Agenda

Opening keynotes will provide an overview of AI and GenAI trends in the telecom industry, along with a strategic vision for integrating AI into telecom operations and services.

Session Moderator: Mark Newman, Chief Analyst, TM Forum

Opening Keynote Address - Seizing the AI Opportunity
AI presents a unique opportunity to change our industry's trajectory and build a path back to growth.

George will open Innovate Americas by emphasising the urgent need for the Telco industry to evolve beyond digital transformation and embrace an end-to-end, AI-first operational model to unlock new growth opportunities.

• Providing a New North Star: How a focus on ‘Connect, Protect, and Create’ will guide CSPs in leveraging AI for enhanced connectivity, expanded security, and increased innovation
• Driving Collaborative Innovation: The value of bringing together industry leaders to accelerate the development and adoption of AI solutions
• Defining Essential Actions: TM Forum's three "no-regret" missions — Composable IT & Ecosystems, Autonomous Network Operations, and Data & AI Innovation — provide a roadmap for integrating AI into operations
• Enabling AI Integration through ODA: Highlighting how Open Digital Architecture is essential for realising the potential of AI and becoming AI-native

George Glass, Chief Technology Officer, TM Forum

Keynote Interview: Building the AI-Powered Telco

• From Innovation to Impact: Driving real business value with AI/GenAI
• Beyond the Technology: Uncovering how AI drives broader business benefits beyond mere operational enhancements
• AI in Action: Highlighting specific cases where AI/GenAI have significantly improved business functions
• Measuring Success: Identifying the critical metrics that track and demonstrate the value generated by AI initiatives

Andy Markus, SVP, Chief Data Officer, AT&T
Interviewer: Mark Newman, Chief Analyst, TM Forum

Keynote Presentation: From Hype to Reality: Sustaining AI Momentum

• How are data and AI revolutionizing business operations?
• What role are data and AI playing in creating innovative experiences?
• What does the future hold for data and AI in shaping next-gen tech and connections?

Kamran Ziaee, SVP Technology Strategy, Global Infrastructure & Security, Verizon

Keynote: Taking AI from Concept to Value
Sameer Vuyyuru, Director Global Business Development for Telecom, AWS