Session Description
In 2025, the telecom industry stands at a pivotal crossroads, evolving from traditional connectivity providers into intelligent, AI-native digital platforms. The shift from Telco to Techco is no longer aspirational, it’s essential.
But telcos aren’t just transforming through AI, they’re also enabling it. As the foundational layer of digital infrastructure, telcos are key to scaling AI adoption across industries and societies. From low-latency networks and data pipelines to edge computing and secure connectivity, telecom operators are powering the very backbone of the AI ecosystem.
At the same time, AI is reshaping every layer of telecom operations: from network-as-a-service models and autonomous infrastructure to real-time customer insights, dynamic service delivery, predictive maintenance, and sustainable energy optimization. Telcos that embed AI across their core will redefine agility, efficiency, and customer experience.
As AI maturity accelerates, the competitive edge lies in becoming AI-native, where data-driven decision-making and automation are foundational, not optional.