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Dear Colleagues,

The GSMA is honoured to invite Hon. Ms Liisa-Ly Pakosta to the ‘EU Ministerial Roundtable’ at the Ministerial Programme 2026, MWC Barcelona.

The Roundtable will bring together Ministers and leading European telecommunications industry CEOs to engage in a forward-looking dialogue about the continent’s digital future. It will focus on the Digital Networks Act (DNA) and will serve as a timely platform for discussing the implications of the DNA, exploring how this transformative legislation can help Europe build a resilient, competitive, and innovative connectivity landscape that meets the demands of tomorrow’s digital society.

Dr Nicodemos Damianou, Deputy Minister of Research, Innovation & Digital Policy, Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the EU 2026, and Dr Karsten Wildberger, Federal Minister for Digital Transformation and Government Modernisation, Germany, will deliver opening statements.

Please find additional information attached, and the meeting details below:

Monday, 2 March 2026

17:30-18:30 CET

Meeting Room 2, CC5 Ministerial Programme, Fira Gran Via

Please note that this is an invitation-only roundtable. Kindly confirm Hon. Ms Liisa-Ly Pakosta’s participation by Friday, 30 January, by contacting [email protected] and Ruta Lynikaite at [email protected], indicating if Hon. Ms Liisa-Ly Pakosta will be accompanied by one member of their staff.

We look forward to hearing from you and remain at your disposal for any questions you may have.

Kind regards,

Sophie

Sophie Imber

Delegate Liaison Coordinator, Government Convening

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EU Ministerial Roundtable at MWC Barcelona 2026.pdf

EU Ministerial Roundtable at MWC Barcelona 2026 17:30–18:30 CET, Monday, 2 March 2026

Meeting Room 2, CC5, Ministerial Programme

MWC Barcelona 2026, Fira Gran Via, Barcelona

The EU Ministerial Roundtable at the GSMA Ministerial Programme 2026 will bring together Ministers and leading European telecommunications industry CEOs to engage in a forward-looking dialogue about the continent’s digital future.

The roundtable will focus on the Digital Networks Act (DNA) and will serve as a timely platform for discussing the implications of the DNA, exploring how this transformative legislation can help Europe build a resilient, competitive, and innovative connectivity landscape that meets the demands of tomorrow’s digital society.

Participants will address how to bridge investment gaps in digital infrastructure, and examine how regulatory simplification can accelerate the deployment of advanced connectivity technologies, reduce unnecessary barriers, and support continued digital growth.

The roundtable will further explore how European telecom policy can act as a catalyst for next- generation connectivity, ensuring that future networks are not only advanced and efficient but also secure and resilient against evolving threats.

This session will contribute to a collective vision for Europe’s digital future in the context of the Digital Networks Act.

AGENDA

17:30 - 17:35 Welcome Remarks

Vivek Badrinath, Director General, GSMA

17:35 - 17:50 Opening Statements

Dr. Nicodemos Damianou

Deputy Minister of Research, Innovation & Digital Policy, Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the EU 2026

Dr. Karsten Wildberger

Federal Minister for Digital Transformation and Government Modernisation, Germany

17:50 - 18:30 Participants Tour de Table

Moderated by Vivek Badrinath, GSMA

18:30 Group photo

Please confirm your participation to [email protected] and Ruta Lynikaite at [email protected] by Friday, 30 January. This is an invitation-only event. Final agenda and list of participants will be announced closer to the date.

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