DTW (Digital Transformation World)

DTW Ignite 2026 CIO panel: Reinvent IT for AI, velocity and growth

In this executive CIO panel, leaders from some of the world's largest telecom operators explore how to reinvent IT for the AI era, transforming technology from a business support function into a strategic driver of growth, innovation and competitive advantage.

17 Sep 2026

As AI moves from experimentation to enterprise-wide deployment, CIOs face growing pressure to deliver measurable value while managing legacy systems, operational complexity and rising customer expectations. Hear how leading operators are modernising their technology foundations, accelerating software development, enhancing customer experience and building the organisational capabilities needed to scale AI successfully. Discover why speed, business alignment and AI-native architectures will be critical to competing in the race to 2030.

Speakers include:

Moderator: Willie Stegmann, EVP, Composable IT & Ecosystems, TM Forum
Antonietta Mastroianni, CIO, e& UAE
Chen Hong, CIO, Singtel
Scott Petty, CTO, Vodafone
Charles Molapisi, Group Chief Technology & Information Officer, MTN Group

Willie Stegmann

EVP, Composable IT & Ecosystems

TM Forum