Eric Joyce explores how AI is reshaping network operations at Kuidun kiitotie 2026
Session will examine the evolution towards agentic network management and how operators can put AI to work with open interfaces, digital twins and built-in guardrails
- Speakers: Eric Joyce, director of technology and solutions, EMEA at Adtran
- Topics: Enabling operators to weave AI into the fabric of their network operations
- When: Wednesday, November 4, 9:30 a.m. EET
- Where: Kuidun kiitotie 2026, Tampere Hall, Tampere, Finland https://kuidunkiitotie.fi
As networks become more complex, operators are looking beyond traditional dashboards and reporting tools to turn growing volumes of network data into faster, more effective action. AI is creating new opportunities to automate this work, but moving from AI-assisted operations towards greater autonomy also raises important questions around integration, governance and control.
In this session, Eric Joyce will trace the evolution of network management from closed element managers and operator-owned data lakes to AI-ready, agentic network fabrics. He’ll explore how open interfaces, AI agents and digital twins can help operators turn network insight into governed action while keeping people accountable for service-affecting changes. Drawing on practical examples from UK fiber operators FibreNest and Highland Broadband, Eric will also highlight lessons for putting AI to work in engineering and operational workflows today.