Samsung Electronics today announced that it is bringing together global telecommunications industry partners at the Samsung Research America campus in Mountain View, California for the Silicon Valley Future Wireless Summit 2026 on Oct. 15 (local time), following Partner Day held at the same venue the prior day. Telecommunications experts from major global operators, manufacturers, government agencies, and academia are participating in the events, with more than 100 attendees gathering to exchange insights and explore the future of next-generation networks. ▲ A view of Partner Day in Mountain View, California, on Oct 14 Samsung is discussing the evolution of software-driven networks for the AI and 6G eras, as well as ecosystem-wide collaboration that creates new value across the telecommunications industry. The company is also showcasing its leadership in 6G communication technology, sharing achievements in AI-native technologies applied to its communication systems, and providing other updates. Collaboration To Create New Network Value in the AI Era Partner Day fostered engaging conversations grounded in the expertise and experience of leaders from across the industry. Participants examined software-driven network strategies and ecosystem-wide collaboration as the convergence of AI and networks accelerates the evolution of network infrastructure. Samsung opened the event with a keynote highlighting the way AI is transforming the architectural foundation that has defined telecommunications networks for more than a century. The company emphasized that, moving beyond the limitations of existing technologies, the convergence of connectivity and AI will be a key driver of new ways of communication that humanity has long imagined. Drawing on the industry’s collective intelligence, Samsung then delved into the strategic direction of network evolution in the AI era. ▲ Woojune Kim, President and Head of Networks Business at Samsung Electronics, is giving his keynote speech at Partner Day, on Oct 14. The panel sessions centered on experiences and key lessons learned from the commercialization of virtualized networks, exploring how the ecosystem can continue to evolve. Participants also discussed ways to move beyond connectivity by developing new services and translating them into tangible business opportunities. “Networks in the AI era are evolving into intelligent infrastructure that can understand the diverse requirements of a growing range of new services, flexibly adapt through virtualization, and deliver optimal solutions for each need,” said Angelo Jeongho Park, Executive Vice President and Head of Global Strategic Sales, Networks Business at Samsung Electronics. “Together with our industry-leading partners, Samsung has successfully commercialized virtualized networks at scale. By adding advanced AI technologies to that foundation, we will transform communications infrastructure into a new engine for growth and lead the way toward the industry’s next leap forward.” AI-Driven Innovation in Wireless Communications The Silicon Valley Future Wireless Summit is opening with keynote presentations from telecommunications industry experts, followed by three panel sessions — “AI-Native 6G Networks,” “Taking 6G to Space With NTN,” and “Connecting the Physical and Digital Worlds” — along with technology demonstrations. Each session includes a lecture on the topic, as well as panel discussions that facilitate dynamic exchanges between participants. The “AI-Native 6G Networks” session positions AI as the core technology driving innovation in network performance and operational efficiency, with discussion centered on the technical challenges and global collaboration needed to evolve 6G into a truly intelligent network infrastructure. The “Taking 6G to Space With NTN” session reviews the current status and outlook of low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite constellations, discusses the technical barriers of space-based communication and satellite connec