Empowering Level 4 autonomous networks to self-optimize, self-heal, and deliver unparalleled efficiency with zero-touch intelligence.
Moonshot Catalysts addressing this challenge should develop and implement high-value Level 4 autonomous network scenarios that enable zero-touch service provisioning, intelligent traffic optimization, and seamless fault self-healing.
These scenarios should leverage advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence and intent-based networking to create networks that are self-configuring, self-healing, and self-optimizing, thereby enhancing operational efficiency and customer experience.
Each Moonshot Challenge will be allocated an Executive Coach to provide invaluable feedback on business readiness and technical viability. Executive coaches will schedule a 30-minute advisory call with allocated Moonshot Catalysts, to guide them & offer their feedback.
Dr Yue Wang
Chief Technologist – Network and AI
China Telecom
Dr. Yue Wang is a Chief Technologist – Network and AI at China Telecom. Prior to this role, Yue held various leadership, strategy, and research positions in the US and UK. In particular, she has been the Head of 6G Research and, subsequently, Head of Advanced Network Research, at Samsung Research UK, leading the research and development of Advanced 5G and 6G technologies, in areas such as AI-native networks, network system architecture, and O-RAN. Yue obtained her PhD from University of Victoria, Canada.
Edi Fernando Vieira Filho
Head of Autonomous Network and Operations
Telefónica S.A
Edi Fernando Vieira Filho is based in Madrid and is Head of Autonomous Network and Operations at Telefónica S.A., with the responsibility to foster the transformation of the Telefonica's Group Operators, pursuing Autonomous Operations supported by AI/ML and new ways of work. He's also responsible at a corporate level for Network and Systems Operations and for the IT Asset Management program, including infrastructure licensing management models. Edi holds a bachelor’s degree in software engineering from Universidade Metodista de Sao Paulo (UMESP), with a Master degree in Business Administration from Fundação Getúlio Vargas (FGV). Working for 30+ years in Telefonica Group, he has undertaken different positions inside the group, from Network Operations Engineer at Telefonica Brasil, Network Transformation Manager and Head of Network and Systems Operations at Telefonica S.A.
Vishal Padiyar
Managing Director
Brookfield
Vishal Padiyar is a Managing Director in Brookfield’s Infrastructure Group. In this role, he works with European portfolio companies to support their growth and mitigate risk. Prior to joining Brookfield in 2018, Mr. Padiyar held executive roles with major telecommunication providers focusing on network deployment, service delivery and operations. Mr. Padiyar holds a Master of Business Administration degree from the Ivey Business School at Western University, a Masters in Engineering degree from Texas A&M University and a Bachelor of Science degree from Rutgers University.
Showcasing a fully autonomous Level 5 network, leveraging enhanced observability, knowledge graphs, and AIOps-driven closed loops.
Demonstrating how Open APIs and business intent can be employed to automate CSPs’ service management layer.
Using AI agents to enable zero-touch operations for fault remediation and network optimization.
