MWC Barcelona 2023
Monday, 27 February 2023 - Thursday, 2 March 2023
Stand location: 7B41
Department for Business and Trade (DBT) at MWC 2023
This year, the Department for Business and Trade (formerly DIT & BEIS) will be returning to exhibit at MWC Barcelona, taking place between 27 February – 2 March 2023, helping to promote the UK’s best technology companies at the event through facilitating meetings, networking opportunities and our UK pavilion.
Visit the UK pavilion (Hall 7 B41) to find out more about The UK's cutting-edge technology and revolutionary research and how you can invest and trade with UK industries.
If you would like to pre-book a meeting with a member of the UK Team at MWC, please get in contact on: techexports@trade.gov.uk
UK Events Programme at MWC
Events being held on the UK Pavilion – Hall 7 B41 (7B41)
Mon 27th Feb
• On-stand demo: Acuity Robotics - 10:00 – 12:30 & 13:30 – 15:30
• “Beyond 5G Collaboration Opportunities" Networking Reception Hosted by the UK Space Agency (UKSA) & European Space Agency: 16:30 – 17:30
The event will open with brief talks from representatives from the Department for Business and Trade, the European Space Agency, the UK Space Agency and Industry. This will be followed by an open networking session, where we encourage participants to engage in conversations around 5G/6G opportunities and potential collaborations. Registration required.
Tues 28th Feb
• On-stand demo: Rezzil - 09:30 – 12:00 & 12:30 – 13:30
• "UK Digital Infrastructure" Networking Reception– Hosted by the UK's Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) : 14:00 – 15:00
Hear about UK Government developments and investments in digital infrastructure including insights from the £250m Open Networks Programme, our Digital Connectivity Infrastructure Accelerator programme and our forthcoming Wireless Infrastructure Strategy.
There will also be introductions to UK Government funded projects, UK Telecoms Innovation Network and SmartRAN Open Network Interoperability Centre (SONIC).
Full details of the event and guest speakers can be found here
• Connect with UK Innovators” Networking Reception – Hosted by the UK’s Department for Business and Trade (DBT): 16:30 – 18:00.
Join us for drinks, canapes and networking on the UK Pavilion. Meet the Department for Business and Trade team and the innovative UK companies attending MWC. We look forward to seeing you there
Weds 1st March
• On-stand demo: Urban XR – 10:00 – 12:00 & 13:00 – 15:00
• Connect with UK Innovators” Networking Reception – Hosted by the UK’s Department for Business and Trade (DBT): 16:30 – 18:00.
Join us for drinks, canapes and networking on the UK Pavilion. Meet the Department for Business and Trade team and the innovative UK companies attending MWC. We look forward to seeing you there
Wider UK events at MWC
Mon 27th Feb
• UK Fintech Breakfast event – Registration required
Find out more about what the UK has to offer and how the UK Government can support you in expanding your business in the UK. This event is for International businesses looking to invest and grow in the UK.
Event agenda can be viewed here
• "Roadmap to 6G" Networking Session:– 18:00 – 19:30: Registration is required and capacity strictly limited.
This event is aimed at European future telecoms innovators interested in hearing from key players in the UK’s innovation and funding ecosystem, to discuss the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead.
During the session, you will hear from senior UK government and industry speakers about the UK's telecoms ecosystem, the vision for this next generation, and the UK’s priorities and investment into R&D for 6G.
• Africa Mobile and Digital Leaders Reception – 19:00 – by invitation only
• Investors dinner – by invitation only
Tues 28th Feb
• Investors dinner – by invitation only
Weds 1st March
• Investors dinner – by invitation only
UK Company Directory
Find out more about the UK Companies attending MWC this year.
To download the DIT directory, please click on the front cover image.
UK Technology Capabilities
With an outstanding tech industry valued at $1 trillion and world-class digital infrastructure, the UK is number 1 in Europe for unicorn companies.
Browse through our innovative tech opportunities and discover the compelling ecosystems and centres of excellence across the UK which can help your business thrive.
To download the UK Technology Capabilities brochure, please click on the front cover image.
UK Pavilion Demos
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Acuity Robotics
Website: https://acuityrobotics.co.uk
Acuity Robotics is a Data as a Service (DaaS) company that captures data on complex physical infrastructure using proprietary robot technology. We ingest, analyse and report on the data we capture to deliver detailed and dynamic insights and reports. Our robots are unique in their ability to access a wide variety of complex structures and deploy a variety of sensors for thorough condition assessment.
On-stand demo: Mon 27th Feb
• 10:00 – 12:30
• 13:30 – 15:30
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Rezzil
Website: https://rezzil.com/
Rezzil is the world’s leading VR/XR platform for developing elite athletes. Using drills designed and tested by the world’s best players, Rezzil improves cognition, decision making and overall resilience for players at all levels of sport. Rezzil drills are academically shown to identify a player’s strengths and areas to improve; with scores on a wide range of areas so you can quickly see how to step up to the next level. At MWC we will be demonstrating Rezzil Player and Rezzil Player Pro which allows you to test your skills in a variation of sports and training games.
On-stand demo: Tue 28th Feb
• 09:30 – 12:00
• 12:30 – 13:30
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Urban XR
Website: https://urban-xr.com/
Urban XR are bringing their acclaimed British Telecom Smart City Augmented Reality (AR) Showcase to Mobile World Congress. The demo showcases cutting edge Visual Positioning Technology (VPS) to deliver this AR experience at MWC. In combination with VPS, the activation demonstrates how the internet of things can be used to revolutionise how our towns and cities can function to deliver sustainable outcomes. Transport data, underground farm monitoring, security and building occupancy information are just a few of the data sets brought to life overlayed onto a highly detailed scale AR model of central London.
On-stand demo: Weds 1st March
• 10:00 – 12:00
• 13:00 – 15:00
GLOBAL ENTREPRENEUR PROGRAMME (GEP)
Global Entrepreneur Programme (GEP) is the The Department for Business and Trade’s flagship programme that enables ambitious, internationally mobile entrepreneurs and their innovation-rich companies to scale and grow from a UK global HQ.
GEP companies receive bespoke support from experienced entrepreneurs and investors called 'dealmakers.' They act as advisers and mentors and have abundant networks both in the UK and overseas, providing GEP’s alumni with introductions to key connections in the ecosystem.
Meet our dealmaker attending MWC:
Mike Jackson
Cleantech, HealthTech and Tech
Mike is an Entrepreneur who built and sold his business in London and then moved to Bristol to found his own tech incubator and became an active local investor and mentor. In 2018 he took on a national role as Entrepreneur Success Director at Government supported Tech Nation responsible for rolling out a UK wide network of support for ambitious UK tech entrepreneurs through local activity and national growth stage and sector specific programmes. Having completed his mission, he left Tech Nation in April 2021 to pursue new challenges and has recently taken on the role of Dealmaker for the Global Entrepreneur Programme. Although having worked with tech companies across all sectors and technologies, Mike has knowledge of the Healthtech market in the UK.
Digital Exporting Programme - Building great partnerships for the future
The UK Government's Digital Exporting Programme provides tailored trade and investment advice to international and UK companies on digital commerce. Led by a group of dedicated professionals and industry experts, the team works with international organisations to create mutually beneficial initiatives that help businesses benefit from the opportunities that digital trade offers.
The Department for Business and Trade and the UK's Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office (FCDO) has been working closely with the GSMA to accelerate mobile connectivity and reach. After two successful events at MWC Barcelona 2022 and MWC Africa 2022 and the launch of two whitepapers, we are building a community of stakeholders to drive cooperation and address the remaining digital divide.
For information on how the Digital Commerce & Ecommerce team can help your organisation, or discuss partnership opportunities, please contact digital-exporting@trade.gov.uk
Click on the links below to download the whitepapers:
Fintech
The UK fintech sector is the top-ranking investment destination in Europe with £3 billion venture capital attracted in 2020. It accounts for more deals and capital invested than Germany, Sweden, France, Switzerland and the Netherlands combined and ranks second globally only behind the US. The UK also has access to world-class talent and a progressive approach to regulation to encourage fintech innovation.
Talk to us to find out more!
Join the team at the UK Fintech Breakfast Reception on Monday 27th Feb, view our event website here
Find out more about what the UK has to offer and how the UK Government can support you in expanding your business in the UK Register here by 26th Feb
Agenda:
8:00 - 8:20 Doors will open with breakfast available
8:20 - 8:25 Opening Remarks from Lloyd Milen MBE, British Consul General
8:25 - 8:30 Why should the UK be the next step for your FinTech? Jack Jones - Co-Head of FinTech, DBT
8:30 - 8:40 What's next for the UK?
8:40 - 8:50 How can we support your expansion? Luiz Barbosa - FinTech Lead in the Investment Services Team, DBT
8:50 - 9:10 UK Case Study: How to Successfully Scale to the UK?
9:10 - 9:20 Q&A 9:20 - 9:45 Networking