John Harrington from Nokia explains how AI, cloud, automation, and advanced connectivity are reshaping the future of the Internet. The talk highlights the shift from centralized AI training to edge inferencing, the growing demand for scalable and secure networks, and the role of optical networking, data centers, and submarine cables in supporting global AI traffic.

Key topics include intelligent networks that sense, think, and act, AI factories, network automation, quantum-safe security, and the need for collaboration between telecom operators, hyperscalers, cloud providers, and infrastructure vendors.