As FutureNet World returns to London, we preview the event and answer the key question: worth attending? In the years immediately prior to the pandemic, FutureNet World established itself as a significant new event in the telecom industry conference calendar. By MWC standards a “small” event (MWC was already far too large), in fact FutureNet World perfectly tapped into demand for a topic that was just starting to emerge: automation. With a carefully curated program and high-quality speakers, FutureNet World has become the most serious venue for operators and vendors to discuss automation-related experiences. Through the enforced move to online events, FutureNet World managed to maintain a consistent focus, even expanding its footprint to incorporate a 1st event in Asia Pacific (we reviewed that event here), and an online event for the Middle East & Africa earlier this year. A Welcome Return Appledore is delighted to see FutureNet World make a return to an in-person event, and back in London on 10th and 11th May 2022. Giles Cummings and team are combining online and offline elements, which will bring news and updates on automation to the widest possible audience. This is more than useful: it is important. Automation is the […]