The CEO panel: How are network operators evolving in the AI age?

08 Feb 2027
Keynote stage
Metro Connect Keynotes

AI is now the primary driver across digital infrastructure, driving unprecedented demand for connectivity, capacity, and low-latency performance. As AI workloads expand from hyperscale data centers to the network edge, operators are being forced to rethink investment strategies, network architectures, partnership models, and service offerings. The CEO panel will explore how operators are positioning themselves to capitalize on the AI opportunity while meeting the evolving needs of an expanding customer base.

•    How is AI-driven demand influencing network planning, capacity expansion, and long-term infrastructure investment decisions?
•    Beyond connectivity, where are operators creating value in the AI ecosystem?
•    What capabilities, technologies, and organizational changes will differentiate the winners in the next decade of digital infrastructure growth?