Opening Keynote Panel: Execution Matters: How to turn AI ambition into real returns

13 Oct 2026
Market Forces Stage
Operations, Automation & Execution , AI Revenue & Service Innovation , Investment, Finance & Market Dynamics
This keynote examines where AI ambition is delivering results in connectivity & network infra, by unpacking revenue opportunities, board priorities, and the constraints around talent, productisation, partnerships, CapEx and regulation, driving sustainable growth outcomes.
Chairperson
Sam Evans
Sam Evans, Senior Managing Director - Teneo
Speakers
Ricardo Lizarralde
Ricardo Lizarralde, President - AT&T Business International
Valerie Cussac
Valerie Cussac, CEO - ORANGE WHOLESALE INTERNATIONAL
Mohammed Al-Abbadi
Mohammed Al-Abbadi, Group Chief Carrier & Wholesale Officer - STC
Dimitrios Rizoulis
Dimitrios Rizoulis, SVP Global Connectivity - T WHOLESALE
Fánan Henriques
Fánan Henriques, Vodafone Business - Product & International Business Director - Vodafone Group