Opening Keynotes - Shaping the Future of Telecom: Growth, Sustainability, and Automation in the Digital Ecosystem

Dan Thygesen, SVP Product Partnerships & Growth. GM - Wholesale & Innovation MVNx & Partner Brands, T-Mobile
Ari Banerjee, Chief Strategy Officer, Netcracker Technology

Puneet Handa, SVP - Division Manager, Product & Strategy, Rakuten Mobile

IOWN: Driving Business Transformation Through Network Innovation

Dr. Yosuke Aragane, Head of IOWN Development Office VP of R&D Planning Department, NTT

Networking Break

Panel: Driving Business Impact and Generating Added Value: Leveraging Data and AI for Telecom Success

• Which AI and data analytics use cases have delivered measurable value in telecom, and what lessons can CSPs take from them? 
• How can Japanese LLMs enhance AI scaling by addressing critical data infrastructure and governance gaps? 
• What are the most effective strategies for unifying fragmented data silos into accessible, innovation-ready platforms?
• How can telcos tackle talent constraints and cultural barriers to accelerate data-driven transformation?

David Soldani, SVP, Next Generation Advanced Research, Rakuten Mobile

Panel: Building the Future: Modern IT Systems Driving Innovation in Social Infrastructure

Join us for a thought-provoking session where industry leaders explore the transformative role of technology in reshaping social infrastructure and civil engineering. NTT InfraNet will share their vision for addressing critical societal challenges through innovation in modern IT systems. Amdocs will showcase how they enable infrastructure operators with cloud-based modernization and agile development, delivering impactful results in fiber rollout and RAN services. Facilitated by TM Forum, this interactive session will foster dynamic discussions and insights on the future of IT and societal progress.

Case Study: Data & AI Innovation

Martand Jangbahadur, Senior Manager, Strategy and Innovation, Rakuten Mobile

Case Study: Autonomous Network Operations

Masanori Miyazawa, General Manager, Strategic System Planning Department, KDDI

Case Study: Composable IT & Ecosystems

Ken Komazawa, Vice President of Platform Service, NTT Comware

Case Study: Open Gateway: KDDI's Approach to API Economy for Telco Innovation and Collaboration

Wakayama Toshiyasu, Senior Standardization Specialist, Standard Strategy Department, Advancing Business Technology Sector, KDDI Corporation

Panel: Towards Fully Autonomous Networks: Driving Operational Efficiency and Agility

• What are the critical steps telecom companies need to take to transition towards Level 4?
• How can 5G accelerate the journey toward fully autonomous networks, and what unique challenges does it present?
• In what ways can AI and ML be leveraged to maximize automation benefits and improve operational efficiency in network management?
• How can partnerships and ecosystems contribute to accelerating network autonomy?
  

Dr. Atsushi Tagami, General Manager of Network Research Division, KDDI Research
Dr. Sadayuki Abeta, Chief Open RAN Strategist, NTT Docomo
Yasuo Koide, Senior Telco Consultant, Comarch

Panel: Building a Sustainable Future: Compostable IT and Modular Infrastructure

• How can telecom providers leverage modular IT systems to drive long-term cost savings and reduce environmental impact? 
• What strategies can telecom companies adopt to integrate modular IT with legacy systems, maximizing efficiency and operational continuity? 
• How does modular infrastructure enable scalable support for emerging technologies like 5G and IoT? 
• In what ways can automation streamline the management of modular IT systems, enhancing resource efficiency in telecom operations?