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MWC 2026

Networks, innovation, and AI: how networks and industry collaboration will support new devices and AI applications

A discussion on how next-generation networks empower AI-driven applications and business models, future-proof infrastructure strategies, and foster collaboration.

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 11:30 (CET)

Location: Ericsson pavilion, Hall 2

Host: Ericsson

With AI reshaping industries, devices, and everyday life, networks must find new ways to unlock AI’s full potential. In addition, they need to figure out how to monetize AI, from significantly improved uplink and bounded latency to API support.

In this panel discussion, industry experts explored how next-generation networks enable innovative uses of AI as it becomes integral to everyday life for consumers and industries, as well as focused on opportunities around the key enablers for delivering seamless AI-driven experiences, such as uplink performance, edge computing, and real-time responsiveness.

Featured partners: BT, Meta, Reliance Jio, Softbank

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Networks, innovation, and AI: how networks and industry collaboration will support new devices and AI applications

Speaker

Mischa Dohler.

Mischa Dohler

Vice-President, Emerging Technologies, Ericsson

Mischa Dohler is VP Emerging Technologies at Ericsson Inc. in Silicon Valley, working on cutting-edge...

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Experts

Djordje Tujkovic, Senior Director, Head of Wireless HW Engineering - Wearable RL devices, Meta

Djordje Tujkovic

Senior Director, Head of Wireless HW Engineering - Wearable RL devices
Meta

Reza Rahnama, Managing Director of Mobile Networks, BT

Reza Rahnama

Managing Director of Mobile Networks
BT

Ryuji Wakikawa, Vice President and Head of the Research Institute of Advanced Technology, Softbank

Ryuji Wakikawa

Vice President and Head of the Research Institute of Advanced Technology
Softbank