29 June - 1 July, 2027
Copenhagen
Joe Lawrence
CTO - Telecom
HCLTech
Trustworthy AI and Data summit
Joe Lawrence is a telecom innovator, technology strategist, and passionate advocate for transforming communications providers into AI-powered, intelligent TechCos. As CTO for Telecom at HCLTech, he helps shape the future of the industry through breakthrough innovations in AI, autonomous networks, cloud-native platforms, next-generation connectivity, and digital operations.
Known for challenging conventional thinking, Joe works with leading global operators to turn emerging technologies into real-world business outcomes, building networks that think, platforms that scale, and experiences that delight customers.
When he's not envisioning the future of telecom, Joe can often be found with a guitar in hand, proving that innovation, much like great music, is all about creativity, rhythm, and connecting people.
Known for challenging conventional thinking, Joe works with leading global operators to turn emerging technologies into real-world business outcomes, building networks that think, platforms that scale, and experiences that delight customers.
When he's not envisioning the future of telecom, Joe can often be found with a guitar in hand, proving that innovation, much like great music, is all about creativity, rhythm, and connecting people.
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AI is everywhere but turning it into real revenue remains the challenge. As telcos move beyond experimentation, the focus is shifting from deploying AI to monetizing it across platforms, marketplaces, and ecosystems. Unlock new growth vectors. From AI-enabled operations and autonomous networks to edge-powered services and emerging AI factory models, the opportunity is clear, but so is the complexity. In this exclusive VIP session, leaders from AT&T, HCLTech, NVIDIA, and Beyond Now come together to share and discuss how CSPs can move from AI promise to measurable business impact.
