MICROFINANCE EVENT: GSMA Mobile World Congress, March 2-5, 2015; Barcelona, Spain

Event Name: 2015 GSMA Mobile World Congress

Event Date: March 2 – March 5, 2015

Event Location: Fira Gran Via, Barcelona, Spain

Cost: Prices range from EUR 740 (USD 901) to EUR 4,999 (USD 6,090) depending on the type of pass purchased. Discounts are available for members of the Groupe Speciale Mobile Association. Additional information related to costs and fees may be found at: http://www.mobileworldcongress.com/attend/register/passes-prices/.

Summary of Event: This conference features keynote speakers representing various mobile operators, device manufacturers and vendors from around the world. Depending on the type of pass selected, attendees can partake in different panel discussions and exhibitions to discuss and explore trends in mobile technology.

Background on Organizers: This conference is organized by the GSMA, an organization that represents the interests of mobile operators worldwide. The membership of GSMA includes 800 mobile operators and 250 other companies serving the mobile ecosystem, including software firms and handset and device makers.

For conferences inquiries, you my contact the organizer at sales(at)mobileworldcongress.com or +44 20 7356 0616.

Additional Sources and Resources

[1] 2015 Mobile World Congress, http://www.mobileworldcongress.com/about/start-here/

[2] Groupe Speciale Mobile Association, https://www.microcapital.org/microfinanceuniverse/tiki-index.php?page=Global+Systems+for+Mobile+Association+%28GSMA%29

[3] Fira Barcelona, http://www.firabarcelona.com/en/gran-via

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