In a world grappling with declining trust, discovering how prioritizing authentic connections with your team and community can be a powerful catalyst for positive change. This talk explores the impact of trust on mental well-being, productivity, and social infrastructure, while offering practical strategies for fostering accountability and rebuilding community in the digital age. Join us to learn how investing in human connection can create a ripple effect, improving both your own life and the world around you.

Generative AI is transforming countless aspects of society, from education to healthcare to shopping to travel. Much of this impact has come from chatbot-like applications. While the progress in these applications, as measured by standardized benchmarks, is impressive, this is just the beginning. We are on the cusp of a new era with more advanced AI models, capable of native multimodality — understanding and generating different types of content like text, images, audio, and even code — and exhibiting more autonomous, agentic behavior. These developments are opening up dramatically new avenues for impact and creating exciting opportunities for developers.

However, more powerful models alone are not enough. As developers, we need to integrate them into user-friendly applications. As these models become more sophisticated, we need to carefully consider how they are designed, deployed, and monitored. This introduces new considerations for developers in areas like evaluation, testing, and debugging, especially for multimodal and agentic systems.

In this talk, I will review recent advances in GenAI models and applications, with a particular focus on the implications for developers. I will also dive into how GenAI has revolutionized product development, focusing on novel aspects such as evaluation, red-teaming, prompt engineering, and orchestration that are now essential for building AI-first product experiences. Attendees will gain insights into the future of AI beyond chatbots, learn about the new challenges and opportunities that multimodal, agentic frontier models like Gemini present for developers, and acquire practical knowledge to navigate the evolving landscape of AI-driven product development.

When we look at the world of atoms, the nanoworld that underlies everything around us, the rules of the game change. We are in the universe of quantum physics. A cosmos where impossible things are our daily bread. We will explore this magical place, its rules, how they are the pillars that support our daily lives and how we are getting better at manipulating these strange rules every day: quantum technologies.

Developing software in quantum computers has never been easier. We will go through an interactive session showing how to program quantum computers, the tools required and how to become one. Without needing a PhD in physics!

Artificial Intelligence is transforming everything, even programming! While it is pushing programmers to new levels of productivity, it is also redefining their role in an increasingly automated world. What opportunities lie ahead and what risks lurk? In this talk, we will explore the secrets of AI that will change development in the next decade. If you are a developer, technology leader or passionate about innovation, don’t miss this eye-opening session on the future of code.

Dive into the exciting world of Kotlin Multiplatform and discover how this technology is transforming the way we develop applications for different platforms. We will explore Kotlin Multiplatform in depth and learn how to make the most of its potential. During the talk, we will cover:

• • What is Kotlin Multiplatform and why is it relevant in the application development landscape?
  • How to write shared code in Kotlin and reuse it across multiple platforms, such as Android, iOS, web, and more.
  • Practical examples of real projects that use Kotlin Multiplatform to enhance development efficiency and productivity.
  • Common challenges and best practices for multiplatform development in Kotlin.
  • Insights into the future of Kotlin Multiplatform and its role in the evolution of application development.

If you are involved in development and are interested in learning how to share code, or simply want to stay updated on the latest technology trends, this talk will provide you with valuable information and practical knowledge about Kotlin Multiplatform.

Empirical evidence confirms that diverse teams drive superior results. Through real-world case studies of global industry leaders, we’ll explore how intentional inclusion catalyses innovation and operational excellence. From Apple to Accenture, from Microsoft to Mercedes-Benz, learn how these organisations have systematically built diverse teams that consistently outperform in product development, market expansion, and operational efficiency. Join us to discover the data-backed strategies these companies use to nurture inclusive environments, leading to measurable improvements in innovation, employee engagement, and business outcomes.

In this talk we will go through almost 30 years of history, from 1996 when IBM’s ‘Deep Blue’ computer first defeated Garry Kasparov, to the present day, when a mobile phone can easily defeat the world champion. We will see how – surprisingly – technological developments in chess have been anticipating what was to come in the general field of AI development. And the speaker will reveal a surprising discovery in this respect, which opens up an horizon of possibilities which are exciting… and terrifying?

How can I implement micro frontends in my company? What recommendations do you have? These are common questions I encounter regularly. Let’s delve into the key characteristics necessary for constructing effective frontend distributed systems.

The best indicator of our future is our collective understanding of our past. Connecting the Past and Future through Employee Resource Groups is meant to steepen an audience’s understanding of connection in the workplace as historic in nature and intergenerational at its best. There are many workplaces globally that have Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), but the function of these groups can be lost in business advantages. While it is always advantageous to connect ERG work to business outcomes, it’s important to always think about the main ROI of these groups – connection and belonging in the workplace.

The talk will cover as the disruptive changes that semiconductor ecosystem is experiencing and how new talent generations need to be ready for them. We will cover as well the need of sovereignty and elements that make Europe a unique environment and place for development of technology to citizens. Afterwards, we will present how OpenChip aims to contribute in this European leadership and how we are working with young talent.

The world of artificial intelligence continues to generate technological disruptions in all sectors. And of course, hackers have been using AI for years in research, hacks, new hacking techniques and the creation of tools that never cease to amaze. Come to this session with Chema Alonso where innovation, cybersecurity, hacking and artificial intelligence will be the protagonists to inspire and encourage you to launch yourself into this world of digital disruption in which we are immersed.

Fully realizing the potential of software requires shared purpose, & consistent purpose in spite of changes & obstacles. How can you develop within yourself the ability to lead with purpose? How can you inspire others both to follow & to lead in their turn?

What skills are needed to ensure I still have a job, and how do I obtain them? With the rise of AI and automation, how do we as humans find our value in the workplace? How do we work with these new technologises? How do we build resilience to changes? What soft skills are needed for us to thrive in this new world? People have often felt apprehensive about change, especially big changes to the way we work. It happened in the industrial revolution and now it’s happening with the rise of artificial intelligence. Five years ago these things existed, but now they are accessible to almost everyone, and in a lot of cases they are doing our jobs for us.

In the last few years AI models have shown impressive performance in a diverse set of tasks (in language, vision, reasoning, games, image synthesis). These models must be trained with large datasets and are, in most cases, opaque on how they process information internally. In this presentation I will summarize the recent advances in generative AI, its impact and applications.

In this talk you will discover how technology can become your greatest ally to optimise processes, save time and simplify your day-to-day life. I will show you how to use little-known and accessible tools to automate time-consuming tasks, from social media content management to personal and professional productivity.

I’ll teach you the tech hacks I’ve perfected over time, show you practical examples of how to program from scratch without knowing how to program, and how to get valuable information from other social media content creators to create viral content.

In a present where artificial intelligence is already a tangible revolution, we ask ourselves: where is the limit? We are living the promise of an exponential advance in which, year after year, the capabilities of learning algorithms evolve to turn into reality what until recently was a science fiction dream. In this context, we will analyse the vectors of progress that underpin this accelerated development and that bring us rapidly closer to a future where AI will have transformed everything.

There is a major corruption scandal; it doesn’t matter when you read this. Are we, as a society, doomed to resignation? Is disaffection with institutions and anti-system populism the inevitable destiny to which we are condemned? Corruption, opacity, and inefficiency in public affairs are age-old diseases. But we now have an arsenal of new and powerful remedies: data science, transparency laws, and social media. This is the inspiring story of Jaime navigating an original path: technology, irreverent activism, and memes to deliver an electric shock to everything in the public sector.

For thousands of years, those calling the shots have exploited our lack of literacy in measurement to tip the scales to their advantage. Now, in a digital age where the boundary of “software” is almost impossible to pin down, it’s easier than ever for that advantage to grow. It’s time to fight back, but not with placards and posters, with spreadsheets and standards.

In this talk, I’ll walk you through the surprising ways measurement has historically been used to seize and sometimes reclaim power. We’ll fast-forward to today’s sustainability battlefield, where the Software Carbon Intensity (SCI) specification from the Green Software Foundation represents a democratic, consensus-based standard to measure software’s environmental impact. I’ll show you how to calculate SCI for your own software, using the open-source Impact Framework. Along the way, we’ll also discuss the rise of a new kind of activist—the “watchers”—who use transparent metrics and tooling to keep the system honest.

By the end, you’ll understand why measurement matters, how to keep tabs on your software’s carbon footprint, and how to become part of this growing movement. It’s time to tip the scales back in our favor—one calculation at a time.

“It’s a good time for mathematics” some people say. But when was it otherwise? Every technological achievement has mathematics inside. And this specially applies in current and future computer-related technologies. Let’s take a tour on the mathematics behind smartphones, AI or Quantum Computing.

Technology leadership requires constant nurturing and innovation. Fostering such an environment requires establishing trust and norms supporting experimentation. In this talk I will describe techniques for creating and nurturing technical leadership teams and individuals. Technology moves too fast to sit still. The nurturing of the culture is as important as creating it in the first place.

In the early 2000s, NTT DATA launched a new market intelligence internal service. The team worked analyzing trends, scanning newspapers and magazines looking for patterns. These tasks have evolved over the years, and technology has served as a catalyst for the growth and expansion of this service, augmenting the team’s impact and reach. To keep up with digital transformation, reskilling and upskilling the team members has played pivotal roles in this long term journey. As pioneers in the company’s adoption of AI and Generative AI on a daily basis, we could anticipate how our approach to work would be revolutionized too. Join us as we share the invaluable learnings, successes, and setbacks encountered along this path marked by innovation and continuous learning.

The “generative” part of generative AI is a distraction from the real breakthrough: that AI has finally made it possible for computers to understand and respond to human intent without the need for programming. This will upend 75 years of assumptions about what computers are and what they can do. Computers are about to become much more useful to many more people. We must ensure that this power is distributed equitably and used responsibly. And we must find a path forward for the Web where AI enhances instead of undermines its fundamental value to humanity.

Modern apps are built by connecting a mix of technologies. This shift has turned developers from just users into key decision-makers. Developers pick the models, APIs, and platforms that shape the future. For companies aiming to engage developers, releasing cool features is not enough. Success really depends on how easy it is to integrate, have up-to-date documentation, great code samples, and all the little details that contribute to making an outstanding developer experience (DX). In this talk, we’ll discuss practical tips and strategies for adopting a developer-first mindset. You’ll learn how to design user-friendly APIs, minimize barriers to adoption, and ultimately build tools that developers appreciate and that propel your business forward.

There is increasing pressure on media, social media, music, gaming, and gambling companies to protect their users, be that from harmful content, explicit lyrics or exposure to potentially harmful habits. The definition of protection varies from country to country and is ever changing. In Australia, the government introduced a ban on social media for children under 16, and in other juristictions voluntary codes of practice are in place.

A key challenge for the industry is to understand the identity of users, how to verify or confirm that identity. How can technology be used to ensure subscribers can access their services, companies can protect their revenue streams and everyone can comply with laws, guidelines and best practice to protect users.

Network APIs have a key role to play in terms of understanding customers, verifying identity, preventing fraud, enhancing services and enabling digital rights management (DRM).

Helene Vigue will moderate a panel discussion with representatives from TikTok, International Broadcasting Convention (IBC) and Centillion.ai

Live code session hosted alongside Pablo Villot, Principal Software Engineer at Cabify.

Panel session moderated by Nokia, focusing on the channel partner, aggregator and developer communities. It will dive into some of the challenges and insights faced by early adopters and what they have learned to date about developers, network APIs and the services they create.

Attendees will hear from an interesting and eclectic set of panelists:

• Enn Laansoo – Founder and CEO of Elmo, a remote driving car technology company.
• Boon Chee Loo – SVP Roaming & Products at Bridge Alliance, a leading aggregator in Asia Pacific and Greater China with insights into the use cases and drivers for those markets.
• Alex Walling – Head of Business Development at Nokia and formerly from Rapid, a company acquired by Nokia in 2024 to better enable its network API monetization.
• Adnan Saleen – CTO Software and Cloud solutions at Radisys, who have been working closely with Nokia.
• Andy Tiller – EVP Products & Solutions at TM Forum, an organisation contributing “operate” APIs to the Open Gateway initiative.

The GSMA Open Gateway DevCon 2025 is a developer event for anyone involved in the creation, development, implementation or deployment of network API based services.

The DevCon is primarily aimed at supporting the global developer community by sharing best practices, showcasing use cases and live services, as well as showing how easy it is to build new network API based services and how to monetize them.

The GSMA Open Gateway DevCon assembles an industry leading group of innovators and experts with an emphasis on “show” not “tell”.

Open to all Talent Arena attendees. Simply register on the Talent Arena website and tick the Open Gateway DevCon box to stay in the loop on all the latest updates. Or if you are an MWC25 pass holder, you can access Talent Arena with your MWC digital badge – no additional registration needed.

GSMA Intelligence ran a ground-breaking survey in 2024 focused on the Open Gateway Development community. This survey unlocked important insights into the needs and expectations of the community. It provides an important baseline for operators who want to create their own or collaborate with partner development communities. For the developers themselves, this short keynote gives some insights into the views of other developers and their views on the Open Gateway programme.

Discover how at Nestlé, we leveraged Change Management strategies to drive the successful adoption of GenAI solutions: “Change is the heartbeat of growth. At Nestlé, we embraced this philosophy to empower our teams with GenAI”. In this session, I will share our journey, the strategies we implemented, and the outcomes we achieved. Discover how we manage changes, promote continuous learning, and support the digital transformation of our workforce.