Network X Vienna 2026

Network X takes place 13–15 October 2026 at VIECON, Vienna, bringing together 5,500+ attendees, including 1,500+ telcos and 300+ visionary speakers. Helping telecom leaders navigate the growing complexity of network transformation in an era of convergence. As AI, cloud and sovereignty requirements create new tensions, Network X brings the entire ecosystem together – spanning fixed networks, mobile innovation, optical transport, satellite connectivity and AI-driven solutions – to align strategy, overcome fragmentation, and accelerate secure, scalable network evolution.

Network X also hosts co-located and partner programs including the Wireless Global Congress, Broadband Development Congress, Broadband Forum, and Data Center World. Learn more at here

Your Gateway to Europe’s Network Transformation Ecosystem
The era of network convergence demands a unified response. Network X brings together operators, vendors, and innovators to navigate AI, cloud, and sovereignty complexity as one ecosystem. In 2026, we’re relocating to Vienna, positioning you at the heart of Europe’s most dynamic telecommunications transformation—where Western, Central, and Eastern European markets converge. Connect with decision-makers driving rapid network modernisation, access regions with significant infrastructure investment, and align your strategy alongside industry leaders shaping the future of telecommunications.

Keynote Insights on Disruptive Technologies
Discover the latest on AI, Gen AI, NTNs, Sovereignty, 6G, M&A and more from telecom’s C-suite. . Through keynote sessions, panel discussions, and fireside chats, industry leaders address the sector’s most pressing questions—revealing how emerging technologies will boost network performance and unlock new monetisation opportunities.

Use-Case-Driven Content Across Six Core Themes

Navigate technology decision-making through focused tracks spanning fibre, mobile networks and services, Wi-Fi, Optical & IP, and data centres. Focus on the areas most relevant to your strategy, improve network performance, and unlock new revenue streams through content designed for operators and decision-makers.

150+ Industry-Leading Vendors
Experience first-hand the latest products and solutions from major vendors including Qualcomm, Ciena, Nokia, Huawei, TCL, and Heights Telecom. Explore live product demonstrations, engage directly with suppliers on their stands, and discover the benefits and use cases that address your network challenges.

From First Introductions to Lasting Partnerships

From the Network X app to dedicated meeting spaces, lounges, and show floor drinks, there are plenty of opportunities for pre-arranged meetings and spontaneous networking.

The Network X conference delivers the telco operator insights that matter: proven ROI strategies, real deployment benchmarks, and peer-to-peer intelligence you can’t get anywhere else. Cut through vendor hype to discover what’s actually working—and what’s not—as operators transform network investments into competitive advantage.

Through keynote sessions, panel discussions, and fireside chats, industry leaders address the sector’s most pressing questions—revealing how emerging technologies will boost network performance and unlock new monetisation opportunities.

Capitalise on market consolidation and hyperscaler demand by monetising dark fibre and DC interconnects while future-proofing networks through next-generation PON, fibre sensing technologies, and converged services that transform commodity connectivity into differentiated revenue platform

Transform home connectivity from bandwidth delivery to intelligent ecosystems by deploying AI-powered security agents, IoT command centres, and next-generation Wi-Fi standards that unlock new revenue streams through managed services, automated device orchestration, and regulatory-compliant cyber protection for residential and enterprise environments.

Position your network as the strategic infrastructure partner for the AI era through carrier-neutral peering, premium transport services, and AI-powered automation that captures high-margin revenue from latency-sensitive verticals while meeting sovereignty and sustainability mandates.

Extract real commercial value from 5G investments by benchmarking real-world deployments that balance innovation with cost discipline, gaining actionable strategies for transitioning to intelligent, cloud-native infrastructure that reduces complexity and captures revenue opportunities.

Scale 5G monetisation beyond connectivity through operationalised FWA platforms, satellite/NTN integration for service continuity, and Network APIs that transform from technical experiments into revenue drivers—exploring commercial models, ecosystem strategies, and enterprise adoption pathways that unlock sustainable returns.

Defend your position against hyperscaler competition while capturing AI-driven bandwidth revenue through strategic investment decisions in IP-optical convergence, quantum-safe security, and automation that transforms cost-centre networks into scalable revenue platforms.