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The 2025 Agenda

The 2025 Agenda

ITW 2025 features thought leadership from the most senior executives in the industry. With distinct summits across three stages, there is content for everyone, whether you need to understand the network topology AI requires, find out about alternative financing vehicles, or learn about the monetisation journey of network APIs. The agenda is curated to provide you with the knowledge to put your best foot forward.

Thought-leadership that will drive your business forward

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2:00 PM
  1. 360 mins
    • Social Activities
6:00 PM
  1. ITW Welcome Reception
    Riverview Ballroom
    120 mins
    • Social Activities
    Sponsored by:
    Nokia NTT
7:30 AM
  1. 570 mins
    • Social Activities
8:00 AM
  1. GLF Lounge, Cherry Blossom Foyer
    570 mins
    • Social Activities
    INVITE ONLY
    Sponsored by:
    Epsilon  Telstra
8:30 AM
  1. Breakfast Briefing
    GLF Lounge, Cherry Blossom Foyer
    60 mins
    • Social Activities
    INVITE ONLY
    Sponsored by:
    i3 Forum
9:00 AM
  1. Keynote Stage
    5 mins
    • Keynotes
  2. Exhibition Hall - Booth 1202
    480 mins
    • Social Activities
    Sponsored by:
    Stern Recruiting
9:05 AM
  1. Keynote Stage
    25 mins
    • Keynotes
    • AI & Automation
    Telcos need to harness the power of AI to modernize their operations, automate complex network maintenance and differentiate themselves ' fast. It is critical to build up an interoperable partner ecos ...
  2. Woodrow Wilson
    15 mins
    • Digital Infrastructure Leadership Summit
    INVITATION ONLY
9:20 AM
  1. Woodrow Wilson
    20 mins
    • Digital Infrastructure Leadership Summit
    INVITATION ONLY
9:30 AM
  1. Keynote Stage
    50 mins
    • Keynotes
    Picking up where we left off last year, the ITW Keynote Chat Show welcomes a rotating cast of some of the most influential figures from across the digital infrastructure and connectivity ecosystem. Ea ...
10:20 AM
  1. Networking Break
    15 mins
    • Social Activities
  2. Woodrow Wilson
    40 mins
    • Digital Infrastructure Leadership Summit
    INVITATION ONLY As key FCC and Commerce appointees settle into their roles what will the impact on M&A in digital infrastructure be? Will a more pro-business administration accelerate the imminent wav ...
10:35 AM
  1. Keynote Stage
    35 mins
    • Keynotes
    • AI & Automation
    As societal and industrial watershed moments go, the advent of AI is up there, and it's reshaping our digital infrastructure. $185 billion of Hyperscale investment is already committed to build out th ...
  2. Spotlight Stage
    35 mins
    • Regional Spotlights
    • Data Centre & Cloud
    • Investment
    • Connectivity Infrastructure
    Network resiliency and diversification of cable routes has become an increasingly vital investment, given the Red Sea cable cuts. Regional experts will share insights about:  What does current route d ...
10:45 AM
  1. Women in Tech USA Stage
    75 mins
    Join the Women in Tech USA networking brunch for a morning of experience-sharing, celebration, and strategising with women and allies of influence from the tech and telecoms industry. This is the plac ...
    Sponsored by:
    Arcadian Verizon Empowered Network Breakfast sponsor
11:00 AM
  1. Woodrow Wilson
    40 mins
    • Digital Infrastructure Leadership Summit
11:10 AM
  1. Keynote Stage
    40 mins
    • AI & Automation
    AI is significantly driving innovation across the connectivity ecosystem. Over the past 12 months, carriers globally have increasingly been deploying AI, and with the prediction that around 75% of cus ...
    Sponsored by:
    PWC
  2. Spotlight Stage
    40 mins
    • Data Centre & Cloud
    As demand for digital infrastructure skyrockets, the resources required for expansion are under increasingly severe pressure. Power grids are strained, suitable real estate is scarce, and fiber deploy ...
11:50 AM
  1. Keynote Stage
    30 mins
    • Keynotes
    • AI & Automation
    To fulfil the vision of a global network of networks communicating with each other, ready-federated APIs will be required, and these will need to be available in every network to enable developers to ...
  2. Spotlight Stage
    40 mins
    • Regional Spotlights
    As cloud service providers strive to deliver high quality, low-latency content delivery close to the eyeball, new pockets of opportunity emerge and justify new infra build, but also foster partnership ...
12:00 PM
  1. Women in Tech USA Stage
    15 mins
    A warm welcome to the Women in Tech USA Networking Brunch where we will open with a short introduction from the Founder and Managing Director of the Women in Tech World Series, Michaela Jeffery-Morris ...
    Sponsored by:

     

    Arcadian

  2. Woodrow Wilson
    20 mins
    • Digital Infrastructure Leadership Summit
    INVITATION ONLY Tariff and non-tariff regulations are in flux – superconductors were excluded from liberation day tariffs but GPUs were not – threatening digital infrastructure investment. What do we ...
12:15 PM
  1. Women in Tech USA Stage
    60 mins
     The future of digital infrastructure is at a critical juncture with long-haul, metro and regional network providers, data centres, and wireless infrastructure providers facing labour and talent short ...
    Sponsored by:

    ArcadianVerizon

12:20 PM
  1. Keynote Stage
    40 mins
    • Keynotes
    • AI & Automation
    A 150-billion-dollar question. As carriers face an evolution trajectory beyond offering traditional data transit services, the Network-as-a-Service model could be the key to monetising network assets. ...
  2. Woodrow Wilson
    40 mins
    • Digital Infrastructure Leadership Summit
    INVITATION ONLY AI leadership remains a key strategic priority for America and offers the potential for vast economic growth delivering on it is the key challenge for digital infrastructure providers. ...
12:30 PM
  1. Spotlight Stage
    30 mins
    • Regional Spotlights
    • Data Centre & Cloud
    • Connectivity Infrastructure
    There is a huge opportunity to support young digital-native populations in Brazil and the Southern Cone, and a severe shortage of network infrastructure to cope with the demand. Large IoT adoption and ...
1:00 PM
  1. Networking Break
    60 mins
    • Social Activities
2:00 PM
  1. Keynote Stage
    60 mins
    • Keynotes
    • Connectivity Infrastructure
    5G fixed wireless access has been touted as a “killer” 5G application, with the potential to serve consumer and commercial demand, especially in underserved markets. However, fiber has the advantage o ...
  2. Spotlight Stage
    25 mins
    • Regional Spotlights
    • Data Centre & Cloud
    • Connectivity Infrastructure
    Major investment is going into Mexican subsea cable connectivity and data centre capacity, with international parties vying to join the action. This fireside chat will cover an overview of current dev ...
2:25 PM
  1. Spotlight Stage
    35 mins
    • Regional Spotlights
    • Data Centre & Cloud
    • Connectivity Infrastructure
    Africa's telecom and data center market has solidified itself as a dynamic opportunity for global investment, and with young, tech-savvy populations and quickening digital infrastructure expansion, ke ...
3:00 PM
  1. Networking Break
    15 mins
    • Social Activities
3:15 PM
  1. Spotlight Stage
    25 mins
    • Regional Spotlights
    • Investment
    A new administration represents a new approach to incentivisation and provision of universal broadband access for Americans. As policies and strategies emerge, the industry will need to invest smart t ...
3:30 PM
  1. Keynote Stage
    30 mins
    • Keynotes
    • Product Innovation
    • Investment
    Driven by competition and technological evolutions, carriers globally are increasingly considering or have already begun the process of de-layering to separate infrastructure from services, with the a ...
3:40 PM
  1. Spotlight Stage
    40 mins
    • Regional Spotlights
    • Investment
    A focus on ultra-resilient networks, fiber expansion, and digital sovereignty in Europe is creating a blueprint for next-generation connectivity. By aligning digital infrastructure development with re ...
4:00 PM
  1. Keynote Stage
    60 mins
    • Keynotes
    • Data Centre & Cloud
    • Investment
    • Connectivity Infrastructure
    Global demand for seamless connectivity is skyrocketing, but liquidity and power constraints are testing digital infrastructure investment strategies and traditional financing models. This is pushing ...
  2. Happy Hour
    GLF Lounge, Cherry Blossom Foyer
    60 mins
    • Social Activities
    INVITE ONLY
    Sponsored by:
    Epsilon Telstra
5:00 PM
  1. Happy Hour
    Woodrow Wilson
    90 mins
    • Social Activities
    Sponsored by:
    Exa
  2. Happy Hour
    Exhibition Hall
    60 mins
    • Social Activities
    Sponsored by:
    Internexa
  3. Happy Hour
    Cherry Blossom Foyer
    120 mins
    • Social Activities
    Sponsored by:
    China Mobile
6:00 PM
  1. National Harbor Pier, City Cruises
    120 mins
    • Social Activities
    INVITE ONLY
    Sponsored by:
    Larus
  2. Drinks Reception
    The Flight Deck at the Capital Wheel, 141 American Way, Oxon Hill
    120 mins
    • Social Activities
    https://lp.flexential.com/ITWFlightDeckParty-MD-05.05-SNPI_Registration.html
    Sponsored by:
    Flexential
6:45 AM
  1. Orchard Terrace
    105 mins
    • Social Activities
    Sponsored by:
    PCCW Global Console Connect
8:00 AM
  1. 540 mins
    • Social Activities
  2. GLF Lounge, Cherry Blossom Foyer
    570 mins
    • Social Activities
    INVITE ONLY
    Sponsored by:
    Epsilon Telstr
  3. Networking Breakfast
    Riverview Ballroom B
    120 mins
    • Social Activities
    INVITE ONLY
    Sponsored by:
    T Wholesale
8:30 AM
  1. GLF Lounge, Cherry Blossom Foyer
    60 mins
    • Social Activities
    INVITE ONLY
    Sponsored by:
    du
9:00 AM
  1. Women in Tech USA Stage
    15 mins
    Join us for the official opening and welcome remarks to kick-start your day with inspiration and empowerment! Our two-day agenda is filled with expert-led sessions focused on our theme, Leading the Di ...
  2. Exhibition Hall - Booth 1202
    480 mins
    • Social Activities
    Sponsored by:
    Stern Recruiting
9:15 AM
  1. Keynote Stage
    45 mins
    • Security & Trust
    • Keynotes
    • Connectivity Infrastructure
    Geopolitical upheaval has resulted in global outages and cyber-attacks aimed at disrupting major government agencies, civilian support systems, financial trading and infrastructure in markets all over ...
  2. Women in Tech USA Stage
    30 mins
    Your journey continues to evolve. Each of us has a chapter to write. What are the words that will light up your page? Career strategies are as unique as snowflakes.   No two will ever be the same.   J ...
    Sponsored by:

    Verizon

9:30 AM
  1. Woodrow Wilson
    30 mins
    • TowerXchange Meetup Americas
    Laura Graves, Research Director, TowerXchange
9:45 AM
  1. Women in Tech USA Stage
    30 mins
    Today’s career path is not linear, especially in the world of tech. Join Mindera Technology’s Managing Director, Katharine Parkinson, and Alice Nathoo, former Burberry and Headspace exec as they unpac ...
    Sponsored by:

    Mindera

10:00 AM
  1. Keynote Stage
    45 mins
    • Keynotes
    • Product Innovation
    • Connectivity Infrastructure
    Elastic, autonomous systems and seamless integration are projected to be the hallmarks of the next phase of network convergence. And with distributed AI and disaggregated networks driving ubiquitous c ...
  2. Spotlight Stage
    45 mins
    • Security & Trust
    • Voice, Messaging & Customer Experience
    With over 9.7 billion spam calls flagged by Hiya in Q3 2024, up almost 50% STLY, the urgency to counteract fraud and restore trust has never been greater. Globally, industry and regulators are alignin ...
  3. Woodrow Wilson
    55 mins
    • TowerXchange Meetup Americas
    • What are the key regulatory shifts in the US and how do they influence cross-border telecom partnerships and market dynamics in Latin America?
    • What are new policies the LATAM countries are adopting  and what challenges remain in harmonizing regulations across the region?
    • How can evolving municipal regulatory processes in LATAM be optimized to accelerate telecom infrastructure deployment and support the growth of 5G and beyond?
    • How can shared infrastructure models, such as tower co-location and data centers, support the rapid deployment of 5G across the Americas?
    • What strategies can LATAM operators adopt to align with evolving regulations while maximizing operational efficiency and network expansion?
10:15 AM
  1. Women in Tech USA Stage
    30 mins
    In today’s fast-paced digital world, data is no longer just an asset – it’s the foundation of transformation. This session explores the pivotal role data plays in driving digital change, focusing on c ...
    Sponsored by:

    T Rowe Price

10:45 AM
  1. Networking Break
    15 mins
    • Social Activities
  2. 30 mins
    Grab a coffee and connect with attendees, share your thoughts on your top sessions so far and discuss your biggest takeaway from the day!
    Sponsored by:

    Sponsored by:

    WGU

11:00 AM
  1. Keynote Stage
    40 mins
    • Keynotes
    • Connectivity Infrastructure
    The submarine network landscape is shifting dramatically, with an emphasis on improving diversity and resiliency of routes. New cable systems have the potential to influence investment strategies for ...
  2. Spotlight Stage
    20 mins
    • Connectivity Infrastructure
    Sponsored by:
    Larus
11:15 AM
  1. Women in Tech USA Stage
    30 mins
    Join this presentation to learn about the skills and talent gap challenges facing the digital infrastructure and tech industry and how the industry needs to evolve to attract talent to ensure it remai ...
11:20 AM
  1. Spotlight Stage
    40 mins
    • Voice, Messaging & Customer Experience
    Telecom service providers have been grappling with relentless pricing pressures and EBITDA challenges for over three decades, but the path to success lies in mastering cost optimization. Join us for a ...
    Sponsored by:

    Sage

11:50 AM
  1. Women in Tech USA Stage
    30 mins
    In the ever-evolving landscape of artificial intelligence, the significance of data has never been more pronounced. Join us for an engaging session that explores how data serves as the foundational ba ...
12:00 PM
  1. Spotlight Stage
    20 mins
    • Voice, Messaging & Customer Experience
    • Product Innovation
    The telecoms industry is investing heavily in OSS/ BSS transformation, with Analysys Mason forecasting spend to reach $80 billion by 2028. Modernized OSS/ BSS systems promise to unlock network orchest ...
12:15 PM
  1. Woodrow Wilson
    60 mins
    • TowerXchange Meetup Americas
    • Which areas of digital infrastructure present the most lucrative opportunities for expansion and investment in the Americas?
    • Do investors still see Latin American towercos as attractive financing options in a globally competitive market?
    • What factors will reignite towerco M&A activity in the region as global market fluctuate?
    • How can towercos make smart capital allocation decisions while diversifying into digital infrastructure adjacencies like data centers, fiber, and edge computing?
    • How do macroeconomic conditions, regulatory shifts, and technological advancements impact investment strategies in the region's evolving digital landscape?
12:20 PM
  1. Keynote Stage
    40 mins
    • Keynotes
    • Connectivity Infrastructure
    Satellite connectivity is no longer just a backup for terrestrial networks but a growing part of end-to-end international connectivity business models. Interoperable networks established in space amou ...
  2. Spotlight Stage
    40 mins
    • Data Centre & Cloud
    AI adoption and investments are booming in Europe! Europe's digital infrastructure is under unprecedented pressure to evolve to meet these evolving needs. From hyperscalers processing closer to the ed ...
    Sponsored by:
    Ciena Gasline Zayo Europe
1:00 PM
  1. Networking Break
    Exhibition Hall
    60 mins
    • Social Activities
    Frankfurter & Hamburger Station
    Sponsored by:
    Zayo Europe
1:20 PM
  1. Women in Tech USA Stage
    30 mins
    The AI revolution is not just transforming industries; it’s introducing the next era of innovation with Agentic AI—intelligent systems that act autonomously to drive decisions and create value. In thi ...
1:55 PM
  1. Women in Tech USA Stage
    30 mins
    Change is inevitable—how prepared is your security and compliance team to adapt? This session delves into redefining your security and compliance program from a perceived cost center into a strategic ...
2:00 PM
  1. Keynote Stage
    45 mins
    • Keynotes
    • Product Innovation
    Global telcos are undergoing major transformation to assert their role in the ecosystem and this includes major cultural change. Seeking new perspectives and hiring from outside the industry can open ...
  2. Spotlight Stage
    15 mins
    • Data Centre & Cloud
    As telcos evolve to support the rising power demands of AI, high-voltage direct current (HVDC) is emerging as a critical enabler. In this session, Vertiv will explore how HVDC supports scalable, effic ...
    Sponsored by:
    Vertiv
2:15 PM
  1. Spotlight Stage
    30 mins
    • Voice, Messaging & Customer Experience
    The voice industry has been transforming for the past five years, with traffic and revenues steadily decreasing due largely to migration of P2P to OTT channels, along with fraud threats. However, ther ...
  2. Woodrow Wilson
    15 mins
    • TowerXchange Meetup Americas
2:30 PM
  1. Woodrow Wilson
    45 mins
    • TowerXchange Meetup Americas
    • How will ground-based wireless infrastructure networks incorporate low-earth orbit satellite connectivity and bandwidth? What should be the role of independent towercos?
    • Where can LEO satellite connectivity outperform ground-based towers, and how can towercos, carriers and regulators cooperate to make best use of this new connectivity?
    • What new services—beyond internet access—can the satellite-tower partnership unlock for sectors like agriculture, energy, and logistics in LATAM?
    • Data in Orbit: How do data flows, latency, and security shift when satellites enter the equation alongside terrestrial towers?
    • Is there a future for independently managed satellite ground base stations? Could towercos manage more of the world's ground-based space infrastructure?
2:45 PM
  1. Networking Break
    15 mins
    • Social Activities
2:55 PM
  1. Women in Tech USA Stage
    30 mins
    Recent years have seen the growing impact of technology on democracy and public policy where tech products and leaders are becoming increasingly influential in global relations and strategy. In this s ...
3:00 PM
  1. Keynote Stage
    60 mins
    • Security & Trust
    • Voice, Messaging & Customer Experience
    • Keynotes
    Telcos have been beset with challenges, centered on OTTs diverting traffic away from carriers and aggregators, whilst attempting to monetize the same OTTs. In many instances, this has triggered price ...
  2. Spotlight Stage
    30 mins
    • Security & Trust
    • Connectivity Infrastructure
    To deliver seamless experiences, stakeholders across the infrastructure chain must collaborate to optimize network security and reduce latency. The question is: how can they push the limits of interne ...
  3. Belvedere Bar
    120 mins
    • Social Activities
    Sponsored by:
    Ciena
3:30 PM
  1. Women in Tech USA Stage
    30 mins
    In this session, we'll explore the transformative potential of GenAI to drive efficiency and productivity within software develpment teams. Viveca Pavon-Harr will showcase a real-world example of how ...
4:00 PM
  1. Keynote Stage
    60 mins
    • Keynotes
    • AI & Automation
    • Product Innovation
    • Investment
    Connectivity and digital infrastructure have become essential – they underpin global economic activity and consequently attract significant investment. As demand continues to grow globally, notable vi ...
  2. Women in Tech USA Stage
    60 mins
    • Social Activities
    Sponsored by:
    WGU
4:05 PM
  1. Woodrow Wilson
    15 mins
    • TowerXchange Meetup Americas
4:20 PM
  1. Woodrow Wilson
    45 mins
    • TowerXchange Meetup Americas
    • How can MNOs and towercos collaborate to deliver FWA and expand broadband access?
    • What are the key infrastructure challenges hindering the rollout of 5G-powered FWA, and how can operators and tower companies overcome them?
    • What regulatory changes are necessary to encourage more widespread broadband access through FWA across different LATAM markets?
    • How will FWA redefine gaming, smart cities, and the metaverse ecosystems in regions like Latin America?
    • What new B2B models can MNOs develop around FWA, leveraging 5G, edge computing, and AI to serve key industries?
5:05 PM
  1. Woodrow Wilson
    0 mins
    • TowerXchange Meetup Americas
5:30 PM
  1. Drinks Reception
    Orchard Terrace
    120 mins
    • Social Activities
    INVITE ONLY
    Sponsored by:
    Uniti
8:30 PM
  1. POSE Bar
    -1230 mins
    • Social Activities
    INVITE ONLY
    Sponsored by:
    Arcadian
  2. Informal LGBTQ+ Industry Meetup
    Succotash Restaurant Bar
    60 mins
    • Social Activities
8:00 AM
  1. 360 mins
    • Social Activities
  2. GLF Lounge, Cherry Blossom Foyer
    570 mins
    • Social Activities
    INVITE ONLY
    Sponsored by:
    Epsilon Telstra
9:00 AM
  1. Woodrow Wilson
    15 mins
    • TowerXchange Meetup Americas
9:10 AM
  1. Spotlight Stage
    275 mins
    • Product Innovation

    New to ITW in 2025, the Product Innovation Forum is set to challenge CSPs way of thinking on how their product suites need to evolve. How can evolving customer requirements, technology advances and fresh ideas unlock new revenue opportunities?

    Our carefully selected roster of innovators - from start-ups to established players - will deliver short presentations and then be questioned by our expert panel and you the audience on how these could translate into new or enhanced revenue streams. 

    Fun, lively and interactive - join us for this half-day session and leave inspired!

    (See individual agenda sessions for further details)

     

    9:15 Chair's Introduction & scene setting
    Carl Roberts, Partner - Hadaara Consulting

    9.25 CSP forecasts: How will product suites evolve over the next 2-3 years?
    Daniele Mancuso, Chief Marketing & Product Management - Sparkle
    Dawane M. Young, VP Marketing - Verizon Partner Solutions
    Leon Chang, MD, Global Products & Solutions - AT&T
    Omar Alsaied, General Manager, Business Development, Wholesale - Mobily
    Franck Morales, Senior Vice President, Marketing and Business Development - Orange

    9:55 Enterprise perspectives: What are CSPs getting right and getting wrong and what is it that end-users really need?
    Deema Alathel, Executive Director, Global Strategic Initiatives - IBM

    10:10 Serving the AI opportunity: How does the connectivity fabric need to evolve and how can CSPs best meet the needs of the AI ecosystem?
    Ivo Ivanov, CEO - DE-CIX

    10:30 Multi-layer approaches to solving AI Networking challenges
    Walid Wakim, VP of Technology - Nokia

    10:50 Network modernization for accelerating growth
    Chris McKenna, Global Head of Business Development, Telecoms - AWS

    11:10 Refreshment break

    11:30 The role for carriers in GPUaaS
    Allen Salmasi, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer & Founder - Veea

    11:50 The revenue revolution will be decentralized!
    Keith Basil, General Manager, Edge - SUSE and Decentralization Champion and Startup Advisor

    12:10 Monetization using network APIs for wholesalers and MNOs
    Harpreet Geekee, Founder & CTO - Shabodi

    12:30 Telco-grade identity monetization via Open Gateway APIs
    Eran Haggiag, CEO - Glide Identity

    12:50 Driving enterprise value through wireless intelligence
    Toby Forman, CEO - Xvolv

    1:10 Title TBC
    Rasam Tooloe, GTM - Vellum 

    1:30 CSP wrap up reflections: what ideas and actions are we taking away?

    1:45 Close of session 

9:15 AM
  1. Spotlight Stage
    10 mins
    • Product Innovation
  2. Woodrow Wilson
    45 mins
    • TowerXchange Meetup Americas
    • Where do towercos fit in at ITW? 
    • How will tower companies drive the future of data centres, fibre networks, and satellite services?
    • What diversification strategies offer the most potential for growth: fibre, edge computing, or satellite infrastructure?
    • How can regulations support tower companies in expanding into fibre networks, data centres, or IoT infrastructure?
    • What future role will small cells, fibre networks, and edge data centres play in tower companies' portfolios?
    • How will the shift to a multi-infrastructure model impact competition and partnerships in telecom?
9:20 AM
  1. Keynote Stage
    20 mins
    • Voice, Messaging & Customer Experience
    In Mobilesquared's State of the Global Messaging Market analysis for 2025, Nick Lane will present this year's key figures and forecast for the near future of the messaging channels.
9:30 AM
  1. Women in Tech USA Stage
    15 mins
    Welcome to Day Two of #WiTUSA25! Join us for the official opening and welcome remarks to kick-start your day with inspiration and empowerment as we continue to explore Leading the Digital Revolution t ...
9:40 AM
  1. Keynote Stage
    40 mins
    • Voice, Messaging & Customer Experience
    Network operators need to shore up the perception of messaging channels in order to protect revenues and differentiate services from OTTs. Mobile identity is emerging as a new revenue stream with mult ...
9:45 AM
  1. Women in Tech USA Stage
    30 mins
    Disruption isn’t coming—it’s already here. The question is: are you leading through it or are you reacting to it? In this session, we’ll explore two powerful perspective shifts to reframe your approac ...
    Sponsored by:
    Mindera
9:55 AM
  1. Spotlight Stage
    15 mins
    • Product Innovation

    There is often a disconnect between the types of services that enterprises want, and the types of solutions CSPs are prioritising, leading to missed or undervalued revenue opportunities for CSPs, and frustrations for enterprises.   

    Drawing upon a wide range of conversations with multiple industries, IBM will explore views from the front line on what enterprises require from CSPs today and in the future, focusing on the business needs to be addressed.  

    Do telcos need to rethink their approach and, if so, what opportunities and requirements does this create for the wholesale sector? 

10:15 AM
  1. Women in Tech USA Stage
    30 mins
    AI's reliance on data presents key privacy challenges in data infrastructure, data governance and compliance. This talk explores best practices for AI, emphasizing privacy by design, data minimization, and transparency and accountability. It further explores user control and data ownership, the role of standards and certifications, and the importance of tracking data with comprehensive lineage. It concludes by looking forward to the future of AI ethics and privacy.

    The Why: Data privacy is paramount to AI development because models relies on data. We need to understand privacy challenges, governance, and best practices to develop AI responsibly. This knowledge is crucial for ethical AI development and navigating increasing privacy regulations.

    Key Takeaways:
    AI models rely on large and diverse datasets, which often contain sensitive information.
    Key privacy challenges in AI data infrastructure involve data collection and ingestion, data storage and processing, and model training and deployment.
    Emphasis is needed for defining best practices for AI, including privacy by design, data minimization, and transparency and accountability.

    This session is for... AI developers and engineers; data scientists and analysts; privacy officers and legal counsels; technology executive and managers; anyone intereted in the ethical implications of AI.
10:20 AM
  1. Keynote Stage
    40 mins
    • Voice, Messaging & Customer Experience
    The CPaaS industry continues to expand rapidly across the globe, from the US to Africa to APAC, with a predicted CAGR of up to 20% by 2030. As programmable communications reshape industries, and innov ...
10:50 AM
  1. Spotlight Stage
    20 mins
    • Product Innovation

    At AWS, the mission of our telecoms business unit is to help telecom operators to accelerate business value by reinventing communications together; innovating with  them and engaging on their behalf with a broad ecosystem of telco partners and developers to deliver solutions.  

    In today’s session we will focus on 2 key areas:

    • Network Modernization, Orchestrating a secure, scalable software driven network
    • Acceleratinginnovation to monetize 5G, Edge and enterprise transformation.  
11:00 AM
  1. Networking Break
    30 mins
    • Social Activities
11:10 AM
  1. 20 mins
    • Product Innovation
11:15 AM
  1. Women in Tech USA Stage
    30 mins
    As technology continues to evolve, women leaders in tech face the unique challenge of driving innovation while upholding ethical standards and fostering inclusive environments. A recent study found that 78% of consumers are more likely to trust companies led by individuals who prioritize ethical technology use, highlighting the competitive advantage of ethical leadership.

    In this session, we’ll share how women in tech can lead with integrity, promote diverse perspectives, and leverage ethical innovation to build resilient organizations while discussing strategies for navigating complex ethical landscapes, empowering diverse teams, and making strategic decisions that align with both business goals and values.

    Key Takeaways:
    • Actionable insights to strengthen their leadership skills and drive meaningful change in the tech industry.
    • Learn how to integrate ethics into leadership to build trust and drive success
    • Discover how to foster innovation while maintaining ethical standards
    • Understand how diverse perspectives enhance strategic decision-making
    Sponsored by:
    Redhat
  2. Woodrow Wilson
    45 mins
    • TowerXchange Meetup Americas
    • Late mover advantage: what energy deployments have been adapted to needs in Latin America and the Caribbean? What new approaches have been pioneered here?
    • Why are institutional capital and technology-led ESCOs proving to be such a successful combination? Could other models deliver energy reliability in the region?
    • Are AI-powered energy management systems a good match for the industry, or does a KISS (Keep It Simple Stupid) approach still work best?
    • How can towercos, carriers and ESCOs leverage solar, wind, and hybrid solutions to create economically self-sustaining networks in rural and underserved regions?
    • How can infrastructure-sharing agreements enable operators to expand rural coverage and bridge the digital divide?
11:30 AM
  1. Keynote Stage
    40 mins
    • Voice, Messaging & Customer Experience
    RBM is the standard-bearer for a dynamic messaging experience, but nevertheless faces challenges from global OTT apps and regional platforms that have set a high bar. In addition, there are still ling ...
  2. Spotlight Stage
    20 mins
    • Product Innovation
11:50 AM
  1. Spotlight Stage
    20 mins
    • Product Innovation
    This talk reimagines decentralized revenue models for a new era. Communication Service Providers (CSPs) are uniquely positioned to transform residential infrastructure into a platform for innovation, enabling the next generation of evolved set-top boxes, over-the-top services, and intelligent applications. By harnessing native access to personal networks, CSPs can unlock a hidden layer of customer infrastructure, powering new frontiers in AI, distributed storage, and on-demand computing — and redefining the edge as a catalyst for human and technological advancement. 
  2. Women in Tech USA Stage
    30 mins
    AI is fundamentally changing the world of work by automating routine tasks, improving productivity, and enabling employees to focus on higher-value work. However, AI is only as powerful as the workfor ...
12:10 PM
  1. Keynote Stage
    15 mins
    • Voice, Messaging & Customer Experience
    RCS is the future of business messaging - its power to turn every text into an experience combined with increasing support and coverage globally means RCS is finally moving from a long-standing techno ...
  2. Spotlight Stage
    20 mins
    • Product Innovation

    The telecommunications industry is experiencing a major transformation driven by the adoption of network programmability, which is key to realizing the full potential of 5G and future technologies. At the heart of this evolution is using APIs to expose network capabilities, allowing developers to tap into advanced functionalities such as network slicing, ultra-low latency, and edge computing. This shift opens up significant monetization opportunities for operators and wholesale service providers through premium services and features while paving the way for lucrative enterprise markets.

    This session will delve into the monetization models and provide a strategic framework for service providers to begin their monetization journey. 

12:15 PM
  1. Woodrow Wilson
    45 mins
    • TowerXchange Meetup Americas
    • Where are the opportunities for collaboration and where is competition likely as towercos expand across regions?
    • What successful models from Europe, Asia, and MENA can LATAM towercos adopt to improve operational efficiency and infrastructure sharing?
    • How can LATAM towercos benefit from lessons in regulatory cooperation and market liberalization seen in other regions?
    • What innovative financing strategies from Asia and MENA can help LATAM towercos raise capital more effectively?
    • How have European towercos tackled challenges related to urban densification and rural connectivity?
    • In what ways can LATAM towercos leverage partnerships and joint ventures based on cross-regional examples of collaboration?
    • What are the most effective strategies for raising capital in a global context?
12:25 PM
  1. Keynote Stage
    35 mins
    • Voice, Messaging & Customer Experience
    In spite of Juniper Research's prediction that operators could lose $3.9 bn in roaming spend to travel eSIM by 2028, continued expansion of IoT technologies heralds a major opportunity for adoption in ...
12:30 PM
  1. Spotlight Stage
    20 mins
    • Product Innovation
    • The market threat (SMS erosion) 
    • Why mobile identity is the critical unlock 
    • Glide's approach to fast, zero-CapEx integration 
12:50 PM
  1. Spotlight Stage
    20 mins
    • Product Innovation

    MNO investment in 5G is at a watershed moment, with the desire to monetise the billions sunk into infrastructure on everyone’s agendas.  The challenge faced by the industry is to deliver a compelling case to enterprise to encourage adoption when every CIO is also a consumer. 

    xvolv has developed technology that sits on a customer network as a user that not only provides real-time feedback but, by using applied AI, delivers predictive performance providing key insight to enterprise network managers.  The wireless intelligence provided by xvolv is helping enterprises and MNOs understand the true performance of wireless networks and develop solutions to drive value. 

      The presentation will seek to: 

    • Explain the pain  
    •  Showcase the technology  
    •  Present real-life business cases 
1:00 PM
  1. Woodrow Wilson
    0 mins
    • TowerXchange Meetup Americas
1:10 PM
  1. Spotlight Stage
    20 mins
    • Product Innovation
1:20 PM
  1. Women in Tech USA Stage
    30 mins
    In this session, we'll explore Joanne and Janel's many accomplishments in their leadership journey, and the guiding principles that they have used to promote collaboration and innovation in teams wher ...
1:55 PM
  1. Women in Tech USA Stage
    30 mins
    Digital transformation often brings many 'firsts' for organizations where it requires leaders to navigate through the unknown without a blueprint to follow. This presentation explores the unique chall ...

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