Conference Description
Key Takeaways
- Invite-only summit bringing together 500 leaders from technology and telecommunications sectors
- Focus on the convergence of AI, data, cloud computing, and connectivity infrastructure (fiber, 5G, satellite)
- Designed for C-level executives and senior decision-makers from global telecoms and big tech
- Operates under Chatham House Rule in a media-free environment
- Strategic partners include major telecoms such as America Movil, Airtel, T-Mobile, Telenor, TIM SpA, VEON, and Vodafone
About the Event
The Nova Future Summit takes place September 28 to 30, 2026, at the Meritage Resort and Spa in Napa, California. This invite-only gathering assembles 500 leaders from technology, telecommunications, and business for 48 hours of strategic discussions and private networking. The summit operates under the Chatham House Rule, creating a media-free environment intended to encourage candid debate among participants.
AI Infrastructure and Telecom Convergence
The summit centers on the intersection of AI, data, cloud computing, and connectivity. A core theme examines how AI’s growing demand for compute power relates to telecommunications infrastructure investments. Discussions address how tech and telecom sectors can leverage fiber, 5G, and satellite investments for mutual benefit, exploring pathways to sustainable growth through cross-industry collaboration.
Strategic Challenges Addressed
The event targets several strategic challenges facing technology and telecommunications leaders. These include scaling AI infrastructure, creating differentiated telecom services, and extracting value from connectivity investments. The summit positions collaboration between tech and telecom sectors as essential to unlocking customer value and achieving sustainable growth in the evolving digital landscape.
Strategic Partners
The summit’s partner ecosystem reflects its focus areas. Arrcus serves as AI Infrastructure Strategic Partner, while Picture Capital is the Security Strategic Partner and Thresh the Enterprise AI Strategic Partner. GSMA Intelligence provides intelligence partnership. Participating telecoms include America Movil, Airtel, T-Mobile, Telenor, TIM SpA, VEON, and Vodafone.
Who Should Attend
The Nova Future Summit targets senior decision-makers from global telecommunications companies and major technology organizations. The audience includes C-level executives (CEOs, CTOs, CIOs, CMOs) along with heads of strategy, innovation, and technology departments. The invite-only format emphasizes substantive discussion and strategic partnership building over broad industry participation.