1st ITG Future Forum on AI-powered Networks and Networking for AI

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REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Nov, 16th, 2026

The first ITG-Future-Forum is nearly fully booked, and for good reason: experts, thought leaders, and researchers from across the information and communication technologies community have seized the chance to be part of this new annual event.

On 25 November 2026 at Fraunhofer HHI in Berlin, perfectly timed right after the VDE Hauptstadtforum, the spotlight falls on a theme that could not be more current: 
"AI-Powered Networks and Networking for AI Systems." 
AI is transforming how networks are designed, operated, and secured, while tomorrows AI systems will rely on powerful, scalable networks for distributed training and real-time inference. This forum is where those two worlds meet.
Expect a dynamic one-day program: three thematic sessions with inspiring talks and panel discussions, plus networking breaks and a hands-on demo zone showcasing AI in action.
If you want to know where AI and networking are heading, don't wait! 

We look forward to seeing you in Berlin!

TAKE TWO & REGISTER FOR THE: VDE Hauptstadtforum here: www.vde.com/hauptstadtforum  

Conference Chairs: 

Jörg-Peter Elbers, Adtran Networks SE 
Andreas Gladisch, Deutsche Telekom AG

The following speakers have confirmed their participation in the forum:

• Achim Autenrieth, Senior Director Advanced Technology, Adtran Networks 
• Andreas Blenk, Portfolio Project Manager & Senior Research Scientist, Siemens
• Jakob Hoydis, Distinguished Research Scientist, Nvidia 
• Ruben Merz, Principal Solutions Architect, AWS 
• Alex Palaios, Research Manager, Ericsson 
• Thomas Peters, Vice President Government Security, SAP 
• Tim Polzehl, CEO, Gretchen AI 
• Guiseppe Rizzelli, Manager Network Engineering, Meta 
• Hans Schotten, Head of the Research Department Intelligent Networks, DFKI 
• Slawomir Stanczak, Head of Communications and Networks Division, Fraunhofer HHI 
• Yvonne Weitsch, Market Segment Manager A&D, Rohde & Schwarz
• Jeremy Witzens, Associate Vice President Optical Connectivity, Astera Labs

Registration Fee:

• Regular: 150,- Euro

• Student: 50,- Euro