Three days. One connected program.

RAZGOVOR 1 NA 2 TONKO OBULJEN & IVAN LAKOŠ / 1-on-2 Conversation: Martina Dragičević vs Tonko Obuljen & Ivan Lakoš

AI and datacenters Driving the transport landscape evolution: DCI and DC architecture defining the new high-speed interfaces and needs /Neil Hobbs, Jose Maria Pindado Architecture of a datacenter: leaf & spine architecture •⁠ ⁠Testing challenges with DAC, AEC and AoC cables •⁠ ⁠Transceiver evolution to reach higher throughputs •⁠ ⁠Breakout cables as the core inside the datacenter •⁠ ⁠Evolution of physical interfaces DataCenter Interconnect •⁠ ⁠Challenges with grid lock •⁠ ⁠DCI as key enabler for virtual DC •⁠ ⁠Coherent transceivers: key benefits

Building Confidence in Securing Modern Infrastructure, Quantum-safe encryption, AI-driven cyberattacks, and SASE convergence are redefining how service providers architect and secure critical infrastructure. Join Christian Hirsch as he shares field-learned findings from major financial, enterprise, and cloud deployments—and demonstrates how realistic traffic, PQC readiness testing, and AI-focused validation can prevent costly surprises

EXFO + AP Sensing + m.TEH + STE

Abstract: As the world invests billions in expanding data centers, the need for smarter, denser, and more flexible connectivity has never been higher. FIBRAIN High-Density solutions provide modular fiber and copper infrastructure that maximizes port density, optimizes rack space, and simplifies network management. With these solutions, data centers can adapt, scale, and stay ready for the future.

Abstract: The energy and utilities sector is facing unprecedented challenges—from aging infrastructure and extreme weather events to the urgent need for decarbonization. Energy & Utilities organizations need to be more strategic; this means assessing critical assets before and after an event, investing where it matters, and planning for better resilience and restoration. One of the biggest advantages of fiber optic cables is the speed, bandwidth, and distance they can carry signals. However, for power utilities, the initial attraction to fiber optic cable came from its resistance to electromagnetic interference, with glass being an effective insulator. Today, power utilities are increasing their usage of fiber optic cable to manage an increasingly complex network composed of micro-grids and renewable energy sources. You are welcome to find out more about FIBRAIN's success story and ready-to-use solutions for utility and other sectors.

Tema: Od infrastrukture do inteligencije – kako AI mijenja mreže Uvodne napomene Jasminka Martinović & Goran Klepac Uvod u temu dana i ključna pitanja eng. From Infrastructure to Intelligence – How AI Is Transforming Networks Opening Remarks & Goran Klepac Jasminka Martinović Introduction to the day’s theme and key question

Trenutna razina primjene AI-ja u telekom industriji Global trends What is reality and what is hype eng. Current Level of AI Adoption in the Telecommunications Industry Global trends What is reality and what is hype

Nacionalni okvir razvoja umjetne inteligencije i infrastrukturna spremnost Kakva je infrastruktura potrebna za razvoj AI Tko investira i kako se dijeli trošak? Uloga telekom operatera u razvoju AI ekosustava Regulatorni i etički okvir Je li Hrvatska ispred, na vrijeme ili kasni? eng. National Framework for Artificial Intelligence Development and Infrastructure Readiness Who invests, and how are the costs shared? The role of telecom operators in the development of the AI ecosystem The regulatory and ethical framework Is Croatia ahead of the curve, on time, or falling behind?

AI: Od demistifikacije do implementacije Što AI jest, a što nije Najčešće zablude Kako započeti implementaciju Kratki Q&A eng. AI: From Demystification to Implementation What AI is — and what it is not Common misconceptions How to begin implementation Brief Q&A

Transformacija kompetencija u telekom sektoru Izgradnja AI kapaciteta unutar organizacija Ključni profili u narednih 3–5 godina eng. • Transformation of competencies in the telecommunications sector • Building AI capabilities within organizations • Key roles in the next 3–5 years

Proaktivno održavanje mreže na HFC infrastrukturi Case Study: Prediktivno održavanje Self-healing mreže AI u nadzoru i upravljanju mrežom Preventivno rješavanje problema prije nego što ih korisnik primijeti eng. Proactive Network Maintenance on HFC Network Predictive maintenance Self-healing networks AI in network monitoring and management Proactive issue resolution before the user notices them

“Nije stvar u kvaru. Stvar je u osjećaju“- Kako AI modeli predviđaju nezadovoljstvo u svjetlovodnoj mreži Prediktivno održavanje  Self-healing mreže  AI u nadzoru i upravljanju mrežom  Preventivno rješavanje problema prije nego što ih korisnik primijeti  eng. "It’s Not About the Fault – It’s About the Perception” – How AI Models Predict Customer Dissatisfaction in Optical Networks Predictive maintenance  Self-healing networks  AI in network monitoring and management  Proactive issue resolution before the user notices them

Tema se bavi upravljanjem i etičkim izazovima sve moćnijih AI sustava, s naglaskom na nužnost ljudskog nadzora (“human-in-the-loop”) u kritičnim procesima. Analizira rizike poput gubitka kontrole, pristranosti i nedostatka transparentnosti, osobito u kontekstu infrastrukture i sustava od strateške važnosti. Posebna pažnja posvećena je odgovornosti organizacija i implementaciji mehanizama koji osiguravaju sigurnu, pouzdanu i objašnjivu primjenu umjetne inteligencije. Tema također propituje stvarnu primjenu etičkih principa u industriji, uključujući izazove poput “ethics washinga”. Cilj je definirati kako uspostaviti održiv i odgovoran okvir upravljanja AI sustavima u praksi. eng. The topic addresses the governance and ethical challenges of increasingly powerful AI systems, with a focus on the necessity of human oversight (“human-in-the-loop”) in critical processes. It examines risks such as loss of control, bias, and lack of transparency, particularly in the context of infrastructure and mission-critical systems. Special attention is given to organizational accountability and the implementation of technical and operational measures that ensure safe, reliable, and explainable AI deployment. The topic also critically assesses the real-world application of ethical principles in the industry, including challenges such as “ethics washing.” The objective is to define a sustainable and responsible framework for governing AI systems in practice.

Predavač: Jean Francois Goffinet, Elia Senior Expert on Primary Systems Sažetak: Sažetak: Od 90-ih godina prošlog stoljeća na belgijskoj mreži prisutna je opsežna implementacija zaštitnih užadi s integriranim svjetlovodnim vlaknima (OPGW), koja su u većini slučajeva zamijenila bakrene komunikacijske vodove ugrađene u zaštitnu užad. U posljednjim desetljećima zabilježen je porast potražnje za svjetlovodnim vlaknima za digitalne primjene, koja su integrirana u brojne linijske objekte (nadzemne vodove, podzemne i podmorske kabele) za prijenos podataka. Od 2010. godine ova se svjetlovodna vlakna koriste i za potrebe monitoringa kabela, mjereći u stvarnom vremenu temperaturu, buku, parcijalna izbijanja ili vibracije, pružajući važne ulazne podatke upraviteljima imovine (Asset Managers) ili operativnim timovima. Posljednjih godina te su primjene predložene za nadzemne vodiče visokih performansi, a neke od njih već su uspješno implementirane na belgijskoj mreži. Ova prezentacija također će dati pregled budućih primjena. eng. Speaker: Jean-Francois Goffinet, Elia Senior Expert on Primary Systems Abstract : From the 90’s there has been a big deployment of Optical Ground Wires on the Belgian grid, replacing most of the time, copper transmission lines embedded in the earth wire. In the last decades, there has been an increased demand of fiber optics for digital applications, which have been integrated in many linear assets (lines, underground and submarine cables) for data transmission. Since 2010, these optical fibers have been also used for monitoring purposes on cables, measuring in real time temperature, noise, partial discharges, or vibration, providing an important input to Asset Managers or operational teams. In recent years, these applications have been proposed to high performance overhead conductors and some of them have been already deployed successfully on the Belgian grid. This presentation will also give an outlook on future applications.

Predavač: Debora Mimo eng. Speaker: Debora Mimo