Code the Network.
Create the Future.
Tuesday 3 March, 15:00-18:00
The GSMA Open Gateway DevCon 2026 is back at the Talent Arena – bigger, bolder, and built for developers who want to shape the future of connected experiences.
Over three dynamic hours, dive into live demos, real-world use cases, and insider knowledge from the developers, startups, and mobile operators leading the network API revolution. Discover how you can tap into the power of the world’s mobile networks to build apps that connect deeper, scale faster, and deliver smarter experiences.
Whether you’re a junior coder looking to learn, a founder testing new ideas, or an experienced developer building at scale, the Open Gateway DevCon 2026 is where you’ll connect, collaborate, and code the future of the network.
What’s on stage
1
Live demos & real-world builds
Watch developers in action as they turn Open Gateway APIs into powerful, scalable products, from fintech breakthroughs to immersive gaming and smart mobility.
2
Open Gateway Hackathon Finals
Live, interactive and decided by you! Watch the finalists pitch their live demos, cast your vote, and help decide the next wave of innovation.
3
Monetise your code
Explore practical ways to earn with APIs and see how network-powered innovation is unlocking entirely new business models.
4
Explore the next frontier
Hear what’s next for network API-driven innovation across fintech, gaming, mobility, and beyond, directly from the teams pushing the boundaries.
5
Beyond the cloud: the telco advantage
Learn how Open Gateway APIs give you direct access to the world’s mobile networks for stronger security, better performance, and truly global reach.
6
Panel: Building the API Economy
Join experts for an interactive discussion on the future of the API ecosystem. Explore new opportunities, developer skills, and emerging trends, and get your questions answered live on stage.
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The DevCon will conclude with an overview of the key teams from the Open Gateway Hackathon
including
for the winning teams.
agenda
Networking Drinks & Tapas
Open Gateway - Unleashing the Power of the Network
Introduction
Introduction to the GSMA Open Gateway DevCon 2025
How can operators super-charge the network API community?
Panel Session
Moderator:
Kathy Azafar – VP Research & Development, Aduna
Panelists:
Johanna Wood – Director of Network APIs, Vodafone
Otilia Anton – Director of Orange LiveNet, Orange
Fernando Guillot – Director of Developer Relations for Open Gateway, Telefónica
Code Meets Connectivity: Developers as the Powerhouse of Network API Innovation
Keynote
Shkumbin Hamiti – Head of the Network Monetization Platform Business Unit, Nokia
China Telecom’s understanding and outlook on Open Gateway
Keynote
Mr. Shao Xinhua – General Manager of the Cloud Network Operations Department, China Telecom
From idea to a multi telco KYC using AI - Demo
Demo
Eran Haggiag – CEO, Glide Insights
Yvonnette Oliver – Business Operations Manager, Glide Insights
Secret sauce: know your developers
GSMAi Network API Developer Survey Summary Market Research
Tim Hatt – Head of Research and Consulting, GSMA Intelligence
Where the Rubber Meets the Road: How Developers are Shaping the Future with Network APIs
Panel
Moderator:
Mikko Jarva – Head of Portfolio & Architecture, Network Monetization Platform, Nokia
Panel:
Enn Laansoo, CEO/Founder – Elmo
Alex Walling – Head of Business Development, Nokia Network-as-Code
Boon Chee Loo – SVP Roaming & Products, Bridge Alliance
Andy Tiller – EVP Products & Services, TM Forum
Adnan Saleem – CTO Software and Cloud Solutions, Radisys
CPaaS Unleashed: The Acceleration of the Possible: Action in the A(P)I
Era Mindstorm - 10 minutes, 4 experts, 1 message… move
Moderator:
Rob Kurver – Founding Partner, CPaaS Acceleration Alliance
Panel:
Robert Galop – Co-founder, Creo Solutions
Mark Simoncelli – CRO, Mach49
Mark Castleman – MD AI Cloud, Intel
Nicolai Schaettgen – CEO, Match-Maker Ventures
How CAMARA supports developers
Demo
Markus Kummerle – Tribe Lead MACE Engineering & Production Interface, DT / CAMARA
CAMARA GPT: Using AI to create network API services - Demo
Demo
Nick Venezia – CEO, Centillion
Achieving Fusion: How can the telecoms and media industries work better on identity and verification?
Panel
Moderator:
Helene Vigue – Identity & Data Director, GSMA
Panel:
Isaac Bess – Global Head of Distribution, TikTok
Mark Smith – Chair, International Broadcasting Convention (IBC)
Nick Venezia – CEO, Centillion.ai
Code session: Onboarding to Cabify with Number Verification
Keynote
Laura Lacarra – Head of Devrel Open Gateway, Telefónica Innovación Digital
Pablo Villot – Principal Software Engineer, Cabify
Open Gateway Hackathon Awards
Award Ceremony
Shkumbin Hamiti – Head of the Network Monetization Platform Business Unit, Nokia
Closing Ceremony
Closing
Henry Calvert – Head of Networks, GSMA
