Press Room Registration Opens for Mobile World Congress Shanghai

Shanghai, May 14 (NsNewsWire) –Registration is now open to journalists planning to attend the three-day Shanghai Mobile World Congress slated for beginning on July 15.

GSMA officials in a statement received Thursday invited journalists , to apply for press pass to attend the Mobile World Congress to be held at Kerry Hotel Pudong and Shanghai New Internationa Expo Centre.

To apply for accreditation for Mobile World Congress Shanghai, journalists have been requested to please send email: topressregistration@mwcshanghai.com.  Here is theaccreditation criteria for reference:https://www.mwcshanghai-registration.com/Media_Accreditation.pdf

Previously known as Mobile Asia Expo, under the theme of “Mobile Unlimited” this year, Mobile World Congress Shanghai will focus on how mobile technology – from connected cars and wearable tech to mobile payments and smarter cities – is revolutionising and enhancing every aspect of individuals’ lives.  Over a three day period featuring our world class thought leadership conference as well as an exciting technology exhibition and a range of partner and GSMA led programs and initiatives, the event will attract both business and consumer attendees.

This year GSMA is excited to announce a partnership with the Shanghai International Information Consumption Festival in bringing mobile and ICT-focused exhibitions, events and activities to Shanghai. The Shanghai International Information Consumption Festival demonstrates how citizens can utilise technology across many aspects of their everyday lives, such as education, healthcare, travel and entertainment, among others.  More information will be available when their website is open.

Press pass holder can attend the joint opening, conference, exhibition floors and major activities of the two events, please write to us now atpressregistration@mwcshanghai.com.

Keynote speakers confirmed as of today:

Karsten Ottenberg, CEO, BSH Home AppliancesAnne Bouverot, Director General, GSMAHimanshu Kapania, Managing Director, Idea CellularTadashi Onodera, Chairman, KDDIRajeev Suri, CEO, NokiaKaoru Kato, President and CEO, NTT DOCOMOJon Fredrik Baksaas, President and CEO, Telenor Group and Chairman, GSMADavid Thodey, CEO, Telstra

Exhibitors at Mobile World Congress Shanghai

The show floor will include the GSMA Innovation City, which builds upon the successful Connected City at previous editions of Mobile World Congress Shanghai. The Innovation City will lead attendees on a journey around the connected life of the future, featuring demonstrations from the world’s leading companies, including Huawei, KT Corporation, Peel, Pittasoft and Qualcomm Incorporated, among others.

In addition to the Innovation City, the Mobile World Congress Shanghai exhibition will showcase products, technologies and services from more than 250 companies, ranging from mobile handsets and devices to network infrastructure to software and applications.

For a full list of exhibitors, visithttp://www.mwcshanghai.com/2015-exhibitors/

About GSMA MWC Shanghai:http://www.mwcshanghai.com

Press releases: http://www.mwcshanghai.com/about/start-here/press-releases/

Information for Press/Analysts:http://www.mwcshanghai.com/interact/press-analyst/

Social Media:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mwcshanghai

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mobile-world-congress-shanghai

Twitter: @GSMA

Weibo: https://weibo.com/mwcshanghai

Please contact us immediately atpressregistration@mwcshanghai.com to obtain a press pass to attend the most exciting mobile event in Asia.

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