Ready for Departure: The Smart Airports Summit Touches Down at MWC Barcelona 2026

Airports are no longer just transit points; they are evolving into sophisticated, data-driven ecosystems. As we look toward MWC Barcelona 2026, the telecom industry is moving beyond being a simple enabler to becoming a vital strategic partner in aviation.

Building on the momentum of last year’s success, the Smart Airports Summit: The Digitally Connected Hub is back to map out the future of flight.

Why This Matters

From Private 5G and IoT to Real-Time Digital Twins, advanced connectivity is reshaping every aspect of the passenger journey and airport operations. This half-day summit brings together the biggest names in tech and aviation to explore how unified networks drive efficiency and new revenue models.

Who’s On Board?

We are thrilled to host a powerhouse lineup of speakers from:

• Aviation Giants: United Airlines, Aena Group, Manchester Airport Group, and Rome Airport.
• Tech & Telecom Leaders: Ericsson, BT, NTT, and Palo Alto Networks.
• Innovation Pioneers: SITA, Boldyn Networks, and Outsight.

From Frankfurt’s insights on scaling secure intelligence to Aena’s vision for autonomous airports, this summit is the definitive blueprint for the connected hub of tomorrow.