Evolutionary Obsolescence: MWC 2017 Report

Like every year at this time, the world of telecom and mobile descends upon cosmopolitan Barcelona for another edition of the Mobile World Congress (MWC) promoted by the GSM Association (GSMA). As we have noted before, MWC is becoming a larger forum for cutting-edge audio technologies than other industry events: anything that's wireless audio, wearables, and IoT, and even small dedicated audio technology providers have taken notice and are attending in full force.

The GSMA association announced the latest initiatives and schedule of events for the 2017 Mobile World Congress, unveiling newly confirmed keynote speakers for the conference and additional participating companies. The Mobile World Congress will be held 27 February – 2 March 2017 at Fira Gran Via in Barcelona, with events also taking place at Fira Montjuïc. Even though this is mainly the world stage for mobile operators and smartphone manufacturers, the show is increasingly a launch pad for the latest wireless audio technologies.