Suppliers
Barcelona Special Traveler is Barcelona’s first receptive travel agent to specialize in accessible solutions.
Our aim is to seek out, design and offer a series of one-off and completely satisfying experiences to anybody attending MWC with disabilities and to people with reduced mobility.
Barcelona Special Traveler provides disabled attendees with everything they might possibly need in Barcelona in a single and coordinated package, thereby ensuring what will be, without doubt, a fantastic experience.
SERVICES:
- Accommodation: Barcelona Special Traveler advises its clients when it comes to choosing the most suitable accommodation in terms of their preferences (category, location, etc.) and, above all, in terms of their needs.
- Adapted quality transportation: Barcelona Special Traveler can provide adapted transportation during the MWC for airport transfers, hotel MWC venue, etc
- Material rental: Scooters, wheelchair (powered or manual), etc
- Other Services: Barcelona Special Traveler offers an extensive range of essential auxiliary services to make a fundamental difference when it comes to the success or failure of a trip:
- Care assistance including nursing services at the hotel, personal assistance, pharmacy, chiropody, physiotherapy, orthopaedic support (rental or repair)
- Leisure oriented services designed to facilitate and improve the MWC attendee experience
- “Made-to-measure” experiences designed specifically for the MWC attendee in question
Email: contact@barcelonaspecialtraveler.com
ADDITIONAL TURNKEY PACKAGES ITEMS
Recommended Service Provider: servifira
You can order additional items & features for your turnkey package - Shell Scheme Stand, Exhibition Stand Plus, Standard Meeting Room and Meeting Room Plus - from our recommended service provider servifira.
Please be reminded that additional orders (AV, Floral and Catering) ordered pre-onsite and during build-up can only be delivered to your stand or meeting room if there is someone from the exhibitor company in order to sign the delivery note. For the meeting rooms we will need someone to open the room for access and to sign the delivery note. Please contact servifira in order to schedule the delivery stating your company name, stand number/meeting room number and desired delivery time for your additional services.
Early Bird: 17 January 2025
Link to Fira Store: https://store.firabarcelona.com/E143025
Please note that by clicking on this link you will be redirected to a third party Event Vendor’s website. GSMA shall have no liability for payment, and the service requested will be directly provided by, invoiced by, and payable to, the Event Vendor. The Company should enquire as to the rates at which the services will be invoiced and any applicable Event Vendor Terms of Services for agreement prior to any order being concluded.
ADVERTISING
Advertising within the Venue
During the Event, advertising throughout the exhibition and venue extends your exposure and effectiveness of your message to all attendees. Choose from a variety of advertising options including digital advertisement, hanging banners and other branding opportunities.
Onsite advertising is a great way to maximise your brand presence at the event and drive more quality visitors to your stand. Please click here to see specific details and locations and check with your Account Manager to see which sites are still available or contact us at:
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AUDIO VISUAL & COMPUTER EQUIPMENT
You can order audio visual and computer equipment for your stand from our recommended service provider servifira.
Please be reminded that additional orders (AV, Floral and Catering) ordered pre-onsite and during build-up can only be delivered to your stand or meeting room if there is someone from the exhibitor company in order to sign the delivery note. For the meeting rooms we will need someone to open the room for access and to sign the delivery note. Please contact servifira in order to schedule the delivery stating your company name, stand number/meeting room number and desired delivery time for your additional services.
Early Bird: 17 January 2025
Link to Fira Store: https://store.firabarcelona.com/E143025
Please note that by clicking on this link you will be redirected to a third party Event Vendor’s website. GSMA shall have no liability for payment, and the service requested will be directly provided by, invoiced by, and payable to, the Event Vendor. The Company should enquire as to the rates at which the services will be invoiced and any applicable Event Vendor Terms of Services for agreement prior to any order being concluded.
Fira Gran Via venue has parking spaces available. The rates for a parking space for 2025 will be published in December 2024.
The parking entrance is located in Av. Joan Carles I and c/ Foc. Car parks available are A and B (South Entrance) and F (North Entrance).
Please note 2,00m height restrictions (maximum headroom) apply to these parking spaces.
For more information, please contact servifira on the details below.
CARPET & PLATFORMS
Venue Exclusive Supplier: servifira
Floor covering is compulsory for all stands and hospitality suites.
For turnkey packages - Shell Scheme Stands, Exhibition Stand Plus, Standard Meeting Room, Meeting Room Plus and Executive Meeting Rooms - carpet is included in the package.
Space Only Stands, Space Only Hospitality Suites and Hybrid Stands can arrange floor covering for their space from our venue supplier servifira.
Early Bird: 17 January 2025
Link to Fira Store: https://store.firabarcelona.com/E143025
Please note that by clicking on this link you will be redirected to a third party Event Vendor’s website. GSMA shall have no liability for payment, and the service requested will be directly provided by, invoiced by, and payable to, the Event Vendor. The Company should enquire as to the rates at which the services will be invoiced and any applicable Event Vendor Terms of Services for agreement prior to any order being concluded.
Contact Details:
servifira
Tel: +34 932332000
Email: mwcbarcelona@firabarcelona.com
CATERING - OFFICIAL CATERING SUPPLIERS
The official catering menus offer a wide variety of fresh packaged food and beverages along with the necessary equipment delivered directly to your stand or hospitality suite. All suppliers are able to provide a customised menu including extensive vegetarian and vegan offerings, all specially packaged.
Please contact your preferred official supplier directly for more information and to arrange bespoke orders. Please click here for information on official catering suppliers.
- Initial Request:
- Request for services must be made before the deadline date. Any orders placed after this date will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. If specific items are not available an alternative will be provided
- Restocking during the Event:
- Requests for new items must be made before 17:00 on the day prior to rendering the service
- Under no account shall services be supplied if the invoices issued by the catering suppliers have not been paid
- For new onsite orders, some food items may be unavailable. If specific items are not available an alternative will be provided
- Prices / Payment Method:
- All prices offered do not include VAT
- Each company will accept various methods of payment, please check the e-commerce systems for more details
- Catering Delivery Service Times:
- The service times for standard catering are as follows:
| 08:00 to 10:00 | Drinks, snacks, tableware, pastries and fruit |
| 10:00 to 12:00 | All other products |
- Returns:
- Once the catering products requested have been delivered and the order has been signed for, items may not be returned or exchanged
- Cancellations:
- Cancellation terms are specific to each supplier’s policy, please check the e-commerce systems for more details
- South Entrance
- Executive Meeting Rooms Hall 2.1
- Premium Executive Meeting Rooms Hall 3
- Executive Meeting Rooms Hall 7
- Meeting rooms in CC1
- Meeting rooms in CC3
- Meeting rooms in CC7
- Partner Programmes Theatres
- Rooms in CC8
- Loading Bays between Halls and Green Areas
- Upper Walkway Gardens
CLEANING & WASTE MANAGEMENT
Venue Exclusive Supplier: servifira
- Cleaning and waste removal during build-up and dismantling
- Cleaning on the last day of the assembly period to make sure your booth is spotless before the opening of the show
- Daily cleaning
- Daily or one-time waste removal
- Customer-tailored cleaning to suit all kind of needs
- Frequent cleaning and disinfection of the stand, all frequently used surface and products on display. Our personnel will remain at your stand from 9:00 to 20:00h
- Disinfection of stands by electrostatic nebulization. This service will be carried out by specialized personnel with all the necessary equipment
Early Bird: 17 January 2025
Link to Fira Store: https://store.firabarcelona.com/E143025
Please note that by clicking on this link you will be redirected to a third party Event Vendor’s website. GSMA shall have no liability for payment, and the service requested will be directly provided by, invoiced by, and payable to, the Event Vendor. The Company should enquire as to the rates at which the services will be invoiced and any applicable Event Vendor Terms of Services for agreement prior to any order being concluded.
Contact Details:
servifira
Tel: +34 932332000
Email: mwcbarcelona@firabarcelona.com
ELECTRICITY
Venue Exclusive Supplier: servifira
Power is included with your stand package, please click here to view the description of your package and confirm the power included.
- Should you need additional power during build-up or event days, you need to order an additional electrical switchboard through the servifira eCommerce system
- Should you need power during dismantling please contact servifira to check if this is feasible
- Please click here to read the Electrical Safety Rules before ordering additional electrical switchboards
- If you are building a Double Deck Stand and require electricity on the upper level please contact servifira in order to make sure that the cables reach up to the required location
- A limited number of UPS’s (Uninterruptible Power Supply) are available from servifira to protect your equipment in the event of a temporary power cut, please contact servifira for more information and prices
- Orders of additional power will be installed with a separate switchboard. Hence, if you need a 24-hour power supply you will have two different switchboards. Each switchboard will be clearly labelled to distinguish between daytime and 24h supplies
- It is compulsory for any additional switchboards ordered to show a location in the online plan provided during the ordering process
Conditions for hiring electricity via servifira:
- Exhibitors who require additional electrical panels must place their order through the Fira Store
- Electrical switchboard rental prices include power supply, taxes and legal clearance
- Stands with more than 50 kW power must be legalized through an electrical project conducted by a local engineer. This electrical project has a fee. For more information please contact with servifira
- Electricity consumption tariffs are open to any possible official variations that may occur
- In all cases, only the supply of products and services ordered within the indicated deadline is guaranteed
- Payment methods: according to the Fira Store's General Conditions all services must be paid before build-up. When ordering electricity through the Fira Store you will be prompted to mark electricity points on a plan of your stand area
- All reports of material tests issued by an authorised laboratory and/or fireproofing certificates drawn up by a duly approved company
- For spaces requiring a large amount of kW, the stand builder or exhibitor must contact servifira in order to receive a specific quote before the indicated deadline
- For those exhibitors or stand builders that require 3 phase electrical panels or large amounts of kW during the build-up and dismantling, servifira must be contacted in order to receive a quote for this service
| Please note that in Fira Gran Via power is provided to stand spaces via floor traps which house service supplies. It is possible that power cables may be fed via your booth/suite area to other stands/suites. In such a case you may be required to build a platform in your stand. |
Early Bird: 17 January 2025
Link to Fira Store: https://store.firabarcelona.com/E143025
Please note that by clicking on this link you will be redirected to a third party Event Vendor’s website. GSMA shall have no liability for payment, and the service requested will be directly provided by, invoiced by, and payable to, the Event Vendor. The Company should enquire as to the rates at which the services will be invoiced and any applicable Event Vendor Terms of Services for agreement prior to any order being concluded.
Contact Details:
servifira
Tel: +34 932332000
Email: mwcbarcelona@firabarcelona.com
EVENT MANAGEMENT & PRODUCTION SERVICES
Recommended Service Provider: Creative Spirit
- Full production services
- Technical Requirements
- Booth Design
- Local permits
- Decoration
- Construction
- Event Logistics
- Entertainment
- Graphic Design
FLORAL HIRE
Recommended Service Provider: servifira
Floral can be an effective way of adding colour, substance and depth to your space. You will find the range of items available from our recommended supplier servifira.
Please be reminded that additional orders (AV, Floral and Catering) ordered pre-onsite and during build-up can only be delivered to your stand or meeting room if there is someone from the exhibitor company in order to sign the delivery note. For the meeting rooms we will need someone to open the room for access and to sign the delivery note. Please contact servifira in order to schedule the delivery stating your company name, stand number/meeting room number and desired delivery time for your additional services.
Early Bird: 17 January 2025
Link to Fira Store: https://store.firabarcelona.com/E143025
Please note that by clicking on this link you will be redirected to a third party Event Vendor’s website. GSMA shall have no liability for payment, and the service requested will be directly provided by, invoiced by, and payable to, the Event Vendor. The Company should enquire as to the rates at which the services will be invoiced and any applicable Event Vendor Terms of Services for agreement prior to any order being concluded.
Contact Details:
servifira
Tel: +34 932332000
Email: mwcbarcelona@firabarcelona.com
FURNITURE HIRE
Recommended Service Provider: servifira
You can order furniture for your stand from our Recommended Service Provider servifira.
Servifira offers a wide choice of event furniture for hire, ranging from high quality office to exhibition furniture to meet your individual needs. By using their strengths to your advantage, by creating added value to events, trade fairs, exhibitions and congresses, you are guaranteed the perfect event solution by using their design-oriented product assortment. The combination of their knowledge and professionalism will guarantee your success. servifira will make sure that your event is an unforgettable experience.
Early Bird: 17 January 2025
Link to Fira Store: https://store.firabarcelona.com/E143025
Please note that by clicking on this link you will be redirected to a third party Event Vendor’s website. GSMA shall have no liability for payment, and the service requested will be directly provided by, invoiced by, and payable to, the Event Vendor. The Company should enquire as to the rates at which the services will be invoiced and any applicable Event Vendor Terms of Services for agreement prior to any order being concluded.
Contact Details:
servifira
Tel: +34 932332000
Email: mwcbarcelona@firabarcelona.com
GRAPHIC SERVICES
Recommended Service Provider: servifira
Servifira offers a whole range of graphic services so that you can increase your brand awareness while on-site and make a difference by implementing different branding solutions for your stand such as:
- Indoor and outdoor event branding and signage
- Modular displays
- Roller banners
- Textile printing
- Signage
- Seamless shell scheme graphics
- Brochures and small printing
- Light boxes
The cost for production, transportation and installation is included in the price. Please let them know about your branding idea and they will gladly advise you on what options will best fit your needs!.
Early Bird: 17 January 2025
Link to Fira Store: https://store.firabarcelona.com/E143025
Please note that by clicking on this link you will be redirected to a third party Event Vendor’s website. GSMA shall have no liability for payment, and the service requested will be directly provided by, invoiced by, and payable to, the Event Vendor. The Company should enquire as to the rates at which the services will be invoiced and any applicable Event Vendor Terms of Services for agreement prior to any order being concluded.
Contact Details:
Servifira Graphics
Email: mwcbarcelona.graphics@firabarcelona.com
GROUND HANDLING & MACHINERY HIRE
Venue Exclusive Supplier: Resa Expo Logistic
The official lifting company for MWC is RESA. Advance booking of any lifting requirements is essential and will be treated with priority. Last minute bookings will only be actioned when there are no further bookings outstanding.
Please note that RESA is also the venue exclusive supplier for machinery hire. If you require any machinery e.g. cranes, scissor lifts, cherry pickers etc. please contact RESA at the details bellow. For safety reasons, you are not permitted to use internal or external/third party hired lifting or access machinery such as forklifts, cranes, scissor lifts, cherry pickers etc. All such machinery must be hired from Resa Expo Logistics when working for MWC Barcelona.
RESA can also provide storage space for your empty freight or other items in a warehouse outside of Fira Gran Via.
Contact Details:
Contact: Jorge Reina
LEAD RETRIEVAL
- Scan your visitors’ badge: Use the app to capture the visitors contact and obtain detailed information from their profile.
- Manage your contacts in real time: Add personalised tags, notes, send documents and conduct surveys.
- Analyse and export the obtained information: View statistics on your contacts and create reports with different filters. Export the information and integrate it into your CRM or contact database.
Send your new product launches, partnership announcements, event news and more over the industry's strongest distribution network, Cision PR Newswire — the official wire service for MWC Barcelona.
With Cision PR Newswire, exhibitors can access a network of 4000+ websites and nearly 3000 media outlets in the US, as well as reach 170+ countries in 40+ languages globally at an economical price. All press releases referencing MWC Barcelona, that are distributed across Cision PR Newswire, will automatically post to the MWC Barcelona Press Zone news feed, powered by Cision PR Newswire.
- US and International press release distribution options
- Multimedia add-on opportunities to include images or videos with your news
- Sponsored placement options to enhance your story on premium websites
RIGGING
Exclusive Supplier: Fira Barcelona
Fira Barcelona is the exclusive rigging supplier for MWC Barcelona. Before submitting any rigging request, please click here to read through the Rigging Regulations.
Rigging order deadline 17 December 2024.
Link to Fira Store: https://store.firabarcelona.com/E143025
If you have any questions please use the relevant email below
Rigging - Fira Gran Via Halls 1, 2, 3SHIPPING & ONSITE HANDLING
Venue Exclusive Supplier: Exhibition Freighting GSM Ltd and RESA Expo Logistic
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Exhibition Freighting GSM Ltd and RESA Expo Logistic (working in partnership) have been appointed as the sole official freight forwarder and onsite handling contractor for MWC.
Services:
- International Freight forwarding – Worldwide
- Offloading and reloading of Vehicles on Site
- Deliveries and collections to / from stand
- Intermediate Warehousing
- Collection, storage & redelivery of empty crates
- Customs formalities
- Collections from Port / Airport
- EF-GSM and RESA on site Management team
- International transport (sea, road, air, express)
- Repacking service and manpower supply
- Courier Receipt and delivery
- Insurance (upon request)
And any other services related to logistics for trade shows and events.
Please see below their contact details or visit the Shipping & Onsite Handling page in this Manual for more information.
Contact Details: Official Supplier for Shipping & Freight |
Official Supplier for Onsite Handling |
SMOKE DETECTORS
Recommended Service Provider: servifira
Enclosed rooms require smoke detectors in accordance with Spanish building regulations UNE 23007-14:2009. Please click here to find out more about this rule.
You can order smoke detectors and the entire alarm systems for your stand from our official supplier West Point (servifira). Kindly email your stand plans to receive a quotation.
WEST POINT by servifira
Tel: +34 902 027 091
Email: mwcbarcelona@westpoint.es
STAND BUILD & DESIGN
Recommended Service Provider: Fira Barcelona - BuildUP by Fira
With the added value of providing in-house services as a department of Fira Barcelona, BuildUP by Fira is a recommended stand design and production company for GSMA at MWC Barcelona. As such, they offer not only years of experience in the production and build of stands and hospitality suites (including double decks), but also a thorough knowledge of the tradeshow business and clients' needs and expectations in this highly-demanding sector.
Specialized on mid and large size booths, BuildUP by Fira has the capacity to cover every stage of design and production for a customized turnkey solution, including all additional venue services as an integral part of the project, and always with the guarantee of full safety and design approval. Dedicated customer service is part of the package, to ensure a smooth build, punctual delivery, and a successful event. All products and services comply with good environmental practices and in accordance with Fira Barcelona’ Sustainability Policy.
Additionally, buildUP by Fira has its own supplier for double decks, thereby integrating them into the design projects.
Their innovative designs and materials are specifically conceived for MWC Barcelona clients in the halls of the Gran Via venue. Let their experienced team create a bespoke and cost-effective project for you!
TEMPORARY STAFF / SECURITY GUARDS
Recommended Service Provider: servifira
You can hire all Temporary Staff through servifira.
Early Bird: 17 January 2025
Link to Fira Store: https://store.firabarcelona.com/E143025
Please note that by clicking on this link you will be redirected to a third party Event Vendor’s website. GSMA shall have no liability for payment, and the service requested will be directly provided by, invoiced by, and payable to, the Event Vendor. The Company should enquire as to the rates at which the services will be invoiced and any applicable Event Vendor Terms of Services for agreement prior to any order being concluded.
Contact Details:
servifira
Tel: +34 932332000
Email: mwcbarcelona@firabarcelona.com
- To guarantee availability, Feature Programme requests for RC Language Services should be agreed up to one month prior to the MWC25 event (Friday 31 January 2025)
- Requests for RC Language Services received after the deadline, and up until 10 days pre-event, will be based on availability and cannot be guaranteed.
- For English/ French/ Spanish/ German/ Portuguese: response time is 48hrs from the time the request is sent.
- For Asian Languages: response time is up to 5 working days from the time the request is sent.
Please note that by clicking on this link you will be redirected to a third party Event Vendor’s website. GSMA shall have no liability for payment, and the service requested will be directly provided by, invoiced by, and payable to, the Event Vendor. The Company should enquire as to the rates at which the services will be invoiced and any applicable Event Vendor Terms of Services for agreement prior to any order being concluded.
TRANSPORT SERVICES
Recommended Service Provider: bnetwork
Private Bus Hire
bnetwork provide a high-quality bus service from/to the airport and within the city.With different options to accommodate groups of any size, their buses are a comfortable and efficient way to get around. There are also staff on hand to help with any challenges.
Want something a little more special for your team? bnetwork offer the option to personalise buses with vinyl branding. For further information please contact bnetwork using the details below.
Contact Details:
Please note that by clicking on this link you will be redirected to a third-party Event Vendor’s website. GSMA shall have no liability for payment, and the service requested will be directly provided by, invoiced by, and payable to, the Event Vendor. The Company should enquire as to the rates at which the services will be invoiced and any applicable Event Vendor Terms of Services for agreement prior to any order being concluded.
VIP CAR HIRE
Recommended Service Provider: bnetwork
- Bilingual, experienced and professional drivers who frequently work with VIPs
- A wide range of luxury cars and minivans
- Experience in managing high volume of services
- Flexibility and quick response to clients
WATER DRAINAGE
Official Supplier: servifira
Water connections may be available for your stand or hospitality suite depending on where it is located.
If your stand is located on the exterior you must contact servifira, on the details below, in order to check that this service is available given that there are limitations in these areas.
PLUMBING
- There are water and drainage outlets in the Halls, but if additional conduits need to be installed, these will be charged to the exhibitor. The screw thread 1/2" and the drainage channel is 40mm and therefore we highly recommend to install a platform
- Pressure piping with double sided threads should be used for piping
- Water outlet of 32 mm Ø and 1/2" drain with 4 bars of pressure (if water hose is located on ground level).
- For apparatus that require a constant water pressure, it is recommended that regulators are used and, where necessary, devices that increase the pressure
- The Organizer takes no responsibility for interruptions or irregularities in the water supply
- Without exception the basic regulations governing internal installations to supply water must be complied with
- The installation of plumbed water toilets is not permitted as part of stands or meeting rooms
Should you wish to order this service, you will be able to do it through servifira.
Early Bird: 17 January 2025
Link to Fira Store: https://store.firabarcelona.com/E143025
Please note that by clicking on this link you will be redirected to a third party Event Vendor’s website. GSMA shall have no liability for payment, and the service requested will be directly provided by, invoiced by, and payable to, the Event Vendor. The Company should enquire as to the rates at which the services will be invoiced and any applicable Event Vendor Terms of Services for agreement prior to any order being concluded.
Contact Details:
servifira
Tel: +34 932332000
Email: mwcbarcelona@firabarcelona.com
Wi-Fi & WIRED INTERNET
Venue Exclusive Supplier: servifira
All available Internet Services are detailed in the Fira Store.
Please click here to read the Wireless Policy.
ATTENTION! The Wi-Fi service provided by Fira Barcelona operates in the 5GHz spectrum only. Please refer to the technical specifications of your device and make sure it is compatible. If your device is not compatible, you will not be able to use the service. For instructions on how to find out if your devices are compatible with the 5GHz Wi-Fi service please click here.
Remember it is the exhibitor’s responsibility to order sufficient amount of bandwidth for their needs and use on stand.
Early Bird: 17 January 2025
Link to Fira Store: https://store.firabarcelona.com/E143025r
Please note that by clicking on this link you will be redirected to a third party Event Vendor’s website. GSMA shall have no liability for payment, and the service requested will be directly provided by, invoiced by, and payable to, the Event Vendor. The Company should enquire as to the rates at which the services will be invoiced and any applicable Event Vendor Terms of Services for agreement prior to any order being concluded.
Contact Details:
servifira
Email: mwcbarcelona.internet@firabarcelona.com
GSMA shall not be liable to the Company for any loss or damage suffered or incurred by the Company in connection with the provision of (or failure wholly or partly of) any services or goods provide by third parties in connection with the Event or the partner package including without limitation in relation to the provision of utilities freight shipment the transport and delivery of sponsorship and or exhibition material to the Venue, work undertaken by third party contractors (whether or not GSMA sub-contractors) and services provided by the Venue. The Company acknowledges that services provided by GSMA official or recommended contractors to the Company are the subject of a separate agreement between the Company and the contractor. Although Organizer shall use reasonable care in selecting official or recommended contractors, GSMA shall not be liable for any loss or damage suffered or incurred by the Company in connection with the provision of services to the Company by such contractors.