AI infrastructure and sovereignty — build, buy or federate?

15:45 - 16:00
Fireside chat: When is sovereign AI worth it? Exploring cost, control and strategy

• When is sovereign AI worth it? Exploring cost, control and strategy
• Analyse the trade-offs between deploying in-house AI versus leveraging third-party platforms in telecom networks
• Examine cost implications, regulatory requirements and operational control for sovereign AI initiatives
• Present decision frameworks to determine when building national or enterprise-controlled AI adds strategic value

John Watson, Group President, Bell Canada

16:15 - 16:45
Panel: Build, buy, or federate: Choosing the right AI infrastructure

• Compare advantages and limitations of building AI in-house, buying commercial solutions or federating across partners
• Showcase architectures that optimize scalability, interoperability and cost efficiency in telecom operations
• Offer guidelines for aligning infrastructure choices with long-term AI strategy and network demands

Md Azimuddin Khan, Director, Analytics Center of Excellence, Robi Axiata PLC 
Antony Behan, Managing Director, Cloudera 
Sana Tariq, Principle Architect, Telus 

Timings are provisional only and may be subject to change.