Cloud, telco and connectivity is led by MWC Barcelona, the world’s largest mobile and telecoms tradeshow, with IBC covering the broadcast and media-connectivity side and GITEX Europe reaching a broader enterprise-cloud audience.
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5G and private networks, edge computing, IoT connectivity 1 Mar 2027, Barcelona 105,000 attendees
The world's largest tradeshow for the mobile and telecoms industry, spanning 5G, edge computing and connected devices.
Why it is hereBy far the deepest telecoms and connectivity buyer audience in the world, let alone Europe.
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5G and private networks, streaming, publishing tech 11 Sep 2026, Amsterdam 44,000 attendees
The broadcast and media-technology trade show, with a strong connectivity-infrastructure track.
Why it is hereBest reach into broadcast and media-industry connectivity buyers, distinct from MWC's telecom-operator focus.
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5G and private networks, AI agents, cloud security 30 Jun 2026, Berlin 21,000 attendees
The European edition of GITEX, spanning cloud, connectivity and cybersecurity with strong enterprise attendance.
Why it is hereA broader enterprise-cloud audience, not telecom operators specifically.
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5G and private networks, workflow automation 8 Sep 2026, Cologne 5,000 attendees
A German digital-transformation event with a connectivity and enterprise-cloud track.
Why it is hereA smaller, more founder-accessible German-market show.
Only four Tier A shows qualify today – the smallest set of any of the launch verticals – so Tier B and C sourcing here is a near-term priority.
Which is the biggest cloud, telco and connectivity event in Europe?
MWC Barcelona, the world's largest mobile and telecoms tradeshow, at 105,000 attendees.
Which event is best for broadcast and media connectivity specifically?
IBC in Amsterdam, the broadcast and media-technology trade show.