Discover what to expect at MWC26

Join us for an exclusive Pre-MWC26 evening hosted by Analysys Mason and Telekomnyheterna!

Discover what to expect at MWC26 beyond the official key themes. What will really dominate the conversations in booths, seminars and during late-night cocktails?

Last year, much of the discussion revolved around monetizing 5G, the rapid advance of AI, and the shifting role of cloud and edge in telecom architectures. As the industry moves into 2026, the questions become sharper:

Will operators finally crack the code on 5G monetization? How far will AI move from pilots to large-scale, revenue-generating deployments? And will cloud-native and AI-driven networks fundamentally reshape how telecom businesses are built and run?

At this pre-MWC26 gathering, we will look beyond the buzzwords and explore which trends are likely to gain real traction at MWC26 - and which may quietly fade into the background.

We have assembled a team of experiences MWC that will share and discuss their expectations on MWC26:

- Staffan Åkesson, CTO Telia Sweden
- Niclas Backlund, Ericsson Head of Sweden, Baltics and Telia Account
- Gautam Budhiraja, Nokia Nordics & Baltics Market Leader, Cloud and Network Services
- Adaora Okelele, Principal Analyst at Analysys Mason, expert in AI and data management
- ‎Bengt Nordström, Senior Advisor at Analysys Mason, MWC veteran
- Mats Sjödin, Editor-in-Chief, Telekomnyheterna (moderator)

Date & Time: Wednesday February 18th 2026, from 17.30 to 20.00. Presentations start at 18.00.
Location: Central Stockholm, The event location will be announced while confirming your registration.
Format: Presentation, panel discussion, followed by networking and drinks and light food

Plats: Central Stockholm. We will announce the event location while confirming your registration.

Datum: 18 februari 2026

Tid: 17:30 - 20:00