The 5G Forum 2026 kicks off tomorrow in Seville, showcasing how 5G, AI and edge computing are already transforming the real world

• The event’s prominent exhibition area will bring together more than 20 organisations where attendees can discover live technology demonstrations and real-world applications of 5G, artificial intelligence and edge computing, such as MasOrange’s “Forest Smart Guardian” service, immersive experiences with Nokia VR headsets, and Beyond 5G (B5G) technologies in agricultural settings driven by the University of Málaga, amongst other innovations.
• The leading operators in Spain – Orange, Telefónica, Vodafone and DIGI – are at the forefront of an edition marked by cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, private 5G networks and real-world use cases in strategic sectors.

From tomorrow, 12 May, Seville will become the major national and international hub for advanced connectivity with the launch of the 9th edition of the 5G Forum, Spain’s leading multidisciplinary event focusing on the real-world applications of 5G. During its in-person sessions, which will take place on 12 and 13 May at the Cartuja Auditorium —managed by Yventu— at Sevilla TechPark, and which will be followed by two virtual sessions on 14 and 15 May, the forum will bring together leading companies, institutions, operators and technology experts to analyse the present and future of the digital ecosystem. Key themes of this edition include cybersecurity, the protection of critical infrastructure, the evolution towards 6G, artificial intelligence, private 5G networks and the convergence of connectivity, edge computing and satellite technologies.

With an agenda featuring 85 speakers, 37 sponsors and 46 participating organisations—totalling more than 80 entities—the 5G Forum has established itself as one of Europe’s leading technology hubs, demonstrating how 5G is transforming strategic sectors such as industry, smart cities, connected mobility, digital health, emergency services and smart tourism. The event will also serve to raise public awareness of some of the issues that are already having a direct impact on everyday life, businesses and public administrations.

The 5G Forum 2026 will address key questions such as: 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?; and what actually happens to the data generated by our mobile phones and connected devices? The forum will also analyse the future of hyperconnectivity and the role that technologies such as artificial intelligence, 5G, edge computing and satellites will play in the coming digital decade, as well as their impact on the economy, security and everyday life.

Networking area during the eighth edition of the 5G Forum held in May 2025.

The international dimension of the event will once again be one of its major attractions, bringing together the four main operators with a presence in Spain —Orange, Telefónica, Vodafone and DIGI— alongside leading companies in the technology sector such as Huawei, Nokia, Netmetrix, Minsait by Indra Group, Hispasat and Axión, amongst many others. The forum will also feature business and institutional representatives from more than ten countries across Europe, Asia and the Americas, as well as from numerous Spanish autonomous communities.

More than 20 organisations will showcase real-world use cases in the large exhibition area

One of the main attractions of this ninth edition will be the extensive exhibition area, where attendees will be able to experience live technology demonstrations and discover real-world applications of 5G, artificial intelligence and edge computing developed by more than twenty companies and organisations.

Among the highlights will be MasOrange’s “Forest Smart Guardian” service, a disruptive solution for forest fire prevention that combines autonomous drones, artificial intelligence and 5G SA. For its part, Nokia will showcase demonstrations of L4S and Nokia Digital Twin, alongside reality capture technologies for remote experts and immersive visualisation via VR headsets.

Real-world trial with Nokia’s VR headsets during the eighth edition of the 5G Forum held in May 2025.

The University of Málaga will present the application of Beyond 5G (B5G) technologies in agricultural environments through the European projects 6G-PATH and 6G-VERSUS, including cases of remote operation of vehicles and drones, smart sensors and AI processing in edge computing. It will also highlight Gsertel’s Hexylon Gamma project, aimed at advanced network validation and monitoring.

The exhibition area will also feature organisations such as Orange Empresas, Telefónica, Vodafone, DIGI, Ayscom, VIAVI Solutions / Wavecontrol, Minsait by Indra Group, Teltronic, Axión, Gradiant, ManageEngine, Italtel, Neutroon, Rohde & Schwarz, SAPEC, Ethon Shield, Anritsu and Secmotic, creating a space dedicated to showcasing real technologies that are already transforming the digital ecosystem.

The event will also feature an exclusive networking area, designed to facilitate the exchange of experiences between professionals, companies and institutions, fostering new partnerships and business opportunities.

Major operators take centre stage on the opening day

The opening day of the 5G Forum will feature some of the leading figures in Spain’s technology and telecommunications sector, including 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. They will be joined by Ismael Serrano, CTO at DIGI.

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

The leading operators with a presence in Spain will play a key role during the event, with the participation of executives and specialists from various strategic areas related to cybersecurity, critical infrastructure, drones, critical communications, the IoT, private networks and the evolution towards 6G.

The first day will also feature prominent representatives from the technology and 5G ecosystem, including Álvaro Abascal, Head of Public Administration and Critical Networks at Axión; Javier Hernández, Key Account Manager at Boldyn Networks; Fernando de la Cruz, Wireless Chief Solution Architect at Huawei; Pablo Álvarez, Managing Director of Netmetrix; María Lamelas, Manager of Telecom & Media at Minsait by Indra Group; and José Luis Alcolea, Head of 5G Strategy at Hispasat, amongst other national and international experts.

The 5G Forum will once again transform Seville into a major hub for the digital ecosystem, bringing together companies, public administrations, universities and experts over four days to discuss the major technological challenges of the coming decade.

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

The ninth edition of the 5G Forum is organised by Medina Media Events and is 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.