Explore how telecommunications companies are leveraging data and AI to transform their operations, enhance customer experiences, and drive revenue growth in this industry forum from Data + AI Summit 2025. Discover real-world case studies and strategic insights from leading telecom executives including AT&T's VP of Data Platforms Matt Dugan, who demonstrates how data-first strategies reduce operational costs and improve productivity, and Frontier Communications' VP of Information Technology Jesse Ross, who reveals how modern AI-powered data platforms unlock new revenue streams and enhance customer experience. Learn from the joint AI transformation journey of Telstra and Accenture as presented by Dayle Stevens and Arnab Chakraborty, showcasing their approach to process reinvention and large-scale deployment of agentic AI systems. Gain forward-looking perspectives from TM Forum's Guy Lupo on blueprints for telco data and AI transformation, including collaborative efforts with Databricks to future-proof the telecommunications industry. Understand how telecom operators are using the Databricks Data Intelligence Platform to deliver measurable business results while maintaining the interoperability and agility required in today's evolving communications landscape, covering operational optimization, customer experience enhancement, and new revenue model enablement.

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Introducing the First-Ever Telecom Industry Forum at DAIS 2025 For the first time ever, Data + AI Summit DAIS will feature a dedicated Telecom Industry Forum — your exclusive opportunity to connect with telecom peers, exchange ideas, and hear directly from visionary leaders who are redefining the future of communications with data and AI. This forum will showcase how telecom operators are using the Databricks Data Intelligence Platform to deliver measurable results — from optimizing operations and enhancing customer experience to enabling new revenue models — all while maintaining the interoperability and agility needed to thrive in an evolving landscape. Join us on Tuesday, June 10 at 4:00 PM for a compelling lineup of speakers: Matt Dugan, VP, Data Platforms, AT&T, will share how AT&T is reducing operational costs and improving productivity with a data-first strategy that continues to evolve. Jesse Ross, VP, Information Technology, Frontier Communications, will discuss how Frontier is unlocking new revenue and enhancing CX through a modern, AI-powered data platform. Dayle Stevens and Arnab Chakraborty will present the bold AI transformation journey of Telstra and Accenture, detailing how their joint venture is driving process reinvention and deploying agentic AI at scale. Guy Lupo, TM Forum, will outline a forward-looking blueprint for telco data and AI transformation — and share how TM Forum is collaborating with Databricks to future-proof the industry. This is a rare opportunity to hear from the leaders at the forefront of telecom innovation. Be inspired, connect with global industry peers, and take away actionable insights to lead your organization's next wave of transformation. The future of telecom is being built now — with Databricks and TM Forum at the center of it.