Beyond Brussels. Closer to technology.

EIF MEP Visits offer Members of the European Parliament and their staff the opportunity to experience state-of-the-art technologies first-hand, meet the people behind innovation, and explore the opportunities and challenges shaping Europe’s digital future.

From technology hubs and research facilities to major international events, EIF brings policymakers closer to innovation in action, across Europe and beyond.

Through hands-on experiences and direct exchanges with experts, researchers and industry stakeholders, these visits help make digitalisation tangible and provide new perspectives beyond the Brussels policy environment.

EIF was proud to bring Members of the European Parliament to MWC 2026 in Barcelona, a hands-on opportunity to exchange directly with tech leaders, explore the latest innovations, and try out emerging technologies shaping Europe's digital future.

Special thanks to our participants: Matthias Ecke MEP, Michal Kobosko MEP, Ondrej Krutilek MEP, Pilar del Castillo MEP, and Brando Benifei MEP, and to GSMA for their collaboration and hospitality in making this visit possible.