Speakers

Chief Technology and AI Officer 

Session: 6G, Cloud, Edge, AI: The New Power Stack for Industrial Leadership

When: Monday, March 2

Time: 09:00 - 10:15 CET

Location: Marconi Stage, Hall 6

Details: The Smart Networks and Services Joint Undertaking (SNS JU) hosts CxO technology leaders and EU policymakers in exploring how the convergence of AI, cloud, edge computing, and non-terrestrial networks is shaping the development of 6G.  

This session will focus on how this new technology power stack is moving from strategy to execution, with speakers discussing AI for networks and networks for AI, and sharing insights from experimental networks, testbeds and cross-industry pilots that are accelerating 6G monetisation and unlocking new business value.   

Learn how advanced connectivity can strengthen competitiveness in key sectors including: manufacturing, logistics, energy, and healthcare and drive Europe’s industrial leadership.

Speaker bio: Pallavi is the Chief Technology and AI Officer of Nokia, responsible for leading the company’s Technology and AI Organization which comprises Nokia Bell Labs, Technology and AI Leadership, and Group Security. She will focus on driving differentiation for Nokia through core technologies, strengthening security and AI capabilities and maximizing the value of ecosystem partnerships. 

Pallavi has significant experience in networks, software and AI. She is recognized for her rare combination of deep technical expertise, commercial acumen and proven ability to scale multi-billion-dollar product portfolios. 

Prior to joining Nokia, Pallavi held the position of Corporate Vice President (CVP) and General Manager (GM) of Data Center and Artificial Intelligence Software at Intel where she defined and led the company’s AI software strategy, while forging strategic partnerships to scale AI across cloud, enterprise, and specialized workloads. Before this, she was CVP and GM of Intel’s Networking & Edge Group, driving innovation in networking and the global deployment of edge AI solutions. 

Other previous roles include Vice President, Solutions Engineering & Customer Experience, High Performance Compute, at Hewlett Packard Enterprise, leading notable supercomputing programs. Also, as Vice President Engineering at Juniper Networks, she pioneered the vision of Self-Driving Autonomous Networks. 

Pallavi holds six patents and has built deep partnerships across technology ecosystems and open-source consortia in networking, AI, and core technologies. 

She holds a Bachelor’s of Technology degree in Computer Science from the National Institute of Technology Kurukshetra, as well as a Master’s degree in Science in Software Systems from Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani. She also completed the Advanced Leadership Program at Stanford University Graduate School of Business. 

Pallavi has lived and worked across Asia, Europe, and North America. She divides her time between London and Sunnyvale. Pallavi enjoys playing squash and is a strong advocate for increasing girls’ participation in sports at the grassroots level.