HCLTech to Lead AI-Native Telecom Dialogues at MWC Barcelona 2026
Mumbai: HCL Technologies Limited (HCLTech) has announced its participation at Mobile World Congress Barcelona 2026, where it will spotlight the AI-native transformation shaping the telecom, media and technology (TMT) sector.
The global technology major will bring together industry leaders, hyperscaler partners, academics and innovators to discuss how AI-powered architectures, autonomous operations and ecosystem convergence are redefining the future of telecom.
Executive Dialogues on AI-Native Transformation
At MWC 2026, HCLTech will host:
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Executive panels and CXO conversations focused on embedding AI across core telecom operations
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A flagship roundtable in partnership with GSMA
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Moderated discussions led by Prof. Saikat Chaudhuri, Faculty Director of the Management, Entrepreneurship and Technology (M.E.T.) program at University of California, Berkeley
These sessions will examine how AI-native architectures are unlocking platform-driven business models and autonomous infrastructure across the converged TMT ecosystem.
Industry Leaders Join the Conversation
Senior executives from global organizations including Microsoft, Nokia, Ericsson, AT&T, Verizon, PwC, Bain & Company, Axiata Group, Singtel, MasOrange and Liberty Latin America will participate in discussions on AI-led industry convergence.
Live Demonstrations of AI-Powered Solutions
HCLTech will showcase live demonstrations featuring:
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Intelligent networks engineered for zero-failure environments
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AI-powered media and digital platforms delivering real-time insights
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Agentic fraud management systems
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AI-powered Operations Support Systems (OSS)
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HCLTech’s GenAI service transformation platform, AI Force
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Agentic AI solutions and AIOps for operational efficiency
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Agentic-powered Contact Center as a Service (CCaaS) platforms
These solutions are designed to enable resilient, scalable and intelligence-driven telecom ecosystems.
Telecom AI Survey Insights
The company will also preview findings from a Mobile World Live survey on AI and technology priorities for telecom organizations. The full survey results will be released following MWC 2026, offering insights into executive investment strategies in the AI era.
Leadership Perspectives
“It’s an exciting moment for the industry as convergence and AI are redefining networks, platforms and business models,” said Anil Ganjoo, Chief Growth Officer and Global Head of Telecom, Media and Technology at HCLTech. He emphasized that combining AI, cloud and digital engineering with ecosystem partnerships enables sustainable AI-driven growth.
Prof. Saikat Chaudhuri highlighted that integrating AI across infrastructure, platforms and ecosystems is becoming a strategic imperative for long-term value creation in the TMT sector.
Event Details
HCLTech will be present at Hall 2, Stand 2E19 during MWC Barcelona 2026, scheduled from March 2–5.
About HCLTech
HCLTech is a global technology company with over 226,300 employees across 60 countries. The company delivers AI, digital, engineering, cloud and software services across industries including Financial Services, Manufacturing, Life Sciences, Healthcare, Telecom, Media, Retail and Public Services.
For the 12 months ending December 2025, HCLTech reported consolidated revenues of $14.5 billion.
