ZTE and GSMA Co-locate Global Summit with M360 ASEAN at MWC26 Shanghai
ZTE and GSMA Co-locate Global Summit with M360 ASEAN

ZTE Corporation, a global leading provider of integrated information and communication technology solutions, signed an agreement on June 25 to become the Strategic Partner of GSMA's M360 ASEAN event. The two parties will co-locate the 15th ZTE Global Summit & User Congress and GSMA M360 ASEAN in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The ZTE event takes place on 8-9 September, and GSMA M360 ASEAN on 9-10 September 2026.

Theme and Vision Chapters

Centered on the theme "Architecting Infinity - From Connectivity to Digital Value", the ZTE Global Summit & User Congress introduces four vision chapters: VISION, VOLUME, VALUE, and VENTURE. These chapters map the journey from intelligent infrastructure to measurable outcomes. VISION defines the next digital chapter, exploring what kind of digital economy the world wants and ASEAN's role. VOLUME covers the rise of intelligent infrastructure, including AI for Network, Network for AI, data centers, computing, cloud, energy, and autonomous networks. VALUE is a customer-led session showcasing real-world case studies and operator perspectives on digital transformation impact. VENTURE is the closing session featuring high-level dialogue on shaping the next value creation era.

Event Highlights and Participants

The events will bring together global ICT leaders, operators, and technical experts for in-depth discussions on future network evolution, inclusive AI implementation, and regional digital economic prosperity. Attendees can expect visionary keynotes, industry panels, new product launches, exhibition booth tours, and robot performances. Participants include government leaders, operator executives, ecosystem partners, analysts, and media from around the world.

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About the ZTE Global Summit & User Congress

Now in its 15th edition, the ZTE Global Summit & User Congress is ZTE's largest self-organized forum outside China and a landmark annual event for the global ICT industry. It gathers thought leaders, government officials, senior operator executives, industry analysts, and media to exchange insights and shape the digital agenda.

According to ZTE, the co-location leverages respective technological strengths and global industrial ecosystems to deliver cutting-edge insights and actionable industry solutions, building an open and efficient communication platform for the sector.

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