4-5 May 2027, InterContinental London – The O2, London | #FutureNetWorld
Shaping the Future of Connectivity with AI and Automation
2026 Speakers

Andrea Folgueiras

Scott Petty

Mark Düsener

Andrea Donà

Miguel Santos

Laurent Leboucher

Miguel Alvarez

Cathal Kennedy

Gabriela Styf Sjöman

José Pedro Nascimento

Luk Bruynseels

Thomas van Briel

Hesham Fahmy

Mónica Sala

Colin Bannon
Where Automation, AI, and Autonomous Networks Shape the Future of Telecoms
FutureNet World 2027 unites the global telecoms ecosystem 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 AI and automation will change the way networks are run.
- 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
Women in Telco
Introduced at FutureNet World 2026 and returning for 2027, Women in Telco celebrates the influential women who have built remarkable careers and risen to leadership positions in an industry still largely dominated by men. The initiative highlights their achievements, amplifies their voices, and aims to inspire the next generation by demonstrating what is possible. Reflecting the growing momentum behind diversity and inclusion across the sector, the proportion of women attending the event increased from 18% in 2025 to 23% in 2026.
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
2026 Highlights
It's fantastic - such a focused topic that is important & vital for our industry Thomas van Briel Chief Network Architect, Deutsche Telekom
FutureNet World 2026 has been fantastic, I have enjoyed the new venue & I have also enjoyed the depth of conversations that we're able to have Sam Keys-Toyer Head of Business and Portfolio Development, Managed Services Networks, Ericsson
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
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
FutureNet has managed to bring together key telco leaders from all parts of Europe, who are top industry experts and decision makers Virtyt Koshi Senior Vice President and General Manager, EMEA, Mavenir
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
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
Network Automation & Autonomous Networks is a huge focus in the industry, and we're seeing that in the growth of the event. It's a really good event; lots of key stakeholders from across the industry Ron Porter Head of Product Marketing, Amdocs Networks
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















































