Spotlight: Network automation on the way to AN L4

June 23, 2026

14:00-15:30

Spotlight Stage

Autonomous Networks

Autonomous operations

Spotlight

This session explores the industry’s shift from siloed automation to Level 4 (L4) Autonomous Networks. Leaders from TM Forum, CSPs, AWS and Ericsson will discuss how operators can scale autonomy across RAN and cross-domain operations while delivering measurable business value. Attendees will hear first-hand insights from tier-1 operators on the challenges of Autonomous Network transformation, the importance of open ecosystems, and the role of the Ericsson Intelligent Automation Platform and its growing rApps ecosystem in enabling scalable automation. The session will also showcase real-world deployment strategies and examine how Agentic AI, powered by AWS, is accelerating operational agility and driving the next phase of intelligent operations.

Moderator: Aaron Boasman-Patel, Vice President, Innovation, TM Forum

Speakers:
Marco Zangani, Director of Strategy and Architecture, Vodafone Networks
Jean-Christophe Laneri, Head of SA Cognitive Network Solutions, Ericsson
Ibrahim Eldeftar, Head of Solution Line Cognitive Software & Services, Ericsson
Fabio Cerone, Managing Director, EMEA Telco Business, Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Session speakers

Aaron Boasman-Patel

Vice President, Innovation

Marco Zangani

Director of Strategy and Architecture

Jean-Christophe Laneri

Head of SA Cognitive Network Solutions

Ibrahim Eldeftar

Global Head of Solution Line Cognitive Software and Services

Fabio Cerone

Managing Director, EMEA Telco Business

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