by Chelsea Curtis, digital marketing manager, End-User Computing, VMware
Mobile World Congress, or the Super Bowl of mobility as I like to call it, is underway, and the mobile ecosystem has not disappointed this year. From new device reveals to virtual reality simulations, there’s something here for everyone to learn about and experience. We’re recapping Day 1 with some of today’s top photo highlights – check them out below, and let us know what your favorite part of MWC has been so far. If you’re not at the event, tweet at us (@AirWatch) or leave a comment below with what you want to see more of from this year’s event.
Photo Highlights: MWC 2016 Day 1
Tens of thousands of attendees streamed into the Fira Gran Via bright and early this morning:
The first keynote of MWC 2016 featured some of today’s top mobile thought leaders, including Mats Granryd (Director General, GSMA), César Alierta (Executive Chairman and CEO, Telefonica), Shang Bing (Chairmain, China Mobile), Vittorio Colao (Chief Executive, Vodafone) and Jon Fredrik Baksaas (Chairman, GSMA):
Jon Fredrik Baksaas, Chairman of GSMA, shared in his keynote Monday morning that there are now 7.6 billion connected devices in the world:
The VMware Partner Pavilion saw heavy traffic all day, as partners within the VMware mobile ecosystem showcased their latest apps, devices and operating systems:
In the VMware Partner Pavilion, EMC showcased its latest solutions to help companies transform telecommunications:
The VMware Theater also stayed packed throughout the day, with sessions on key enterprise topics like EMM, Internet of Things, privacy, security and more:
Mark Zuckerberg took to the keynote stage Monday evening to talk about Facebook’s mission of connecting every person on the planet:
5 Things To Do Tomorrow at MWC
- See VMware NFV in action. If you’ve been wanting to learn more about how NFV technology works, VMware will be hosting a live demo with Athonet and Ooredoo in the VMware Theater. (12:00 – 13:00; Hall 3, Stand 3K10)
- Celebrate the world’s best mobile apps and offerings at the Glomo Awards. AirWatch is a finalist for the “Best Mobile Cloud Service or App,” plus you’ll get to see what apps and services to keep an eye on as the Glomo Awards judging panel announces their picks for categories like “Best Mobile Innovation for Health” and “Best Mobile Service for Women in Emerging Markets.” (13:30; Hall 4, Auditorium 2)
- Hear real CIO stories about the path to enterprise mobility. Nick McQuire, VP, Enterprise at CCS Insight, will moderate a panel of CIOs and C-level IT practitioners as they discuss their top ongoing mobility initiatives, the challenge of securing their mobile fleet and more. (15:15 – 16:15, Hall 4, Auditorium 2)
- Make your apps a priority. In this VMware Theater session, Dor Zakai, Sales Engineer Manager at VMware AirWatch, will show attendees how a digital workspace can transform the way they deliver, secure and manage applications for mobile and desktop users. (18:00 – 18:30; Hall 3, Stand 3K10)
- Check in to the connected future. The GSMA Innovation City is a 2,000 square meter city that brings to life common scenarios in urban and rural settings to demonstrate how mobile connectivity expands the possibilities for businesses and consumers. From an airplane with an interactive virtual reality experience to an agricultural zone with smart crop technology, you’ll be able to get hands-on experience with some of the coolest technologies of the future. (9:00 – 16:00; Hall 3, Stands 3A11 & 3A31)
