Collaboration projects
Co-create standards and best practices to address industry challenges
Collaborate to influence the future of the industry
Do you want a unique opportunity to shape industry direction and deliver meaningful impact across the telecommunications industry?
Do you want to network with peers from around the world, share knowledge and learn? And raise your profile?
When you participate in one of TM Forum’s Collaboration projects you’ll be developing the standards, best practices, and toolkits that:
- Advance products and services
- Reduce time to market and cost to serve
- Accelerate Members’ transformation journeys towards becoming AI-native
Each project aligns with one or more of TM Forum’s three industry Missions - Composable IT and Ecosystems, Autonomous Networks, and AI and Data Innovation - ensuring our collaborative work delivers measurable impact in the areas that matter most.
Projects directly contribute to Open Digital Architecture (ODA), enabling standardization, interoperability, and increased value across the industry.
Project outcomes are showcased at TM Forum’s flagship global events, contributing to thought leadership, boosting peer-to-peer learning, and driving progress in the industry.
Members are encouraged to make their mark – whether by contributing virtually, joining us in-person at collaborative events like Accelerate, or striving for recognition through our prestigious Outstanding Contribution Awards.
Start your journey
Choose the right project for you
Our ongoing Collaboration projects cover a wide range of topics. Choose the project that matches your expertise, interests and aspirations. Please note that these projects are only available for Members.
You can browse through our list of active projects below. Click on the relevant link to access more details about each project including objectives, scope, alignment to our Missions, value to Members and how to get involved.
Join a project in four easy steps
Once you find the right project, it’s easy to join.
- Click on the relevant “Join the project” link.
- Log in with your TM Forum account details.
- Complete the Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) form and agree to its terms.
- Wait for approval and then you’re in!
Get up to speed
Once you’ve joined a project, Members can access all the essential information required to get started.
Within our Collaboration Essentials you can meet the team and read the fast track guide to onboarding. You'll also find our Collaboration Playbook which will help you to get the most out of your project experience. It includes details of our five-step methodology for collaboration, our processes, ways of working and more.