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Network Evolution – The Path to 6G & Sustainable AI

FutureNet World is the premier event where telecom network automation, AI-driven operations, and autonomous networks take centre stage, bringing together over one thousand telco professionals, CSP leaders, and technology innovators who will explore the future of intelligent networks.On day 2 of the event, NGMN leads a dedicated track on Network Evolution, covering 6G & AI, Network Simplification and Agentic AI-based operating models:

FutureNet World 2026

📅 21–22 April 2026
📍 InterContinental London – The O2, London, UK
🔗 https://futurenetworld.net/events/futurenet-world-2026/


NGMN Track: Network Evolution

📅 22 April (Day 2)
🧭 Track C: The Path to 6G & Sustainable AI
11:20–13:00


Agenda

Network Evolution – The Path to 6G & Sustainable AI

Confirmed NGMN Speakers:
Laurent Leboucher · Andrea Calvi · Konstantinos Chalkiotis · Anita Döhler

Session Highlights:

  • Fireside Chat with the Chairman of the NGMN Alliance Board
  • Presentation: AI Surge and its Implications for 6G
  • Presentation: Network Simplification and Sustainable Networks for the Future
  • CxO Panel: The Future Network Operator with Laurent Leboucher, Andrea Calvi and Konstantinos Chalkiotis, moderated by Anita Döhler

Join us to discuss NGMN key priorities:

  • Operator-driven guidance toward 6G standardisation
  • Simplification of networks and operations
  • Agentic AI-based operations and cloud-native evolution
  • Sustainable network design

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6G in the Hot Seat The Debate on Innovation AI_baner2

6G in the Hot Seat: The Debate on Innovation, AI!

  • AI for Networks and Networks for AI
  • Network Evolution through Software-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

This session brought together industry leaders for an open and interactive discussion around the future 6G narrative. The conversation addressed current points of debate within the ecosystem, with the shared goal of ensuring that the next generation of mobile networks effectively serves end users, operators, vendors, and the wider industry community.

Event details:


🗓 04 November 2025
🕞 03:30 – 05:00 pm
📍 FYUZ 2025, CCD, Dublin, Ireland