Powering the Next Era of TMT

Overview

The TMT industry is undergoing a once-in-a-generation transformation. In an intelligence-first economy, legacy playbooks are no longer enough to navigate the rapid convergence of Telecom, Media, Technology and Semiconductors. To stay competitive, organizations must embrace a new operating model that is AI-native by design.

This next era demands a new kind of TechCo. One that operates at the system level, where networks, platforms, data and silicon converge to turn complexity into momentum. HCLTech powers this next era of TMT by combining strategic imagination with decades of execution across the world’s most critical systems. We help organizations move beyond point solutions to turn constant disruption into a durable advantage.

Our vision comes to life through three defining shifts that are reshaping the industry:

  1. Powering Intelligence
  2. Powering Networks
  3. Powering Experiences

Join us at MWC 2026 to explore how organizations are making this shift, and how HCLTech is powering the next era of TMT with bold leadership, applied intelligence and scaled execution.

Meet us at MWC 2026

The Partner for the Next Era of TMT

Description

Powering the next era of TMT requires more than innovation. It requires deep industry expertise, cross-ecosystem execution and the ability to operate inside environments where failure is not an option.

As HCLTech’s largest and fastest-growing vertical, TMT reflects our proven ability to deliver at scale across complex, interconnected systems. Our long-standing partnerships, global delivery capabilities and industry-first solutions enable organizations to move faster, modernize smarter and lead with confidence in an AI-native world.

We don’t just enable transformation. We operate the systems that make it real.

9 of the top 13

semiconductor companies

12 of the top 15

leading ISVs

Top 5

hyperscalers

Top 5

network and storage companies

Experience the Next Era of TMT at MWC Barcelona 2026

Join HCLTech at Hall 2, Stand 2E19 to explore how the next era of TMT is being built today. Through CXO-led conversations, live demonstrations and real-world use cases, you will hear directly from the leaders shaping AI-native, mission-critical systems.

At the booth, you’ll explore:

  • How intelligent, scalable networks are being architected for zero-failure environments
  • How media and entertainment platforms are evolving to unlock real-time intelligence and agility
  • How AI-native innovation is reshaping complex technology ecosystems
  • How semiconductor lifecycles are being optimized from design through deployment

Spaces are limited. Secure your place to experience how HCLTech is helping shape the next era of TMT.

See the full list of exciting sessions planned:

Partner powering the next era of TMTLearn more 

Partner powering the next era of TMT

8:30–8:50 AM Hall 2, Stand 2E19 Keynote

Partner powering the next era of TMT

Featuring:

Anil Ganjoo, Global Chief Growth Officer, HCLTech

Moderated by:

Meenakshi Benjwal, Global Industry Marketing Head, TMT Industries, HCLTech

AI-native enterprises: Redefining business models across platforms, networks and industryLearn more 

AI-native enterprises: Redefining business models across platforms, networks and industry

10:00–10:45 AM Hall 2, Stand 2E19 Panel Discussion

AI-native enterprises: Redefining business models across platforms, networks and industry

Speakers:

Loh John Wu, COO, Axiata Digital labs

Pavan Ramkishan Backwal, Head of Mobile Financial Services, Ericsson

Hari Nair, Senior Vice President & Head – Strategic Engagements, HCLTech

Moderated by:

Dr. Saikat Chaudhuri, M.E.T. + Entrepreneurship Hub Faculty Director, Grimes M.E.T. Chancellor’s Chair, Innovation, Strategy & Engineering Professor, Board Member, UC Berkeley

Deploying artificial intelligence: Unlocking the strategic potential, avoiding pitfallsLearn more 

Deploying artificial intelligence: Unlocking the strategic potential, avoiding pitfalls

11:00–11:20 AMHall 2, Stand 2E19 Fireside Chat

Deploying artificial intelligence: Unlocking the strategic potential, avoiding pitfalls

Speakers:

Vishal Lathar, Executive Vice President Telecom Vertical America, HCLTech

The next wave of AI ROI: Partnering across TMT to unlock scalable growthLearn more 

The next wave of AI ROI: Partnering across TMT to unlock scalable growth

11:30–11:50 AMHall 2, Stand 2E19 Panel Discussion

The next wave of AI ROI: Partnering across TMT to unlock scalable growth

Speakers:

Anne Hoecker, Global Head Technology, Media and Telecom, Member of the Board of Directors, Bain & Company

Priyadarshi Ashok Das (PAD), Corporate Vice President – Telecom, Media, Entertainment and Education, HCLTech

Moderated by:

Dr. Saikat Chaudhuri, M.E.T. + Entrepreneurship Hub Faculty Director, Grimes M.E.T. Chancellor’s Chair, Innovation, Strategy & Engineering Professor, Board Member, UC Berkeley

The infrastructure behind autonomous enterprises: AI, edge and private networksLearn more 

The infrastructure behind autonomous enterprises: AI, edge and private networks

2:00–2:20 PMHall 2, Stand 2E19 Fireside chat

The infrastructure behind autonomous enterprises: AI, edge and private networks

Speakers:

Gurpreet Kohli, Executive VP & Global Business Head – Telco & Enterprise Networks, HCLTech

Moderated by:

Nicholas Ismail, Global Head of Content and Thought Leadership, HCLTech

Impact of AI on enterprise asset landscapeLearn more 

Impact of AI on enterprise asset landscape

2:30–2:50 PMHall 2, Stand 2E19 Panel Discussion

Impact of AI on enterprise asset landscape

Speakers:

Georg Braukmann-Berger, Director of Global Partnerships, Flexera

Anand Vardhan Priyadarshi, Global Sales Director, HCLTech

Moderated by:

Ramyang Pandya, Principal Industry Consultant – TMT Business Unit (EMEA), HCLTech

Intelligent infrastructure with AI-driven networks, cloud and edgeLearn more 

Intelligent infrastructure with AI-driven networks, cloud and edge

3:00–3:20 PMHall 2, Stand 2E19 Fireside chat

Intelligent infrastructure with AI-driven networks, cloud and edge

Speakers:

Dr. Tomek Gersberg, CTO, Axiata

Srini Lakkaraju, SVP and Business Head – CSP, HCLTech

Startup showcase with NetoAILearn more 

Startup showcase with NetoAI

4:00–4:30 PMHall 2, Stand 2E19 Startup showcase

Startup showcase with NetoAI

Our first session in the Startup Showcase series features NetoAI, an AI-native innovator aligned with HCLTech’s vision, delivering domain-specific LLMs and automation tailored for the telecom industry.

Its industry-trained AI agents enable telcos to optimize network operations, automate customer lifecycle management and reduce costs through high-precision, intelligent automation.

HCLTech social hourLearn more 

HCLTech social hour

5:45 PM onwardsHall 2, Stand 2E19

HCLTech social hour

Inside the next era of the autonomous telcoLearn more 

Inside the next era of the autonomous telco

10:00–10:45 AMHall 2, Stand 2E19 Panel Discussion

Inside the next era of the autonomous telco

Speakers:

Vishal Lathar, Executive Vice President Telecom Vertical America, HCLTech

Sarita Rao, Head of AT&T International Ecosystem Solutions, AT&T

Amir Hussain, Chief Technology and Product Office, Liberty Latin America

Moderated by:

Dr. Saikat Chaudhuri, M.E.T. + Entrepreneurship Hub Faculty Director, Grimes M.E.T. Chancellor’s Chair, Innovation, Strategy & Engineering Professor, Board Member, UC Berkeley

Redefining the digital futureLearn more 

Redefining the digital future

11:00–11:20 AM Hall 2, Stand 2E19 Fireside Chat

Redefining the digital future

Speakers:

Sanjay Kaul, CEO, Circles Aspire

Ashish Gupta, VP, Strategic Partnerships, Circles Aspire

Srini Lakkaraju, SVP and Business Head – CSP, HCLTech

The intelligent network economy: Emerging trends in AI, automation and ecosystem growthLearn more 

The intelligent network economy: Emerging trends in AI, automation and ecosystem growth

11:30–11:50 AM Hall 2, Stand 2E19 Fireside Chat

The intelligent network economy: Emerging trends in AI, automation and ecosystem growth

Speakers:

Manish Gulyani, Vice President and Head of Marketing for Network Infrastructure, Nokia

Hari Nair, Senior Vice President & Head – Strategic Engagements, HCLTech

The future of learning for enterprise workforce: Skilling in the AI eraLearn more 

The future of learning for enterprise workforce: Skilling in the AI era

12:30-12:50 PM Hall 2, Stand 2E19 Fireside Chat

The future of learning for enterprise workforce: Skilling in the AI era

Speakers:

Priyadarshi Ashok Das (PAD), Corporate Vice President – Telecom, Media, Entertainment and Education, HCLTech

Moderated by:

Meenakshi Benjwal, Global Industry Marketing Head, TMT Industries, HCLTech

Enabling the agentic orchestration between enterprise and business systems in the AI eraLearn more 

Enabling the agentic orchestration between enterprise and business systems in the AI era

3:00-3:20 PM Hall 2, Stand 2E19 Fireside chat

Enabling the agentic orchestration between enterprise and business systems in the AI era

Speakers:

Namal Jayathilake, CTO, Axiata Digital Labs

Anand Vardhan Priyadarshi, Global Sales Director, HCLTech

Unlocking growth through AI in the telco to TechCo transformationLearn more 

Unlocking growth through AI in the telco to TechCo transformation

4:00-4:20 PMHall 2, Stand 2E19 Fireside chat

Unlocking growth through AI in the telco to TechCo transformation

Speakers:

Manoj Prasannakumar, CTO, Singtel

Srini Lakkaraju, SVP and Business Head – CSP, HCLTech

Startup showcase with Beyond NowLearn more 

Startup showcase with Beyond Now

4:40–5:00 PMHall 2, Stand 2E19 Startup showcase

Startup showcase with Beyond Now

Beyond Now powers the next evolution of partner ecosystems – automating co-creation and settlement through an AI-native digital marketplace.

Beyond Now enables service providers to seamlessly orchestrate and monetize multi-party solutions across 5G, Edge and IoT at scale.

HCLTech Social HourLearn more 

HCLTech Social Hour

5:30 PM OnwardsHall 2, Stand 2E19

HCLTech Social Hour

Chip to intelligence: How AI is redefining the semiconductor value chainLearn more 

Chip to intelligence: How AI is redefining the semiconductor value chain

9:00–9:30 AMHall 2, Stand 2E19 Fireside chat

Chip to intelligence: How AI is redefining the semiconductor value chain

Speakers:

Gaston Sandoval, CVP, AMD

Ameer Saithu, Executive Vice President, Semiconductor, HCLTech

 

Inclusion in action: Collective leadership for a connected industryLearn more 

Inclusion in action: Collective leadership for a connected industry

10:00-10:45 AMHall 2, Stand 2E19 Panel Discussion

Inclusion in action: Collective leadership for a connected industry

Speakers:

Carol Criner, Senior Vice President – Strategic Accounts, Tech Industries, HCLTech

Coral Navarrete, Head of Financial Services Iberia, HCLTech

Shreyashee Nag, Senior Director Business Development, HCLTech

Moderated by:

Meenakshi Benjwal, Global Industry Marketing Head, TMT Industries, HCLTech

Engineering the cognitive core: AI-first infrastructure for the TechCo enterpriseLearn more 

Engineering the cognitive core: AI-first infrastructure for the TechCo enterprise

11:00–11:20 AMHall 2, Stand 2E19 Fireside chat

Engineering the cognitive core: AI-first infrastructure for the TechCo enterprise

Speakers:

Ramyang Pandya, Principal Industry Consultant – TMT Business Unit (EMEA), HCLTech

Moderated by:

Amit Sinha, Executive Vice President – Head TMT & HiTech Sector (Europe), HCLTech

Reimagining the customer experience: AI-powered contact center transformationLearn more 

Reimagining the customer experience: AI-powered contact center transformation

12:30–12:50 PMHall 2, Stand 2E19 Fireside chat

Reimagining the customer experience: AI-powered contact center transformation

Speakers:

Scott Wickware, Managing Director EMEA Contact Center as a Service, Microsoft

Carol Criner, Senior Vice President – Strategic Accounts, Tech Industries, HCLTech

Pilot to policy: Developing a living AI manifestoLearn more 

Pilot to policy: Developing a living AI manifesto

2:00–2:20 PMHall 2, Stand 2E19 Fireside chat

Pilot to policy: Developing a living AI manifesto

Speakers:

Itay Yefet, CIO, Caribbean, Liberty Latin America

Vishal Lathar, Executive Vice President Telecom Vertical America, HCLTech

Beyond towers: How AI-driven networks are expanding connectivityLearn more 

Beyond towers: How AI-driven networks are expanding connectivity

2:30–2:50 PMHall 2, Stand 2E19 Fireside chat

Beyond towers: How AI-driven networks are expanding connectivity

Speakers

Asit Tandon, Chief Network & IT Officer, Telesat

Joseph Lawrence, CTO – Network Acceleration & Scalable Innovation, HCLTech

Beyond automation: Intelligent engineering for the next digital decadeLearn more 

Beyond automation: Intelligent engineering for the next digital decade

3:15-3:30 PMHall 2, Stand 2E19 Fireside chat

Beyond automation: Intelligent engineering for the next digital decade

Speakers

Divya Bhanu Singh, Senior Vice President - Tech Industries, HCLTech

Moderated by:

Nicholas Ismail, Global Head of Content and Thought Leadership, HCLTech

Startup showcase with CGS Tower NetworksLearn more 

Startup showcase with CGS Tower Networks

4:00–4:20 PMHall 2, Stand 2E19 Startup showcase

Startup showcase with CGS Tower Networks

CGS Tower Networks is redefining infrastructure reliability with AI-driven visibility that eliminates blind spots and enables real-time observability.

By transforming passive towers into intelligent, self-monitoring assets, they unlock scalable efficiency and power the next era of autonomous connectivity.

HCLTech social hourLearn more 

HCLTech social hour

5:30 PM onwardsHall 2, Stand 2E19

HCLTech social hour

Speaking Sessions

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM Hall 2, GSMA Insights Hub, Room CC2.5

Open Gateway Roundtable: Channel Partner Innovation

Keynote: Scaling Demand from Enterprise to Global Delivery

This session will discuss how to accelerate the next wave of network API innovation and commercial success.

Featuring

Ranganatha Swarmy, Principal Consultant, HCLTech

04:00 - 06:00 PM Private Roundtable

GSMA Executive Roundtable: Powering the Next Era of TMT in an AI-Native World

This roundtable brings together leaders across the ecosystem to move beyond high-level AI discussions and focus on use cases that are scaling, structural bottlenecks limiting impact, where partnership is essential and what must change over the next 3-5 years. The objective is practical and forward-looking: defining how intelligent, connected ecosystems can be built and monetized at scale.

Featuring

Anil Ganjoo, Chief Growth Officer and Global Head, TMT, HCLTech

Dr. Saikat Chaudhuri, Faculty Director, Management, Entrepreneurship and Technology (M.E.T.) Program, UC Berkeley Haas

Featured Solutions at MWC 2026

Our demo zone will showcase innovative solutions aligned to the three pillars that are powering the next era of TMT:

  • Powering Intelligence
  • Powering Networks
  • Powering Experiences

Powering Intelligence

Powering Networks

Powering Experiences

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