Our CEO Anita Döhler will represent the NGMN Alliance as a speaker at 6G Vision Fest 2026. She will share NGMN’s key 6G messages and operator-driven perspective on shaping reliable, sustainable and globally aligned next-generation networks.

6G Vision Fest 2026 will provide a platform for global collaboration, connecting research and industry to advance 6G technologies, AI-native networks and the future of intelligent connectivity.

We invite you to join this important discussion on the evolution of 6G and AI-native networks.

Find more details on the event website.

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The industry must think about AI for networks and networks for AI. This means designing flexible, software-driven and cloud-native architectures that can support evolving AI workloads while accelerating network automation, operational efficiency and sustainable network evolution.

As an operator-driven alliance, NGMN continues to provide requirements and guidance to align the ecosystem and support global 6G standardisation efforts—bringing together operators, vendors, academia and industry partners to avoid fragmentation and enable scalable innovation.

🎥 Watch the panel and join the conversation on how AI, automation and 6G are shaping the future of mobile networks.

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‘Network Automation and Autonomy Phase III: Agentic AI for Autonomous Mobile Networks’ explores the motivation, opportunities, requirements, and ecosystem developments associated with applying Agentic AI for network automation in autonomous mobile networks.  

It provides three key insights: a pragmatic reference framework identifying the core components required for Agentic AI-driven network automation; a look at ecosystem maturity and potential or perceived gaps across standards and open-source activities; and a set of considerations to accelerate safe, interoperable and scalable deployment. 

 The publication highlights that while Agentic AI can act as a foundational catalyst for network automation, the success of commercial-scale adoption will benefit from the readiness of comprehensive and reliable support systems, ecosystem alignment and the mitigation of fragmentation risks rather than individual AI model capabilities or technologies. 

It identifies that operators will need robust mechanisms for governance, trust, policy adherence, observability, explainability, operational safety, determinism, assurance, security and cost control.  

Laurent Leboucher, Chairman of the NGMN Alliance Board and Orange Group CTO and EVP Networks, commented: “Mobile network operators (MNOs) find themselves at a decisive inflection point as the telecoms industry enters a new phase of network automation. AI is no longer restricted to analytics, prediction, and closed-loop optimisation. Indeed, the rapid arrival of Agentic AI has introduced the prospect of autonomous systems able to reason, plan, collaborate and execute actions within and across multiple operational domains.  

“However, the complexity of networks and high expectations surrounding customer experience means general-purpose Agentic AI technologies must be used carefully with the right harness and guardrails to bring humans in the loop when needed. This is a learning process in itself where operators will have to take controlled risks.” 

Guangyi Liu, Chief Expert of China Mobile and NGMN Board Director, said: “Review of standards development organisations (SDOs), industry initiatives and open-source activities demonstrates encouraging momentum across the ecosystem in Agentic AI deployments, but despite this the landscape remains largely complex and unevenly mature.  

“Increased collaboration among MNOs, SDOs, vendors, hyperscalers, and open-source communities is therefore important to achieve confidence in the opportunity of large-scale deployments and provide a more unified end-to-end perspective. That means cross-industry coordination on areas such as telecom-grade interfaces and trust mechanisms, as well as shared testing environments, and evidence-based validation of agent behaviour to ensure solutions remain interoperable, secure and fully aligned with operator requirements.” 

Luke Ibbetson, Head of R&D at Vodafone and NGMN Board Director, added: “Capabilities for trustworthiness, security, explainability, observability, interoperability, governance and appropriate human oversight must be in place for Agentic AI in order to accelerate safe, interoperable, and scalable deployment across the telco ecosystem.  

“If the related requirements are met, Agentic AI can help create a realistic route toward trusted Level 4 autonomy where networks are highly autonomous and enable automated decision making, self-optimisation, self-healing and self-management.” 

‘Network Automation and Autonomy Phase III: Agentic AI for Autonomous Mobile Networks’ also highlights how isolated proof-of-concepts will increasingly shift towards operational deployments of Agentic AI prioritising well-controlled, high-value use cases in the coming years, with agents capable of managing complex workflows across multiple network domains. 

One of the main factors determining the success of this will be increased collaboration across the entire telco ecosystem to help reduce the risk of fragmentation and align on interoperable architectures, interfaces and responsibilities. 

The full publication can be downloaded from here.

Further information and all NGMN publications can be found on the website at ngmn.org. 

 *As defined by TM Forum’s Autonomous Networks Project 

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TelecomTV’s The Great Telco Debate is an interactive, insight-driven event that brings together senior telecom executives, analysts, policymakers, and industry leaders for a day of lively debate, discussion, and networking. Taking place on 03 December 2026 at One Moorgate Place, London, the event will explore the most pressing opportunities and challenges shaping the future of the telecom industry.

From AI and automation to investment strategies, network evolution, and emerging business models, The Great Telco Debate provides a platform for open, thought-provoking discussions and diverse perspectives on the issues that matter most to communications service providers and the wider telecom ecosystem.

NGMN Alliance looks forward to joining industry peers to contribute to the conversation and engage with experts from across the global telecom community.

Register and learn more about the event here

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The forum brings together policymakers, telecom operators, cloud providers, and industry experts.

Key topics include:

• Digital sovereignty strategies
• Secure cloud infrastructure
• Data governance
• Cybersecurity
• Regulatory developments

Designed around expert presentations and collaborative discussions, the event provides valuable insights into the future of trusted digital ecosystems.

Book your place here.

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Network Automation 2026 brings together communications service providers, technology vendors, and industry experts for a day of insightful discussions on the technologies, strategies, and real-world deployments driving the evolution towards autonomous networks. Through expert presentations, operator case studies, and interactive discussions, attendees will exchange ideas, share best practices, and explore how AI, automation, and orchestration are transforming network operations and shaping the future of intelligent, autonomous networks.

Join us on 18 November to explore the latest developments in autonomous networks, AI-driven operations, intent-based networking, and service orchestration alongside experts from across the global telecom ecosystem.

Register now to attend and discover the agenda, speakers, and networking opportunities at Network Automation 2026.

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Taking place on 14 October in London, the forum will bring together telecom operators, cloud providers, technology vendors, and industry leaders to discuss the practical adoption of cloud-native architectures across modern telecom environments.

Key topics include:
🔹 Cloud-native network transformation
🔹 Kubernetes, containers, and CNFs
🔹 Automation and orchestration at scale
🔹 Multi-cloud and hybrid cloud deployment strategies
🔹 Building resilient, scalable, and sustainable telecom infrastructure

Designed around practical case studies, operator experiences, and collaborative discussions, the event provides valuable insights for telecom professionals accelerating cloud-native adoption and modernizing network operations.

📅 Agenda

📝 Register here

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Our CEO Anita Döhler will share NGMN’s perspectives and recommendations alongside other industry leaders in Session 6, “Global Alliance Session: Leveraging Ecosystems for 6G Innovation,” on 09 October from 10:15 to 11:30 IST.

The session will bring together representatives of leading regional and global alliances, governments, industry and research programmes to discuss 6G priorities, roadmaps, implementation pathways and opportunities for international cooperation.

The discussion will explore how parallel regional programmes can evolve into complementary global ecosystems, enabling joint research, cross-border trials, standards collaboration, trusted technologies and globally interoperable 6G development.

Key topics will include international R&D collaboration, cross-border testbeds and pilots, global standards, regional 6G use cases, resilient supply chains and practical mechanisms for cooperation during 2026–2030.

Find all the details on the agenda and speakers here.

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