GSMA Names Barcelona First Mobile World Capital

GSMA – After an 18-month search, the GSMA today announced that Barcelona has been selected as the Mobile World Capital from 2012 to 2018. Barcelona will serve as the home of the mobile industry’s must-attend event, the GSMA Mobile World Congress, and will also develop a range of other programs and activities that will span the entire year benefiting not only the citizens of Barcelona, Catalonia and Spain, but also the worldwide mobile industry.  The finalist cities included Barcelona, Milan, Munich and Paris. Barcelona won because if its combination of outstanding exhibition and conference facilities, its transportation and hospitality infrastructure, its commitment to expanding the reach of mobility throughout Barcelona, Catalonia and Spain, and the strong support of the public and private sectors. The cornerstone of the Mobile World Capital is the Mobile World Congress. Starting in 2013, the Mobile World Congress will be held at the new, cutting-edge venue, Fira de Barcelona Gran Via. The dates for the 2013 Mobile World Congress are 25-28 February 2013. Mobile World Congress 2012 will remain at Fira de Barcelona Montjuic and will be held 27 February – 1 March 2012.