--- title: "Ribbon | Webinar Network X 2026 Preview: Building Networks for the AI Era" description: Join our exclusive webinar to discover how Ribbon enables service providers to build autonomous networks using AI, automation, and cloud-native technologies. Register now! image: https://learn.rbbn.com/hubfs/Network_X_ADS.png --- [![rib\_logo\_hor\_1\_color\_101-r](https://learn.rbbn.com/hubfs/Graphics/Logos/Ribbon%20Logos/rib_logo_hor_1_color_101-r.svg)](https://ribboncommunications.com) [![rib\_logo\_hor\_1\_color\_101-r](https://learn.rbbn.com/hubfs/Graphics/Logos/Ribbon%20Logos/rib_logo_hor_1_color_101-r.svg)](https://ribboncommunications.com) [Contact Us](https://learn.rbbn.com/contact-ribbon?hsLang=en) Wednesday, September 30th | 10:00 - 10:30 AM CET # Network X 2026 Preview: Building Networks for the AI Era Join Ribbon experts for a 30-minute preview of [Network X Vienna](https://networkxevent.com/?_mc=sem_nxv_sem_nxv_x_tspr_google_brndeu_2026&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=brndeu&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23972498817&gbraid=0AAAAAo3qP-ykcPTKQTtU-CF8zY760qHWb&gclid=CjwKCAjwzNTUBhAjEiwA7zcvWm-bUGN1pvN6E7RhsgLcMVtR91tRB6sknJIfFaM2deIOjX2fIhnjVBoC1mgQAvD_BwE) and discover how AI, automation, and IP & Optical innovation are helping service providers simplify operations and prepare for the next generation of networks. Learn how operators are using intelligent automation, advanced analytics, and scalable transport architectures to improve efficiency, support growing bandwidth demands, and move closer to autonomous network operations. ### In this webinar, you'll learn how to: - **Leverage AI-driven analytics and automation** to improve operational efficiency and network visibility - **Simplify IP & Optical network operations** through multilayer automation and intelligent orchestration - **Scale Data Center Interconnect (DCI) networks** to support cloud growth and AI-driven traffic demands - **Build cloud native operational models** that accelerate service delivery and network evolution 👉 **Register today and meet us in Vienna at [Network X](https://networkxevent.com/?_mc=sem_nxv_sem_nxv_x_tspr_google_brndeu_2026&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=brndeu&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23972498817&gbraid=0AAAAAo3qP-ykcPTKQTtU-CF8zY760qHWb&gclid=CjwKCAjwzNTUBhAjEiwA7zcvWm-bUGN1pvN6E7RhsgLcMVtR91tRB6sknJIfFaM2deIOjX2fIhnjVBoC1mgQAvD_BwE), Booth C60.** [![video replay](https://learn.rbbn.com/hs-fs/hubfs/video%20replay.png?width=2000&height=1242&name=video%20replay.png "video replay")](https://www.brighttalk.com/webcast/19965/677197?bt_tok=1&utm_source=RibbonCommunications&utm_medium=brighttalk&utm_campaign=677197) # Your Webinar Hosts ![david headshot](https://learn.rbbn.com/hs-fs/hubfs/david%20headshot.png?width=300&height=300&name=david%20headshot.png "david headshot") ![headshot\_matthurst](https://learn.rbbn.com/hs-fs/hubfs/headshot_matthurst.png?width=280&height=306&name=headshot_matthurst.png "headshot_matthurst") ![headshot\_andrea](https://learn.rbbn.com/hs-fs/hubfs/headshot_andrea.png?width=280&height=295&name=headshot_andrea.png "headshot_andrea") # David Stokes Head of IP Solutions and IP Portfolio Marketing # Matt Hurst Senior Director, AI & Automation # Andrea Patria Head of International IP & Optical Sales Engineering # See us at NetworkX Vienna **Discover How Ribbon Helps Service Providers:**   - Automate and simplify operations across IP Routing, Optical Networking, and cloud environments - Accelerate legacy network modernization and critical infrastructure transformation - Scale high-capacity transport and data center interconnect networks - Build autonomous, cloud-ready networks designed for growth and monetization **Stop by Booth C60** and talk to our experts about building the next generation of autonomous networks. 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