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23-25 June 2026

Copenhagen

Masterclass: Making re-invent IT real

June 25, 2026
09:00-10:30
Build Stage
Composable IT & Ecosystems
AI readiness
IT & process automation
IT transformation

Masterclass

As the industry accelerates towards 2030, the imperative to reinvent has never been greater. This masterclass explores how organisations can build the strong foundations needed to drive meaningful AI-led Business & IT Transformation — spanning leadership, skills, engineering, risk management and the critical role of ODA as the architectural bedrock.

Through real-world demonstration, interactive discussion and collaborative workshop, attendees will explore how AI is reshaping IT strategy, customer experience and BSS modernisation — and how the right cultural and governance foundations enable operational excellence at scale.

Leave with practical insights on accelerating your 2030 strategic initiatives, evolving ways of working, and unlocking the full potential of TMF frameworks in your transformation journey.

Moderator: Joann O'Brien, VP Digital Ecosystems, TM Forum
Speakers:
Willie Stegmann, EVP Composable IT & Ecosystems, TM Forum
Michel van Buitenen, Managing Vice President, Gartner 
Tom Archer, Senior Managing Partner, Gartner 
Luca Franco Varvello, Senior Director, Huawei
Emmanuel A. Otchere, VP and Chief Technical Expert, Huawei 

Session speakers

Willie Stegmann
Willie Stegmann

Executive Vice President, Composable IT and Ecosystems

TM Forum
Joann O'Brien
Joann O'Brien

VP Digital Ecosystems

TM Forum
Emmanuel A. Otchere

VP and Chief Technical Expert

Huawei
Michel van Buitenen
Michel van Buitenen

Managing Vice President

Gartner
Thomas Archer
Thomas Archer

Senior Managing Partner

Gartner
Luca Franco Varvello
Luca Franco Varvello

Senior Director

Huawei

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