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Experience an interconnected future with AI that delivers ROI

AI has dominated headlines in tech, semi and telecom for the past 2 years, but many questions remain about how to connect this groundbreaking innovation to real business results.

In an interconnected world, AI is the key to unlocking new business models, personalized experiences and operational efficiencies. As systems learn and adapt in real time, they empower industries to scale efficiently, unlocking new possibilities and driving breakthroughs.

The future of mobile technology and connectivity lies within the power of the technologies to create intelligent networks.

The world is changing rapidly, but how can companies position themselves as a transformation market leader and deliver ROI?

By harnessing the power of artificial intelligence, machine learning and advanced data analytics, HCLTech is enabling organizations to unlock new opportunities, optimize operations and enhance customer experiences to deliver true ROI.

Meet us at MWC 2025

Join us at MWC Barcelona 2025

Connect with us at Mobile World Congress 2025 as HCLTech showcases its vision for an AI-led interconnected future that empowers businesses to innovate, scale and realize measurable ROI. As a global leader in digital transformation, HCLTech is bringing cutting-edge AI solutions that are designed to optimize operations, enhance customer experiences and drive sustainable growth.

Future-Forward Conversations

Join us in our booth, Hall 2, Stand 2E19, for daily sessions on how HCLTech has transformed large enterprises and as industry thought leaders share their insights on AI, Network Innovation, Digital Transformation, Connected Ecosystems, Security and Sustainability.

See the full list of exciting sessions planned

MWC 2025 kick-off session

9 AM CET HCLTech Booth, Stand 2E19Kick Off Session

MWC 2025 kick-off session

Featuring:

Anil Ganjoo, Chief Growth Officer, Americas, TMT and RCPG Industries, HCLTech

Vijay Guntur, CTO, HCLTech

9 AM CET

HCLTech Booth, Stand 2E19

Kick Off Session

Convergence of Tech, Telecom and Semi –
Interconnected future

9:30 AM CET HCLTech Booth, Stand 2E19Panel Discussion

Convergence of Tech, Telecom and Semi –
Interconnected future

Featuring:

Abhay Chaturvedi, Executive VP, Tech Industries, HCLTech

Ameer Siathu, Executive VP, Semiconductor Industries HCLTech

Srinivas Lakkaraju, SVP, HCLTech

Priyadarshi Ashok Das (Pad), Executive VP, HCLTech

9:30 AM CET

HCLTech Booth, Stand 2E19

Panel Discussion

Ushering in Telco and mobile ecosystem’s Agentic AI era

10:30 AM CET HCLTech Booth, Stand 2E19Presentation

Ushering in Telco and mobile ecosystem’s Agentic AI era

Featuring:

Alan Flower, EVP and CTO and Global Head AI HCLTech

10:30 AM CET

HCLTech Booth, Stand 2E19

Presentation

AI transformation in customer experience

11 AM CET HCLTech Booth, Stand 2E19Panel Discussion

AI transformation in customer experience

Featuring:

Vik Singh, CVP, Copilot Applications, Microsoft

Alan Ross, Partner, Customer Experience Apps & Engineering, Microsoft

11 AM CET

HCLTech Booth, Stand 2E19

Panel Discussion

AI for revenue assurance and fraud protection

12 PM CET HCLTech Booth, Stand 2E19Presentation

AI for revenue assurance and fraud protection

Featuring:

Fabio Aiello, Technology Director, HCLTech

12 PM CET

HCLTech Booth, Stand 2E19

Presentation

GenAI’s impact on enterprise networks

1 PM CET HCLTech Booth, Stand 2E19Panel Discussion

GenAI’s impact on enterprise networks

Featuring:

Pradeep Kathail, VP & CTO, Cisco

Abhay Chaturvedi, Executive VP, Tech Industries, HCLTech

1 PM CET

HCLTech Booth, Stand 2E19

Panel Discussion

Convergence of network and security -
Reshaping the digital spine of enterprise business

2 PM CET HCLTech Booth, Stand 2E19Panel Discussion

Convergence of network and security -
Reshaping the digital spine of enterprise business

Featuring:

Gurpreet S Kohli, SVP, HCLTech

Joe Lawrence, AVP, HCLTech

2 PM CET

HCLTech Booth, Stand 2E19

Panel Discussion

Transforming mobile networks:
The promise of programmable platform

3 PM CET HCLTech Booth, Stand 2E19Presentation

Transforming mobile networks:
The promise of programmable platform

Featuring:

Matt Price, Vice President, Provider Mobility, Cisco

3 PM CET

HCLTech Booth, Stand 2E19

Presentation

Autonomous networks

4 PM CET HCLTech Booth, Stand 2E19Panel Discussion

Autonomous networks

Featuring:

Stefano Capperi, Oss & Automation WW Portfolio Leader, HPE

4 PM CET

HCLTech Booth, Stand 2E19

Panel Discussion

Accelerating RAN Intelligence across Network Ecosystems (ARIANE)

5 PM CET HCLTech Booth, Stand 2E19Panel Discussion

Accelerating RAN Intelligence across Network Ecosystems (ARIANE)

Abstract: The ARIANE (Accelerating RAN Intelligence Across Network Ecosystems) consortium, led by Telecom Infra Project, and a project match funded by UK DSIT. In this session, we will share the findings and successes of building and testing multiple xAPPs/rAPPs on several RICs in an emulated OpenRAN test environment. This panel discussion will feature industry partners from Amdocs, Arqit, HCLTech, Reply and VIAVI Solutions.

Featuring:

Vishal Mathur, Telecom Infra Project (TIP)

Neil Coleman, Amdocs

Scott Alexander, Arqit

Ramesh Sriraman, HCLTech

Rasoul Behravesh, Reply

Chris Murphy, Viavi

5 PM CET

HCLTech Booth, Stand 2E19

Panel Discussion

HCLTech Social Hour March 3

5:45 PM CET HCLTech Booth, Stand 2E19Social Hour

HCLTech Social Hour March 3

Join us to relax and catch up over drinks at the HCLTech booth. Limited slots are available, please register.

About: Join us for networking and cocktails.

Hosted by: Telecom Infra Project (TIP)

5:45 PM CET

HCLTech Booth, Stand 2E19

Social Hour

Driving digital acceleration

9 AM CET HCLTech Booth, Stand 2E19Panel discussion

Driving digital acceleration

Featuring:

Brendan Gaffey, Global Co-leader Tech Media and Telecom Practice, McKinsey & Company

Abhay Chaturvedi, Executive Vice President, Tech Industries, HCLTech

9 AM CET

HCLTech Booth, Stand 2E19

Panel discussion

Platform to drive network monetization

10 AM CET HCLTech Booth, Stand 2E19Presentation

Platform to drive network monetization

Featuring:

Fabio Aiello, Technology Director, HCLTech

10 AM CET

HCLTech Booth, Stand 2E19

Presentation

AI/GenAI-driven customer experience elevation -
Churn management and OSS

11 AM CET HCLTech Booth, Stand 2E19Presentation

AI/GenAI-driven customer experience elevation -
Churn management and OSS

Featuring:

Sanjeev Kumar, Vice President, HCLTech

11 AM CET

HCLTech Booth, Stand 2E19

Presentation

Digital adoption for Telcos

12 PM CET HCLTech Booth, Stand 2E19Interview

Digital adoption for Telcos

12 PM CET

HCLTech Booth, Stand 2E19

Interview

Open RAN technology for Telecom

1 PM CET HCLTech Booth, Stand 2E19Presentation

Open RAN technology for Telecom

Featuring:

Kristian Toivo, Executive Director, Telecom Infra Project

1 PM CET

HCLTech Booth, Stand 2E19

Presentation

Building energy-efficient networks with extreme automation

2 PM CET HCLTech Booth, Stand 2E19Presentation

Building energy-efficient networks with extreme automation

Featuring:

Domenico Convertino, Senior Vice President, HCLTech

2 PM CET

HCLTech Booth, Stand 2E19

Presentation

Network transformation for the AI era

3 PM CET HCLTech Booth, Stand 2E19Interview

Network transformation for the AI era

Featuring:

Praveen Atreya, VP of Technology Development and Network Planning, Verizon

3 PM CET

HCLTech Booth, Stand 2E19

Interview

A TCO effective approach to massive IoT deployment

4 PM CET HCLTech Booth, Stand 2E19Panel Discussion

A TCO effective approach to massive IoT deployment

4 PM CET

HCLTech Booth, Stand 2E19

Panel Discussion

Enterprise wireless solution

4:45 PM CET HCLTech Booth, Stand 2E19Panel discussion

Enterprise wireless solution

Featuring:

Aji Ed, VP, Head of Cloud RAN, Nokia

Chris Thornton, Edge and Private Network Ecosystem, Red Hat

Anurag Jain, AVP Global Head, Telecom Practice, Engineering and R&D Services, HCLTech

4:45 PM CET

HCLTech Booth, Stand 2E19

Panel discussion

HCLTech Social Hour March 4

5:30 PM CET HCLTech Booth, Stand 2E19Social Hour

HCLTech Social Hour March 4

Join us to relax and catch up over drinks at the HCLTech booth. Limited slots are available, please register.

5:30 PM CET

HCLTech Booth, Stand 2E19

Social Hour

AI-empowered edge and networks –
Challenges and opportunities

9 AM CET HCLTech Booth, Stand 2E19Panel Discussion

AI-empowered edge and networks –
Challenges and opportunities

Featuring:

Ralf Schulze, Vice President, HCLTech

9 AM CET

HCLTech Booth, Stand 2E19

Panel Discussion

Converged networks – Mobility and wireline

11 AM CET HCLTech Booth, Stand 2E19Presentation

Converged networks – Mobility and wireline

Featuring:

Sarita Rao, President – Integrated & Partner Solutions, AT&T

11 AM CET

HCLTech Booth, Stand 2E19

Presentation

Telco merger acceleration

12 PM CET HCLTech Booth, Stand 2E19Panel Discussion

Telco merger acceleration

Featuring:

Jeanette Calandra, Global Advisory Industries, Clients & Markets Leader, PwC

Priyadarshi A. Das, Sr. Executive Vice President, Teleom, Media and Entertainment, HCLTech

12 PM CET

HCLTech Booth, Stand 2E19

Panel Discussion

Entitlement solutions for the Android platform

12:45 PM CET HCLTech Booth, Stand 2E19Presentation

Entitlement solutions for the Android platform

Featuring:

Justina Rauhala-Kwong, Principal Android Technology Partnerships, Google

12:45 PM CET

HCLTech Booth, Stand 2E19

Presentation

OSS transformation

2 PM CET HCLTech Booth, Stand 2E19Interview

OSS transformation

Featuring:

Andrew Border, VP Product Management, Telco Solutions Group, HPE

2 PM CET

HCLTech Booth, Stand 2E19

Interview

Zero Trust cybersecurity: 
Securing the connected ecosystem

3 PM CET HCLTech Booth, Stand 2E19Presentation

Zero Trust cybersecurity: 
Securing the connected ecosystem

Featuring:

Thorsten Jäger, VP Systems Engineering, Fortinet

Nishant Mittal, Director Global Alliances, Fortinet

3 PM CET

HCLTech Booth, Stand 2E19

Presentation

Telco to TechCO transformation

4:30 PM CET HCLTech Booth, Stand 2E19Presentation

Telco to TechCO transformation

Featuring:

Manoj Prasanna Kumar, CTO, Singtel Digital InfraCo

4:30 PM CET

HCLTech Booth, Stand 2E19

Presentation

Featured Solutions at MWC 2025

We have an array of exciting demos planned to showcase how AI is leading an interconnected future for tech, telecom and semiconductor organizations. Visit our booth to learn more about our AI-led solutions that deliver ROI.

  • Live language translation for contact center modernization
    • Real-time language translation to enable seamless multilingual chat interactions between customer and agent.
  • Performance benchmarking GenAI
    • Designed to test different entities and identify bottlenecks across various layers with GenAI overlay automation to provide dynamic visualization of results.
  • Network exposure with Open Gateway CAMARA APIs
    • Platform onboarding and automation, CAMARA API exposure and VAS simulated applications.
  • AI-based fraud protection
    • AI enforcements for CTG fraud product named FRM including scam detection for text and voice calls, graph link chain and fraud risk management in live user interface.
  • GITOps-based extreme automation solution and energy-saving controller in telco cloud infrastructure
    • Extreme automation and energy saving through onboarding and deploying Cloud NFs such as TAS (Telecom Application Server) and TMP (Telecom Media Platform) in low-power computing devices where and when needed.
  • Zero-touch provisioning and operation of ultra-defense IoT environment
    • Automated provisioning of massive IOT devices to reduce the TCO of adding a new device in the network, especially when devices are very remote.
  • Virtualized RAN solution
    • Containerization of 2G, 4G and 5G RAN elements that is easy to deploy, scale and upgrade.
  • Dynamic plan build-out for churn management
    • Based on the best of open GenAI, industry platforms and tools, this solution dynamically builds plans, promotions and offerings across customer segments and personas.
  • Data-driven OSS
    • Leveraging open technology-based solutions aligned with industry frameworks such as TMF, MEF and 3GPP, this solution supports 5G activations, network data management, closed-loop assurance, proactive fault management and AI-driven zero touch.
  • Multi-brand consumer architecture
    • Transforming multi-brand consumer architecture through core BSS capabilities.
  • Field services leveraged services model
    • Services including utility-centric digital workplace services, a centralized field services command center for dispatch and coordination and DWP depot services leveraging shared resources to support various verticals.
  • Data insights and monetization
    • Addressing the challenges of identifying user patterns in telecommunication services and offers a modern machine learning platform.
  • Smart retail experience center
    • Enhances customer experience through features such as AI cameras for traffic monitoring, digital signage for targeted advertising, electronic shelf labels for dynamic pricing and smart kiosks for product information and assisted buying.
  • NetSight
    • GenAI-powered solution designed for RAN network operations to identify and quickly resolve issues impacting performance.
  • Telecom service experience (TSM)
    • Enhances customer service and IT service management by providing a 360-degree view and connecting OSS and BSS processes.
  • Telco AI conflict observation/avoidance between ATS hybrid app and ES rApp
    • Accelerates RAN intelligence through OpenRAN innovations, including simulated testing for SMO, RIC and apps.
  • AI Force agentic enterprise platform
    • Resolve tickets efficiently with intelligent IT agents that autonomously remediate IT incidents and dynamically acquire new skills.
  • AI-powered virtual shopping assistant
    • GenAI-based solution that revolutionizes eCommerce by engaging customers in interactive conversations to improve the shopping experience and boost sales.
  • GenAI-powered clinical advisor
    • Transforms healthcare by utilizing GenAI-driven services to create a more accessible, efficient and patient-centered experience.
  • Zero Trust for connected ecosystem
  • Water asset management
  • Green energy monitoring
  • GenAI to manage network vulnerability
    • A customized LLM model merged with an integration server to proactively manage vulnerabilities.
  • End-to-end automation for secure connect SSE integration
    • Traffic policy configuration enabled by SD-WAN, SSE and iAutomate Netbot integrated with ITSM ServiceNow.
  • AEX – GenAI enabled conversational virtual assistant
    • Powered by Microsoft Copilot in Azure Open AI, Agentic AI enhances generative AI with innovative products and services.
  • Frontline workers enablement on mobile and handsets
    • Empowering frontline employees with real-time data and insights to enhance productivity and operational efficiency.
  • Private 5G
    • Capabilities include AGVs (mobile industrial robots) using Nokia NDAC solution to enable autonomous navigation and real-time communication for industrial AGVs.

Experience the future of software-defined vehicles (SDVs). Intel will showcase a live demo of its cutting-edge chiplet-based automotive solutions, seamlessly integrated with HCLTech’s automotive engineering services. The demo highlights AI-powered in-vehicle experiences, real-time compute performance, and a robust software ecosystem enabling automakers to accelerate the shift to SDVs. Attendees will witness how Intel’s advanced silicon and HCLTech’s system integration expertise empower OEMs and Tier-1s with next-generation automotive technologies—from chip to cloud.

Driving future-ready innovation for Telecom, Tech and Semi Industries for decades

Description

HCLTech is at the forefront of driving transformation in the Telecom, Tech and Semiconductor industries. We are empowering the world’s leading companies to embrace the future with innovative solutions that not only enhance operational efficiency but also foster long-term growth. By leveraging the power of AI, we are unlocking smarter, more profitable and scalable futures that enable businesses to stay ahead in an increasingly digital world. With a focus on AI-first strategies, network innovation, digital transformation and cybersecurity excellence, HCLTech is helping businesses evolve, ensuring they thrive in the ever-changing landscape of technology.

9 of the top 13

semiconductor companies

Top 5

hyperscalers

12 of the top 15

leading ISVs

Top 5

network and storage companies

Our HCLTech Team at MWC 2025

Anil Ganjoo
Anil Ganjoo

Chief Growth Officer
HCLTech

Vijay Guntur
Vijay Guntur

Chief Technology Officer and Head of Ecosystems
HCLTech

Priyadarshi A. Das
Priyadarshi A. Das

Sr. Executive Vice President, Telecom, Media and Entertainment
HCLTech

Abhay Chaturvedi
Abhay Chaturvedi

Executive Vice President, Technology Business Head
HCLTech

Ameer Saithu
Ameer Saithu

Executive Vice President, TMT Semi
HCLTech

Srinivas Lakkaraju
Srinivas Lakkaraju

Senior Vice President
HCLTech

Alan Flower
Alan Flower

Executive Vice President and Head of AI & Cloud Native Labs
HCLTech

Gurpreet Kohli
Gurpreet Kohli

Senior Vice President, Network and Telecom Business Head
HCLTech

Session Speakers at MWC 2025

Vik Singh
Vik Singh

CVP, Copilot Applications,
Microsoft

Alan Ross
Alan Ross

Partner, CX Applications,
Microsoft

Pradeep Kathail
Pradeep Kathail

VP & CTO,
Cisco

Matt Price
Matt Price

VP,
Cisco

Stefano Capperi
Stefano Capperi

Product Management Head, Telecom Solutions,
HPE

Vishal Mathur
Vishal Mathur

Global Head of Engagement,
Telecom Infra Project

Neil Coleman
Neil Coleman

Product Line Manager Open RAN Automation,
Amdocs

Scott Alexandar
Scott Alexandar

Chief Product Officer,
Arqit

Rasoul Behravesh
Rasoul Behravesh

Tech Lead & System Architect,
Reply

Chris Murphy
Chris Murphy

Regional CTO, EMEA, 
VIAVI Solutions

Kristian Toivo
Kristian Toivo

CEO, 
Telecom Infra Project

Jeanette Calandra
Jeanette Calandra

Global Advisory Industries, Client & Markets Leader, 
PwC

Praveen Atreya
Praveen Atreya

VP of Technology Development and Network Planning, 
Verizon

Justina Rauhala-Kwong
Justina Rauhala-Kwong

Principal Android Technology Partnerships, 
Google

Sarita Rao
Sarita Rao

President – Integrated & Partner Solutions, 
AT&T

Andrew Border
Andrew Border

VP Product Management, Telco Solutions Group, 
HPE

Thorsten Jäger
Thorsten Jäger

VP Systems Engineering, 
Fortinet

Nishant Mittal
Nishant Mittal

Director Global Alliances, 
Fortinet

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