MWC Organizers Insist on Holding In-Person Event Despite COVID-19 Risk
Feb. 18, 2021In a recent interview, John Hoffman, the CEO of GSM Association (GSMA), the firm which organizes the event, said that more than 100,000 people attend the MWC each year. This year, however, the CEO expects this number to go down to 50,000. So, if the event is held physically instead of virtually on online platforms, it could easily turn into a Coronavirus spread-fest.
On its safety and security page, the organizers are claiming to provide“the best level of protection at the event”. They are reportedly working with Fira Barcelona, one of the biggest trade fair institutions in Spain, to maintain the crowd and keep them safe.
Nonetheless, GSMA insists on holding the event physically this year. However, the organizers have established various safety-guidelines for attendees to follow during the event. So, despite the risk of spreading the virus, MWC is currently planned to be held as an in-person event in June.
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