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Network X 2026 Exhibitor List

Trade-orientedLarge-scaleIn-personInternational draw
📅 13 October 2026 – 15 October 📍 VIECON – Vienna Congress & Convention Center, Vienna, AT ↗ 🏢 Informa Connect 🔁 annual

150

Exhibitors

5,500

Attendees

Network X is an international telco and connectivity trade exhibition bringing together global network operators, service providers, and tech vendors to explore next-generation broadband infrastructure, mobile network developments, and optical transport innovations.

Exhibitor mix: Divided by strategic infrastructure verticals including 5G/Mobile Networks, Fibre/Fixed Broadband, Wi-Fi/Smart Home Services, IP & Optical Transport, and Data Centre Networks.

Telecoms 5gDigital Transformation broadbandtelecommunicationsconnectivityoptical transport5gfiber opticsmobile networksnetwork infrastructure

Network X is held annually. This page tracks the next confirmed edition — Network X 2027 dates will be added here once announced.

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Venue

VIECON – Vienna Congress & Convention Center

Multipurpose · 62,000 m² · 4 halls · ~29,000 people

Austria's largest event location in Vienna featuring 55,000 m² of exhibition space in 4 halls and a separate 7,000 m² Congress Center, used for large trade fairs, conventions, and corporate events. Rebranded from Messe Wien in 2025.

📍 Messeplatz 1, 1021 Vienna, Austria

Operated by Wiener Messe und Congress GmbH (Wien Holding Group)

15 events tracked at this venue → Venue website ↗

Organizer

Informa Connect

Subsidiary · London, United Kingdom · Founded 1993

Informa Connect delivers specialized live events, targeted business-to-business exhibitions, digital content, and executive training solutions.

Runs 55 events → LinkedIn ↗

Exhibitor list

Network X exhibitor list

99 companies are exhibiting at Network X. A sample of 12 is shown below — unlock the full list to see all 99.

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Why people attend

Buyers attend to evaluate hardware and software infrastructure solutions from over 150 leading global telecoms suppliers, witness live technology interoperability demos, and secure enterprise infrastructure contracts.

Who attends

C-level executivesdirectorsnetwork architectsand product managers representing global telecommunications operatorsservice providerstechnology vendorsand research bodies.

Exhibitor categories

Fixed Broadband & Fibre (FTTH/PON)5G & Mobile NetworksIP & Optical TransportSmart Home & Wi-Fi SolutionsData Centre Networks

Speakers

95 speakers at Network X

A

Alejandro Plater

CEO · A1 Group

telecom strategyinfrastructure investmenttelecom monetization
C

Christoph Aeschlimann

CEO · Swisscom

telecom strategyinfrastructure investmenttelecom monetization
J

Jiří Dvorjančanský

CEO · A1 Austria

telecom strategyinfrastructure investmenttelecom monetization
A

Alexander Kuchar

Group Chief Technology & Transformation Officer (CTTO) · A1 Group

network transformationtelecom technologyinfrastructure investment
R

Rudolf Schrefl

CEO · Drei Austria

telecom strategyinfrastructure investmenttelecom monetization
B

Bernd Loacker

CTIO · Drei Austria

telecom technologynetwork infrastructurefixed-mobile convergence
D

Daniel King

Principal Consultant · Old Dog Consulting

"Panel Discussion: AI-Powered Automation for Optical Network Operations"

AI automationoptical networksnetwork operations
D

Dario Talmesio

Global Research Director, Service Provider Strategy & Regulation · Omdia

"Analyst Welcome"

Bio

Dario leads Omdia's fixed and mobile European telecoms team. As Omdia’s Practice Leader, he monitors key market developments of the European telco scene, tracking major competitive dynamics. Dario advises global fixed and mobile operators in key areas of their business, including strategy-related technology migration, competitive issues, MVNO and retail strategies, differentiation, and digitization. He continually monitors the market developments and the competitive dynamics of the market. Prior to joining Omdia (formerly Ovum), Dario has worked for the Economist Intelligence Unit and Yankee Group. Dario holds a degree in business and economics from Universita’ Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, known as Catholic University of Milan, and a master’s degree in applied social and market research from University of Westminster, London.

telecomsmarket analysis
D

Dr Derek Peterson

CTO · Boingo Wireless

"Building Tomorrow's Networks: Wi-Fi Innovation, Convergence, and Digital Inclusion"

Wi-Fi InnovationNetwork ConvergenceDigital Inclusion
G

Gabriel Brown

Senior Principal Analyst · Omdia

Bio

Gabriel covers the mobile network system architecture, including evolution of the RAN, the mobile core, and service-layer platforms and applications. Key technologies in his coverage area include LTE Advanced, small cells, Evolved Packet Core, carrier WiFi, and software-centric networking technologies such as NFV, SDN, and service chaining. Gabriel has covered mobile networking since 1998 through published research, live events, operator surveys, and custom consulting. Prior to joining Omdia, Gabriel was Chief Analyst for Light Reading Insider research service; before that, he was editor of IP Wireline and Wireless Week at London's Euromoney Institutional Investor. He is based in London.

mobile network architectureRAN and mobile coresoftware-centric networking

Also speaking at MWC Barcelona

G

Gabriel Mohr

Partner · Arthur D. Little

"Wholesale vs. Vertical Integration: Choosing Your Market Model"

Bio

I am a Partner of Arthur D. Little’s global Telecom, Information Technology, Media & Electronics practice. I advise leading global companies in TMT as well as adjacent sectors and have built a specific focus on digital infrastructure and technology innovation, with deep experience in growth and value creation, pre- as well as post-transactions (incl. carve-outs and integrations), business transformation and optimization.

telecom market modelswholesale integrationdigital infrastructure
J

Julien Grivolas

Chair · GSA 4G-5G FWA Forum

"Welcome Address and FWA Market Outlook"

FWA5Gtelecommunications
T

Thomas Kicker

CEO · Magenta Austria

telecom strategyinfrastructure investmenttelecom monetization
K

Ken Campbell

CEO · Play Poland

telecommunicationsbusiness strategy
C

Christian Laque

CTO · A1 Austria

telecom technologynetwork infrastructurefixed-mobile convergence
V

Volker Libovsky

CTO · Magenta Austria

telecommunicationstechnology strategy

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Frequently asked questions

When is Network X?+
Network X takes place on 13 October 2026 to 15 October 2026.
Where is Network X held?+
Network X is held at VIECON – Vienna Congress & Convention Center, Vienna, AT.
Who organises Network X?+
Network X is organised by Informa Connect.
How many exhibitors attend Network X?+
Network X typically hosts approximately 150 exhibitors.
How often is Network X held?+
Network X is held annual.

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