A functioning and reliable communication network is indispensable to everyday life. With rapid technological advancement and an increase in user demands, future networks must possess the ability to adapt, expand, and evolve to handle unforeseen changes and situations. Industry has begun the digital transformation through virtualization, where high level automation and AI/ML can be applied to monitor and control the network. However, to tackle the fundamental problem of an ever-changing environment, a network that can function autonomously will inevitably become a necessity.

The webinar aimed to bridge the community and stakeholders, consisting of industry organizations, operators, and academia, providing a platform where the concept of Autonomous Networking was explored and discussed from various viewpoints. Participation was open to ITU Member States, Sector Members, Associates and Academic Institutions and to any individual from a country that is a member of ITU who wished to contribute to the work. This included individuals who are also members of international, regional and national organizations.

  

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