Luqman Shantal
Speaker
Luqman Shantal is the CEO and Founder of Makman Technology Consulting. Under his leadership, Makman received the TM Forum Excellence Award in 2021 and four TM Forum Catalyst awards in 2024.
With over 18 years of international experience in enterprise software, systems engineering, architecture, and management consulting, Luqman serves as a trusted advisor to leading CSPs, technology vendors, and system integrators worldwide—guiding them through autonomous operations, zero-touch networking, and digital ecosystem evolution.
A key contributor to TM Forum’s Autonomous Operations program and Catalyst projects, Luqman is known for translating TM Forum standards into measurable customer outcomes.
He champions a Minimum Viable Transformation (MVT) approach that begins with strategic focus areas and product-centric teams, advancing rapidly from proof-of-concept to scaled operations.
Through this agile methodology, Makman delivers cutting-edge solutions that enable organizations to transform into Techcos.Luqman will co-present alongside LPTIC, sharing practical insights on leveraging TM Forum assets and MVT strategies to achieve operational excellence and long-term growth.

Featured Sessions
02:00 PM
18 June 2025
02:00 PM-03:00 PM
Stage B
Get ready for the next wave of networks. Learn the key skills you need to stay ahead, upskill fast, and tackle the tech challenges of tomorrow’s autonomous systems. Leave with a clear action plan to sharpen your expertise and lead the charge in the new era.