21-22 April 2026, Intercontinental O2, London | #FutureNetWorld

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Where Automation, AI, and Autonomous Networks Shape the Future of Telecoms

FutureNet World 2026 brings the global telecom ecosystem together to explore the next era of network automation, AI-driven operations, and autonomous networks. Taking place in London, this flagship event brings together CSPs, technology vendors, and industry leaders to define how networks will operate in the age of intelligence. 

  • 1,000+ senior executive decision makers comprising 35%+ CSPs
  • 10+ hours of networking over two jam packed event days
  • 150+ inspirational speakers including leading CTOs
  • Executive-Level networking with CSP Roundtables & Leaders in Tech Dinner
  • Awards & Networking Party rewarding innovation in network automation & AI
  • Expo featuring tech demos, customer meetings & artisan barista coffee

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Women in Telco

Brand-new feature, celebrating the influential women who have built remarkable careers and risen to leadership roles in an industry still largely dominated by men. This initiative shines a light on their achievements, amplifies their voices, and aims to inspire the next generation by demonstrating what is possible. It will also serve as a dynamic platform for peer-to-peer networking, knowledge sharing, and exchange of ideas—helping to drive meaningful progress toward a more inclusive and innovative telecoms sector.

Featuring

  • Women in Telco: Brunch Roundtable
  • Award: Women in Telco Trailblazer of the Year
  • Keynote Panel: Women in Telco – Why Diversity Matters
  • Women in Telco Interviews: The stories behind the leaders

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2026 Highlights

It's the first time I've been, I've been impressed with the crowd, very good speakers, and full of content - it's a very exciting event. We have to keep reimagining & recreating the network of tomorrow   Bruno Zerbib Group CTIO & EVP, Orange
It has been great as always – gets better every year. It has the perfect format for having interesting discussions about the topics of the moment Carla Penedo Director of Offer Development & Innovation, Celfocus
It's an event that I love attending every year because it's just the right size to have meaningful conversations and deep-dive into key themes in the industry Andrea Dona Chief Network Officer, VodafoneThree
It's fantastic - such a focused topic that is important & vital for our industry   Thomas van Briel Chief Network Architect, Deutsche Telekom

FutureNet was a fantastic event for us in terms of customer, analyst, and media engagement. Congratulations on attracting many of the top talent in telco and for encouraging open and frank conversations. Well done

Karina Dahlke Head of Blue Planet Marketing, Ciena
FutureNet World in London is super vibrant, and it's great to see so many people from the industry here. There's a great balance between the exhibitions, panels & presentations Gabriela Styf Sjöman Managing Director Research and Networks Strategy, BT Group
You get to meet your peers, but also a lot of interesting suppliers and have very grounded discussions. Clearly, AI is on the front of everybody's mind, & I sat on a panel where we discussed APIs and how they will drive our business forward Cathal Kennedy Group CTO (acting), Telenor
FutureNet World is a fantastic event; the team does a good job of putting together the best solutions providers and CSPs from around the world Rick Hamilton CEO, Infovista
I think this is the best event focused on automation & AI in the industry for sure. The ones who are not here are missing something. Juan Manuel Caro Director Autonomous Network and JV´s Technology, Telefónica

FutureNet World Awards

  • AIOps Award
  • AI-driven Orchestration Award
  • Automation Solution Award
  • Autonomous Network Operations Award
  • Customer Experience Award
  • Network AI Award
  • Network Data & Intelligence Innovation Award
  • Autonomous Network Operator Leadership Award
  • Operator Deployment Award
  • Technology Leader Award
  • Women in Telco Trailblazer of the Year

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