GSMA Intelligence will join industry leaders at FutureNet Asia 2025 to discuss the future of networks, AI adoption, and the business models shaping 5G. Director of Research & Consulting, Shiv Putcha, will contribute to two high-profile sessions on Day 2, offering insight into how operators can accelerate innovation and unlock new value from their networks.

Day 2 – Key Sessions with GSMA Intelligence

10:05 AM – Keynote Panel: AI for Networks – Accelerating Tomorrow’s Networks

This keynote panel will explore the current state of AI adoption in telecom networks and how to move from theoretical possibilities to practical deployment. Topics include:

• Where AI is being deployed today and the lessons learned
• How to measure ROI and identify demonstrable value
• Quick wins vs. transformational initiatives
• A roadmap for accelerating AI adoption across networks

Speakers:

• Shiv Putcha, Director, Research & Consulting, GSMA Intelligence
• Jai Prakash, CTO, Grameenphone
• Sachin Verma, Chief Data & AI Officer, Rakuten Mobile
• Renee Mateparae, Network & Operations Director, Spark NZ
• Ruchi Verma, Global Head of Sales for Network Management, Ericsson

11:40 AM – Panel Discussion: Monetising 5G Networks with 5G SA & 5G Advanced

This discussion will address how operators can capture value from 5G Standalone and prepare for 5G Advanced. Topics include:

• The business case for accelerating 5G SA vs. focusing on 5G Advanced
• Latest slicing, analytics, and security use cases
• 5G Advanced opportunities for enterprise and industry
• The role of AI and automation in unlocking network value

Speakers:

• Shiv Putcha, Director, Research & Consulting, GSMA Intelligence
• Bhupinder Singh, President, Asia Pacific, Middle East & India, Vodafone Business
• Takehiro Nakamura, Chief Standardisation Officer, NTT DoCoMo
• H.L. Gupta, President – Network and Service Operations, JIO