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EXPLORE THE KEY AREAS SHAPING THE FUTURE OF THE MOBILE NETWORK
AI & Automation

Smarter networks, predictive
performance, and automation at scale.

  • Innovation so far, and future challenges
  • To 6G or not to 6G?
  • The AI-RAN vision
  • An inflection point for new entrants?
Non-Terrestrial Networks

Exploring the innovation that is supporting and developing the integration of NTNs with 5G and 6G.

Highlighting the companies overcoming the technical challenges of regenerative satellite payloads

Antenna innovation, spectral efficiency, physical layer radio processing, synchronisation and timing

Understanding the business models and potential use cases of cellular-NTN integration.

Quantum Communications

Quantum technology is at the forefront of a new investment land-grab – what is the innovation potential in the mobile network.

Keeping networks secure in a post-Quantum world – sooner than you think?

Harnessing Quantum Computing for advanced optimisation challenges – the right approach?

The companies leading the way in Quantum communications

Energy Efficiency Challenge

A huge cost centre for operators, and a huge challenge for the planet – exploring technological innovation to improve network energy efficiency.

How can new materials science, components, chip advances play a part?

How can AI be used as a source for good in the sustainability challenge?

Solar, wind, storage – the companies leading the way in low footprint energy solutions

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The Innovation Agenda

The Mobile Network Innovation Summit is a new event for 2026 that aims to change the conversation around mobile network technology innovation.

For too long the industry has internalised the belief that the telco sector is “bad” at innovation and is being outpaced by the hyperscaler, cloud and internet companies, offering an uncertain pathway for innovators and poor return on capital for investors.

The AI-native network

Understand the opportunities and route ahead for innovation in developing AI-powered networks, from RAN to core to NetOps.

Experts: Analyst - MNO - Start-up to scale-up - R&D leader

14:30 Innovator Insights
Four companies leading in Quantum Communications technology development showcase their innovation.

Panel: Making Quantum Communications real - when and why?

Hear from those pushing advances in Quantum Communications, and the use cases that Quantum applications could enable.

Panel: MNO research lead - Investor view - Quantum Comms R&D leader - Technology leader

QUANTUM
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KEYNOTE PANEL
Innovation opportunities in AI-powered networks and network operations

A super-panel of mobile network

operators will explain and explore

how they foster, incubate, develop

and commercialise innovation.

Innovators' Experiences
are operators serious about green network investment?

A super-panel of mobile network

operators will explain and explore

how they foster, incubate, develop

and commercialise innovation.

Operator R&D
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Innovators' Experiences

A series of smaller scale meeting spaces that enable:

MEET THE OPERATOR • MEET THE MONEY
MEET THE INNOVATORS

EXCLUSIVITY & MEDIA BUZZ

Connect with the key decision-makers and investors in Telco

KEYNOTE
State of Mobile Network Innovation
  • Introduction to MNIS and innovation hot topics
  • Who is innovating in mobile network technology?
  • Is the mobile network a good target for investment?
  • Results of pre-event industry survey
INNOVATION
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SUPER INVESTOR PANEL
Mobile network innovation - the investor perspective

Understanding network technology investment priorities from within and outside the telco space. Are there returns to be made? Where, and who is making them? Identifying deals and opportunities.

INNOVATION
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INNOVATOR INSIGHTS
Understanding the innovation space in Space

Four companies leading in NTN technology development showcase their innovation.

This panel will respond to the Innovator Insights, and explore how network innovation has driven cellular-satellite technology, and where innovation requirements remain. How have companies been able to leverage innovation and R&D into commercial delivery? What are the ongoing investment opportunities?

NTN
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NTN Huddle

In depth session to understand the opportunities, roadblocks and route ahead for innovation in cellular NTN.

Experts: Sector-leading Analyst - Leader in cellular NTN R&D - Satellite Comms - Mobile Network Operator programme leader

KEYNOTE
What do we mean by the energy challenge
  • How is innovation helping to reduce energy usage and increase efficiency?
  • How can new materials enable more energy efficient infrastructure?
  • What are the opportunities for harnessing AI?
  • What is the energy impact of running AI workloads in the network?
Energy
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Energy Efficiency Huddle

In depth session to understand the opportunities, roadblocks and route ahead for innovation in green and energy-efficient, sustainable networks.

Experts: Sector-leading Analyst - Leader in cellular NTN R&D - Satellite Comms - Mobile Network Operator programme leader

Innovator Insights
Are operators serious about green network investment?

Hear from those innovating to make networks more efficient, through the application of new energy technologies, materials and AI applications.

ENERGY
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KEYNOTE
The AI-native network, progress and opportunities

What do we mean by the AI-native network?

• Innovation so far, and future challenges

• To 6G or not to 6G?

• The AI-RAN vision

• An inflection point for new entrants?

AI & AUTOMATION
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Why attend the network innovation summit?

From inspiring keynotes to rapid-fire pitches, our agenda blends insight with impact. Get a glimpse of what's in store.

Unique event

The only event dedicated to bringing together global innovators, investors and operators.

Learn from the people who are investing - and the people who have successfully exited

Understand the innovation hotspots which are dominating operator and large vendor strategies

ATTENDEE BENEFITS

Brand Exposure: Your brand will be featured across all event marketing, establishing you as a mobile network innovation leader.

Exclusive Networking: Meet Innovation leaders, investors and mobile operator innovation teams via our innovation huddles and network sessions.

Thought Leadership: Stand out by securing a speaking slot, joining a panel discussion, or lead an industry huddle.

POWERFUL INSIGHTS

AI: Smarter networks, predictive performance, and automation

NTN: Reaching further with satellite and non-terrestrial

Quantum: Next-gen computing meets next-gen connectivity

Energy: Building sustainable infrastructure without compromise

POWERED BY PARTNERSHIP

We’re proud to be backed by pioneering organisations committed to driving mobile innovation forward.
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