AI Native Networks at Network X Americas 2026

The Next Era of Telecom Starts Here

In a landscape defined by flat lining revenues, ARPU pressure, and rising customer expectations, the imperative has never been clearer: disrupt or be disrupted. At Network X Americas, we will be showcasing our bold narrative and strategic vision for empowering telcos to not just survive but thrive: “Unlock Spectrum of Possibilities.” 

This year, the theme at Network x Americas is “Intelligent Network, Infinite Possibilities” that aligns directly to our narrative for telcos. As networks become intelligent, the value they can unlock expands exponentially across services, experiences, and ecosystems.

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Why You Should Attend?

A Future-Defining Panel Sessions with Manish Mangal

Keynotes Panels and Track panels sharing his thoughts and ideas to match the Scale and Speed in today's Agentic Era.

Meet our Leaders to Bring Innovation in Action

Ideate, collaborate and innovate with our leaders in our exclusive meeting room.

Explore What’s Next in Connectivity

Discover ideas, innovations, and strategies shaping the future of telecoms across North America and beyond.

Key Focus Areas

  • Building the AI native autonomous, predictive, closed loop and self-optimizing networks.
  • Empowering proactive, personalized and AI driven experiences.
  • Transforming legacy with overlay architecture and cloud native modernization.
  • Reimagining the future with autonomous systems, quantum –aware AI and next gen networks.
Agenda
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Keynote Panel

Telecom at an inflection point: Growth, consolidation and capital strategies
By Manish Mangal

20 May, 2026
9:30 AM CST
02
Track Panel

NaaS and Network APIs: From connectivity to revenues
By Manish Mangal

20 May, 2026
12:05 PM CST
03
Private Meetings

Strategic discussions on how to Grow Empower Transform in today’s AI world 
Meeting Room: 8

18 - 20 May, 2026
08:00 AM - 06:00 PM CST

Thought Leadership

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Case Study

Leveraging AWS to Transform Operations for the Future

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Case Study

Global Telecom Provider Achieves 40% Efficiency Through Automation and Cloud

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Video

Future Of Monetization: How Next-Gen Networks Help

Silicon Engineering Services

Video

Gaining New Customers Simplified with Engineering Services

Meet our Leaders
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Manish Mangal

President and Head – Americas Communication Business

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Raju Desai

SVP, Communications Business, Tech Mahindra

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Yogi Sharma

SVP & Business Group Head – Americas Communications Business

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Gautam Arni

SVP & Business Group Head – Americas Communications Business

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Ahmed Bilal

SVP Americas Business, Network Services

Abhishek
Abhishek Malhotra

Global Business Head, Network Services

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Munish Rishi

SVP, Sales Head, Network Services

When

Monday, 18 May 2026

Where

Irving Convention Center, Dallas, Texas | Meeting Room: 8
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When

Monday, 18 May 2026

Where