Catalysts


Where innovation comes to life
Experience the future of innovation at DTW Ignite, where 50+ Catalyst projects will bring groundbreaking ideas to life across the innovation zones and the innovation arena stage.
Driven by the collaborative energy of leading minds from global organizations, our Catalyst teams are building the next generation of solutions using Open APIs, ODA, AI, and automation - shaping the digital future together.
Experience it live
This isn’t just a showcase – it’s your chance to connect with Catalyst leaders, exchange ideas, and see how their work can align with your goals, accelerate transformation, and unlock growth. See groundbreaking innovations at their kiosk or in a 10-minute pitch on the Innovate Stage:
- Explore real-world use cases shaping telecom and tech
- Discover ideas redefining customer experience and operations
- Engage with visionary teams driving digital transformation
Global telco leaders involved






Why get involved in a Catalyst?
Co-create innovative solutions to the industry’s most important challenges.
Forge new industry relationships and opportunities for success.
Accelerate innovation at scale with an R&D cycle typically 5x faster than in-house proof-of-concept projects.
Reap the rewards of focused ideation, agile working practices, and a vast talent pool.
Thrive in a safe space to collaborate across competitive boundaries.
Showcase your solution to senior executive members and influential industry peers at our flagship global event.




Joining the Catalyst project at DTW for the first time was an unforgettable experience. It felt surreal seeing our ideas come to life in such a meaningful way. We tackled real problems - digging through data, solving issues on the fly, rushing through sprints. What we created showed me how much is possible when the right people and ideas come together.




Being part of a TM Forum Catalyst project has been a transformative experience. It provided a unique opportunity to collaborate across the industry, fast-track innovation, and validate real-world solutions in a low-risk environment. The exposure to cutting-edge technologies and cross-functional teamwork has added immense value to our business strategy and greatly enhanced my own professional growth.




Being part of the Catalyst project has been a transformative experience. It not only accelerated our innovation through real-world collaboration with industry partners but also helped us validate cutting-edge use cases in AI-driven network automation. Personally, it’s been an incredible opportunity to co-create and learn from some of the best minds in the telecom ecosystem.






