Arrival: the metro overwhelmed
There were so many people you couldn't even get into the metro. The crowds at the stations and entrances were huge; the first impact of MWC was literally not being able to get down to the platform.
The talks
I attended three talks. Here are the ones that stuck with me:
1. AI and the future of how we learn
One of the talks was about AI and the future of learning. Takeaways:
- A striking line: 95% of software created by AI doesn't hold up — it's useless, it's not used.
- What matters isn't just knowing how to use tools, but understanding the market and knowing what to build.
- What's valued most isn't what you know, but knowing how to learn: learning to learn is essential.
- AI can be a very good tutor if used well.
- Goal: master the topic, until you can summarize and explain to others.
2. Talk on quantum
Another talk focused on quantum computing or quantum topics — a very different angle from AI but just as relevant for the tech future.
Videos from the quantum talk:
What's behind it: a lot of advertising
In reality, it's all hidden advertising. Stands, sponsorships, and content are geared toward branding and lead capture more than pure learning. Worth bearing in mind when you go "to see technology".
The stands
The company stands weren't very cutting-edge in terms of technology, but they did have networking in mind: contacts, recruitment, and brand visibility.
Highlights:
- An "escape room" where the goal was to get the most data in the least time — very much gamification and lead capture.
- A stand running a team hackathon — the most hands-on, collaborative part I saw on the floor.
P.S.
Food and drink were quite expensive. If you go again, better to plan to eat outside or bring something.