Device Enablement Summit

Device enablement has become one of the biggest blockers to scaling new mobile services. Fragmented configurations, inconsistent testing and manual activation processes slow down feature launches across devices and networks. This session brings together operators, OEMs and ecosystem partners to explore how interoperability, standardised testing and entitlement services are becoming a key enabler for seamlessly rolling out features such as VoLTE, Wi-Fi Calling, 5G, eSIM and satellite messaging at scale. Through real-world perspectives from GSMA, mobile operators and leading Android device manufacturers, the discussion focuses on what is changing in 2026 and what operators need in place to move from fragmented device behaviour to consistent feature enablement. 15:00 - 15:10 Welcome remarks Sianne Ryder, General Manager - Services, GSMA 15:10 - 15:25 Enabling Mobile Devices and Networks interoperability Shamit Bhat, Senior Product Director, GSMA 15:25 - 15:40 Android Device Enablement Testing Programme Kyle Webster, Android Connectivity Partnerships, Google Elvy Yu, Head of Partner Engineering, Google 15:40 - 15:55 Samsung’s Device Enablement roadmap Justin Jun, Quality Planning, Head of Group, Samsung 15:55 - 16:05 TSG chair’s vision for NSX and Entitlements Florian Leon Schmitt, Partner Engineer, Deutsche Telekom 16:05 - 16:15 TS.43 standards and 2026 releases Yolanda Sanz, Senior Director, GSMA 16:15 - 17:00 Panel Session The importance of Entitlements Services for MNOs Shamit Bhat, Senior Product Director, GSMA Elvy Yu, Head of Partner Engineering, Google Emir Aboulhosn, CEO & Founder, NetLync Benoit de Longeaux, Product Director, OnOff Telecom