On the 28th of February co-founder Christopher Mikkelsen represented REFUNITE at Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona, Spain. Organized by GSMA,  MWC is a global gathering to discuss and showcase the latest trends in the mobile industry.   

REFUNITE Joins GSMA Roundtable At Mobile World Congress 2017

On the 28th of February 2017, REFUNITE co-founder Christopher Mikkelsen represented REFUNITE at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain. Organized by the GSMA which represents the interests of mobile operators worldwide, Mobile World Congress is a global gathering to discuss and showcase the mobile industry’s latest trends.

Christopher Mikkelsen was invited to participate in GSMA’s roundtable discussion on the importance of mobile technology for the displaced with representatives from the humanitarian industry, including UNHCR, CARE, as well as mobile network operators, such as Zain Group, and Turkcell.

Do you want to know more about REFUNITE’s work and the role of mobile network operators in emergency communication? Have a look at the Portal on Refugees and Connectivity for REFUNITE’s interview with GSMA.  

2nd March, 2017.