Ericsson takes the stage at Network X 2026 in Dallas to lead two of the most consequential conversations shaping the future of telecom: the formation of the 6G ecosystem and the evolution toward AI-native mobile networks.

Akhil Gokul and Joe Constantine headline Ericsson's presence with two keynote sessions that sit at the intersection of AI, cloud, and mobile — the three forces now collapsing into a single architectural conversation. As generative and agentic AI move from experimentation to deployment at scale, the demands on underlying network and cloud infrastructure are being redefined. At the same time, AI is reshaping how networks themselves are designed, operated, and monetized. Ericsson's sessions address both directions of this shift: AI in networks, and networks for AI.

On Monday at 9:40 AM, during the 6G Summit, Ericsson will provide a strategic overview of where the 6G ecosystem stands today — the standards, partnerships, spectrum considerations, and architectural decisions taking shape now that will define the next decade of connectivity. This session is built for leaders who need to understand not just the technology roadmap, but the ecosystem dynamics determining how 6G will be commercialized.

On Tuesday at 4:50 PM, during the Mobile Networks Path to AI-Native track, Ericsson will go deeper on the dual mandate facing every operator: embedding AI into network operations to unlock autonomy, efficiency, and new service models — while simultaneously evolving network and cloud infrastructure to support the surge of AI workloads at the edge and in the core. Expect a grounded view of what AI-native actually means in practice, and what operators should be building toward now.

These are not abstract conversations. The decisions being made in the next 12 to 24 months — on architecture, partnerships, AI integration, and 6G readiness — will determine which operators lead the next era of connectivity and which spend the decade catching up. Ericsson's perspective is shaped by direct work with operators worldwide and a long-term investment in defining what comes next.
Join Akhil Gokul and Joe Constantine in Dallas. Walk away with a clearer view of where the industry is heading, and the ideas worth bringing back to your own organization.