Apple, Samsung among top winners at 2026 GLOMO Awards
The GSMA has announced the winners of the 31st edition of the Global Mobile (GLOMO) Awards and the 4YFN26 Awards at the ongoing Mobile World Congress 2026 in Barcelona, Spain.
The awards recognise major innovations, technologies and startups shaping the future of the global mobile and digital ecosystem.
2026 GLOMO Awards
More than 30 awards were presented across six categories, with winners selected by a panel of over 250 independent industry experts from across the world.
This year’s awards also introduced six new categories reflecting the growing importance of artificial intelligence, financial innovation and digital inclusion in the mobile technology sector.
Among the major honourees were Doreen Bogdan-Martin, Secretary-General of the International Telecommunication Union, and Kelly Clements, Deputy High Commissioner for Refugees at the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, who jointly received the Chairman’s Award for their efforts in maintaining global connectivity during humanitarian crises.
The Lifetime Achievement Award was presented to Sunil Bharti Mittal, Founder and Chairman of Bharti Enterprises, in recognition of his longstanding contributions to the global telecommunications industry.
The Government Leadership Award went to the Vietnam for its efforts in advancing digital transformation and mobile connectivity.
In the technology categories, LG Uplus received the CTO Choice – Outstanding Mobile Technology Award for its iXi Guardian innovation.
Meanwhile, Apple’s iPhone 17 Pro series was named Best Smartphone, while Samsung’s Galaxy S26 Ultra secured the Best in Show award at the event.
4YFN26 Awards
In the startup category, Spanish health technology company Biorce was crowned winner of the 4YFN26 Awards after emerging victorious in a live pitching competition.
The startup secured a €20,000 cash prize following a final round judged by investors and industry experts from organisations including AT&T Ventures, Indico Capital Partners, Notion Capital, Samsung Next and T.Capital.
Biorce develops artificial intelligence-powered agents designed to automate clinical trial operations and improve efficiency in medical research.
The company was selected from five finalists representing leading startups across several innovation areas, including climate technology, digital platforms, fintech, health technology and mobile innovation.
