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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.

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 Will Showcase at MWC26

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.

Exhibition 01

Connect

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

Sustainable O-RAN Intelligence

Enabling flexible and energy‑efficient network operations across multiple cities through AI‑driven Open RAN technologies.
THz Mobile Backhaul

Delivering ultra‑high‑capacity wireless mobile backhaul using the 300 GHz band transmission system.
Space-Time Synchronization

Achieving space‑time synchronization between remote devices, enabling robust and highly resilient connectivity between them.
Space Laser Links

Providing compact, high‑speed laser communication terminals for platforms such as satellites and HAPS.

Exhibition 02

Expand

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

AI-Empowered Ultra-Spot Communications

Our ultra-spot high-capacity communications, empowered by AI, provide resilient services.
Reliable Cybernetic Avatar Teleoperation

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

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

Exhibition 03

Secure

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

Long-term secure communication & Storage by Quantum technology

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

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

For further information, please contact:

NICT – Global Alliance Department

nict_mwc_info@ml.nict.go.jp