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08:00
Registration & Welcome Refreshments
08:50
Opening Remarks - Day One
KEYNOTES: THE FUTURE TELCO IN AN AI ERA
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09:00
CxO Keynote Panel: The AI Era: How Can Telcos Remain Relevant Beyond Connectivity?
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09:40
Keynote Presentation: When OSS Becomes Invisible: Reimagining OSS for a Post Ticket, AI Native Operations Era
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10:00
Keynote Panel: The Future Network: What Does the Network of the Future Look Like in an AI World?
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10:30
Networking Break
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10:30
Closed Door Event: Women in Telco: Brunch Roundtable
- Amy Cameron, Managing Director, Research, STL Partners
- Natali Delić, Chief Strategy and Digital Officer, Executive Board Member, Telekom Srbija
- Dr. Mariam Kaynia, Chief Data & Information Officer, Eutelsat
- Gabriela Styf Sjöman, Managing Director Research and Networks Strategy, BT Group
- Mónica Sala, Chief Network Officer, MasOrange
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Mónica SalaChief Network Officer, MasOrange
Track A Business: MONETISING NETWORKS & AI
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11:20
Presentation: Capturing the Value Created by Building and Delivering AI Services
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11:40
Panel: Leveraging AI for New Services: Predictive, Generative or Agentic?
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12:10
Presentation: Implementing and Scaling Agentic AI for End-to-End Network Innovation
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12:30
Panel: Moving Beyond AI Efficiency to Value Creation with Agentic AI
TRACK B OPERATIONS: AUTONOMOUS NETWORKS POWERED BY AI
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11:20
Presentation: Autonomous Operations: Why the Journey to AN L4 Depends on It?
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11:40
Panel: Autonomous Networks: Separating the Myth from the Reality
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12:10
Presentation: The Self-Evolving Knowledge Plane: the Missing Link to Autonomous Operations
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12:30
Panel: AI-Driven RAN Automation: Transforming Networks for a Smarter, More Efficient Future
- Francis Haysom, Partner and Principal Analyst, Appledore Research
- Afnan Ahmed, Director Technology Strategy & Architecture, Telenor
- Thomas Hodi, Senior Network Strategist & AI Product Manager, A1 Telekom Austria Group
- Sherif Sedkey, Senior RAN Architecture and Spectrum Strategy Expert , Virgin Media O2
- Mina Nicola, Solutions Director EMEA, Rakuten Symphony
TRACK C DATA & AI: BEING DATA DRIVEN
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11:20
Case Study: The Sovereign Cloud Opportunity for Telcos
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11:40
Panel: Harnessing Data Quality to Optimise AI
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12:10
Presentation: Hacking & Hardening the Lifecycle: Securing AI Data and Analytics
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12:30
Panel: Optimising Data to Train AI Models
- Charlotte Patrick, Independent Industry Analyst, Charlotte Patrick Research
- Giovanna Miritello, Big Data and AI Manager, VodafoneThree
- Luke Martin, Strategic Planning and Governance Lead, Virgin Media O2
- Satishkumar Ponnuswamy, Senior Network Data Service Architect, Liberty Global
- Alexander Haväng, CTO, AppLogic Networks
13:00
Networking Lunch
TRACK A BUSINESS: MONETISING NETWORKS & AI
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14:15
Panel: Comparing 5G SA Adoption and Monetisation Strategies
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14:45
Presentation: Level 4 Autonomous Capability Is Real, but Where Do I Start?
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15:05
Panel: How is AI Reshaping the Value Chain: Where Should Telcos Play and How Can They Capture the Opportunity?
- Robert Curran, Consulting Analyst, Appledore Research
- Colin Bannon, Chief Technology Officer, BT Business & BT International
- Idir Fodil, Deputy EVP Orange International Networks Infrastructures and Services, SVP Strategy, Transformation, and Performance, Orange
- Neil McRae, Group CTIO, CityFibre
- Kishan Chuckun, Head of Communications Business, EMEA, Cyient
TRACK B OPERATIONS: CLOUD NATIVE MODELS IN AN AI WORLD
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Panel: The Rise of AI Driven Cloud Architectures: Building Infrastructure for Future Ready Solutions
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Presentation: AI - A state of play
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Panel: Scaling Cloud Automation with Agentic AI
TRACK C: DATA & AI FOR CX
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Panel: Using AI and Automation Data to Build Demand Driven Networks
- Christian Maitre, Founder (Former Deputy CIO, Orange Group), Caspera-Lab
- Fabrizio Campanale, Vice President Network Operations, Sunrise
- Sam Fletcher-Foote, Head of Network AI, Virgin Media O2
- Damion Rose, Strategic Partnerships Lead, Proximus Global
- Raj Parmanand, Director of Customer Solutions, RADCOM
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14:45
Fireside Chat: Driving Excellence in Customer Experience: The Strategic Role of AI
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15:05
Panel: AI Agents to Innovate CX
- Chris Lewis, Founding Director, Lewis Insight
- Moshira Marzouk, Head of Global Customer Support, Orange Business
- Eduardo Pérez, Senior Lead, Strategy & Innovation, Colt Technology Services
- Matthew Walker, Director of Customer Delivery and Assurance, CityFibre
- Ioannis Melas, EY Studio+ Global Sales Transformation Solution Leader, EY
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15:35
Networking Break
TRACK A BUSINESS: OPERATING MODELS FOR THE AI ECONOMY
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16:10
Panel: Ecosystem Success - Challenges and Progress Update for Network APIs
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16:40
Case Study: Operating Model Transformation to Be AI ready: Driving Efficiency, Resilience & Supporting New Revenue Opportunities
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17:00
Panel: Embracing Partnerships, Fostering Innovation, and Streamlining Operations to Stay Competitive
TRACK B OPERATIONS: AI NATIVE NETWORKING FOR AN
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Panel: Being AI Native: Building an Ecosystem to Automate, Optimise and Secure Autonomous Networks
- James Crawshaw, Principal Analyst, Omdia
- Sana Ben Jemaa, AI for Network Value Stream Leader, Orange
- Shahryar Khan, Sr. Director & Head of Mobile Packet Core | Expert and Chief Architect, Telia Group
- Iain Milligan, Director of Network Development & Infrastructure, VodafoneThree
- Hakan Ekmen, CEO, P3 communications
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16:40
Panel: Deutsche Telekom’s Horizontal TelCo Cloud – New Industry Blueprint for the TelCo Clouds
- Peter Jarich, Head of GSMA Intelligence, GSMA
- Franz Seiser, VP, Tribe Head, T-DAT, Deutsche Telekom AG
- Joe Hogan, Networks CTO, Amdocs
- Andreas Meisinger, Service Provider Chief Architect EMEA, Hewlett Packard Enterprise
- Tarek Elbasyouny, Chief Architect Strategic Accounts, Mavenir
- Marcelo C. Madruga, Head of Portfolio Technology, Incubation & Architecture, Nokia
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17:10
Panel: Delivering Open and Programmable Transport Networks
- Kristian Toivo, Executive Director, TIP
- Idir Fodil, Deputy EVP Orange International Networks Infrastructures and Services, SVP Strategy, Transformation, and Performance, Orange
- Mabel Pous Fenollar, Global Director of Digital and Zero Touch Operations, Vodafone
- Rudolf Strijkers, Lead Architect Network & Infrastructure IT, Swisscom
TRACK C DATA & AI: FUTURE PROOF NETWORKS & SECURITY
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Panel: Rethinking Cybersecurity Architecture, Compliance and Collaboration and Innovation Across the Ecosystem
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16:40
Presentation: Resilience, Reliability and Security in Open Networks
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17:00
Fireside Chat: NTNS Market Evolution – Demands and Delivery
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17:30
FutureNet World Awards 2026 (Track B)
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18:00
Evening Drinks Reception
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08:00
Registration & Welcome Refreshments
08:50
Opening Remarks - Day Two
KEYNOTES: THE FUTURE TELCO IN AN AI ERA
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09:00
CxO Keynote Panel: Can Telcos Monetise the AI Gold Rush?
09:40
Keynote Presentation: Accelerating the Journey to Level 4 Autonomous Networks
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10:00
Keynote Panel: Autonomous Networks: Level 4 is Non-Negotiable?
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10:30
Networking Break
Track A BUSINESS: NEW REVENUE STREAMS IN THE AI ERA
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11:20
Presentation: Delivering Customised Connectivity, Sovereignty and Security for B2B Customers
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11:40
Panel: B2B Connectivity: Who to Connect to Who in the AI Era?
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12:10
Presentation: The Industrial AI Cloud: From Connectivity to Compute
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Panel: Adopting Autonomous Networks for Greater Agility and Scalability
- Adaora Okeleke, Principal Analyst, Analysys Mason
- Jørgen Brecke, Senior Vice President, Technology Strategy and Partnership Ecosystems , Telenor
- Didier Clavero, Group Network Operations Director, Vodafone Group
- Abir Hossain, Vice President, Technology Strategy & Operations, Elisa
- Virtyt Koshi, Senior Vice President and General Manager, EMEA , Mavenir
Track B OPERATIONS: AGENTIC AI FOR AUTONOMOUS NETWORKS & OPERATIONS
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Presentation: Autonomous Networks and AI: A Perfect Match – From Automation to Level 4 Autonomy
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Panel: The Role of Agentic AI in Autonomous Networks
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12:20
Panel: From AIOps to Agentic AI: What’s the Difference?
Track C NETWORK EVOLUTION: THE PATH TO 6G & SUSTAINABLE AI

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Fireside Chat: 2026 A Key Time for 6G Development
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11:50
Presentation: Network Simplification and Sustainable Networks for the Future
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Presentation: AI Surge and Its Implications for 6G
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Panel: CxO Discussion: What will a Next Generation Network Operator Look Like in the 6G Era?
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Networking Lunch
Track A BUSINESS: REIMAGINING THE NETWORK FOR AI
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Panel: Networks for AI: Transforming Complexity into Opportunity
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14:30
Presentation: Intelligent Connectivity in Future Networks: How AI is Redefining Operations, Assurance, and Customer Experience
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14:50
Panel: Unlocking New Revenue Opportunities by Monetising AI and Digital Infrastructure
- Masarra Mohamed, Senior Research Analyst, IDC UK
- Natali Delić, Chief Strategy and Digital Officer, Executive Board Member, Telekom Srbija
- Franck Morales, SVP, Marketing and Business Development, Orange Wholesale International
- Emilio Varas Jiménez, Customer Fulfilment Head of AI Transformation, Vodafone
- Martin Rueckert, Chief AI Officer, TALLENCE AG
TRACK B OPERATIONS: AUTOMATION & AI AT SCALE
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Panel: Re-imagining OSS-BSS: Driving Efficiency and Innovation with AI
- Ruth Brown, Senior Principal Analyst, Mobile Networks, Omdia GTM Insights & Advisory
- Mojdeh Amani, Mobile Network OSS Strategy and Transformation, BT
- Martin McKay, Network Operations Director, VodafoneThree
- Luís Castro, Head of OSS Assurance Solutions, MEO
- Ari Banerjee, Chief Strategy Officer, Netcracker
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Panel: Cloudifying the Network for Strategic Advantage
- Keith Dyer, Editor, The Mobile Network
- Franz Seiser, VP, Tribe Head, T-DAT, Deutsche Telekom AG
- Chris Buggie, Director of Core Applications, Infrastructure & Cloud, Virgin Media O2
- Mritunjay Singh, Head of Network Architecture and Strategy, Sky
- Ignacio Gonzalez, Business Development Manager, Red Hat
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15:00
Presentation: Enabling AI to Act at Scale via APIs
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Networking Break
Closing Keynotes
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Closing Keynote Panel: Women in Telco
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Closing Analyst Wrap Up
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