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EY at MWC Barcelona 2024
In a world more diverse and connected than ever, why work alone? Together, we can see opportunities where others don’t.
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Request a meeting with an EY professional at our EY booth in Barcelona to see how we can help.
In today’s world, there are complex challenges to be solved, created by the pace and scale of disruption. Advances in technology, an increased focus on social equity and geopolitical concerns, a new regulatory landscape, and the need to unlock value in the face of critical climate changes, are all issues that need to be considered and addressed.
Only bold ambitions and a commitment to accelerating transformation using technology and data will enable leaders to achieve unprecedented levels of growth, outrun competitors and achieve new sources of value creation, for the short and long term.
MWC Barcelona 2024 is one of the most influential, cross-industry, B2B technology events in the world, showcasing the latest and greatest innovations across six key themes: 5G and Beyond, Connecting Everything, Humanising AI, Manufacturing DX, Game Changers and Our Digital DNA.
We invite you to meet with EY professionals and our ecosystem partners at our booth to discuss these topics. Together we can reimagine what’s possible and realize new opportunities.
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Together, let’s discuss how we can reframe the future within technology-based ecosystems to build a more equitable society, and a more diverse and sustainable, better working world.
EY sessions on stage at MWC Barcelona 2024
| Event | Date and Time | Session Information | Location |
| MWC Panel: Will AI Be Unethical Like Humans? | Monday, February 26, 14:30-15:00 CET | Beatriz Sanz Saiz EY Global Consulting, Data and AI Leader In a world where humans often grapple with ethical dilemmas, the question inevitably arises: Will AI mirror human imperfections? Join us for a thought-provoking discussion session as we delve into the complexities of AI ethics, decode the ethical challenges that need to be considered when building new AI applications. Our debate will examine the role of governments, multistakeholder groups, and academics in shaping the ethics principles that underpin AI’s evolutions, and explore the path to responsible, inclusive, ethical AI development. | MWC Stage C |
| Welcome Speech for Diversity4Tech Cocktail Reception Diversity4Tech Global Mobile “GLOMO” Award | Monday, February 26, 17:30 CET | Julie Teigland EY EMEIA Area Managing Partner & Global Leader, Women. Fast Forward The GLOMO awards recognize excellence and innovation in the mobile and tech industry across various categories. EY will deliver a short welcome speech, highlighting DE&I as a strategic imperative, and will present one award. | MWC Stage C, Hall 6 Networking Lounge |
| Diversity4Tech Panel: Why diversity in tech is important | Tuesday, February 27, 09:30-09:40 CET | Errol Gardner EY Vice Chair- Consulting Join our opening session as we shed light on the significance of diversity within the technology industry. This session will explore the various reasons why diversity is crucial for the success and growth of the tech sector. We will discuss how diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences contribute to innovation, problem-solving, and creativity in technology development. The session will also address the challenges and barriers that hinder diversity in tech and propose strategies to promote inclusivity and equal opportunities. Attendees can expect to gain a deeper understanding of the benefits of diversity and learn practical steps to foster a more inclusive tech community. | Debate Stage |
| Diversity4Tech Panel: How to build a more diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace | Tuesday, February 27, 09:40-10:10 CET | Karyn Twaronite EY Global Vice Chair – Diversity, Equity, and Inclusiveness Often going unnoticed, many individuals in underrepresented groups face unique challenges in the workplace. This session will delve into those experiences, perspectives, and the responses of these individuals when confronted with various workplace challenges such as bias, discrimination, and lack of representation. Through insightful discussions, the session will provide attendees with a deeper understanding of the impact these encounters have on underrepresented groups and how individuals navigate and overcome them. Attendees can expect to gain valuable insights, strategies, and best practices to create a more inclusive and supportive work environment for all employees, fostering diversity and promoting equal opportunities. | Debate Stage |
| MWC Panel: Is Open RAN Living Up To Its Interoperability Promise? | Tuesday, February 27, 14:30-15:00 CET | Ludvic Baquie EY US Future Network Now Leader With the benefits of Open RAN being established over the last few years, now should be the ideal time for acceleration but challenges remain in its implementation. One of the main roadblocks being the complexity of managing a multivendor ecosystem; as one of the lauded wins of Open RAN has been reducing vendor lock-in, are we entering a phase of vendor-lock in 2.0, creating a new form of dependence on specific vendors? Or is the promised ‘openness’ and interoperability still a possibility? Join us as we debate these pressing questions and explore strategies aimed at overcoming challenges with Open RAN deployment. | MWC Stage C |
| MWC Panel: Unleashing the Potential of Neurodiverse Talent | Tuesday, February 27, 16:30-17:00 CET | Karyn Twaronite EY Global Vice Chair, Diversity, Equity & Inclusiveness Diversity, equality, and inclusion (DEI) should not be seen as just another tick box exercise, in particular employers need to understand the benefits from the ambition and talent of non-neurotypical workers. Leading experts in this area will discuss ways of creating inclusive work environments that accommodates the diverse needs and abilities of neurodivergent individuals. They will talk about best practices for recruitment, onboarding, and supporting neurodiverse employees, as well as how embracing neurodiversity in the workplace and harnessing the unique strengths of individuals with neurodivergent conditions can have a positive impact on innovation, problem-solving, and overall team performance. | MWC Stage C |
| Diversity4Tech Panel: The need and the role for DE&I champions, mentors and sponsors | Wednesday, February 28, 10:10-10:30 CET | Hiren Shukla EY Global Neurodiversity Leader Decisions on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) advancements are not a one-person job, it takes a village to make a change! In this session, leaders in the arena will highlight the importance of individuals who actively support and advocate for DE&I initiatives within organizations, delving into the roles of DE&I champions, mentors, and sponsors and the critical role these individuals play in creating a more diverse and inclusive work environment. | Debate Stage |
| MWC Panel: How is Generative AI Changing the Security Landscape? | Wednesday, February 28, 14:30-15:00 CET | Sean Wessman EY Americas Cyber Practice Leader Alarm bells are ringing in cybersecurity circles and it’s thanks to the remarkable capability in text generation of Generative AI. New security challenges are emerging as cybercriminals continuously experiment with AI technologies to design never-seen-before malware to break into enterprises. The technology created to enhance our lives and business is now being exploited by malicious actors. Join this session as we debate the emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and the AI-based solutions that are changing the security landscape and discuss how Generative AI, when coupled with human expertise, can effectively enable real-time countermeasures against cyber threats. | MWC Stage C |
| MWC Panel: Are we ready for Quantum Computing as a Service? | Wednesday, February 28, 14:45-15:45 CET | Kristin Gilkes EY Global Innovation Quantum Leader Before Quantum-As-A-Service (QaaS) can be offered, we need to explore not only the advancements made in quantum computing technology, but also the challenges that still need to be addressed and visualize the potential of this as a service for businesses and organizations. In this session we will explore topics such as hardware development, software frameworks, and algorithmic advancements, providing insights into the progress made in these areas and how it can be utilized in the future. This session will raise many questions; is there an actual demand for this Quantum-As-A-Service, where and how could it help organizations and is there a readiness of the industry to offer this? | MWC Stage A |
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EY team at MWC Barcelona
Andy Baldwin
EY Global Managing Partner – Client Service
Passionate about innovation, FinTech, inclusive growth and geopolitics. Leading media commentator on financial services, economics and investment trends. Keen cyclist.
London, GBR
Hanne Jesca Bax
EY EMEIA Markets & Accounts Leader
Experienced leader blending different cultures, generations, mindsets and genders.
Amsterdam, NLD
Errol Gardner
EY Global Vice Chair – Consulting
Helping clients embrace disruption to drive change. Passionate about inclusion and mentoring. Avid Manchester United fan.
London, GBR
Tom Loozen
EY Global Telecommunications Leader
Fascinated by the positive impact of telecoms. Passionate musician. Enjoys educating himself on psychology, wine, sports, technology, arts and much more. Husband and father of three daughters.
Amsterdam, NLD
Julie Teigland
EY EMEIA Area Managing Partner; EY Global Leader, Women. Fast forward
Passionate about the transformational power of digitalization and innovation and its potential to deliver sustainable, inclusive growth for clients. Prominent voice of the Women20 global agenda.
London, GBR
Karyn Twaronite
EY Global Vice Chair - Diversity, Equity & Inclusiveness
Driver of diversity and inclusiveness programs to provide equitable opportunities and experiences for all. Passionate advocate for creating a sense of belonging.
New York, USA
