In Nexus, Yuval Noah Harari argues that the history of humanity can be understood as the history of its information networks. Every major leap forward from writing to the printing press to the internet has transformed the way we communicate and organise ourselves, but also what we trust and what we consider real. Today, we are living through one of those moments of rupture.

And this change has not been gradual. It has been abrupt. In a very short time, we have moved from being connected to living in the digital. Our identity, our relationships and our decisions now travel through technological layers we barely perceive. When a transformation is this profound, it is not enough for it simply to advance. It needs spaces in which it can be reflected upon and discussed. It needs places where industry, research and society can come together to understand what we are building and why.

That is why events like MWC 2026 Barcelona exist. A place where trends and opportunities shaping the coming years can be seen.

This year, this pulse will once again be felt in Barcelona, in a context where people are beginning to speak of a new era: the IQ Era. A time when connected intelligence, iconic thinking, and technology become structural forces. In that technological landscape, Mobbeel will be there.

Hall 4. 4C30 Spain Pavilion (Stand 47)

MWC 2026 Barcelona as a technological turning point

The Mobile World Congress has long since stopped being an event focused solely on telecommunications. Today, it is a space where technology, industry, politics and society converge. A place not only for launching products, but for anticipating major shifts.

Why it matters

MWC 2026 is where those who need to understand what comes next gather. It is where studies are shared, ideas exchanged, and debates sparked. For some, it is a source of inspiration,for others, a first encounter with technology. For those building, it is natural to connect with partners and open new business opportunities.

For long-standing players in the market, it is where major decisions are made and relationships strengthened. Where technological innovation meets business strategy. Being there means placing yourself at the centre of change, at the event where the digital world we are building is defined.

This year, that role will be even more significant in a context marked by the acceleration of artificial intelligence and automation, and by the need to create safer digital environments. Each edition of MWC reflects the state of both the industry and the world.

 When and where

 MWC 2026 Barcelona will take place from 2 to 5 March 2026 at Fira Barcelona Gran Via, one of Europe’s largest exhibition venues.

The IQ Era and the new digital paradigm

The theme of MWC 2026 Barcelona points to a new stage: the IQ Era. A concept that goes beyond artificial intelligence to embrace connected intelligence. Systems, people and industries no longer operate in isolation, but as nodes within an increasingly complex network.

This new paradigm shifts the focus from technology as a tool to technology as infrastructure. What matters is no longer just what we do with it, but how it reshapes our decisions, processes, and relationships.

In this context, value does not lie solely in innovating faster, but in innovating with purpose. In understanding the social, ethical and human implications of a world where intelligence is distributed between machines, data and people.

Digital identity in a hyperconnected world

As everything becomes digital, one question grows ever more pressing: how do we know who is on the other side? Identity verification has moved beyond the technical realm to become the foundation of any digital relationship. Without trust, there are no remote contracts, no online procedures. No bond.

And the challenge is no longer purely technological. It is cultural, social and strategic. It is not just about checking data, but about building an environment where we can navigate the digital world with the same sense of security we have in the physical one.

Today’s consumer lives in always-on mode. From mobile to laptop, from tablet to TV. They browse, compare, and decide. Everything happens fast, across multiple screens, with fragmented attention. They want immediacy, but they are not willing to sacrifice peace of mind. If something does not inspire trust, they leave.

Identity is no longer an invisible layer. It is part of the experience. It is the first real point of contact between a person and an organisation. And that moment can either create reassurance or friction.

That is where Mobbeel comes in.

Our work ensures that identity verification does not break the user journey. It does not feel like passing through a security checkpoint, but like a natural experience.

We develop technology designed for real people and solutions that work seamlessly on any device, adapt to each flow and turn a critical moment into something simple.

Mobbeel at MWC 2026 Barcelona

Mobbeel will play an active role in the MWC 2026 Barcelona programme within the Spain Pavilion, with:

Panel discussion: Is technology a double agent in cybersecurity? Managing risk in digital transactions

Our CTO and CISO, Álvaro Hernández, will be a speaker at this roundtable, addressing one of today’s great paradoxes: technology as both a risk and a shield against attacks. The session will explore how to manage this balance in the realm of digital transactions, where trust is essential.

You can attend on Thursday, 5 March 2026, at 9:30 a.m. in the Spain Pavilion.

International networking at MWC 2026 Barcelona

MWC is also a space for cross-border connections. A meeting point where companies, institutions and professionals from different countries share common challenges from diverse realities.

In the previous edition, Mobbeel participated in international networking activities with countries such as Italy, Colombia, Brazil, and Malaysia. Experiences that broadened our perspective and strengthened our understanding of global challenges in digital identity.

This international outlook is a natural part of our evolution. Digital identity knows no borders, and the problems it solves are shared across markets, cultures and contexts. Being present in these spaces means actively participating in a global conversation about how to build a safer digital environment.

Mobbeel is putting Extremadura on the global tech map

For the second consecutive year, Mobbeel will be the company representing Extremadura in the Spain Pavilion at Mobile World Congress 2026, once again the only company from the region selected for this edition. An opportunity to continue showcasing our technology on one of the industry’s most important stages.

Our presence here brings global visibility and reinforces our role as a benchmark in digital identity. It is also a sustained demonstration of the innovative capacity that exists in Extremadura and the talent developed in the region. In other words, the result of consistent work proves that it is possible to compete at the highest level from anywhere.

Let us know if you will be attending MWC 2026 Barcelona

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