#BTDavos2026 EXCLUSIVE: Ericsson CTO On AI, 6G And The Future Of Global Telecom Networks

At BT Davos 2026, Siddharth Zarabi, Group Editor, Business Today, spoke exclusively with Erik Ekudden, CTO, Ericsson, on the future of global telecom networks amid rising geopolitical and technological shifts. The conversation examined the exposure of telecom infrastructure to geopolitical fragmentation and supply-chain risks, and whether the industry’s future lies in faster networks or smarter, software-driven services. Ekudden shared insights on the convergence of AI, cloud, and connectivity, the road to 6G and lessons from 5G monetisation, and the balance between performance, security, and privacy. He also discussed open RAN readiness, India’s potential as a telecom R&D hub, and Ericsson’s strategic plans for the Indian market.  SPONSORS: State Partner: Andhra Pradesh India's Sunrise State  Exchange Partner: NSE India Knowledge Partner: Primus Partners Hospitality Partner: Optimax Aces  Luxury Partners: Rasasi Imtiyaz Group