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GSMA Mobile World Congress 2015 Gathers Momentum
The mobile communications revolution is driving the world’s major technology breakthroughs. From wearable devices to connected cars and homes, mobile technology is at the heart of worldwide innovation.
As an industry, GSMA and other stakeholders are connecting billions of people to the transformative power of the Internet and mobilising every device in use daily.
In short, the world is on The Edge of Innovation, and the possibilities are endless.
The 2015 GSMA Mobile World Congress will convene industry leaders, visionaries and innovators to explore the trends that will shape mobile in the years ahead.
About The Event
According to the Organiser and depending on the type of pass selected, attendees can take advantage of the many components that make up this industry-leading event:
• A world-class thought-leadership Conference featuring visionary keynotes and panel discussions
• A cutting-edge product and technology Exhibition featuring more than 1,900 exhibitors
• The world’s best venue for seeking industry opportunities, making deals, and networking
• App Planet, the Centre of the Mobile Apps Universe, where the mobile app community gathers to learn, network and engage with innovators
• Global Mobile Awards programme, where we recognise industry innovation and achievements
• And, all MWC pass holders can attend 4YFN, an event focused on startups, corporations, and investors
2014 In Review
Last year’s industry-defining event, Mobile World Congress, was once again hosted in the Mobile World Capital Barcelona, at two world-class venues, Fira Gran Via and Fira Montjuïc.
More than 85,000 attendees from over 200 countries were treated to a wealth of learning and networking opportunities; product showcases and announcements; inspiration and innovation.
The GSMA also hosted the GSMA Seminar programme, educating attendees on industry initiatives such as Connected Living, Digital Commerce, Mobile Money for the Unbanked, mEducation, mHealth, Privacy, Smart Cities, and Spectrum.
As the the world’s largest mobile industry exhibition, more than 1,800 companies showcased their organisations through exhibition stands and hospitality spaces across nine halls and outdoor spaces at Fira Gran Via and Fira Montjuïc.
Visiting the exhibition halls provided glimpses of exciting new phones, tablets, wearables, back-end solutions, technologies, applications, accessories, and more.Between the GSMA Pavilion in the GSMA Connected City, and several initiatives pavilions, the GSMA highlighted important initiatives benefiting the industry, including Mobile Apps, Mobile Cloud, NFC & Mobile Money and Green Technology.
More than 32 countries and territories from around the world showcased innovative companies and ideas from their citizens.
2015 Keynote Speakers
GSMA recently announced that executives from ARM, Ericsson, Micromax, Qualcomm Incorporated and SAP will be delivering keynote addresses at the 2015 GSMA Mobile World Congress, taking place 2-5 March 2015 at Fira Gran Via in Barcelona.
The GSMA also announced the addition of several sponsors and companies participating in partner programmes at the annual mobile industry event.
“The breadth of companies represented in the Mobile World Congress keynote programme underscores the transformative impact that mobile is having across a wide range of industry sectors,” said Michael O’Hara, chief marketing officer, GSMA. “We have an outstanding roster of CEOs set to take the stage in Barcelona in March, offering attendees new insights and perspectives into the developments that are shaping mobile today and well into the future.”
New Keynotes Added To Agenda
The GSMA announced that it has confirmed executives of leading companies from across the mobile industry to deliver keynote presentations at Mobile World Congress.
New keynote speakers include: Simon Segars, CEO, ARM; Hans Vestberg, President and CEO, Ericsson; Sanjay Kapoor, Chairman, Micromax Informatics Limited; Steve Mollenkopf, CEO, Qualcomm Incorporated; Bill McDermott, CEO, SAP.
These executives join previously announced keynote speakers, including: Gary Kovacs, CEO, AVG Technologies; Francisco González, Chairman and CEO, BBVA; Anne Bouverot, Director General, GSMA; Raja Teh Maimunah, MD, CEO and COO, Digital and Transactional Banking, Hong Leong Islamic Bank; Ken Hu, Deputy Chairman and Rotating CEO, Huawei; Jeanie Han, CEO, LINE Euro-Americas; Mitchell Baker, Executive Chairwoman, Mozilla Foundation; Thiru Arunachalam, Founder and CEO, Peel and Carlos Ghosn, Chairman and CEO, Renault-Nissan Alliance.
Others are Alvaro del Castillo, Founder and CEO, TAPTAP Networks; Jon Fredrik Baksaas, President and CEO, Telenor Group and Chairman, GSMA; Dr. Davor Sutija, CEO, Thinfilm
Charles Scharf, CEO, Visa and Jimmy Wales, Founder, Wikipedia.
The Mobile World Congress is the cornerstone of the Mobile World Capital, which will be hosted in Barcelona from 2013 to 2018. The Mobile World Capital encompasses programmes and activities that span the entire year and will benefit not only the citizens of Barcelona, Catalonia and Spain, but also the worldwide mobile industry.
The GSMA represents the interests of mobile operators worldwide, uniting nearly 800 operators with more than 250 companies in the broader mobile ecosystem, including handset and device makers, software companies, equipment providers and Internet companies, as well as organisations in adjacent industry sectors.
The GSMA also produces industry-leading events such as Mobile World Congress, Mobile World Congress Shanghai and the Mobile 360 Series conferences.
Legend Internet Plc has reported a loss for the six months ended January 31, 2026, as rising operating costs and finance charges weighed on earnings, according to its latest management financial statements filed on the NGX platform.
The company posted revenue of N505.36 million for the period, down from N622.64 million recorded in the corresponding period of 2025, reflecting a contraction in topline performance.
Despite generating a gross profit of N322.99 million, Legend Internet’s profitability was eroded by elevated administrative expenses, which surged significantly to N457.62 million from N166.78 million in the prior year.
This drove the company to an operating loss of N134.63 million, compared to an operating profit of N244.55 million a year earlier.
Finance costs further pressured the bottom line, rising to N64.71 million, while interest income provided only a limited offset.
Consequently, the company recorded a loss after tax of N99.34 million, a sharp reversal from the N239.85 million profit posted in the same period of 2025.
Earnings per share also declined into negative territory, closing at a loss of 11 kobo compared with earnings of 12 kobo in the prior period.
A review of the company’s financial position showed total assets increased to N3.45 billion as of January 2026, up from N3.21 billion in July 2025, driven largely by growth in cash and cash equivalents and receivables.
However, shareholders’ funds weakened to N2.55 billion from N2.80 billion, reflecting the impact of the reported loss and dividend payments.
Cash flow analysis indicates that net cash used in operating activities stood at N237.48 million, highlighting liquidity pressure in the core business.
This was partially offset by financing inflows, including loans, which helped lift cash balances during the period.
Further breakdown showed personnel costs rose markedly to N153.50 million, underscoring increased staff-related expenses, while depreciation and amortisation charges remained significant due to ongoing investments in network infrastructure.
The results underlined the pressure on smaller telecom and internet service providers navigating high operating costs, currency volatility, and infrastructure demands within Nigeria’s competitive digital services market.
Airtel Africa has emerged as the standout large-cap performer on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX), recording a 10 per cent gain in a single trading week and reinforcing its position as one of Africa’s most resilient and valuable telecommunications companies.
The telecoms giant closed the week at ₦3,655.70 per share, up from ₦3,323.40, making it one of the strongest contributors to market performance during a period characterised by selective investor activity and sector rotation.
The strong performance reflects growing investor confidence in Airtel Africa’s business fundamentals, diversified revenue streams, and long-term growth strategy. Analysts note that the company continues to attract attention from investors seeking stable, high-quality stocks capable of delivering sustainable value despite ongoing macroeconomic uncertainties.
Unlike many of the week’s gainers, whose performance was largely driven by speculative trading and short-term market positioning, Airtel Africa’s rise was underpinned by confidence in its operational strength and strategic importance within the telecommunications sector.
Market watchers have identified Airtel Africa as a preferred investment destination due to its strong earnings profile, extensive regional footprint, and exposure to foreign currency-linked revenue streams. These factors have helped position the company as a key stabiliser within the NGX, particularly at a time when investors are increasingly selective in deploying capital.
The company’s performance also highlights the growing importance of telecommunications firms in driving economic growth and digital transformation across Africa. Through continued investments in network expansion, digital services, enterprise solutions, and financial inclusion initiatives, Airtel Africa remains at the forefront of enabling connectivity and economic opportunity for millions of people across the continent.
Beyond its stock market performance, Airtel Africa continues to strengthen its position through investments in digital infrastructure, mobile financial services, and technology-driven solutions that support businesses, governments, and communities. These initiatives have become increasingly important as demand for connectivity and digital services continues to accelerate across Africa.
Airtel Africa’s latest performance underscores confidence in the company’s long-term prospects and its ability to create sustainable value for shareholders. The milestone also reflects the market’s recognition of Airtel Africa’s role in shaping Africa’s digital future through innovation, connectivity, and inclusive growth.
With telecommunications remaining a critical enabler of economic development, Airtel Africa’s strong showing on the NGX serves as another indicator of the company’s continued momentum and leadership within the sector.
AVEVA, a global leader in industrial software, will host the first edition of AVEVA Day Nigeria, on 11 June 2026 at the EKO Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos.
AVEVA
Built around the theme, “Driving the Transformation: Leveraging Digital Technologies and AI to Achieve Operational Excellence, Increase Efficiency and Reduce Emissions,” the one-day event will bring together industry leaders to discuss how AI, Digital Twin, and cloud-native industrial platforms are transforming the design, construction, and operation of assets.
The event will host AVEVA leadership, technical experts, customers, ecosystem partners, EPCs, and decision-makers from across Nigeria’s energy and process industries.
Nigeria’s industrial sector is entering a new phase with operators under pressure to improve operational reliability, cut emissions, and unlock gas monetisation opportunities cost-effectively. Digital technologies have emerged as a key enabler of this balancing act.
The International Energy Agency’s Africa Energy Outlook highlights the growing role of AI and digital tools in balancing Africa’s energy ambitions with its sustainability goals. At the same time, initiatives such as the African Union’s Digital Transformation Strategy for Africa (2020–2030) and Nigeria’s National Digital Economy Policy and Strategy are helping create the foundation for wider adoption.
Khaled Salah, Vice President – Africa, AVEVA, said: “Nigeria’s industrial economy is one of the most dynamic industrial markets in the EMEA region. As industries navigate growing demands around efficiency, sustainability, and resilience, technologies such as digital twin, industrial AI, and connected ecosystems are becoming central to transformation strategies. Through AVEVA Day Nigeria, we want to bring our global expertise closer to local industry leaders and demonstrate how the convergence of AI and industrial software can help local enterprises compete, and lead, on the world stage.”
Hanno Van Niekerk, Market Leader – Sub Saharan Africa, AVEVA said: “Nigeria has the scale, resources, and industrial ambition to become one of the leading energy and industrial hubs in the region. With continued investments in power infrastructure, and industrial development, the country is well positioned to drive long-term economic growth and strengthen energy access across Africa. At AVEVA, we are proud to support this journey by helping organisations leverage digital innovation to enhance operational performance, accelerate transformation, and advance sustainability goals.”
The event will begin with a welcome note from Khaled Salah, followed by a keynote from Gaurav Panpaliya, Enterprise Architect, AVEVA, on how AI-enabled Digital Twins are guiding industries towards autonomous, sustainable operations, supported by examples from global energy companies.
It will also feature interactive round table discussions hosted by Gururaj Purohit, structured around three focus tracks – Design & Build track, that will engage EPCs, capital project teams, and engineering companies, the Operate & Optimise track covering enterprise visualisation, process optimisation, asset reliability, AI/ML-based predictive analytics, and Predictive Asset Optimisation (PAO) and the IT/OT and Data Management track, focusing on the CONNECT industrial intelligence platform and how it underpins next-generation industrial operations.
Attendees will get a chance to explore the full scope of AVEVA’s industrial intelligence capabilities through a series of focused technical and industry sessions along with dedicated customer and partner presentation slots throughout the day.
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