• Technical Conference:  15 – 19 March 2026
  • Exhibition: 17 – 19 March 2026
  • Los Angeles Convention Center, Los Angeles, California, USA

2025 Network Operator Summit

This dynamic program presents the inside perspective of service providers and network operators, their issues and drivers, and how their requirements may impact the industry's future. Everyone in the supply chain, from equipment manufacturers to components, will want to hear what's next in meeting the needs of all network operators.

N5 Network Operator Summit and Market Watch Sub-Committee Chair:

Werner Weiershausen, Deutsche Telekom Technik GmbH, Germany

Wednesday, 02 April
10:15 - 10:45

Network Operator Summit Keynote: Empowering Hyper-Connected Digital Ecosystems with Programmable Networks

Moderator: Organizer: Yoshiaki Sone, NTT, Japan

Wednesday, 02 April
10:45 - 12:15

NOS Panel I: Interoperation of Optical Pluggable Transceivers and IP/Optical Integration

Moderator: Anuj Malik, Cisco, USA

Wednesday, 02 April
12:30 - 14:00

NOS Panel II: Optical Access, Radio Access Networks, Front- and Backhaul

Moderator: Stephan Neidlinger, Adtran, Germany

Wednesday, 02 April
16:30 - 17:00

Network Operator Briefing

Moderator: Lynn Nelson, AT&T, USA