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Masterclass: The roadmap to real-world autonomous networks: From assessment to implementation

June 25, 2026
11:00-12:30
Growth Stage
Autonomous Networks
Autonomous operations

Masterclass

Many operators are exploring Autonomous Networks, but the real challenge lies in moving from strategy and maturity assessment to practical deployment. 

This masterclass presents a structured roadmap toward Level-4 autonomy, showing how CSPs can translate maturity assessments into concrete transformation initiatives and deploy high-value autonomous capabilities. 

Through real-world examples and industry collaboration, participants will discover how to identify the most impactful automation scenarios, design scalable solution architectures, and measure business impact. 

Key topics include: 
  • Using Autonomous Network Level (ANL) assessments to define transformation priorities 
  • Identifying and prioritizing high-value automation scenarios 
  • Designing solution packages that combine AI, automation, and Open APIs 
  • Measuring success through operational and business KPIs 
  • Lessons learned from CSP deployments and industry collaboration 

The session provides a practical framework for turning autonomy ambitions into deployable solutions, helping organizations accelerate their journey toward Level-4 Autonomous Networks.

Led by Olta Vangjeli, AN Programme Direcor, TM Forum and Dmytro Gassanov, Architect, Network and Cloud, TM Forum    

Participants:
Priya Saxena, CTO, AI and Cloud, Zinkworks  
Weiwei Jin,  AN Chief Strategy Officer, Huawei 
Fernando Camacho, PdM, Huawei 
Pedro Garcia Parra, Operations Transformation & Autonomous Networks, Telefónica    
Dave Condon​, Head of Capabilities Development, Managed Services Networks, Ericsson ​
Zitao Wang, Engineer, Huawei    
Alexis Koalla, Director Operations Strategy and Autonomous Network Transformation, Orange
Gorkem Azder​, Digital Network Operation Expert​, Vodafone Turkey​
 

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