Autonomous Networks Global Architecture Forum: Architecting autonomy

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As networks evolve toward Level-4 autonomy, the challenge is no longer conceptual: it’s architectural. This session brings together senior engineers and architects to explore how intent-based operations and closed-loop design are implemented across domains, from orchestration patterns to fault management and self-healing workflows. Gain practical insight into architectural trade-offs, integration with legacy systems, and lessons learned from production deployments, so that you can leave ready to apply these patterns in your own environment. 
 
Chair: George Glass, CTO, TM Forum 

14:15 - 14:45 
AN Technical Deep Dives 
Three leading CSP architects detail their experiences (3 x 10 mins) in relation to the technical implementation of their company's Autonomous Networks solution, detailing architectural patterns followed, how they coped with legacy systems and processes, how they engaged their teams, how it has changed their operations post implementation and discussing which areas they intend to go after next.  
Speakers:  
Mark Sanders, Chief Architect and Product Architecture and Head of Autonomous Networks Enablement, Telstra 
Roslind Kaur, Head of Group IT and Tech Performance, Axiata 
Alexis Koalla, Director Operations Strategy & Autonomous Network Transformation, Orange 

14:45 - 15:15
Fireside Chat: Lessons in Architecting Autonomous Networks 
All contributors join in with a discussion led by George Glass, CTO, TM Forum: 

• Current landscape: which autonomous network capabilities are delivering real operational value today 
• Scaling autonomous workflows: moving from experimental loops to production-grade operations 
• ROI and outcomes: tracking measurable impact on network efficiency, reliability, and cost 
• Architectural trade-offs: managing risk, redundancy, and integration across domains 
• Acceleration opportunities: identifying high-impact use cases, quick wins, and transformational initiatives 

Panelists: 
Mark Sanders, Chief Architect and Product Architecture and Head of Autonomous Networks Enablement, Telstra 
Roslind Kaur, Head of Group IT and Tech Performance, Axiata 
Alexis Koalla, Director Operations Strategy & Autonomous Network Transformation, Orange
Jason Keane, Head of Portfolio Business & Operations Support Systems, Ericsson

15:15 
Closing remarks

All timings are provisional and may be subject to change.