Chris Silberberg

Speaker

Research Manager

IDC

Chris supports IDC's telco transformation research in EMEA, with a core focus on telco strategies for BSS/OSS, cloud, and AI/ML. He has authored numerous reports on telecoms IT and network software, including on converged charging, partner management, 5G core, AI/ML, and uCPE. He is a research professional with more than five years' experience in the telecoms industry across IDC and Informa. He is a regular conference and webinar speaker, and has appeared at MWC, AI Summit New York, Broadband World Forum, and Africa Com.

He has a bachelor's degree in ancient history from Durham University, plays the tenor horn in his local brass band, and moonlights as an on-demand pub quizmaster for family, friends, and colleagues.

Featured Sessions

11:15

19 June 2024

11:15-13:00

Studio Stage

AI in Action

AI (Artificial Intelligence)

AI readiness

GenAI

How Is GenAI Reshaping the Business?

Generative AI offers transformative advantages and here we will learn about AI application and how it enhances efficiency, fosters innovation, and elevates problem-solving with real examples.

Deepika Adusumilli

Chief Data and AI Officer

BT Group

Amol Phadke

EVP and Group Chief Technology Officer

Telenor

Wong Soon Nam

Chief of Strategy, Planning & Transformation Officer (CSPO)

Telkomsel

Jaime Tatis

Chief Insights & Analytics Officer

TELUS

Jen Hawes-Hewitt

Head of Strategic Programs and Solutions, Global Telecom Industry

Google Cloud

Zoe Kleinman

Broadcast Journalist, BBC News Technology\

Global Director of Digital Networks

Vodafone

15:30

19 June 2024

15:30-17:00

Stage B

Composable IT: The Superpower

Cloud migration

Cloud native

IT transformation

Streamlining IT: Navigating the Challenges of Cloud Migration and App Modernization

The journey of cloud migration and application modernization is filled with complexities and opportunities. This session will address transitioning from monolithic IT structures to agile, horizontal models, modernizing applications through cloud integration, and strategies for effective service orchestration and scaling. We will also explore how leveraging automation and DevOps can streamline the application modernization process.