand – this year, MWC Shanghai will feature Formula E live experiences hosted by Circuit X in the Auto Smart Mobility Zone at SNIEC’s Hall N4. CircuitX, a GSMA Foundry initiative, brings together top technology partners to speed up mobile technology use in motorsport and enhance fan engagement.
Visitors will have the opportunity to test their skills on one of 10 Formula E simulators, with chances to win Formula E tickets and signed driver caps, plus get a close-up view of a Formula E car ahead of the 2026 Shanghai E-Prix. The Formula E Gen3 Evo car will be equipped with a 5G modem and antenna, streaming live onboard camera footage to demonstrate how 5G connectivity operates at the highest level of professional motorsport. Additionally, attendees will enjoy exclusive behind-the-scenes content filmed at the 2026 Sanya E-Prix, which takes place just before MWC26 Shanghai.
Sihan Bo Chen, GSMA’s head of Greater China, commented: “This year’s MWC Shanghai showcases how rapidly AI and advanced connectivity are transforming global industries, spanning mobility, robotics, advanced manufacturing, and healthcare. Our Formula E showcase perfectly illustrates how connectivity can drive high-stakes, high-performance environments. Throughout the week, we look forward to founders, industry leaders, and innovators gathering in Shanghai to share their groundbreaking ideas and expertise.”
During keynotes and conference sessions, international leaders from mobile, AI, automotive, robotics, and sustainability will take the MWC stage, including:
- Alexander Antukh, CISO, AboitizPower
- Zhihui Peng, Co-founder and CTO, AGIBOT
- Jun Ni, Chief Manufacturing Officer, Co-President of Engineering, Manufacturing and R&D System, SVP, Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited
- Cathy Hackl, CEO, Future Dynamics
- Carl Cruz, President & CEO, Globe Telecom
- Lina Bariah, Lead AI Scientist, Khalifa University of Science, Research and Technology
- Dr. Zina Cinker, Condensed Matter Physicist, Director General, Matter Group
- Dr John Smee, SVP of Engineering, Qualcomm
- Nicholas Hansen, Head of Automation Systems, Strategy, Product & Digitalization, Factory Automation, Siemens China
- Keith Leong, Chief Customer Officer, Singtel Enterprise
- Luciana Wiedengren, Chief Legal Officer, Telenor
- Bhupinder Singh, President, Vodafone Asia
- Dan Zhuang, Executive Director & President, YOFC
Amid the global football excitement this summer, the Humanoid Robot Football Penalties Challenge unites teams worldwide for a three-day penalty-based robotics competition, showcasing the real-time AI and connectivity driving the next generation of humanoid robots. Beyond football, humanoid robots will also display their creativity through dance and musical instrument performances; entry submissions are due by 31 May 2026.
4YFN returns to MWC Shanghai, once again linking China’s most promising startups with the founders, investors, and corporate innovators shaping the future of global technology. From AI pioneers to forward-thinking investors and corporate leaders, the 4YFN Zone will highlight the latest innovations and trends in mobile, digital, and connectivity sectors.
Mobile World Capital Barcelona, the foundation dedicated to advancing digital society and the creator of 4YFN, is participating at 4YFN in MWC Shanghai with startups from their Collider Programme (Healthcare and Energy sectors). Examples include Cooling Photonics, specializing in energy efficiency and passive cooling solutions, and OneCare AI, a spin-off developing AI and electrocardiogram-based stroke prevention technology.
MWC Shanghai will also welcome global exhibitors, including 2SKYMOBILE, China Unicom, Fraunhofer IIS, Gyeongsangbuk-do Province, Innatera Nanosystems, Iridium Satellite, Kigen, LitePoint, Nexi Tel, NTT Global Data Centers Holdings Asia, P3 Communications, Singapore Telecommunications, SparkTelecomm, Syntronic, Telecommerce, Trace Media International, UK Telecom Distribution, Valid, Ventatel, Vivo, Xiaomi, xMEMS Labs, and Y-TECH.
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