The pathways to growth are here: Find yours at DTW Ignite

DTW Ignite is driving transformative growth beyond profit, by focusing on three pivotal areas: Composable IT and Ecosystems, Autonomous Networks, and AI and Data. These focus areas are strategically chosen to address the evolving needs of the telecom sector and to unlock new pathways for innovation and efficiency.

Autonomous Networks Pathway

The Autonomous Networks Pathway leads you to network resiliency, intelligence, and efficiency. Automate network operations with AI-driven, intent-based networking.

Composable IT and Ecosystems Pathway

The Composable IT and Ecosystems pathway uncovers simplifies plug-and-play software architectures. Unleash new revenues by easily connecting features and apps with the AI-ready, Open ODA architecture

AI and Data Pathway

Scale AI innovation and adoption with the AI and Data Pathway. Embrace new AI-driven business models with industry-vetted, roadmaps and secure kits for safe and secure experimentations.

Featured Sessions

02:00 PM

17 June 2025

02:00 PM-03:30 PM

Stage D

COMPOSABLE IT & ECOSYSTEMS PATHWAY

Decode Workshop: Becoming a Telco Tech Leader and Preparing for the Agentic AI Revolution

Laurent Donnay

Chief Engineering Officer DT

Deutsche Telekom

Eduardo Romano

Head of Digital Channels

Senior Director: Global Telecoms Industry Principal

Pega

04:00 PM

17 June 2025

04:00 PM-05:30 PM

Stage D

AUTONOMOUS NETWORKS PATHWAY

Engineering the Networks That Will Define Telco's Next Growth Chapter

We’ll explore how next-gen networks inside the telco—like SA 5G and AI-driven automation—are boosting efficiency, driving innovation, and preparing operators to meet future customer demands.

Amit Bhardwaj

Senior Vice President of Radio and Device Engineering

Chief Technologist - Network and AI

China Telecom

Mayoor Mahendra

Vice President (Networks)

SVP and Global Head of Engineering – Networks, Communications, Media, and Technology

Infosys

Vishal Singh

Senior Vice President and Head of Global Business for Cloud and Network Services

Nokia

Pramath Jha

Distinguished Architect , CTO Office

TCS

Eva Ulicevic

Director of Architecture, Strategy and Analytics

Telefonica Germany

Jørgen Brecke

SVP Technology Strategy and Partnership Ecosystem

Telenor ASA

Ali Tizghadam

Chief Automation Architect

Gaston Maximiliano De Arriba

General Manager Technology & Service Operations

TPG Telecom, Australia

11:30 AM

18 June 2025

11:30 AM-01:00 PM

Stage D

COMPOSABLE IT & ECOSYSTEMS PATHWAY

5G monetization

Ecosystem management

Unlocking Revenue from the API Economy: Strategies for Growth and Monetization

Gain insights into how telcos can capitalize on the API economy to create new revenue streams, expand their ecosystem, and deliver value beyond connectivity. This session block will explore practical strategies for commercial success, industry-wide collaboration, and the development of scalable, cross-industry API-based services.

Peter Arbitter

CCO

Aduna

Chathurangi Wickramasinghe

SVP Magenta API Exposure

Deutsche Telekom AG

Sridhar Gollapudi

Global Telco Market Lead, Google cloud

Head of GSMA Intelligence

GSMA

Alexandra Teachout

Head of Product Marketing

IndyKite

Alexandra Cano

Head of Sales & Business Development

David del Val Latorre

Global Director, Open Gateway

Telefónica

David Saidden

Global Head of Mobile

TikTok / ByteDance

Andrew Tiller

EVP Products & Services

TM Forum

02:00 PM

18 June 2025

02:00 PM-03:30 PM

Stage D

AUTONOMOUS NETWORKS PATHWAY

The Revenue Machine: New Ways to Monetize your Network Capabilities

Join us to discover how telcos are expanding their revenue streams by monetizing the network. This session block will delve into how services like network-based authentication, security, APIs, and enterprise solutions can transform networks into powerful external revenue drivers.

Amir Rao

Global GTM and Solutions Director, AWS for Telecom

AWS

Vishal Singh

Senior Vice President and Head of Global Business for Cloud and Network Services

Nokia

Torkel Thune

Head of Technology, Security and Digital Architecture

Oslo University Hospital (OUS)

Eva Ulicevic

Director of Architecture, Strategy and Analytics

Telefonica Germany

Terje Jensen

Senior Vice President

Telenor ASA

Nathan Gumley

Executive, Strategy and Transformation

Telstra

Tony Poulos

Industry Insights Advisor

TM Forum

04:00 PM

18 June 2025

04:00 PM-05:30 PM

Stage D

AI & DATA INNOVATION PATHWAY

How is AI Enabling Product Innovation—and Unlocking New Revenue Streams?

Explore how AI is reshaping product development—improving user experiences, streamlining operations, and opening new market opportunities. This session will unveil how leading companies are using AI to overcome challenges, launch faster, and turn data into revenue.