Leaders and experts from across the information and communications technology (ICT) industry worldwide gathered on Monday to explore opportunities for the future of national broadband at the Broader Way Forum organized by Huawei on the sidelines of the Mobile World Congress.

The forum identified new growth and business models that will enable the industry to harness the potential of mobile broadband and reap the economic and social benefits that broadband brings.

In his welcome address to participants at the forum, Mr. Ryan Ding, CEO, Carrier Network Business Group of Huawei, said: “As the ICT industry continues to rapidly mature and becomes more sophisticated, the hyper-connectivity offered by broadband is a driving force for economic and social development and an enabler of job creation and capacity-building. Huawei has been an enthusiastic advocate for broadband development for some time and is pleased to bring together some of the best minds in the industry at our inaugural Broader Way Forum to generate greater dialogue on this important topic and inspire actions that will enrich the world we live in.”