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Jen Hawes-Hewitt

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Market Lead, Global Telecom Industry
Google Cloud

Global Telecom Industry, responsible for architecting and delivering a range of strategic initiatives to accelerate the growth of Google Cloud’s CSP business; spanning 5G, Edge, network cloud, AI/analytics, customer experience and sustainability.

Jen designs Telecom Industry Solutions that leverage Google Cloud’s leading AI/ML capabilities, combined with a partner-led approach, to enable CSP executives to realize greater business agility, deliver efficiencies and offer hyper personalized marketing and customer care. She also collaborates with the product and engineering teams to build industry specific roadmaps, working with Google Cloud’s C-suite customers to help them digitally transform their businesses with the breadth of Google’s capabilities. She is passionate about Sustainability in Telecom.

Prior to joining Google Cloud, Jen was Managing Director at Accenture, and served as Industry lead for Smart Cities and Infrastructure, as well as leading Accenture’s 5G Ecosystem development for UK/I. She brings considerable international industry experience, having led digital transformation engagements in South East Asia, Middle East, US and South Africa.

Jen has published thought leadership and is a regular keynote speaker for GSMA, Mobile World Congress and World Economic Forum. She holds a Honors degree from Oxford University.

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Featured Sessions

03:30 PM

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18 June 2025

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03:30 PM-05:00 PM

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M7

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Purpose vs. Progress: Can Telcos Stay True to Their Mission in an AI-Driven World?

This session takes a deep dive into the core tension shaping the telecom industry today: balancing purpose with progress in an era increasingly defined by AI. Building on the foundational insights from the earlier fireside chat, this interactive panel will open the floor for a candid “ask me anything” format - allowing attendees to engage directly with industry leaders and subject-matter experts.

05:00 PM

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18 June 2025

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05:00 PM-06:30 PM

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Stage A

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The Power Table: Connecting Women Who Lead and Deliver

This isn’t just another panel — it’s a power circle. Join senior women leaders who are defining the future of tech through bold decisions, real impact, and a commitment to delivery. Hear how they’re breaking barriers, building influence, and driving results in high-stakes environments — and what it really takes to lead from the front. Then stay for drinks, connection, and conversation with a community of women shaping what’s next.