LONDON, April 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The GSMA announced that MWC26 Shanghai will see the beginnings of theFootball Penalty Challenge for Humanoid Robotsa new international robotics competition.
MWC Shanghai, Asia’s largest and most influential connectivity event, taking place from June 24-26, 2026, will host the robotics competition designed as a showcase of systems-level embedded intelligence.
In anticipation of the football fever gripping the world this summer, the challenge aims to bring together teams from around the world for a penalty-based competition, demonstrating how advanced connectivity and real-time decision-making, motion control and precision are enabled by AI in humanoid machines.
Robotics teams must express interest in participating by May 31. here. An organizing committee determines the form of the challenge, with AI 100, AIIA and Xinhua.net among its members.
John Hoffman, CEO of GSMA Ltd., said: “MWC26 Shanghai will bring together key industry players, government entities and technology innovators from around the world to catalyze digital transformation that will have significant impact. The event is shaping up to be a very strong edition, with an exciting mix of exhibitors, speakers and new event features showcasing cutting-edge AI and robotics. MWC is an event focused on creating opportunities for the entire ecosystem. We look forward to welcoming you to Shanghai in June. »
MWC26 Shanghai: the ideal place to interact with Asia’s dynamic technology market
More than 30 strategic partners are already confirmed for MWC26, in addition to a growing number of exhibitors and sponsors from the region and beyond.
The thought leadership program will focus on four themes: Intelligent Infrastructure, ConnectAI, AI 4 Enterprise and Mobile AI. It features summits providing in-depth insights on topics such as AI devices, AI beyond borders, eSIMs, future networks and smart mobility.
MWC26 Shanghai will introduce new and expanded zones, including:
- Frontiers of innovation in mobile AI: featuring the Humanoid Robot Football Penalties Challenge, as well as demonstrations of advanced chipsets, hyperscale AI servers, frontier models and native AI hardware: from robots and glasses to phones and vehicles.
- Constellations of the future: focused on non-terrestrial networks (NTN), direct-to-device connectivity and satellite-mobile convergence.
In 2026, the GSMA will launch the first GLOMO Asia at MWC Shanghai, recognizing excellence in mobile technology, services and solutions.
MWC26 Shanghai will take place at the Shanghai New International Expo Center (SNIEC).
Register to www.mwcshanghai.com.
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