The 5G Forum 2026 consolidates Seville as a hub for the practical application of 5G, AI and cybersecurity

• The ninth edition brought together companies, public administrations and technology professionals to analyse how 5G, 6G, artificial intelligence and secure networks are transforming sectors such as healthcare, mobility, industry, emergency services and smart cities.

The 9th edition of the 5G Forum drew to a close, establishing itself as one of Europe’s leading technology hubs for exploring how 5G, the future 6G, artificial intelligence and cybersecurity are moving from theory to practice through real-world use cases. The event, held from 12 to 15 May at the Cartuja Auditorium — managed by Yventu — at Sevilla TechPark, brought together companies, public administrations, operators, research centres and specialist professionals to share projects already implemented in fields such as healthcare, connected mobility, emergency services, industry, smart cities and critical networks.

In terms of attendance, the 5G Forum 2026 brought together 580 professionals at its in-person sessions and attracted 675 unique visitors to its virtual platform. Furthermore, the event featured 809 registered professionals, representing 337 companies and participants from 27 countries, with active participation from Orange, Telefónica, Vodafone and DIGI.

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Major operators and technology leaders took centre stage at the forum

The 5G Forum once again saw the active participation of the leading operators with a presence in Spain: Orange, Telefónica, Vodafone and DIGI, who led some of the most significant discussions on advanced connectivity, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence and the evolution of towards 6G. On the opening day, Teresa Llamas, Director of Public Administration at Vodafone Spain; María Jesús Almazor, Chief Revenue Officer at Telefónica Tech; and Mónica Sala, Chief Network Officer at MasOrange, took part, sharing their companies’ strategic vision on the future of the digital ecosystem and the new technological challenges associated with hyperconnectivity.

From left to right: María Jesús Almazor, Chief Revenue Officer at Telefónica Tech; Mónica Sala, Chief Network Officer at MasOrange; and Teresa Llamas, Director of Public Administration at Vodafone Spain.

The event also brought together technology companies, public authorities, universities, research centres, and national and international organisations to examine how 5G is transforming strategic sectors such as industry, smart cities, connected mobility, digital health, cybersecurity, emergency services and smart tourism. The forum also served to raise public awareness of issues that are already having a direct impact on everyday life, businesses and public authorities.

Live demonstrations, networking and real-world applications of 5G

One of the major highlights of this ninth edition was the extensive exhibition area, where attendees could experience live technology demonstrations and learn about real-world applications linked to 5G, artificial intelligence and edge computing, developed by more than twenty participating companies and organisations. Throughout the in-person sessions, advanced solutions were showcased relating to autonomous drones, private 5G networks, virtual reality, edge computing, satellite connectivity, IoT and industrial automation.

Exhibition area during the 9th edition of the 5G Forum.

The event also featured an exclusive networking area, designed to facilitate the exchange of experiences between professionals, companies and institutions, fostering new partnerships, business opportunities and collaborative projects within the digital and technological ecosystem.

Cybersecurity, AI and digital resilience: the big questions of the future

During the various sessions, the 5G Forum addressed some of the major questions already affecting citizens, businesses and public administrations: can someone access our mobile phones or steal our data without us realising? How are critical infrastructures such as hospitals, airports or transport networks protected against new digital threats? What risks exist today in connected cars, smart cities or IoT devices? Or what actually happens to the data generated by our mobile phones and connected devices?

Gabriel González, Deputy Prosecutor for Cybercrime at the Public Prosecutor’s Office, during his participation in the 9th edition of the 5G Forum.

The event also examined the future of hyperconnectivity and the role that technologies such as artificial intelligence, 5G, edge computing, satellites and future 6G networks will play in the coming digital decade, as well as their impact on the economy, security, industry and everyday life.

Institutional support and a commitment to female talent

The 9th edition of the 5G Forum once again enjoyed significant institutional support thanks to the participation of Álvaro Pimentel, Deputy Mayor of Seville City Council; Luis Pérez, Managing Director of Sevilla TechPark; and Julia Criado, Deputy Director-General for Planning and Management of the Radio Spectrum at the Ministry for Digital Transformation and the Civil Service, who highlighted the strategic role of Seville and Andalusia within the technological and digital ecosystem.

Álvaro Pimentel, Deputy Mayor of Seville City Council, during his participation in the 9th edition of the 5G Forum.

The forum also concluded with a day entirely dedicated to female talent, during which female executives, researchers and experts from the technology sector championed the role of women in STEM careers and analysed the impact of technologies such as AI, 5G, cybersecurity and digital innovation on society and industry. The session served to convey a message shared by all the participants: technological transformation will only be truly complete if it incorporates diversity, leadership and female talent in the construction of the digital future.

Extensive media coverage

The ninth edition of the 5G Forum received extensive media coverage at national, regional and local levels: Andalucía Televisión (En Red), Canal Sur Televisión (Andalucía Directo),  Canal Sur Radio, Cadena Ser, Cadena Cope, Onda Cero, Europa Press, Agencia EFE, Servimedia, La Razón, Diario Economía, El Economista, Diario de Sevilla, Diario de Jerez, Diario de Cádiz, Jaén Hoy, Huelva Información, El Día de Córdoba, Granada Hoy, Europa Sur, Málaga Hoy, Diario de Almería, La Nueva Crónica, Diario de Valladolid, Hoy Diario, Zamora News, El Periódico de Cantabria, Indra Company, Gente Digital, MSN, Panorama Audiovisual, Diario Siglo XXI, TelePrensa, Cibersur, iymagazine, León 24 Horas, Revista Capital, Noticias DE, Leo Noticias, Redes Telecom, El Referente, El Conciso, Muy Computer Pro and DigitalES, amongst others.

María Medina, Managing Director of Medina Media Events, speaks to the media during the 9th edition of the 5G Forum.

Furthermore, the forum once again demonstrated the growing international interest in advanced connectivity technologies, achieving over 135,000 views across its various digital platforms and generating a media impact worth over €1.25 million. The event also received extensive coverage on social media and in specialist media, , reinforcing the 5G Forum’s position as one of the leading technology events in southern Europe.

Networking area at the 9th edition of the 5G Forum.

All the conferences from the 5G Forum are available to watch on demand via The Observatory, Medina Media Events’ digital platform, where each conference will be available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, free of charge.

The ninth edition of the 5G Forum was organised by Medina Media Events and supported by Orange Empresas, Telefónica, Vodafone, DIGI, Huawei, Netmetrix, the Regional Government of Castile and León, Ayscom, Wavecontrol/Viavi Solutions, Minsait by Indra Group, Teltronic, Axión, Gradiant, Mavenir, HPE, Manage Engine, Asteo Red Neutra, the University of Málaga, Nokia, Andrew, Italtel, Gsertel, Neutroon, Templus, IplusF, Hispasat, Rohde & Schwarz, Circet, Sapec, Digital Innovation Hub Industry 4.0 / ITCL, Boldyn, Ethon Shield, Anritsu, Evolvers, Grupo Ximenez and Secmotic.