Broadforward, bridging the Future of Connectivity

At MWC Barcelona 2026, the Dutch Pavilion marked a special milestone: ten years of collaboration, innovation, and global impact. During one of the NL Talks sessions, Anke Kuipers, moderator and Director of Ecosystem Services, sat down with Boudewijn van de Moesdijk, Technical Sales & Product Management Consultant at BroadForward, a company that has been part…

From European IP to Global Impact: How Europe Can Build a Competitive Deep Tech Stack

At the Netherlands Pavilion during MWC Barcelona 2026, leading semiconductor innovators explored a pressing challenge for Europe: how to turn world-class deep tech innovation into global market leadership. In the panel “From European IP to Global Impact: Building a Competitive Deep Tech Stack”, Moderated by Anke Kuipers from Ecosystem Services, industry experts from across the…

European Digital Autonomy: From Ambition to Action – Key Insights from MWC Barcelona 2026

At the Netherlands Pavilion during MWC Barcelona 2026, industry leaders came together to answer a critical question shaping Europe’s future: where does Europe really stand on digital autonomy and what must happen next? In a packed session titled “European Digital Autonomy: beyond slogans, where do we stand?” Moderated by Anke Kuipers from Ecosystem Services, experts…

Private Network Innovation Knowledge Mission Tour 2026

During MWC, Ecosystem Services and UlWiMo (PRIMMA) organised – as part of the Netherlands program – on Wednesday and Thursday (March 4 – March 5) a guided knowledge mission tour aimed at connecting participants with leading Dutch and international companies in private wireless networks. On Wednesday, the group was guided by Jurjen Veldhuizen, who led…

Government & Innovation Knowledge Mission Tour 2026

During MWC Barcelona 2026, Ecosystem Services organises – as part of the NL@MWC program – guided knowledge mission tours aimed at connecting participants with leading Dutch and international companies in connectivity and digital technologies. The tours focus on inspiration, knowledge exchange and networking in an informal setting. One of the knowledge missions is called Government…

The Netherlands is ready for the 10th Edition of MWC Barcelona

On 4 February, the Dutch NL@MWC ecosystem came together in The Hague for the official kickoff toward the tenth Dutch participation in MWC Barcelona. During the NL@MWC Kickoff at the Ministry of Economic Affairs, one thing became clear: the Netherlands is substantively, strategically, and organizationally ready to once again position itself strongly at the world’s…

From Milestones to Momentum: Here’s to 2026!

As we step into 2026, we look back on an impactful 2025 marked by innovation, collaboration, and strong Dutch visibility in the global mobile ecosystem.   Reflecting on 2025 The MWC 2025 in Barcelona was a true highlight. The Netherlands Pavilion once again served as a hub for innovation, collaboration, and global visibility from the…

Ten Years of NL@MWC: Vision, Innovation, and International Impact

Ten years ago, the Netherlands made its debut at MWC in Barcelona. The launch of a country pavilion marked a step towards showcasing the Netherlands’ global reputation for digital innovation, strong infrastructure, and entrepreneurship. What began as a first move to gain visibility at MWC has grown into a platform where Dutch tech companies, knowledge…

Development of the AI/Data and Cybersecurity Technologies Action Agendas

On Monday, 26 January 2026, representatives from industry, knowledge institutions, and government will convene at the NEMO Science Museum in Amsterdam for the presentation of the ten Action Agendas that form a core component of the National Technology Strategy: Innovation in Action for Our Future. This National Technology Strategy outlines the essential building blocks for…