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Level 4.0: Ice Cream Sandwich

2 years ago

A recap of MWC

Hello! MWC '24 wrapped up last week, and I thought I'd put together a few key takeaways of the event. I shan't go too deep, but of course you're welcome to query any aspect of the eve...

ReeceK

Former Community Manager

2 years ago

Thanks for the MWC '24 update, jasonbayton! 😎

I'm really jealous; going to that event is something I've always wanted to do.

What stood out the most for you? Also, I spotted the IR vision stand in the 'rugged and dedicated' section. What was that device on top of the box doing/showing?

Can't wait to hear more about your MWC '24 adventures!

Thanks again

Reece

jasonbayton
Level 4.0: Ice Cream Sandwich
2 years ago
In the picture that's the night vision sensor demo, and it worked great. So did the inspection cam in another demo, and FLIR too 🙂

Honestly just the size of the place and the sheer number of organisations there is otherworldly. I got to also speak to so many mobility vendors all putting their own spin on AMAPI and AE. It was wicked
- ReeceK
  Former Community Manager
  2 years ago
  Amazing!
  
  Am I right in saying you have been to other MWC events?.
  
  Do you find the events tend to get larger in scale?.
  
  Thanks,
  
  Reece
  - jasonbayton
    Level 4.0: Ice Cream Sandwich
    2 years ago
    My last one was 2019, so it's been a considerable amount of time. I'd say it ebbs and flows for me. Overall it gets bigger and better of course, tech and innovations change and there's always something new and exciting to improve on the years prior, but there were vendors I'd hoped to see that have simply stopped going since COVID, and far fewer folks in our ecosystem than I remember. Hopefully it picks back up.
    
    Data wise there were 80k attendees last year, 101k this year, and it felt like it too. Busy areas were shoulder to shoulder!