24-26.06.2026 - 5G-MAG Reference Tools at MWC Shanghai

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5G-MAG is set to showcase one of its open-source projects for next-generation multimedia applications at MWC Shanghai 2026.

The premier flagship connectivity and mobile industry event in Asia, organized by the GSMA, will take place from June 24 to June 26, 2026 at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC). Bringing together global operators, vendors, tech providers, and policymakers, this year’s exhibition highlights the rapid intersection of cutting-edge connectivity and intelligence.

5G-MAG Demo at Qualcomm Booth

For attendees focusing on the future of media delivery and connected experiences, 5G-MAG will be featured on the exhibition floor. Visitors will be able to experience the live demonstration "Towards Media-Aware Intelligent Networks - Smarter Video Streaming for 6G" featuring the open-source implementation of 3GPP specifications for Media Streaming including features such as Common Media Client Data (CMCD).

The demonstrator, powered by the 5G-MAG Reference Tools, with contributions from Qualcomm, BBC, Fraunhofer FOKUS or Dolby, will be hosted at Qualcomm’s booth. This showcase underscores how 5G-MAG's open-source software development programme can turn complex 3GPP specifications into real-world architectures, optimizing quality of experience (QoE) and data delivery efficiency for live and on-demand mobile video.

Our colleague Shilin Ding definitely deserves a massive shout-out for driving this forward and making the demo possible.

MWC Shanghai 2026: At a Glance

The three-day event is packed with large-scale exhibitions, thought-provoking keynote speeches, conference sessions, and high-level networking activities. This year, the focus heavily leans toward the commercial evolution of mobile infrastructure and cognitive networks.

Key Focus Areas for 2026:

5G-Advanced & 6G Evolution: Moving Release 18 from vision to full-scale commercial execution.
Mobile AI (Artificial Intelligence): Fully integrating autonomous and large-scale AI capabilities over nationwide mobile networks.
Satellite and Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN): Navigating telco-satellite convergence and unified spectrum opportunities.
Next-Gen Tech Ecosystems: Tracking the evolution of smart devices, XR (Extended Reality), robotics, and industrial digital transformation.