Telecom Innovators Take Center Stage at TM Forum Tokyo Event

The global telecom industry is in the midst of another wave of transformation, driven by the convergence of cloud native technologies, AI and open standards. At the heart of this evolution are industry events that bring operators and solution providers together to share insights, demonstrate progress and chart paths forward. Recently, a TM Forum event held in Tokyo brought key players to the forefront, with Virgin Media O2, NEC and Netcracker headlining discussions on the next wave of telecom innovation. The event highlighted how collaboration across operators and technology partners is enabling progress in areas such as customer experience, network automation and 5G readiness. Rather than focusing solely on individual achievements, the narrative emphasized how shared insights and aligned strategies are helping accelerate industry transformation. Speakers underscored the importance of open digital frameworks, flexible architectures and interoperable ecosystems that can adapt quickly to evolving market demands. With customer expectations rising and new service models emerging, the industry’s future is being shaped as much by collaboration as it is by technology advances. For telecom professionals and digital transformation leaders, the Tokyo event offered a snapshot of what’s next — and how leading operators and technology partners are preparing for it. Read the full press release detailing the TM Forum Tokyo event and industry insights here