The MWC's 20th anniversary celebration at the National Art Museum of Catalonia was dominated by geopolitical concerns. Following attacks by the United States and Israel, leaders including Pedro Sánchez and Salvador Illa used the platform to demand international law compliance.
“"We ask for maximum restraint in the use of force and the search for a diplomatic way out of this logic of confrontation."
The conflict is already impacting the event's logistics. Barcelona Airport has seen numerous flight cancellations from Middle Eastern hubs, affecting attendees from Asia and Australia. Organizers admit that last year's record of 109,000 visitors is now unlikely to be surpassed.
