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NICT at MWC Barcelona 2026

Toward AI-Native Beyond 5G/6G World

CONNECT - EXPAND - SECURE

A public research institution translating long-term ICT research into verifiable demonstrations for global operators, media, and partners.

2-5 March 2026

Fira Gran Via, Barcelona

Leadership Message

Toward AI-Native Beyond 5G/6G World

At NICT, we are advancing Beyond 5G and 6G technologies with a clear focus on building a human-centric, trusted, and resilient digital society.

Our research spans from fundamental science to real-world deployment, aiming to seamlessly integrate digital and physical spaces in an AI-native era.

At MWC Barcelona 2026, we present this vision through the concepts of CONNECT, EXPAND, and SECURE—connecting the unconnected, expanding human possibilities through advanced ICT, and safeguarding the foundations of our digital society.

We look forward to engaging with global partners to explore how research and collaboration can shape the future of communication together.

Exhibition Architecture

What NICT Showcased at MWC26

NICT booth at MWC Barcelona 2026
Connect

Connect

Connecting the unconnected across land, air, and space.

Expand

Expand

Expanding human capabilities through advanced ICT and AI.

Secure

Secure

Securing trust, resilience, and safety in digital infrastructures.

3D-TOC

3D-TOC

The diorama briefs the nine exhibits.

Connect

Connecting the unconnected across land, air, and space.

Expand

Expanding human capabilities through advanced ICT and AI.

Secure

Securing trust, resilience, and safety in digital infrastructures.

3D-TOC

The diorama illustrates total of nine exhibits at the NICT booth.
Connect Expand Secure 3D-TOC

INDEX

3D Table Of Contents

The diorama shows how the individual exhibit is expected to be used in real life in the near future.

Exhibition 01

Connect

How can NICT’s advanced technologies transform unconnected people into connected ones?

Exhibition 02

Expand

How can NICT’s advanced technologies expand human capabilities and possibilities?

  • #06AI-Empowered Ultra-Spot Communications

    Our ultra-spot high-capacity communications, empowered by AI, provide resilient services.

    linkExhibiting at MWC 2026!

  • #07Reliable Cybernetic Avatar Teleoperation

    Extending human physicality beyond the constraints of time and space through remote operation of cybernetic avatars.

    linkReliability-ensuring cybernetic avatar infrastructure

  • #08Localized Multilingual Communication

    Contributing to multilingual speech communication through AI‑based simultaneous speech translation and sound‑field control technologies.

    linkMultiple Sound Spot Synthesis

Exhibition 03

Secure

How can NICT's advanced technologies ensure trusted, resilient and safe digital world?

  • #09Long-term secure communication & Storage by Quantum technology

    Ensuring long‑term confidentiality and data integrity thanks to quantum information technology.

    linkQUANTUM NETWORK WHITE PAPER

  • #10NICTER：Real-Time Cyberattack Monitoring

    Detecting and visualizing real-time cyber‑attack trends and emerging threats to help create a safe and secure digital environment for all.

    linkNICTER WEB

Event Information

MWC 2026 Barcelona Overview

Date
March 2-5, 2026
Venue
Fira Gran Via, Barcelona
Booth Location
Hall 6, Stand 6F54
About MWC Barcelona 2026

Please visit the MWC Barcelona official website for more information.

Contact

Contact

For further information, please contact:

NICT – Global Alliance Department

nict_mwc_info@ml.nict.go.jp

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