Opening keynote: The future, faster with Nik Willetts

The telecom industry is at a breaking point and a defining moment.

In this opening address from DTW Ignite 2026, TM Forum CEO Nik Willetts sets out a clear challenge to industry leaders: raise the bar, move faster, and turn ambition into execution.

This keynote frames the future faster, isn’t just a theme; it’s a call to act. As AI reshapes networks, data, and business models, incremental change is no longer enough. The next phase demands real commitment, real delivery, and measurable impact.

In this session, you’ll hear:

• Why DTW Ignite is becoming the industry’s decision point for action, not just ideas
• How leaders must move from strategy to visible, accountable commitments
• What it takes to drive impact across IT, networks, AI, and data in an AI-native era
• How real-world solutions are tackling cost, complexity, and sustainability pressures head-on
• Why execution, not vision, will define the next generation of telecom leaders

DTW Ignite brings together global telecom and technology leaders to collaborate, challenge assumptions, and prove what’s possible across Composable IT & Ecosystems, Autonomous Networks, and Trustworthy AI & Data.

This opening keynote sets the tone: bold, direct, and focused on outcomes.

Watch now to understand what it takes to lead in the AI-native era and why the future won’t wait.