MVNOs World Connect: 1 December 2026 - 240 Blackfriars Road, London
MVNOs World : 1 - 3 June 2027 - Titanic Hotel, Berlin
Date: 1st December 2026
Location: 240 Blackfriars, London
The MVNOs Series continues its tradition of community-focused gatherings with the return of the annual MVNOs Connect event in London on 1st December. This dynamic event provides a full day of face-to-face networking, valuable insights, and meaningful collaborations.
Participants will experience more than 3 hours of thought leadership programme, featuring industry experts who will explore this year's major achievements and provide a glimpse of what is waiting in the year ahead for the MVNO Community. The schedule is built around providing opportunities to engage with peers culminating in the highly anticipated MVNOs Connect Drinks reception that evening. The event unites leading figures and emerging talent from across the MVNOs sector and the broader MVNOs Series community.
Shape the Conversation: Speak at MVNOs Connect 2026
Why Speak
- Elevate your brand with credible thought leadership in front of decision-makers across the MVNO value chain.
- Contribute to conversations that influence strategy, innovation and growth in 2027.
- Build high-quality relationships through curated networking and the evening reception.
- Showcase case studies, new propositions and lessons learned to a targeted audience.
Speaking Formats
- Solo Spotlight: Deliver a concise, high-impact talk that highlights a compelling story, result or outlook.
- Panel Discussion: Join peers and customers to share perspectives, debate trends and surface best practices.
Who Should Apply
Senior leaders, product owners, wholesale and partnerships leads, strategy and innovation heads.
2026 AGENDA
10:00 Registration & Coffee
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10:45 Chair’s Opening Remarks
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11:00 Analyst Address
MVNO Market Outlook
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11:20 Presentation
The Customer Relationship Is Up for Grabs: Who Will Own the Next Billion Mobile
Connections?
- How fintechs, retailers and digital platforms are reshaping customer ownership
- What this means for operators, MVNOs and the future value chain
- Why network ownership no longer guarantees customer ownership
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11:50 Panel Discussion
The Great MVNO Rebuild: If Connectivity Is Free, What Business Are You Really In?
- The shift from telecom provider to digital service platform
- Creating value beyond data, voice and connectivity
- Which business models will thrive in the next decade?
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12:10 Panel Discussion
The Takeover of the Non-Traditional MVNO: Why Brands Want to Own Connectivity
- Why retailers, fintechs and consumer brands are entering telecoms
- Using connectivity to drive loyalty, engagement and customer insight
- Lessons from the companies reshaping the MVNO landscape
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12:50 Lunch
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13:50 Panel Discussion
The Profitability Reckoning: Winning Beyond Subscriber Growth
- Has the race for subscribers reached its limits?
- Retention, ARPU and loyalty: the new growth levers
- What separates profitable growth from growth at any cost
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14:30 Panel Discussion
Open Gateway: Can MVNOs Turn Network Capabilities into Revenue?
- Separating Open Gateway promise from commercial reality
- Which API use cases are gaining genuine market traction?
- What role can MVNOs play in the API ecosystem?
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15:10 Presentation
Bold Predictions: What Will Be the Biggest MVNO Story of 2027?
- Which business models will define the next wave of MVNO growth?
- AI, eSIM, satellite or embedded connectivity: where will the next disruption emerge?
- The opportunities, threats and market shifts set to shape 2027
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15:30 Chair’s Closing Remarks
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15:35 Networking Drinks
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16:35 MVNOs Connect Networking Party
Download MVNOs Connect Agenda 2026
