Roundtable: From automation to autonomy – building AI‑native networks

Roundtables

Autonomous networks are moving from vision decks to real transformation programs. Yet most operators are still early in their journey from basic automation to truly AI‑native, closed‑loop operations.

This invitation‑only roundtable, sponsored by Everpure, brings together communication service providers and ecosystem partners to discuss what it really takes to build autonomous networks: from the importance of data, cloud‑native platforms, operating models, and governance.

The conversation will explore practical roadmaps, lessons learned, and collaboration models that help operators move from pilots to scaled, Level‑4/5‑like capabilities in the real world.

Learning Objectives:

Participants will:

• Share where they are today on the autonomous network maturity journey and what “good” looks like in the next 3–5 years.
• What we expect the role of data to play, can we still rely on legacy.
• Explore how AI, data, and automation combine to enable closed‑loop operations across RAN, core, and service layers.
• Discuss how to align technology, processes, and people to support autonomy (not just point use cases).
• Compare approaches to measuring progress and value – from cost and energy efficiency to customer experience and resilience