In an exclusive, Mobile World Live‘s Justin Springham sits down with Vivek Badrinath, GSMA’s new director general, in his first media interview since taking over from Mats Granryd. We get an insight into his management style, objectives for the organisation over the next year and how he will supp...

Towards a True Telecoms Single Market: European Perspectives and Danish Realities
Vivek Badrinath, Director General, GSMA

Thank you, Jakob, for the warm introduction, and for your partnership in making this event possible as we join forces to drive Europe’s digital transformation.

Excellencies,...

How global partnerships, robust governance and the GSMA Open Gateway initiative are revolutionising the telecom industry and unlocking the true potential of 5G.

MWC Kigali 2025
Keynote 1: Africa’s Future First – ‘Determining the Path to a Digital Future’
Tuesday 21 October 2025 | 09:30-10:30am | 10 mins

Excellencies, honourable ministers, ladies and gentlemen.
Good morning, it’s a privilege to welcome you to MWC Kigali – thank you for joining us.

Almo...

MWC Shanghai 2025
Keynote 1: Connectivity for a New Era
Wednesday 18 June 2025 | 09:00 – 10:45 | MWC Main Stage, Kerry Hotel
LENGTH: 10min

Good morning everyone. It’s a pleasure to be here and to welcome you to MWC Shanghai 2025!

I was last here in April with the GSMA leadership team, and we s...

Vivek Badrinath Keynote & Moderator Script
Your Excellency, honourable ministers, distinguished guests – good morning.
It’s a pleasure to welcome you to MWC Doha 2025!
For me, it’s always inspiring to be here – the pace of growth across the region is remarkable, and the ambition behind it is very...

As the foundations of global order shift, strategic sovereignty is emerging as a defining challenge for governments and industries. This session brings together leaders shaping Europe’s industrial and digital landscape to reflect on how the region can strengthen its autonomy while remaining open,...