Looking for the top telecom events of 2026? Discover our list of 25 must-attend telco events and all the key details you need to know before attending.
Table of contents
- MWC Barcelona
- GITEX Global
- Canto Connect
- Connected America
- FutureNet World
- Conecta Mexico
- MVNO Nation USA
- FutureNet Middle East & Africa
- Network X Americas
- International Telecoms Week
- MVNOs World
- MVNO Nation Africa
- MWC Kigali
- DTW Ignite
- MWC Shanghai
- Telco Transformation LATAM
- ITW Africa
- FutureNet Asia
- Futurecom
- Network X
- MVNO Nation Live
- FutureNet North America
- Conecta Peru
- Africa Tech Festival
- Telecoms World Asia
- ITW Asia
These top telecommunications industry events are where operators address telcomunications trends, such as cloud-native core migrations, AI in telecommunications, 5G monetization, and much more.
Participating in these events helps you stay informed, learn from peers, and make better decisions.
By attending, you can:
- Track regulatory and spectrum developments
- Benchmark network, IT, and monetization execution
- Build operator, vendor, and ecosystem partnerships
At Tridens, we actively engage in these forums to stay close to market reality and showcase Tridens Monetization, our all-in-one billing, charging, and revenue management platform built for complex telco business models.
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| Event Name | Date | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Canto Connect | 01 Feb – 03 Feb 2026 | Port-of-Spain, Trinidad and Tobago |
| MWC Barcelona | 02 Mar – 05 Mar 2026 | Barcelona, Spain |
| Connected America | 14 Apr – 15 Apr 2026 | Dallas, USA |
| FutureNet World | 21 Apr – 22 Apr 2026 | London, United Kingdom |
| Conecta Mexico | 28 Apr – 29 Apr 2026 | Mexico City, Mexico |
| MVNO Nation USA | 28 Apr – 29 Apr 2026 | Florida, USA |
| FutureNet Middle East & Africa | 12 May – 13 May 2026 | Dubai, UAE |
| Network X Americas | 18 May – 20 May 2026 | Dallas, USA |
| International Telecoms Week | 19 May – 21 May 2026 | National Harbor, USA |
| MVNOs World | 01 Jun – 03 Jun 2026 | Amsterdam, Netherlands |
| MVNO Nation Africa | 09 Jun – 10 Jun 2026 | Cape Town, South Africa |
| MWC Kigali | 16 Jun – 18 Jun 2026 | Kigali, Rwanda |
| DTW Ignite | 23 Jun – 25 Jun 2026 | Copenhagen, Denmark |
| MWC Shanghai | 24 Jun – 26 Jun 2026 | Shanghai, China |
| Telco Transformation LATAM | 19 Aug – 20 Aug 2026 | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
| ITW Africa | 08 Sep – 10 Sep 2026 | Nairobi, Kenya |
| FutureNet Asia | 23 Sep – 24 Sep 2026 | Marina Bay, Singapore |
| Futurecom | 06 Oct – 08 Oct 2026 | São Paulo, Brazil |
| Network X | 13 Oct – 15 Oct 2026 | Vienna, Austria |
| MVNO Nation Live | 03 Nov – 05 Nov 2026 | Alicante, Spain |
| FutureNet North America | 04 Nov – 05 Nov 2026 | New York, USA |
| Conecta Peru | 10 Nov – 11 Nov 2026 | Lima, Peru |
| Africa Tech Festival | 16 Nov – 19 Nov 2026 | Cape Town, South Africa |
| Telecoms World Asia | 27 Nov 2026 | Bangkok, Thailand |
| ITW Asia | 02 Dec – 03 Dec 2026 | Singapore |
| GITEX Global | 07 Dec – 11 Dec 2026 | Dubai, UAE |
MWC Barcelona
Date: 02 Mar – 05 Mar 2026
Location: Barcelona, Spain
MWC Barcelona is the largest global connectivity event, bringing together CSPs, vendors, device makers, and policymakers. It is where product roadmaps, partnership decisions, and strategic narratives for the year tend to converge, and where we will be on-site for focused conversations with CSP leaders on 2026 priorities and execution trade-offs.
Main topics:
- Security and supply chain risk
- 5G SA and 5G evolution
- Telco cloud and core modernization
- AI in networks and operations
GITEX Global
Date: 07 Dec – 11 Dec 2026
Location: Dubai, UAE
GITEX Global is one of the world’s largest technology and digital transformation events, with strong participation from telecom operators, cloud providers, governments, and enterprise technology leaders across the Middle East and international markets.
Main topics:
- Telco cloud and hyperscaler partnerships
- AI platforms and applied use cases
- 5G, private networks, and edge computing
- Digital government and enterprise transformation
Canto Connect
Date: 01 Feb – 03 Feb 2026
Location: Port-of-Spain, Trinidad and Tobago
Canto Connect is a regional telecom and ICT forum for Caribbean operators, regulators, and ecosystem partners. It is typically used to align on connectivity priorities and digital development across island markets.
Main topics:
- Regional broadband expansion
- Regulatory and policy alignment
- Resilience and network continuity
- Public-private programs
Connected America
Date: 14 Apr – 15 Apr 2026
Location: Dallas, USA
Connected America is a U.S.-focused conference for broadband leaders spanning operators, public sector stakeholders, and infrastructure partners. It concentrates on practical execution of coverage expansion and funding-driven programs.
Main topics:
- Fiber and FWA rollout
- Rural connectivity programs
- Permitting and deployment models
- Network economics
FutureNet World
Date: 21 Apr – 22 Apr 2026
Location: London, United Kingdom
FutureNet World is a telecom event focused on network automation and the path toward autonomous networks. It is designed for CTO organizations, network engineering, and operations leaders.
Main topics:
- Network automation frameworks
- AIOps and assurance
- Closed-loop operations
- Intent-based networking
Conecta Mexico
Date: 28 Apr – 29 Apr 2026
Location: Mexico City, Mexico
Connecta Mexico is a telecom forum for operator leadership, regulators, and technology partners in Mexico. It is oriented toward market structure, rollout priorities, and near-term investment decisions.
Main topics:
- 5G rollout outlook
- Fiber expansion priorities
- Competition and regulation
- Digital services strategy
MVNO Nation USA
Date: 28 Apr – 29 Apr 2026
Location: Florida, USA
MVNO Nation USA is a business and operating forum for MVNOs, host MNOs, and MVNE/MVNA enablers. It focuses on launch, scaling, and economics in the U.S. MVNO ecosystem.
Main topics:
- Wholesale and hosting models
- eSIM and digital distribution
- MVNO economics and retention
- Segment and brand strategy
FutureNet Middle East & Africa
Date: 12 May – 13 May 2026
Location: Dubai, UAE
FutureNet Middle East & Africa is a regional FutureNet edition focused on automation and AI adoption across MEA operators. It emphasizes operationalization, governance, and real deployment patterns.
Main topics:
- AIOps operating models
- Automation at scale
- 5G core and slicing readiness
- Security and resilience
Network X Americas
Date: 18 May – 20 May 2026
Location: Dallas, USA
Network X Americas convenes fixed, mobile, and Wi-Fi decision-makers across North America. It is built for leaders managing convergence across access networks and telco cloud.
Main topics:
- Fiber, FWA, and access convergence
- 5G evolution and Open RAN
- Wi-Fi strategy and offload
- Edge and cloud networking
International Telecoms Week
Date: 19 May – 21 May 2026
Location: National Harbor, USA
International Telecoms Week (ITW) is the anchor event for wholesale telecom and digital infrastructure. It is designed for leaders responsible for international capacity, interconnect, and ecosystem partnerships.
Main topics:
- Wholesale capacity and IP transit
- Subsea and terrestrial routes
- Data centers and interconnection
- Partner and pricing strategy
MVNOs World
Date: 01 Jun – 03 Jun 2026
Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands
MVNOs World (MVNO World Congress) is a long-running global conference focused on MVNO operating models and the enabling ecosystem. It is a practical forum for commercial leaders and platform owners.
Main topics:
- MVNO launch playbooks
- Platform and BSS enablement
- eSIM migration impacts
- B2B and IoT MVNO models
MVNO Nation Africa
Date: 09 Jun – 10 Jun 2026
Location: Cape Town, South Africa
MVNO Nation Africa is a focused meeting for African MVNOs, host MNOs, and enablers. It addresses market entry, regulation, and scalable operations in African contexts.
Main topics:
- Regulatory frameworks
- Wholesale partnerships
- Prepaid and distribution realities
- MVNO differentiation
MWC Kigali
Date: 16 Jun – 18 Jun 2026
Location: Kigali, Rwanda
MWC Kigali is the GSMA’s regional event for Africa, bringing together operators, policymakers, and technology partners. It focuses on connectivity growth, digital inclusion, and market development.
Main topics:
- Coverage expansion and economics
- Digital inclusion programs
- Mobile money and platform plays
- Infrastructure partnerships
DTW Ignite
Date: 23 Jun – 25 Jun 2026
Location: Copenhagen, Denmark
DTW Ignite is a telecom transformation conference anchored in industry collaboration on frameworks, APIs, and operational models. It is relevant for leaders driving OSS/BSS, automation, and enterprise transformation.
Main topics:
- Composable IT architectures
- Open APIs and interoperability
- Autonomous networks practices
- Data and AI governance
MWC Shanghai
Date: 24 Jun – 26 Jun 2026
Location: Shanghai, China
MWC Shanghai is a major Asia-Pacific connectivity event with strong representation from Chinese and regional players. It is a practical venue to understand APAC deployment patterns and ecosystem dynamics.
Main topics:
- 5G-Advanced priorities
- AI adoption in networks
- IoT and industrial connectivity
- Devices and ecosystem direction
Telco Transformation LATAM
Date: 19 Aug – 20 Aug 2026
Location: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Telco Transformation LATAM is a regional conference focused on operator transformation in Latin America. It targets leaders responsible for modernizing networks, operating models, and service portfolios.
Main topics:
- 5G execution and monetization
- Fiber and backbone scaling
- Automation and efficiency
- Security and fraud risk
ITW Africa
Date: 08 Sep – 10 Sep 2026
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
ITW Africa brings the wholesale connectivity community together with a specific focus on Africa’s infrastructure build-out. It is designed for international and regional players managing capacity and interconnect.
Main topics:
- Subsea and cross-border fiber
- Interconnection and IX growth
- Data center ecosystem
- Cloud and content localization
FutureNet Asia
Date: 23 Sep – 24 Sep 2026
Location: Marina Bay, Singapore
FutureNet Asia is the FutureNet series’ APAC edition focused on automation and AI for telco networks. It is oriented toward leaders tasked with scaling operations and improving performance through software.
Main topics:
- AIOps and assurance
- Automation tooling and governance
- 5G core evolution
- Edge and cloud integration
Futurecom
Date: 06 Oct – 08 Oct 2026
Location: São Paulo, Brazil
Futurecom is a major Latin American event spanning telecom, IT, and digital transformation across industries. It is used by operators and enterprise buyers to evaluate practical technology deployment and partnerships.
Main topics:
- 5G and enterprise connectivity
- IoT and vertical solutions
- Cloud and cybersecurity
- Digital transformation case studies
Network X
Date: 13 Oct – 15 Oct 2026
Location: Vienna, Austria
Network X is a European telecom conference covering both fixed and mobile network strategy, modernization, and convergence. It is relevant for decision-makers shaping access, transport, and telco cloud roadmaps.
Main topics:
- Fiber rollout strategies
- 5G evolution and roadmaps
- Telco cloud and edge
- AI for network operations
MVNO Nation Live
Date: 03 Nov – 05 Nov 2026
Location: Alicante, Spain
MVNO Nation Live is a global MVNO gathering built around practical peer exchange and ecosystem alignment. It brings together MVNO leaders, host MNOs, and enablers across commercial and product functions.
Main topics:
- Wholesale agreements and pricing
- eSIM growth and onboarding
- Retention and profitability
- B2B and IoT opportunities
FutureNet North America
Date: 04 Nov – 05 Nov 2026
Location: New York, USA
FutureNet North America focuses on network automation and AI within the U.S. and Canadian operator context. It targets engineering and operations leaders translating automation ambition into repeatable execution.
Main topics:
- AIOps implementation patterns
- Closed-loop assurance
- Cloud-native networking
- Operational transformation
Conecta Peru
Date: 10 Nov – 11 Nov 2026
Location: Lima, Peru
Connecta Peru is a telecom forum for the Peruvian market bringing together operators, regulators, and technology partners. It centers on rollout priorities and the practical constraints of geography and infrastructure.
Main topics:
- Fiber expansion and backbone plans
- 5G timing and prerequisites
- Rural coverage models
- Network security priorities
Africa Tech Festival
Date: 16 Nov – 19 Nov 2026
Location: Cape Town, South Africa
Africa Tech Festival is a large regional event where telecom intersects with broader enterprise technology and policy. It is a platform for operators and digital ecosystem players to align on market growth and partnerships.
Main topics:
- Connectivity investment priorities
- Policy and spectrum discussions
- Fintech and platform ecosystems
- Cybersecurity and resilience
Telecoms World Asia
Date: 27 Nov 2026
Location: Bangkok, Thailand
Telecom World Asia is a regional telecom conference for APAC operator leaders and ecosystem partners. It is designed to translate network and digital strategy into execution priorities across diverse Asian markets and will be on-site to exchange perspectives on operator operating models, modernization sequencing, and the realities of monetization in APAC.
Main topics:
- Network modernization priorities
- Digital services and monetization
- Partnerships and ecosystem strategy
- Customer experience and data
ITW Asia
Date: 02 Dec – 03 Dec 2026
Location: Singapore
ITW Asia is a wholesale connectivity and digital infrastructure forum anchored in APAC markets. It targets leaders responsible for international capacity, interconnect strategy, and infrastructure partnerships.
Main topics:
- Wholesale capacity and routing
- Interconnect and peering
- Data centers and cloud adjacency
- Resilience and redundancy planning
Conclusion
Attending these 25 telecom events is critical for telecom leaders seeking early visibility into market shifts, regulatory direction, and execution patterns.
These forums remain the most effective setting for building operator and ecosystem partnerships, where complex decisions benefit from direct, technical dialogue.
We look forward to reconnecting with industry peers and exchanging perspectives on the sector’s next phase.
