Industry Event: FYUZ 2026
Join the IOWN Global Forum at FYUZ 2026, presented by the Telecom Infra Project (TIP). The IOWN Global Forum will participate as a Sponsor and Exhibitor at FYUZ 2026. Visit us at Booth #20 to learn more about the Forum’s work advancing next-generation communications infrastructure and connect with Members helping drive innovation across the industry. […]
Industry Event: 2026 OCP Global Summit
Join the IOWN Global Forum at the 2026 OCP Global Summit, a gathering of industry leaders and innovators focused on advancing the open IT ecosystem. At this year’s Summit, IOWN Global Forum Members will participate in the following sessions: AI Computing Continuum: Extending the Open Data Center Ecosystem Across Cloud, Edge, and Industry Masahisa Kawashima, […]
Member Workshop I
The IOWN Global Forum Member Workshops are scheduled as needed and determined by our Steering Committee and Working Groups. These sessions are dedicated to advancing the Forum’s ongoing projects and initiatives, providing a collaborative space for members to make meaningful progress between our official Member Meetings. The IOWN Global Forum Member Workshop I 2027 will take place from 26-28 […]
Japan Regional Workshop 2026-II
To accelerate the IOWN Global Forum activities, the Japan Regional Workshop will be held in Tokyo, Japan for local Members to attend and participate in discussions in Japanese. This will be an opportunity to capture the latest movements in the Forum, see and experience real PoCs and exhibits, and network with attending members, which would be a great chance to find hints for future activities.
FUTURES Amsterdam: Building Europe’s AI Infrastructure
FUTURES Amsterdam brought together industry leaders to discuss the infrastructure, interoperability and ecosystem collaboration needed to support Europe’s evolving AI landscape. When: Thursday, 1 October 2026 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM CEST Where: Amsterdam, Netherlands & Online The event recording is now available for on-demand viewing.
Industry Event: ECOC 2026
Join the IOWN Global Forum at ECOC 2026, taking place 20–24 September 2026 in Malaga, Spain. As Europe’s premier conference and exhibition for optical communications, the European Conference on Optical Communications (ECOC) brings together industry leaders, researchers, and innovators to explore the technologies shaping the future of communications infrastructure. The Forum will host two Product […]
Industry Event: KubeCon + CloudNativeCon North America 2026
The IOWN Global Forum is pleased to participate as a Silver Sponsor of KubeCon + CloudNativeCon North America 2026, taking place 9-12 November 2026, in Salt Lake City, Utah. The Cloud Native Computing Foundation’s flagship conference brings together adopters and technologists from leading open source and cloud native communities for four days of collaboration, learning, […]
Industry Event: OCP APAC Summit 2026
The IOWN Global Forum is pleased to serve as a co-sponsor of the 2026 OCP APAC Summit, taking place 11–12 August 2026 at TaiNEX 2 in Taipei City, Taiwan. Hosted by the Open Compute Project (OCP), this two-day, in-person event will bring together APAC communities to explore key challenges and opportunities shaping the future of data center infrastructure. The […]
Industry Event: KubeCon + CloudNativeCon Japan 2026
The IOWN Global Forum is pleased to serve as a Silver Sponsor of KubeCon + CloudNativeCon Japan 2026, taking place 28–30 July 2026 in Yokohama, Japan. Hosted by the Cloud Native Computing Foundation, KubeCon + CloudNativeCon Japan brings together adopters, technologists, developers, and leaders from across open source and cloud native communities to advance collaboration, […]
Member Workshop II
The IOWN Global Forum Member Workshops are scheduled as needed and determined by our Steering Committee and Working Groups. These sessions are dedicated to advancing the Forum’s ongoing projects and initiatives, providing a collaborative space for members to make meaningful progress between our official Member Meetings. The IOWN Global Forum Member Workshop II 2026 will […]
Industry Event: 2026 OCP EMEA Summit
The IOWN Global Forum will participate in the 2026 OCP EMEA Summit, taking place 29–30 April 2026 in Barcelona, Spain. Masahisa Kawashima, IOWN Global Forum Technology Working Group Chair, IOWN Technology Director, NTT, Inc., will speak in two sessions during the event. AI Computing Continuum – Opportunity for IOWN and OCP Thu, April 30, 13:10 – […]
FUTURES Sydney 2026 – Powering Tomorrow with Photonics
Hosted by the IOWN Global Forum, FUTURES Sydney is a free, public-access event exploring how optical and photonics-based infrastructure is expanding what is possible across communications networks, data centers, and other digital infrastructure, delivering higher capacity, lower latency, and improved energy efficiency. As demand for digital infrastructure performance and scalability continues to grow, industry leaders […]
Japan Regional Workshop 2026-I
To accelerate the IOWN Global Forum activities, the Japan Regional Workshop will be held in Tokyo, Japan for local Members to attend and participate in discussions in Japanese. This will be an opportunity to capture the latest movements in the Forum, see and experience real PoCs and exhibits, and network with attending members, which would be a great chance to find hints for future activities.
Midterm Member Meeting 2026
Thank you for joining the IOWN Global Forum for its Midterm Member Meeting 2026 on 29 September – 2 October 2026. The IOWN Global Forum gathered face-to-face in Amsterdam, Netherlands, and online for insightful discussions, workshops, and Steering Committee (SC), Working Group (WG) and Task Force (TF) meetings. Event Dates: Tuesday, 29 September – Friday, 2 […]
Annual Member Meeting 2026
The IOWN Global Forum held its Annual Member Meeting from 14–17 April 2026, face-to-face in Sydney, Australia, and online for insightful discussions, workshops, and Steering Committee (SC), Working Group (WG), and Task Force (TF) meetings. Read the post-event blog to learn more about the topics, speakers, and discussion highlights. *Note: The IOWN Global Forum Member […]
Member Workshop I
The IOWN Global Forum Member Workshops are scheduled as needed and determined by our Steering Committee and Working Groups. These sessions are dedicated to advancing the Forum’s ongoing projects and initiatives, providing a collaborative space for members to make meaningful progress between our official Member Meetings. The IOWN Global Forum Member Workshop I 2026 will take place from 3-5 […]
IOWN Global Forum Midterm Member Meeting October 2025 – Highlights
Tthe IOWN Global Forum hosted its Midterm Member Meeting 2025 in Dallas, Texas, welcoming more than 240 registrants from over 61 organizations representing 22 countries.
Industry Event: FYUZ 2025
Join the IOWN Global Forum at FYUZ 2025, presented by the Telecom Infra Project. FYUZ brings together innovators, thought leaders, and industry professionals to shape the future of telecommunications anddigital infrastructure. This dynamic event offers a collaborative platform for networking, knowledge exchange, and solution-building, all focused on accelerating the deployment of cutting-edge technologies that drive connectivity […]
FUTURES Dallas 2025 – AI Infrastructure of the Future
Hosted by the IOWN Global Forum, FUTURES Dallas is a free, public-access event that explores how we build the infrastructure to support AI at scale. From power and compute to connectivity and local impact, industry leaders and civic voices will share insights on the challenges and opportunities shaping our future. Join us in person or […]
Japan Regional Workshop 2025-II
To accelerate the IOWN Global Forum activities, the Japan Regional Workshop will be held
Industry Event: OFC 2026
Join the IOWN Global Forum at the Optical Fiber Communications Conference and Exhibition 2026! OFC is the premier conference for the advancement of optical networking and communications. With over 16,000 registrants expected, OFC offers a prime opportunity to engage with industry leaders, explore technological advancements, and learn from exhibitions from leading companies. Visit the Forum […]
Industry Event: MWC Barcelona 2026
The IOWN Global Forum will return to Barcelona this March for Mobile World Congress Barcelona 2026. At MWC Barcelona 2026, technology, policy and commerce come together to shape the future of connectivity, bringing together industry leaders, policymakers, and innovators to share ideas, insights, and emerging technologies that are driving global change. During the event, the […]
IOWN Global Forum Annual Member Meeting April 2025 – Highlights
Executive Summary On 22-25 April 2025, the IOWN Global Forum hosted its Annual Member Meeting 2025 in Stockholm, Sweden, welcoming 246 registrants from over 59 organizations representing 19 different countries. Additional attendees joined both in-person and online on Thursday 24 April for the FUTURES Stockholm event, a Member Meeting session open to the public. With […]
2025 OCP APAC Summit
The Open Compute Project APAC Summit will showcase the latest innovations and technical advancements from around the world. The Summit will feature talks from experts who are researching and designing the next generation of hyperscale data center facilities and infrastructure, as well as an exhibit bringing together buyers and vendors. The IOWN Global Forum’s Technology […]
