MWC 2026 Recap: AI, Automation and Global Conversations at the Heart of Connectivity
From March 2–5 in Barcelona, the global telecom ecosystem once again gathered at Fira Gran Via for four days of innovation, collaboration, and future-looking discussions.
Celebrating its 20th anniversary in Barcelona, the event welcomed nearly 105,000 attendees from 207 countries, bringing together operators, vendors, policymakers, startups, and technology leaders from across the connectivity industry.
As in recent years, artificial intelligence dominated the conversation. Across exhibition halls and conference stages, the industry explored how AI is reshaping telecom from AI agents and autonomous networks to AI-driven operations and intelligent infrastructure.
What We Showcased at the Creanord Booth
At the Finnish Pavilion, Creanord welcomed visitors from around the world to discuss the technologies shaping the next generation of network assurance and monitoring.
Together with Iquall Networks, we demonstrated how operators can advance network automation and operational efficiency, enabling smarter and more resilient networks.
Visitors to our booth explored several key topics:
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End-to-end service assurance for satellite networks
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Monitoring mission-critical enterprise connectivity over 5G network slices
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360-degree user experience monitoring
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Advanced visibility for modern IP networks
These discussions highlighted a growing industry focus: Ensuring that increasingly complex networks remain observable, automated, and reliable.
Product and Technology Highlights
MWC is always a great opportunity to showcase innovations. This year, we introduced several important developments:
Cloud-Native Networking
We announced support for running Cloud-Native Network Functions (CNFs) on Red Hat OpenShift, enabling more flexible and scalable deployments.
Next-Generation Monitoring at the Edge
We introduced the PULSensor 600, a powerful new probe designed for high-performance network and user experience monitoring at the network edge.
Advanced User Experience Measurement
Our team demonstrated how Creanord solutions measure real user experience across web applications, OTT streaming, social media video, and gaming services.
Satellite Network Assurance
We also discussed our work with Eutelsat OneWeb, where Creanord technology supports monitoring within LEO satellite networks.
Strong Interest and Great Conversations
MWC is ultimately about people and collaboration, and this year’s event delivered plenty of both.
Over the four days we:
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Welcomed 145+ visitors to the Creanord stand
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Held 48 one-to-one meetings with operators, partners, and potential customers
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Connected with mobile operators, fixed operators, satellite providers, and critical communications networks
We were also honored to welcome Finland’s Minister of Transport and Communications, Lulu Ranne, who visited the Finnish Pavilion during the event.
And, of course, a lighter statistic:
More than 90 Creanord pens found new homes with visitors from around the world.
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Looking Ahead
MWC continues to demonstrate how rapidly the telecom landscape is evolving. With AI-driven operations, autonomous networks, satellite connectivity, and advanced user experience monitoring becoming central to the industry, the need for deep network visibility and assurance has never been greater.
For Creanord, MWC 2026 was a fantastic opportunity to reconnect with customers, strengthen partnerships, and explore new opportunities across the global telecom ecosystem.
Thank you to everyone who visited our booth in Barcelona, and we look forward to continuing the conversations throughout the year.