AutoCon 5 2026

The Westin Grand Munich - Munich, Germany

Practical, open and scalable – Automation built for real operations

Nokia is proud to sponsor Autocon 5 (AC5), the premier event hosted by Network Automation Forum (NAF). AC5 brings together engineers, architects, developers and industry leaders from enterprises, service providers, and the public sector to collaborate on the future of network automation.

Come visit us to connect with our technical experts and explore the future of network automation. Engage in meaningful discussions, exchange ideas, and gain practical insights into:

• Open, standards-based architectures
• Event-driven automation workflows
• Operational strategies that improve observability and reliability
• Approaches to scaling automation safely and efficiently

Featured Live Demo: Data Center in a Box

Experience Nokia’s approach to modern automation through a live demonstration showcasing:

• Intent-driven operations
• Real-time telemetry
• Continuous validation
• Scalable automation workflows

See how Nokia Event-Driven Automation (EDA) enables operators to move beyond fragile scripts and static workflows toward more adaptive, observable, and operationally reliable automation.

Limited seats available- Register now to secure your spot.

Featured Nokia Sessions 

Exclusive workshop: Mastering gRPC for Network Automation
Host: Reda Laichi, Regional Product Manager, Nokia
Date: Tuesday, June 9 | 17:00
Participants will learn how gRPC-based services such as gNMI, gNOI, gNSI, and gRIBI enable more observable, event-driven, and operationally predictable automation workflows through real-time telemetry, structured APIs, and modern interface models.

Opening Keynote: The Cognitive Biases Impacting Network Automation
Speaker: Michael Bushong, Vice President, Data Center, Nokia
Date: Wednesday, 10 June | 13:15 – 14:00
Explore how human assumptions, operational habits, and organizational behaviors influence automation adoption, reliability, and operational trust.

Speaking Session: NAF Framework Resources and Feedback 
Speaker: Wim Henderickx, CTO IP division, Nokia
Date: Thursday, June 11 | 12:05 - 12:15
A discussion around the evolving Network Automation Forum framework and how modern automation architectures are converging around intent, observability, orchestration, and safe execution.

Birds of a Feather: Network Automation Forum
Speaker: Wim Henderickx, CTO IP division, Nokia
Date: Thursday, June 11 | 12:35 – 13:45
Join the conversation around the future of open automation architectures, operational models, and industry collaboration.
 

We look forward to seeing you in Munich, Germany!

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