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THE GREAT TELCO DEBATE 2026

London, UK // 03. December 2026by Juliya Naumova

NGMN Alliance is proud to be a Supporting Organisation of The Great Telco Debate 2026!

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 3 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 on 3 December to contribute to the conversation and engage with experts from across the global telecom community.

Register and learn more about the event here

DIGITAL SOVEREIGNTY FORUM

London, UK // 02. December 2026by Juliya Naumova

🚀 Digital Sovereignty Forum 2026 examines the technologies, policies, and partnerships required to build secure, resilient, and sovereign digital infrastructure.

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.

FutureNet North America

New York, USA // 04. November 2026by Juliya Naumova

Shaping the Future of Connectivity with AI and Automation

We’re thrilled to share that NGMN Alliance is a proud partner of FutureNet North America, taking place on 4–5 November 2026 at Well& by Durst, Times Square, New York.

FutureNet North America brings the telecom ecosystem together to explore the next era of network automation, AI-driven operations, and autonomous networks. Taking place in the heart of New York City, this flagship event brings together communications service providers, technology vendors, and industry leaders to define how networks will operate in the age of intelligence.

As a valued member of our network, we’re delighted to invite you to this industry-leading event.

Secure Your Spot at FutureNet North America 2026!

Don’t miss your chance to connect with North America’s leading telecom operators, technology innovators, and AI experts. Discover real-world automation and AI deployments, gain practical insights into autonomous network operations, and be part of the conversations shaping the future of telecom. Register now and join us in New York this November!

CLOUD-NATIVE TELCO

UK, London // 14. October 2026by Juliya Naumova

🚀 Cloud-Native Telco 2026 explores how cloud-native technologies are reshaping telecom networks, enabling operators to build more agile, scalable, and automated infrastructures for the future.

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

Network X 2026

Vienna, Austria // 14. October 2026by Juliya Naumova

TRANSFORM YOUR NETWORK. SHAPE THE FUTURE.

Network X 2026 brings together the global fixed-line and mobile communities to explore the technologies, partnerships and strategies shaping the future of connectivity.

On Day 2 of the NetworkX, our CEO Anita Döhler will lead the keynote panel discussion “Shaping the 6G Era – From Vision to Sustainable Network Evolution” at the Headliners Stage I 14 October I 10:45 am – 11:15 am featuring:

NGMN’s Chairman of the Board:
Laurent Leboucher (Orange)
and NGMN Board Members:
Arash Ashouriha (Deutsche Telekom)
Bernard Bureau (Telus) and
Luke Ibbetson (Vodafone)

The session will look into how the mobile ecosystem can accelerate the transition towards 6G by:

defining an operator-driven roadmap for 6G
building flexible and AI-ready network architectures
simplifying the migration from 5G to 6G
delivering sustainable and economically viable network evolution
creating a resilient and open ecosystem for the 6G era

Join this at Network X 2026 to explore how collaboration across the ecosystem will turn the vision of 6G into a sustainable and practical reality.

Register here: Network X 2026 Registration
Explore the agenda: Network X 2026 Agenda

FUTURENET ASIA 2026

Singapore, Singapore // 22. September 2026by Juliya Naumova

Shaping the Future of Connectivity with AI and Automation

We’re thrilled to share that NGMN Alliance is a proud partner of FutureNet Asia, taking place on 22-23 September 2026 at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore.

FutureNet Asia brings the APAC telecom ecosystem together to explore the next era of network automation, AI-driven operations, and autonomous networks. Taking place in Singapore, this flagship event brings together CSPs, technology vendors, and industry leaders to define how networks will operate in the age of intelligence.

As a valued member of our network, we’re delighted to invite you to this industry-leading event.

If you are a Telco Operator (CSP) you can register for FREE
If you are a Vendor (or Consultant) we can offer you an exclusive 25% discount. Simply use the code FNAPartner25 during registration to take advantage of this offer.

Secure Your Spot at FutureNet Asia 2026!

Don’t miss your chance to be part of the most impactful telecom event of the year. Register now and get ready for two days of innovation, insights, and networking!

Telco to Techco

25. March 2025//in Archive, IE_Archive, IE_Archive_2025 //by Juliya Naumova

We are excited to be part of the virtual Mobile Europe Event – TELCO TO TECHCO from 01-02 April 2025.

“Learn how operators can transition into techcos.”

Our CEO Anita Döhler will share NGMN’s view and recommendations on the opening panel: “What is a telco for?”.

Join her and other industry leaders on Tuesday 01 April 9:05am BST/ 10:05am CET for an insightful session on why telcos exist and how they must evolve to meet market needs.

Register now and find all the details on the agenda and speakers here featuring some of our NGMN Membership.

Access our latest publications here.

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

MWC 2025

11. February 2025//in Archive, IE_Archive, IE_Archive_2025 //by Juliya Naumova

We are excited to be part of the MWC 2025 Conference “Connected Industries”, 03-06 March 2025 in Barcelona, Spain.

Converge. Connect. Create.

Our CEO Anita Döhler will share NGMN’s view and recommendations on the panel “Embracing Cloud-Native: Transforming Enterprise Agility and Growth”.

Join her and other industry leaders on Monday 03 March 1-2pm CET for an insightful session on how cloud-native strategies are transforming the telecom industry – ensuring security, cost efficiency and control.