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8:30 AM
  1. GLF Board Meeting
    480 mins
    • GLF Activities
    The GLF hosts their Board Meeting and Community meeting - if you're not a member, of the GLF Community, enquire today to gain access.
10:00 AM
  1. Early Bird Lounge open
    480 mins
    • Social Activities
    An early arrival and keen to get your networking game on? We've got you covered. Pick up your ITW badge from 10am and join the Lounge to get started with deal-making.
3:00 PM
  1. Registration open
    270 mins
    • Social Activities
4:30 PM
  1. GLF Community Meeting
    120 mins
    • GLF Activities
    The GLF hosts their Board Meeting and Community meeting - if you're not a member, of the GLF Community, enquire today to gain access.
6:00 PM
  1. ITW Warm Up Reception
    90 mins
    • Social Activities
    If you haven't arrived yet, where are you?! We kick off ITW in style by the river - get your networking mojo and party hat on - we've got plenty of fun surprises in store for you!
7:30 AM
  1. Registration open
    690 mins
    • Social Activities
8:00 AM
  1. Global Innovation Arena open
    Digital Infra Stage, Global Innovation Arena, Prince George's Exhibition Hall, Lower Level, Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center
    540 mins
    • Social Activities
8:50 AM
  1. Digital Infrastructure Policy & Investment Summit Chair's Welcome
    Woodrow Wilson Stage, First Floor, Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center
    10 mins
    • Digital Infrastructure Policy & Investment Summit
9:00 AM
  1. Keynote Presentation: American leadership in AI innovation
    Woodrow Wilson Stage, First Floor, Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center
    15 mins
    • Digital Infrastructure Policy & Investment Summit
    A policy leader will provide an update on the current approach to AI innovation and the strategic importance of AI infrastructure. 
  2. GLF & VIP Breakfast & Networking
    Digital Infra VIP Lounge, Global Innovation Arena, Prince George's Exhibition Hall, Lower Level, Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center
    50 mins
    • ITW Keynotes
    INVITE ONLY Hosted in the exclusive Digital Infra VIP Lounge, join us for breakfast to kick off ITW and network with our keynote speakers, hyperscaler VIPs and GLF Board members, before joining the ke ...
9:15 AM
  1. Panel: How to align international policy on AI & technology
    Woodrow Wilson Stage, First Floor, Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center
    45 mins
    • Digital Infrastructure Policy & Investment Summit
    As connectivity becomes the backbone of the global economy, regulators, investors, and industry leaders face the challenge of creating frameworks that enable innovation while ensuring resilience and f ...
9:50 AM
  1. ITW Welcome
    Global Connectivity Stage, Global Innovation Arena, Prince George's Exhibition Hall, Lower Level, Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center
    10 mins
    • ITW Keynotes
10:00 AM
  1. Keynote Panel: Unleashing the 3 pillars of AI
    Global Connectivity Stage, Global Innovation Arena, Prince George's Exhibition Hall, Lower Level, Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center
    60 mins
    • ITW Keynotes
    Customer expectations, geopolitics and the economic environment are constantly evolving and shifting the dynamics of the digital infrastructure industry. Businesses need to manage the need to invest a ...
  2. Panel: Investing in energy to power digital growth
    Woodrow Wilson Stage, First Floor, Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center
    40 mins
    • Digital Infrastructure Policy & Investment Summit
    The vital question keeping leaders up at night is how to secure sustainable energy supply to meet growing demand for data center services and lit fibre globally. This panel will unpack what investment ...
10:40 AM
  1. Panel: Debunking the data center misinformation dilemma
    Woodrow Wilson Stage, First Floor, Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center
    40 mins
    • Digital Infrastructure Policy & Investment Summit
    Access to land and power is critical for data center growth, but these issues increasingly intersect with public perception and local community concerns. In the US, permitting delays and opposition of ...
11:00 AM
  1. Keynote Panel: Embracing change - the next phase of carrier growth
    Global Connectivity Stage, Global Innovation Arena, Prince George's Exhibition Hall, Lower Level, Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center
    60 mins
    • ITW Keynotes
    Customer expectations, geopolitics and the economic environment are constantly evolving and shifting the dynamics of the digital infrastructure industry. Businesses need to manage the need to invest a ...
  2. Keynote Presentation: Getting under the skin of demand drivers for AI infrastructure
    Digital Infra Stage, Global Innovation Arena, Prince George's Exhibition Hall, Lower Level, Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center
    10 mins
    • AI & Data Infrastructure
  3. GrowthX Opening Remarks
    GrowthX Stage, Global Innovation Arena, Prince George's Exhibition Hall, Lower Level, Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center
    10 mins
    • GrowthX
11:10 AM
  1. Keynote Panel: Powering the AI surge: telcos, hyperscalers & data centers in sync
    Digital Infra Stage, Global Innovation Arena, Prince George's Exhibition Hall, Lower Level, Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center
    50 mins
    • AI & Data Infrastructure
    As AI-driven workloads and cloud adoption accelerate, the pressure on global networks and data centers is unprecedented. This panel explores how network operators, hyperscalers, and data center provid ...
  2. Keynote Presentation: Telco product innovation data analysis
    GrowthX Stage, Global Innovation Arena, Prince George's Exhibition Hall, Lower Level, Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center
    15 mins
    • GrowthX
    A GrowthX strategic partner will discuss recent findings and data points to illustrate the current state of telco product innovation.   
11:20 AM
  1. Networking Break
    Woodrow Wilson Stage, First Floor, Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center
    10 mins
    • Digital Infrastructure Policy & Investment Summit
11:25 AM
  1. Keynote Presentation: Connectivity in 2040 - anticipating future enterprise needs
    GrowthX Stage, Global Innovation Arena, Prince George's Exhibition Hall, Lower Level, Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center
    20 mins
    • GrowthX
    A visionary will contextualise evolving enterprise demand for networking services and the opportunities this presents for telco innovation.
11:30 AM
  1. Meet the Leaders Networking Round Tables: Policy & Investment
    Woodrow Wilson Stage, First Floor, Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center
    60 mins
    • Digital Infrastructure Policy & Investment Summit
    Each round table discussion will be led by one industry figurehead who will initiate the conversation. Attendees can sign up in advance and will have confirmed seats at the table. We will also have so ...
11:45 AM
  1. Quickfire Dragons round robin: Where are telcos channelling growth efforts?
    GrowthX Stage, Global Innovation Arena, Prince George's Exhibition Hall, Lower Level, Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center
    20 mins
    • GrowthX
    In preparation for the Dragon’s Den sessions we run in the GrowthX programme, some of our Dragons, representing leadership in Product Development and GTM teams in telcos, will participate in a quickfi ...
12:00 PM
  1. Keynote Panel: Critical infrastructure: critical security
    Global Connectivity Stage, Global Innovation Arena, Prince George's Exhibition Hall, Lower Level, Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center
    60 mins
    • ITW Keynotes
    As networks become more complex and more automated, the attack surface for bad actors expands. Regulators are updating policies and seeking enhanced collaboration with industry to protect users from i ...
  2. Keynote Panel: The quest for sovereign AI meets the edge-cloud infrastructure battle
    Digital Infra Stage, Global Innovation Arena, Prince George's Exhibition Hall, Lower Level, Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center
    60 mins
    • AI & Data Infrastructure
    In a world where AI is hungry for data and power, organizations face a double challenge: how to safeguard sensitive information with sovereign AI and select the right infrastructure between edge and c ...
  3. World Cafe - Grab a Bite
    World Cafe, Global Innovation Arena, Prince George's Exhibition Hall, Lower Level, Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center
    120 mins
    • Social Activities
  4. Meet the Leaders Networking Round Tables: Voice
    GrowthX Connection Zone, Global Innovation Arena, Prince George's Exhibition Hall, Lower Level, Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center
    60 mins
    • Voice & Messaging
    Each round table discussion will be led by one industry figurehead who will initiate the conversation. Attendees can sign up in advance and will have confirmed seats at the table. We will also have so ...
12:30 PM
  1. Presentation: Case Study on the Stargate Project
    Woodrow Wilson Stage, First Floor, Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center
    20 mins
    • Digital Infrastructure Policy & Investment Summit
    The Stargate Project kicked off in January 2025, with the mission of building AI infrastructure and securing national leadership in AI for the US. Since then, deployments have launched in Norway, the ...
12:50 PM
  1. Keynote Presentation
    Woodrow Wilson Stage, First Floor, Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center
    30 mins
    • Digital Infrastructure Policy & Investment Summit
    An industry visionary will inspire attendees with a mission for the future of the industry. 
1:00 PM
  1. Meet the Leaders Networking Round Tables: AI & Data Infrastructure
    Digital Infra Stage, Global Innovation Arena, Prince George's Exhibition Hall, Lower Level, Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center
    120 mins
    • AI & Data Infrastructure
    13:00-14:00    Designing fit-for-purpose AI-ready data centers   14:00-15:00    How can AI make network management and operations more efficient?   
  2. Host the Partners: Fireside Chat
    GrowthX Stage, Global Innovation Arena, Prince George's Exhibition Hall, Lower Level, Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center
    60 mins
    • GrowthX
    A sponsored takeover – key industry executives host a 30 minute fireside chat with a client/ stakeholder/ innovator for exclusive insights.
1:20 PM
  1. Digital Infrastructure Policy & Investment Summit Chair's Closing Remarks
    Woodrow Wilson Stage, First Floor, Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center
    10 mins
    • Digital Infrastructure Policy & Investment Summit
1:30 PM
  1. Digital Infrastructure Policy & Investment Summit Networking Lunch
    Woodrow Wilson Stage, First Floor, Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center
    60 mins
    • Digital Infrastructure Policy & Investment Summit
2:00 PM
  1. Host the Partners: Fireside Chats
    Global Connectivity Stage, Global Innovation Arena, Prince George's Exhibition Hall, Lower Level, Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center
    120 mins
    • ITW Keynotes
    A sponsored takeover – key industry executives host a 30 minute fireside chat with a client/ stakeholder/ innovator for exclusive insights 
  2. GrowthX Dragons Den Part 1 - Pitch to Win
    GrowthX Stage, Global Innovation Arena, Prince George's Exhibition Hall, Lower Level, Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center
    70 mins
    • GrowthX
    A platform for hand-picked innovators and solution providers, from established vendors to cutting edge start-ups, to pitch their solutions with the potential to fast-track new or enhanced service deve ...
  3. Data insights - Monetising AI
    GrowthX Stage, Global Innovation Arena, Prince George's Exhibition Hall, Lower Level, Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center
    5 mins
    • GrowthX
2:05 PM
  1. Presentation 1
    GrowthX Stage, Global Innovation Arena, Prince George's Exhibition Hall, Lower Level, Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center
    15 mins
    • GrowthX
    A solution provider or start-up will pitch their product or solution to help support product innovation and telco efforts to generate new revenue streams for 5 minutes, followed by a 10 minute q&a wit ...
2:20 PM
  1. Presentation 2
    GrowthX Stage, Global Innovation Arena, Prince George's Exhibition Hall, Lower Level, Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center
    15 mins
    • GrowthX
    A solution provider or start-up will pitch their product or solution to help support product innovation and telco efforts to generate new revenue streams for 5 minutes, followed by a 10 minute q&a wit ...
2:35 PM
  1. Data insights - Unlocking value in the edge
    GrowthX Stage, Global Innovation Arena, Prince George's Exhibition Hall, Lower Level, Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center
    5 mins
    • GrowthX
2:40 PM
  1. Presentation 3
    GrowthX Stage, Global Innovation Arena, Prince George's Exhibition Hall, Lower Level, Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center
    15 mins
    • GrowthX
    A solution provider or start-up will pitch their product or solution to help support product innovation and telco efforts to generate new revenue streams for 5 minutes, followed by a 10 minute q&a wit ...
2:55 PM
  1. Presentation 4
    GrowthX Stage, Global Innovation Arena, Prince George's Exhibition Hall, Lower Level, Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center
    15 mins
    • GrowthX
    A solution provider or start-up will pitch their product or solution to help support product innovation and telco efforts to generate new revenue streams for 5 minutes, followed by a 10 minute q&a wit ...
3:00 PM
  1. ITW Meet Up: Data Center/ Vendor
    Digital Infra VIP Lounge, Global Innovation Arena, Prince George's Exhibition Hall, Lower Level, Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center
    60 mins
    • AI & Data Infrastructure
    An opportunity to network with your tribe. Take inspiration from the panel discussions and continue the conversation informally with like-minded partners and ecosystem stakeholders.  
3:10 PM
  1. Panel: From fragmented to flawless - the omnichannel CPaaS advantage
    GrowthX Stage, Global Innovation Arena, Prince George's Exhibition Hall, Lower Level, Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center
    40 mins
    • Voice & Messaging
    As end users increasingly expect customised, seamless experiences across conversational channels, CPaaS continues to grow. Panelists will discuss the importance of omnichannel communication and strate ...
3:50 PM
  1. Meet the Leaders Networking Round Tables: Messaging
    GrowthX Connection Zone, Global Innovation Arena, Prince George's Exhibition Hall, Lower Level, Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center
    60 mins
    • Voice & Messaging
    Each round table discussion will be led by one industry figurehead who will initiate the conversation. Attendees can sign up in advance and will have confirmed seats at the table. We will also have so ...
4:00 PM
  1. Sip & Learn
    Woodrow Wilson Stage, First Floor, Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center
    60 mins
    • Social Activities
    Want to combine sharing your standout thought leadership with a captive audience and some refreshments to keep the conversation going? You drive the content, we bring the crowd.
  2. ITW Meet Up: Data Center/ Investor/ Hyperscaler
    Digital Infra VIP Lounge, Global Innovation Arena, Prince George's Exhibition Hall, Lower Level, Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center
    60 mins
    • AI & Data Infrastructure
    An opportunity to network with your tribe. Take inspiration from the panel discussions and continue the conversation informally with like-minded partners and ecosystem stakeholders.  
5:00 PM
  1. Big Deal Socials
    120 mins
    • Social Activities
    Join our partners as they host multiple receptions across the venue to celebrate big deals and shape new ones with you.
7:30 AM
  1. Registration open
    690 mins
    • Social Activities
8:00 AM
  1. Global Innovation Arena open
    Global Innovation Arena, Prince George's Exhibition Hall, Lower Level, Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center
    540 mins
    • Social Activities
9:00 AM
  1. Keynote Panel: Trust under threat: Winning the war against voice & messaging fraud
    Woodrow Wilson Stage, First Floor, Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center
    60 mins
    • Voice & Messaging Leaders' Summit
    Fraudulent activity, including grey routes and robocalls, is eroding revenue and customer confidence across voice and messaging networks. As regulatory scrutiny intensifies, industry leaders must driv ...
10:00 AM
  1. Keynote Panel: From ocean floor to bottom line - the future of subsea connectivity
    Global Connectivity Stage, Global Innovation Arena, Prince George's Exhibition Hall, Lower Level, Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center
    60 mins
    • Subsea Summit
    The subsea cable landscape is transforming as hyperscalers become key players in nearly every new system, leveraging customer demand to justify new routes and monetize excess bandwidth. Meanwhile, tel ...
  2. Panel: Global interconnect - the new frontier for telcos in the cloud era
    Digital Infra Stage, Global Innovation Arena, Prince George's Exhibition Hall, Lower Level, Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center
    45 mins
    • NextGen Networks
    Digital transformation and enterprise cloud adoption are growing, resulting in global interconnects emergence as an important environment for the next generation of telco cloud services. For Tier 1 ca ...
  3. Talent in Digital Infrastructure @ ITW Panel: Wired for success - careers that connect the world
    GrowthX Stage, Global Innovation Arena, Prince George's Exhibition Hall, Lower Level, Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center
    60 mins
    • GrowthX
    The digital infrastructure industry powers the global economy, enabling everything from cloud computing to real-time connectivity. This panel brings together leaders and innovators who have built care ...
  4. Panel: What will it take for telcos to unlock value from network APIs?
    Woodrow Wilson Stage, First Floor, Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center
    60 mins
    • Voice & Messaging Leaders' Summit
    The telecoms industry is becoming the engine behind programmable, intelligent digital infrastructure. As APIs enable developers to access network capabilities such as mobile identity, location trackin ...
10:45 AM
  1. Panel: Data talks - Maximizing your network investment
    Digital Infra Stage, Global Innovation Arena, Prince George's Exhibition Hall, Lower Level, Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center
    45 mins
    • NextGen Networks
    Network management has become more complex, due to the intricate balance of physical and cloud infrastructure, yet automated networks require the ability to optimise resource allocation, conduct predi ...
11:00 AM
  1. Keynote Panel: More fibre? Better fibre? Meeting growing demand cost-effectively & securely
    Global Connectivity Stage, Global Innovation Arena, Prince George's Exhibition Hall, Lower Level, Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center
    60 mins
    • Subsea Summit
    The need for diversified, secure subsea cable routes continues to grow, and the technology is moving fast to accommodate faster movement of more data. This panel will explore the newest cable technolo ...
  2. Panel: From data to dollars: How telcos can own mobile identity
    Woodrow Wilson Stage, First Floor, Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center
    60 mins
    • Voice & Messaging Leaders' Summit
    Network operators have a major asset: existing customer relationships, data on customer network usage and the ability to act as a trusted digital identity provider, which could unlock new revenue stre ...
  3. Meet the Talent Networking Round Tables
    GrowthX Connection Zone, Global Innovation Arena, Prince George's Exhibition Hall, Lower Level, Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center
    60 mins
    • GrowthX
    Leaders from digital infra meet fresh talent from universities across Maryland etc for Q&A 
11:30 AM
  1. Panel: Monetising the mesh - transforming networks into services
    Digital Infra Stage, Global Innovation Arena, Prince George's Exhibition Hall, Lower Level, Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center
    45 mins
    • NextGen Networks
    Telcos are at varied stages of delivery of Network-as-a-Service (NaaS) and face hurdles such as implementing software-defined networking, OSS/ BSS modernization and high capex demands. Whilst some hes ...
12:00 PM
  1. Keynote Panel: Sharing risks & responsibilities in the evolving subsea ecosystem
    Global Connectivity Stage, Global Innovation Arena, Prince George's Exhibition Hall, Lower Level, Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center
    60 mins
    • Subsea Summit
    The partnership dynamics between operators and hyperscalers have shifted significantly, as hyperscalers continue to drive investment in large-scale infra projects. Collaboration is key to leverage imp ...
  2. Panel: Rich messaging in action - redefining customer interactions
    Woodrow Wilson Stage, First Floor, Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center
    60 mins
    • Voice & Messaging Leaders' Summit
    According to GTC, RCS is expected to exceed $1bn in platform revenue, indicating the technology’s potential to attract investment through interactive customer messaging experiences. This panel will br ...
  3. World Cafe - Grab a Bite
    World Cafe, Global Innovation Arena, Prince George's Exhibition Hall, Lower Level, Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center
    120 mins
    • Social Activities
  4. Lunch & Learn
    GrowthX Connection Zone, Global Innovation Arena, Prince George's Exhibition Hall, Lower Level, Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center
    60 mins
    • GrowthX
    A sponsor-led panel discussion, tied in with a networking lunch to facilitate meaningful conversations. 
12:15 PM
  1. Panel: Beyond fibre: converging networks for global connectivity
    Digital Infra Stage, Global Innovation Arena, Prince George's Exhibition Hall, Lower Level, Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center
    45 mins
    • NextGen Networks
    Satellite communications are rapidly advancing, offering solutions to bridge connectivity gaps in remote and underserved regions. The integration of LEO satellites and Non-Terrestrial Networks with te ...
1:00 PM
  1. ITW Meet Up: Carrier/ Vendor/ Investor/ Hyperscaler
    Global Connectivity Stage, Global Innovation Arena, Prince George's Exhibition Hall, Lower Level, Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center
    180 mins
    • Subsea Summit
    13:00 – 13:45    Submarine cable maintenance & supply chain management  13:45 – 14:30    Subsea resilience & security  14:30 – 15:15    Emerging cable technologies  15:15 – 16:00    Investment, financ ...
  2. Lunch & Learn
    Global Connectivity Stage, Global Innovation Arena, Prince George's Exhibition Hall, Lower Level, Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center
    90 mins
    • Subsea Summit
    A sponsor-led panel discussion, tied in with a networking lunch to facilitate meaningful conversations. 
  3. Data insights - Cybersecurity: cost base to revenue stream
    GrowthX Stage, Global Innovation Arena, Prince George's Exhibition Hall, Lower Level, Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center
    5 mins
    • GrowthX
  4. GrowthX Dragons Den Part 2 - Pitch to Win
    GrowthX Stage, Global Innovation Arena, Prince George's Exhibition Hall, Lower Level, Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center
    70 mins
    • GrowthX
    A platform for hand-picked innovators and solution providers, from established vendors to cutting edge start-ups, to pitch their solutions with the potential to fast-track new or enhanced service deve ...
  5. ITW Meet Up: Voice & Messaging
    GrowthX Connection Zone, Global Innovation Arena, Prince George's Exhibition Hall, Lower Level, Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center
    120 mins
    • Voice & Messaging
    13:00-14:00 The future of voice & messaging – innovation in technology & strategy  14:00-15:00 Uniting the industry to restore trust  
1:05 PM
  1. Presentation 5
    GrowthX Stage, Global Innovation Arena, Prince George's Exhibition Hall, Lower Level, Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center
    15 mins
    • GrowthX
    A solution provider or start-up will pitch their product or solution to help support product innovation and telco efforts to generate new revenue streams for 5 minutes, followed by a 10 minute q&a wit ...
1:20 PM
  1. Presentation 6
    GrowthX Stage, Global Innovation Arena, Prince George's Exhibition Hall, Lower Level, Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center
    15 mins
    • GrowthX
    A solution provider or start-up will pitch their product or solution to help support product innovation and telco efforts to generate new revenue streams for 5 minutes, followed by a 10 minute q&a wit ...
1:35 PM
  1. Data insights - Network intelligence as growth lever
    GrowthX Stage, Global Innovation Arena, Prince George's Exhibition Hall, Lower Level, Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center
    5 mins
    • GrowthX
1:40 PM
  1. Presentation 7
    GrowthX Stage, Global Innovation Arena, Prince George's Exhibition Hall, Lower Level, Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center
    15 mins
    • GrowthX
    A solution provider or start-up will pitch their product or solution to help support product innovation and telco efforts to generate new revenue streams for 5 minutes, followed by a 10 minute q&a wit ...
1:55 PM
  1. Presentation 8
    GrowthX Stage, Global Innovation Arena, Prince George's Exhibition Hall, Lower Level, Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center
    15 mins
    • GrowthX
    A solution provider or start-up will pitch their product or solution to help support product innovation and telco efforts to generate new revenue streams for 5 minutes, followed by a 10 minute q&a wit ...
2:00 PM
  1. Lightning Talks: Emerging tech solutions
    Digital Infra Stage, Global Innovation Arena, Prince George's Exhibition Hall, Lower Level, Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center
    60 mins
    • NextGen Networks
    A hand-picked selection of four innovative technology providers will present emerging tech solutions to support more efficient networks, which better meet evolving customer demand.
3:00 PM
  1. ITW Meet Up: Carrier/ Satellite
    Digital Infra Stage, Global Innovation Arena, Prince George's Exhibition Hall, Lower Level, Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center
    60 mins
    • NextGen Networks
    An opportunity to network with your tribe. Take inspiration from the panel discussions and continue the conversation informally with like-minded partners and ecosystem stakeholders.  
4:00 PM
  1. Sip & Learn
    60 mins
    • Social Activities
    Want to combine sharing your standout thought leadership with a captive audience and some refreshments to keep the conversation going? You drive the content, we bring the crowd.
  2. ITW Meet Up: Carrier/ Hyperscaler
    Global Connectivity Stage, Global Innovation Arena, Prince George's Exhibition Hall, Lower Level, Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center
    60 mins
    • NextGen Networks
    An opportunity to network with your tribe. Take inspiration from the panel discussions and continue the conversation informally with like-minded partners and ecosystem stakeholders.  
5:00 PM
  1. Big Deal Socials
    120 mins
    • Social Activities
7:30 AM
  1. Registration open
    390 mins
    • Social Activities
8:00 AM
  1. Global Innovation Arena open
    Global Innovation Arena, Prince George's Exhibition Hall, Lower Level, Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center
    360 mins
    • Social Activities
9:30 AM
  1. Partner Programme
    Digital Infra Stage, Global Innovation Arena, Prince George's Exhibition Hall, Lower Level, Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center
    210 mins
    • Partner Programme
    Design your own programme with ITW to tailor your stakeholder engagement around your KPIs.
  2. Partner Programme
    Woodrow Wilson Stage, First Floor, Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center
    210 mins
    • Partner Programme
    Design your own programme with ITW to tailor your stakeholder engagement around your KPIs.
9:35 AM
  1. GrowthX Dragons Den Part 3 - Pitch to Win
    GrowthX Stage, Global Innovation Arena, Prince George's Exhibition Hall, Lower Level, Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center
    115 mins
    • GrowthX
    A platform for hand-picked innovators and solution providers, from established vendors to cutting edge start-ups, to pitch their solutions with the potential to fast-track new or enhanced service deve ...
  2. Data insights: Voice & messaging innovations
    GrowthX Stage, Global Innovation Arena, Prince George's Exhibition Hall, Lower Level, Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center
    5 mins
    • GrowthX
9:40 AM
  1. Presentation 9
    GrowthX Stage, Global Innovation Arena, Prince George's Exhibition Hall, Lower Level, Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center
    15 mins
    • GrowthX
    A solution provider or start-up will pitch their product or solution to help support product innovation and telco efforts to generate new revenue streams for 5 minutes, followed by a 10 minute q&a wit ...
9:55 AM
  1. Presentation 10
    GrowthX Stage, Global Innovation Arena, Prince George's Exhibition Hall, Lower Level, Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center
    15 mins
    • GrowthX
    A solution provider or start-up will pitch their product or solution to help support product innovation and telco efforts to generate new revenue streams for 5 minutes, followed by a 10 minute q&a wit ...
10:10 AM
  1. GrowthX winner announcement
    GrowthX Stage, Global Innovation Arena, Prince George's Exhibition Hall, Lower Level, Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center
    20 mins
    • GrowthX
    The GrowthX chair will give an appraisal of the pitches presented, and then announce 3 winners, one from each section of the Dragons Den programme. These winners will earn a prize, including promotion ...
10:30 AM
  1. ITW Meet Up: Carrier/ Vendor
    GrowthX Stage, Global Innovation Arena, Prince George's Exhibition Hall, Lower Level, Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center
    60 mins
    • GrowthX
    An opportunity to network with your tribe. Take inspiration from the panel discussions and continue the conversation informally with like-minded partners and ecosystem stakeholders.  
11:00 AM
  1. Keynote Panel: Envisioning the digital future as a global collective
    Global Connectivity Stage, Global Innovation Arena, Prince George's Exhibition Hall, Lower Level, Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center
    60 mins
    • ITW Keynotes
    The scale, spread and speed of change brought about by digital technology is unprecedented, yet current levels of international cooperation are unequal to the challenge. As our daily lives become incr ...
12:00 PM
  1. World Cafe - Grab a Bite
    World Cafe, Global Innovation Arena, Prince George's Exhibition Hall, Lower Level, Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center
    120 mins
    • Social Activities
1:30 PM
  1. Close of ITW 2026
    30 mins
    • Social Activities

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