The Future of Mobile

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Join us for The Future of Mobile on Tuesday, March 4th, at the Fira during MWC, hosted in the exclusive 150-seat Theatre 6, Hall 8.

In today’s rapidly evolving landscape, technological advancements are fundamentally reshaping every aspect of the mobile ecosystem. This year, our conference takes an in-depth, practical look at the transformative impact of emerging technologies across the industry, from fraud prevention and identity verification to data management and customer experience. Each session will focus on real-world applications of these innovations, discussing their challenges, current uses, and future directions. Through a “crystal ball” approach, we’ll explore what lies ahead, offering a candid, forward-looking perspective on how these advancements will continue to drive change.

Our Speakers

Katia Gonzalez

Head of Corporate Public Policy

Proximus Global

Katja Kmet Vrčko

Advisor to the Director for International Affairsat AKOS, Co-chair, Cybersecurity and Resillience EWG

BEREC

Lodema Steinbach

VP of Product & Carrier Relations

Sinch

Miriam Liszewski

Global Commercial Product

Sinch

Sharon Brennan

Manager of Network Trust

ComReg

Abdullah Qamar

Senior Specialist – Technical Standards Telecom Regulatory Authority

Oman

Dario Betti

CEO

MEF

Doug Makishima

Advisor

MEF

Eddie DeCurtis

Co-Founder & CEO

Shush

Isaac Bess

Global Head of Distribution

TikTok

John Bruner

CEO

Aegis Mobile

Josh Pepper

Head of Product, RCS for Business

Google

Laksh Dua

Co-founder

WeCredit (Spiraea Digital India Private Limited)

Martin Langelo Lien

Co-Founder & CEO

Volt

Nick Rossman

Programme Director

MEF

Stuart Jones

Director, Strategy and Technical Marketing

Proofpoint

Agenda

15:00 - Welcome Address: A look into The Future of Mobile

15:05 - Keynote: TikTok's journey in building the Future of Mobile Technologies

TikTok’s journey in building the Future of Mobile Technologies

Exploring TikTok’s latest technological advancements within the mobile ecosystem and how they’re shaping user experiences.

TikTok’s strategic investments in mobile technology and their potential impact on the broader mobile landscape.

How TikTok is leveraging Telco APIs through the Open Gateway project to drive innovation, foster collaboration, and co-create new opportunities in the mobile space.

The transformative role of mobile industry initiatives in advancing trust, security, minor safety, customer engagement, and digital monetization strategies.

15:20 - United Against Fraud: A Collaborative Approach for Industry and Regulators

Mobile messaging fraud (SMS, RCS) presents distinct challenges for both regulators and industry. National authorities struggle with cross-border fraud, while the industry, despite facing these same threats, needs to be more proactive in its efforts to combat fraud, which has led to increasing regulatory oversight. Industry also navigates a complex web of varying regulations for sender ID management. This panel explores these challenges and emphasizes the need for greater collaboration, including how industry can take a more leading role. The discussion will focus on building a unified approach to combat mobile fraud, ensuring a secure and trusted mobile ecosystem.

15:50 - Network Authentication and NaaS: Fact or Fiction

Attend this session to hear the top myths, misconceptions and the hard facts of deploying Network Authentication services globally. Get a better understanding how demand for Network Authentication APIs is driven by the rise of mobile fraud incidents. Contrary to belief, just deploying an API platform does not deliver a business offering. Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) don’t need massive CapEx or new teams to launch Network APIs; managed services like those offered by Shush are available. Get a clear understanding of fact over fiction at this session.

16:10 - Coffee break

16:40 - Maintaining Trust: Security and Sender Reputation in RCS and RBM

The discussion will center on ecosystem collaboration that is needed to establish and maintain trust within RCS and RBM messaging.

· John Bruner (AegisMobile) and Stuart Jones (Proofpoint) will highlight tools for validating sender identity, monitoring reputation, and user response tracking and how these tools can be leveraged by the carriers/mobile operators to ensure that they have visibility to the content and messaging flowing through their encrypted networks.

17:10 - The Billion-Dollar SMS Dilemma: Turning Regulatory Costs into Telecom’s Next Big Opportunity

Ever-changing compliance mandates and tighter regulations have transformed the once-simple world of programmatic SMS into a multi-billion-dollar challenge for today’s telecom providers and ISVs. But what if you didn’t have to shoulder that burden alone? In this keynote, we’ll explore how identifying and solving your customers’ biggest SMS pain points can become a strategic advantage for you—allowing you to reduce costs, streamline operations, and capture new revenue streams. Join us to discover the data-driven insights, market-tested best practices, and innovative strategies that will enable you to handle compliance complexity on behalf of your customers, so you can focus on growth instead of grappling with red tape. Get ready to learn how to turn compliance headaches into competitive wins—and leave your clients breathing easier along the way.

17:40 - Unlocking Value with RCS for Business

Join this panel discussion, featuring Sinch, Google, and the founder of Spiraea Digital, as we delve into the successful implementation and business value of Rich Communication Services (RCS) for Business. Learn how Wecredit leverages RCS to boost engagement, drive conversions, and optimize their strategy with analytics. This panel will explore the benefits of RCS, delve into consumer protection, and discuss lessons learned and the future of RCS.

18:10 - Closing Word

18:10 - Cava & Connections Networking Wrap-Up sponsored by Sinch

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