The network operators' push to become nimbler providers of on-demand network services is driving technology, personnel and operational challenges at an unprecedented pace for the telecom sector. The shift to virtualization and a software-driven future, the adoption of agile IT working methods and a strong operational push to automation are preludes to the massive business process change reshaping telecom fundamentals.

BCE is uniquely positioned to capture the industry's progress on each of these fronts, directly from those in the trenches. Telecom thought leaders from all industry segments will come together to chart progress tackling mutual challenges and exploring diverse opportunities.

The industry's competitive dynamic continues to shift: Web-scale operators still represent both a threat and an opportunity as does growing distribution of over-the-top content. Recent M&A activity is not only redefining industry scale but also blurring the lines between content creation, ownership and delivery.

Keep your organization on the front lines of key industry trends, including virtualization, adoption of cloud-native software, rapid new service delivery, integration of IP and optical networks, improved network security services and preparing your networks for IoT.

Learn from service provider executives how they are working to tear down traditional silos and create integrated DevOps teams and how the IT talent crunch and need for retraining is being addressed.

See the New IP Agency interoperability demo, the latest in global testing to deliver interoperable virtualization platforms and virtual network functions.

All-new interactive features – share opinions and make new contacts through our interactive roundtables, audience polls, data debates, product demonstrations and more!

Exclusive Awards Ceremony – nominate your company, or a deserving player, for a Leading Lights Award, one of the industry's most prestigious.  

BCE Kickoff Party @ The Container Bar - "One of Austin's Top 10 Bars" Tuesday, May 16th!