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MNI Summit 12–13 May 2026
Innovation Theme

AI & AUTOMATION

The AI Innovation Theme showcases AI-driven innovation in the mobile network space. It highlights innovative companies that are leading the mobile network AI revolution.

The long-term vision is a fully cognitive network where AI is embedded into every layer, enabling real-time learning and adaptation at scale. This will revolutionise the future design, deployment and operation of the mobile network; enhancing performance, reducing costs, and enabling new services.

Lead sponsor to be announced.
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DAY 2 THEME HIGHLIGHTS

11.45
MNIS INNOVATION STREAM:
INNOVATING TOWARDS THE AI-NATIVE NETWORK

  • 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?
12.05
MNIS INNOVATION STREAM:

  • Moderator: Analyst. E.g.
  • MNO (SoftBank, KDDI, Rakuten)
  • Big vendor (Platinum sponsor) e.g. NVIDIA
  • Investor  - someone with
  • Start up/scale up -
15.00
MNIS INNOVATION STREAM:

Pick up on the keynote and panel sessions, and understand the opportunities, roadblocks and route ahead for innovation in green and energy-efficient, sustainable networks.

15:00  Analyst sets out the big innovation themes,

15:15   What’s in the lab? Research lab / Uni professor

15:45   Start-up to scale-up: ‘Hot’ company in the market

16:15   Commercialisation: Operator / big vendor on

16:45   Innovation Manifesto: all speakers on stage for closing panel

 

AI INNOVATION INSIGHTS

Explore perspectives from inside the telecoms ecosystem, from keynote interviews
to future-gazing essays.

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

MNI Summit 12–13 May 2026

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From inspiring keynotes to rapid-fire pitches, our Summit blends insight with impact. Secure your place today and take advantage of early bird savings.

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