Speakers:
Today’s event looks back at the developments that have defined the year – the strategic decisions, investments, successes and setbacks – before looking ahead to what’s next. We’ll explore where the biggest opportunities lie, which technologies are set to shape the next phase of connectivity, and how operators can turn innovation into sustainable growth.
The developments that have defined the year – the strategic decisions, investments, successes and setbacks
09:15
Welcome & Opening Remarks
Editor
Mobile Europe
2026 in focus - Highlights and key learnings from an operator perspective
Consulting Analyst
Appledore Research
Chief Technologist - Network and AI
China Telecom
VP Smart Networks and Data
Orange
Group CIO
VEON
AI in telecoms: moving from experimentation to measurable value
Consulting Analyst
Appledore Research
Chief Technologist - Network and AI
China Telecom
VP Smart Networks and Data
Orange
Group CIO
VEON
Digital sovereignty: from policy debate to operational reality
Consulting Analyst
Appledore Research
Chief Technologist - Network and AI
China Telecom
VP Smart Networks and Data
Orange
Group CIO
VEON
Progress in telco automation and autonomous networks
Consulting Analyst
Appledore Research
Chief Technologist - Network and AI
China Telecom
VP Smart Networks and Data
Orange
Group CIO
VEON
2026 and beyond: can telecoms enter a new era of growth?
Discussion featuring the year’s biggest themes – sovereignty, AI, security, satellite, new business models and the journey towards 6G. The question: can operators turn years of investment into sustainable value?
Consulting Analyst
Appledore Research
Chief Technologist - Network and AI
China Telecom
VP Smart Networks and Data
Orange
Group CIO
VEON
12:20
Break
Opportunities and technologies shaping the next phase of connectivity, and turning innovation into sustainable growth
2027 in focus - What awaits operators, how they can fulfill their potential and navigate market uncertainties
Discussion featuring the year’s biggest themes – sovereignty, AI, security, satellite, new business models and the journey towards 6G. The question: can operators turn years of investment into sustainable value?
Consulting Analyst
Appledore Research
Chief Technologist - Network and AI
China Telecom
VP Smart Networks and Data
Orange
Group CIO
VEON
Securing the future: cyber regulation, supply chains and trusted infrastructure
As networks become more complex, cybersecurity and supply chain resilience are becoming strategic priorities. This session examines how operators can build networks that are secure, trusted and resilient.
Consulting Analyst
Appledore Research
Chief Technologist - Network and AI
China Telecom
VP Smart Networks and Data
Orange
Group CIO
VEON
The road to 6G: evolution rather than revolution?
While 6G remains ahead, the foundations are already being built through 5G Advanced, cloud-native networks and AI-driven operations. This session explores what the next generation of connectivity needs to deliver and how operators should prepare.
Consulting Analyst
Appledore Research
Chief Technologist - Network and AI
China Telecom
VP Smart Networks and Data
Orange
Group CIO
VEON
Connectivity everywhere: who captures the value?
The future of connectivity will combine fibre, mobile, satellite, private networks and edge computing. This session explores how operators can capture value as connectivity becomes increasingly ubiquitous.
Consulting Analyst
Appledore Research
Chief Technologist - Network and AI
China Telecom
VP Smart Networks and Data
Orange
Group CIO
VEON
Finding the next operator business models
With traditional connectivity revenues under pressure, operators are exploring new opportunities across APIs, enterprise services, cloud, edge and AI. This session asks where the next sustainable growth opportunities will come from.
Consulting Analyst
Appledore Research
Chief Technologist - Network and AI
China Telecom
VP Smart Networks and Data
Orange
Group CIO
VEON
15:40
Closing Remarks & End of Conference
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