From Cloud-Native to AI-Native

The telecom industry has spent the last decade perfecting cloud-native transformation. But as networks grow in complexity and scale, virtualization is no longer enough. We are entering a new era where intelligence is not just an added feature—it is the foundational architecture.

The China Intelligent Cloud-Network & AI-Native Summit (CICNA 2026) is the definitive forum for the architects and engineers moving beyond basic automation toward truly autonomous, "Observe-Reason-Act" networks. China operates the world’s most advanced production environments; at CICNA, you will learn directly from the leaders embedding AI into the very fabric of infrastructure—from silicon and optical layers to 6G research and edge platforms.

This is not a conference about "what" AI can do; it is a technical summit on "how" to build it. Across two days of deep-dive sessions, we focus on moving from human-led CLI scripting to agentic, self-learning systems that operate in real-time.

Key Highlights of CICNA 2026

• AI-Native Architectural Evolution: Move beyond cloud-native basics. Explore the "Observe-Reason-Act" loop and the transition to Level 4/5 Autonomous Networks.

• Silicon-to-System Integration: Technical sessions on how AI-specific ASICs, NPUs, and liquid-cooled hardware are reshaping data center and network equipment design.

• Frontier Connectivity (5G-A & 6G): Deep dives into Release 19, Integrated Sensing and Communication (ISAC), and the AI-native physical layers defining early 6G research.

• Deterministic Infrastructure: Engineering the low-jitter, high-capacity optical backbones (800G/1.2T) required for the "AI Tsunami" and financial clouds.

• Programmable Monetization: Learn how to package network slicing and intelligence into standardized APIs (NaaS) to unlock new B2B revenue streams.

• The Workforce Shift: A dedicated focus on team transformation, exploring the evolution from traditional O&M to Network Prompt Engineering and Multi-Agent orchestration.

Join the architects shaping the intelligent future. Gain the specific technical blueprints and operational insights needed to make confident architectural decisions in the AI-native era.

Contact & Registration

For more information on attending, sponsorship, or speaking opportunities, contact Lydia Wang at: lydia.wang@infoexevents.com.cn

The China Intelligent Cloud-Network & AI-Native Summit (CICNA 2026) represents the 15th year of continuous innovation for this premier industry forum. Originally established as the China SDN/NFV Conference and subsequently evolved into the China Cloud Network Conference, this event has served as the definitive roadmap for China's digital infrastructure for over a decade. In 2026, we take the next leap—moving from cloud-native foundations to the AI-native future.