Data foundations for AI-native networks

 

 

Panel Discussion

A panel of telecom industry experts from NTT Docomo, Telefónica, InfraVista and Telecom Infra Project examine the critical challenge of data fragmentation preventing AI implementation across the sector. With two-thirds of operators identifying data integration and management as their primary AI barrier, the discussion covers how siloed data across divisions, domains and vendors blocks real-time orchestration and unified customer experiences. The experts share insights on building open, distributed and trustworthy data architectures, addressing organisational silos, and creating incentives for cross-team collaboration to unlock AI value in telecommunications networks.

Broadcast live 19 May 2026

Participants

CO-HOST

Diego R Lopez

Senior Technology Expert, Telefónica and ETSI Fellow

Itsuma Tanaka

President & CEO, Docomo Communications Laboratories Europe GmbH

Régis Lerbour

VP Product, Infovista

Vishal Mathur

Chief Commercial Officer, Telecom Infra Project