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The Great Telco Debate

The Great Telco Debate 2025

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NGMN is proud to be a Supporting Organisation of The Great Telco Debate!

Telecom TV’s ‘The Great Telco Debate’ is an interactive, insight-driven event that brings together senior executives, analysts and industry influencers for a day of debate, discussion and networking. The event will explore topics including ‘The AI Infrastructure Opportunity’, ‘Monetising Network APIs’, ‘The Path to Autonomous Networks’ and ‘The Business Case for 5G Standalone’.

NGMN CEO Anita Döhler will be in attendance on 04 December to share NGMN’s latest guidance that is shaping the future of mobile communications. Stay tuned for more information!

Register and learn more about the event here: https://www.telecomtv.com/content/the-great-telco-debate/

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Unwrapped: The 5G Evolution

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Mobile World Live’s (GSMA) ‘Unwrapped: The 5G Evolution’ will host a series of high-profile keynote interviews and panels to explore and debate tomorrow’s essential 5G topics.

NGMN CEO Anita Döhler will join speakers from T-Mobile, Verizon and GSMA Intelligence as part of the ‘Keynote interviews: Future of 5G’ at 11:00–12:00PM (GMT) on 13 November 2025.

The interviews will discuss the roadmap for 5G-Advanced, the rise of Standalone 5G, and predictions for a 6G future, including how sustainability, performance, and innovation will shape the next phase of mobile connectivity.

The event is free to join and you can find the full agenda, speakers and session registrations here: https://www.mobileworldlive.com/unwrapped/the-5g-evolution?utm_source=chatgpt.com

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6G in the Hot Seat: The Debate on Innovation, the Impact of AI and the 6G Narrative

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  • AI for Networks and Networks for AI
  • Network Evolution by focusing on SW driven Innovation Cycles: The operator’s view on continuous innovation, simplification and sustainability
  • 6G Use Cases
  • The 6G Narrative: What truly matters for MNOs, standards, and end users

With: 

  • Laurent Leboucher, Orange – Chairman of the NGMN Alliance Board
  • Bernard Bureau, TELUS – NGMN Board Director
  • Cayetano Carbajo, Telefónica – NGMN Board Director
  • Anita Doehler, NGMN – CEO

Together, they will lead an open and interactive discussion designed for a valuable dialogue regarding the 6G narrative, focusing on items which are currently discussed controversially in the industry, with the ultimate goal to ensure that the next generation of mobile networks serves all stakeholders — end users, operators, vendors, and the ecosystem in general.

Join the session and contribute to this critical dialogue:

🗓 04 November 2025
🕞 03:30 – 05:00 pm 
📍 FYUZ 2025, CCD, Dublin, Ireland
🔗 Register here: Code NGMN25

 

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Global Antenna Technology & Industry Forum

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The Global Antenna Technology & Industry Forum 2025 is a premier international gathering focused on the strategic evolution of antenna technologies within the mobile ecosystem. It brings together global operators, industry leaders, and technology partners to explore innovations driving AI-enabled, sustainable, and 6G-ready networks.

Join us at the 14th Global Antenna Forum (October 29–30, Milan) and discover how antenna digitalization is transforming networks and driving business success.

✨ Experience game-changing product launches
📈 Gain insights into the latest trends and advanced deployment strategies
👥 Connect with leading industry experts and decision-makers

Our Senior Programme Manager, Amr Saeed, will deliver a keynote speech on Wednesday, October 29, sharing NGMN’s perspectives on the role of antennas in shaping intelligent, energy-efficient, and 6G-ready networks. His insights will emphasize the importance of collaboration in building resilient connectivity for the next generation of mobile technology.

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Mobile Korea 2025

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Mobile Korea 2025 is a major international showcase for next-generation mobile technologies. It brings together academia, research institutes, and industry leaders to discuss the key enablers of 6G, with resilience and reliability at the core of future connectivity.

Our Senior Programme Manager, Sparsh Singhal, will speak in Technical Session #3: Network Operators’ Perspective on Tuesday, October 28, from 12:40–13:00 KST at Mobile Korea 2025. He will share NGMN’s key 6G messages and operator perspectives on building resilient, sustainable next-generation networks.

Mobile Korea 2025 continues to serve as a platform for global collaboration, connecting research and industry to define the next era of mobile innovation.

We invite you to join this important discussion on the evolution of 6G technologies and the future of connected systems.

Find more details on the agenda and speakers.

 

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2nd International Bharat 6G Symposium 2025

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Ubiquitous, Trusted and AI-Native 6G Networks for a Sustainable Digital Society

As part of the India Mobile Congress, this high-level conference brings together government leaders, industry CEOs, and heads of international alliances to discuss how 6G will shape digital sovereignty, economic growth, and innovation on a global scale.

Our CEO Anita Döhler will join industry panels discussing key 6G use cases and global cooperation in driving a unified 6G roadmap. Senior Programme Manager Sparsh Singhal will also be participating in the event.

This symposium represents the cross-industry collaboration that NGMN champions – bringing together industry leaders to shape the future of mobile communications and advance our shared vision for 6G development.

All details on the agenda and speakers here.

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6G Forum

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NGMN is proud to be a partner in RCR Wireless News’ 6G Forum on October 7th.

The telecoms industry remains split. Some players are pushing forward with 6G R&D, envisioning more intelligent, energy-efficient, ecosystem-driven networks.
Others remain skeptical, cautious of falling into similar traps as the model for widespread ROI on 5G networks remains elusive.

Beyond the technical milestones, the bigger challenge is clear: how do we build a compelling business case for 6G and win operator buy-in?

Join RCR Wireless News’ 6G Forum on October 7th to find out.

Register now to get up to speed on the direction of 6G. From sensing capabilities and infrastructure cost modelling to policy, streamlining standards and realistic rollout timelines.

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BCN Latam Summit 2025

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We are excited to be part of the virtual BCN LATAM Summit 2025, 19-20 March 2025, the most important online telecommunications event for Latin America.

 

Our Senior Programme Manager Sparsh Singhal will share NGMN’s view and recommendations and discuss the opportunities and challenges of 5G SA, the development of 6G, and the growing importance of artificial intelligence (AI) and automation.

Join him on 19 March (time to be confirmed) for an insightful session on “6G – AN OPERATOR VIEW”.

Register now and find all the details on the agenda and speakers.

Access our latest publications here.

We invite interested industry players to become part of our endeavour. 

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The Green Network Summit

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We are excited to be part of the virtual Green Network Summit on 04-05 February 2025.

Setting the agenda for 2025 – Towards carbon neutral communications. Join NGMN’s Green Future Networks Project Lead Saima Ansari and other industry leaders for panel sessions – register for free here.

Register for free now and find the agenda here.

Access our latest publications here.

We invite interested industry players to become part of our endeavour.

ETSI ITU Symposium on ICT Sustainability

ETSI-ITU Symposium on ICT Sustainability

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We are excited to be part of the ETSI-ITU Symposium on ICT Sustainability, 11-12 December 2024, in Geneva, Switzerland.

The ETSI and ITU ICT Sustainability Symposium: Standards Driving Environmental Innovation will bring together industry leaders, policymakers, researchers and stakeholders to explore the crucial role of standards in promoting sustainable ICT practices.

Our Senior Programme Manager Sparsh Singhal will share NGMN’s view and recommendations on Session 5: “ICT Solutions for Sustainability”. Join him and other industry leaders on 11 Dec 5:20-6:30 pm to highlight international standards that set methodologies for measuring environmental impact, ensuring consistency and effectiveness in sustainability efforts.

Register now and find here the agenda here.

Access our latest publications here.

We invite interested industry players to become part of our endeavour.