The 12th Ultra-Broadband Forum (UBBF 2026), co-hosted by the World Broadband Association (WBBA) and Huawei in Vienna, Austria, marks a critical inflection point for the global telecom ecosystem. Guided by the theme "Agentic UBB, Beyond Connectivity," this premier summit gathers global carriers, regulators, and tech leaders to chart the transition from traditional high-speed pipelines to intelligent, self-evolving networks built for an AI-native world.

The event bridges the gap between conceptual technology and market-ready solutions through high-level strategic keynotes and expert panels detailing the deployment of Level 4 Autonomous Networks and Net5.5G ultra-gigabit systems. Focusing heavily on the next wave of digital transformation, UBBF 2026 provides a comprehensive look at how global operators can build lossless transport networks for heavy AI workloads and successfully monetize next-generation infrastructure.

Net 5.5G Intelligent IP Network Summit: Security and Resilience for Networks, Smart New Growth for Carriers

Our Lead Analyst, James Joiner will be joining the summit on Thursday, 13 October, from 14:00–15:45 to share insights on the latest developments and priorities shaping telecoms cybersecurity.