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Bridging 2025 to 2026: Scaling TIP's Global Impact

As we move into 2026, the Telecom Infra Project is executing against its strategic priorities for the year ahead. The global industry calendar is already underway, including Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, and TIP is entering the year with strong momentum and clear direction.


FYUZ 2025: Focused, High-Impact Collaboration

FYUZ 2025 was a success.  Coined as ‘small but mighty’ by some, FYUZ 2025 encapsulated the passion and drive of the TIP community.


Highlights:

  • 1,000+ attendees across three days

  • 35+ sponsors

  • 28 media and analyst participants

  • 35+ pieces of global media coverage

  • A broad technical agenda covering:

    • Network automation & orchestration

    • Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN) and terrestrial deployments

    • Open Network APIs at scale

    • AI for Networks and Networks for AI

    • 6G innovation

    • Partner events including an Agentic AI Hackathon and joint demos with the IOWN Global Forum


TIP also launched the Video QoE Optimization Project Group, bringing together leading content application providers and telecom operators to improve quality of experience at scale. 


Check out the FYUZ 2025 Post-Event Report to learn more.



TIP Board Priorities for 2026

Building on 2025’s progress, the TIP Board has finalized its 2026 priorities. The focus areas include:

  • Advancing AI-driven network innovation

  • Strengthening operator engagement globally

  • Expanding commercialization pathways

  • Accelerating interoperability and deployment


If you have not yet reviewed it, our 2025 Year in Review provides a summary of key outcomes and a forward view of 2026 initiatives. Click below to learn more.



FYUZ 2026: Seattle

FYUZ 2026 will take place at The Westin Seattle in the first week of November 2026.

Planning is already underway:

  • Sponsorship opportunities are open--view the available opportunities by clicking below

  • A draft agenda is in development for Board review

  • Venue configuration and event design are progressing


Seattle offers a strong backdrop for TIP’s AI-forward focus, connecting telecom, cloud, hyperscale, and emerging AI ecosystems. Sign up for updates on registration, speaker submissions, and sponsorship by visiting www.fyuz.org.


What’s Ahead in 2026

The Open Optical & Packet Transport (OOPT) Project Group has already begun announcing early 2026 milestones.

A new Project Group aligned with TIP’s AI strategy will be announced soon, expanding the community’s technical scope.

Throughout the first half of 2026, Project Groups will:

  • Publish new deliverables

  • Launch technical initiatives

  • Highlight member deployments

  • Participate in major global industry events


Expect regular updates as these initiatives progress.


Three Key Actions for TIP Members

As 2026 progresses, we encourage continued engagement across the community:

1️⃣ Membership Renewal & Activation

Please complete membership renewals and activate participation within relevant Project Groups. Broad participation is essential to advancing programmable, AI-driven, autonomous networks.

For membership inquiries: membership@telecominfraproject.com

2️⃣ FYUZ 2026 Sponsorship

Allocate marketing budget to secure your organization’s presence at FYUZ 2026 in Seattle.

For sponsorship inquiries: fyuz@telecominfraproject.com

3️⃣ Industry Meetings

If you are attending Mobile World Congress Barcelona and would like to meet with TIP leadership, please contact vish@telecominfraproject.com



2026 marks the next phase of execution and scale for the TIP community. We look forward to advancing programmable, AI-driven networks together.


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