{"id":6645,"date":"2024-06-18T10:13:54","date_gmt":"2024-06-18T10:13:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/get-involved\/gsma-foundry\/?page_id=6645"},"modified":"2026-06-03T13:02:02","modified_gmt":"2026-06-03T13:02:02","slug":"gsma-foundry-innovation-spotlight-interview-series","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/get-involved\/gsma-foundry\/gsma-foundry-innovation-spotlight-interview-series\/","title":{"rendered":"GSMA Foundry Innovation Spotlight Interview Series"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Explore conversations with pioneering minds who have helped shape the future of the mobile industry. Through these Innovation Spotlight interviews, innovators, disruptors, and industry leaders share their experiences, perspectives, and lessons learned from driving change across the mobile ecosystem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

From groundbreaking startups to established industry experts, each spotlight offers valuable insights, real-world stories, and practical strategies that continue to inspire innovation today. Browse the archive to discover ideas, trends, and expertise that remain highly relevant in the rapidly evolving world of mobile technology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Innovation Spotlight #1 – June 2024<\/em><\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

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Watch this fascinating discussion between GSMA Foundry and experts from Barcelona Supercomputing Center (BSC) on AI, supercomputing, and language technology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Innovation Spotlight #2 – July 2024<\/strong><\/em><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Qilimanjaro Quantum Tech<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Watch this exciting discussion between GSMA Foundry and Marta P. Estarellas, CEO of Qilimajaro Quantum Tech, winner of 2024 4YFN awards, as they delve into how Quantum Computing holds immense promise for the future, offering transformative solutions across various sectors. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Innovation Spotlight #3 – September 2024<\/em><\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

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Mawari envisions the future of the internet being delivered to XR (Extended Reality) devices, transforming how we work, socialise, and learn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

GSMA Foundry and Mawari CEO, Luis Ramirez discussed how they address the limitations of current infrastructure and the insufficient local compute power on XR devices allowing acceleration of global edge-enabled XR application development and scalability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Innovation Spotlight #4 – October 2024<\/em><\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

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Watch this engaging innovation spotlight featuring an exclusive conversation between the GSMA Foundry and Antonio Franchi, Head of Space for the 5G and 6G Strategic Programme at the European Space Agency (ESA).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gain insights into the revolutionary role of Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTNs) in shaping the future of global connectivity. Explore how space technology is transforming telecommunications and paving the way for the next generation of 5G and 6G networks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Elevate your understanding of NTNs and their potential to connect the world\u2014anytime, anywhere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Innovation Spotlight #5 – November 2024<\/em><\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

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During this very interesting Innovation Spotlight Prof. Merouane Debbah introduced TelecomGPT, a specialised framework that tailors Large Language Models (LLMs) for the telecommunications industry. By using customised pre-training, instruction tuning, and alignment techniques, TelecomGPT addresses telecom-specific challenges like language understanding, code generation, and real-time network optimisation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The discussion highlighted TelecomGPT\u2019s role in transforming the telecommunications landscape, offering unprecedented opportunities for industry advancement and efficiency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Innovation Spotlight #6 – December 2024<\/em><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

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Catch up on an inspiring session where GSMA Foundry and IBM share their collaborative journey to advance Generative AI skills and adoption within the telecom industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

From democratising access to cutting-edge AI tools to providing essential training and support, this partnership is shaping the future of telecom. Learn how AI is transforming customer care, IT systems, and network optimisation while enabling more agile and innovative solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Together, we\u2019re unlocking the potential of Generative AI to make the industry more inclusive and impactful\u2014especially in underconnected regions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Innovation Spotlight #7 – January 2025<\/em><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

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Watch this engaging innovation spotlight as Azercell and Mobitel share their transformative journey with the IBM watsonx platform\u2014from implementation to impact. Discover how these leading telecom operators are leveraging Generative AI to drive efficiency, enhance customer experiences, and unlock new possibilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t miss this opportunity to see Gen AI in action and gain valuable insights. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Explore more about the Gen AI Accelerator Pack at GSMA Foundry here<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Innovation Spotlight #8 – April 2025<\/em> <\/h5>\n\n\n\n

FC Barcelona \/ Barca Innovaiton Hub, Omniscope<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Imagine a world where athletes can push their limits while staying healthier, stronger, and more resilient than ever. The GSMA Foundry, Omniscope, and Bar\u00e7a Innovation Hub are making that future a reality\u2014right now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At this exclusive innovation spotlight, we showcased firsthand how cutting-edge immune data technology<\/strong> is transforming the way we understand and optimise athletic performance. Whether you’re a coach, sports scientist, or performance enthusiast, this is your chance to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n