AI is entering an agentic era—where autonomous agents don’t just generate insights but reason, collaborate, and execute actions across increasingly complex ecosystems. 

In this session, Pascal Menezes, Chief Technology Officer, Mplify and Dr. Saksham Khandelwal, Strategy & Al - Communications Media and Networks Sector, Wipro, examine how the industry is shifting from model-centric thinking to agent-led platforms that orchestrate workflows across networks, cloud, and enterprises. 

The conversation dives into critical considerations for an agent‑first world, including: 

  • Trust, security, interoperability, and standardization as foundational requirements 
  • The role telcos can play in enabling secure, scalable AI ecosystems 
  • How agentic architectures are beginning to reshape marketplaces, accelerate innovation, and redefine how value is created and exchanged across industries 

A forward‑looking discussion for leaders seeking to understand what it takes to move agentic AI from experimentation to marketready, enterprisegrade reality

About the Speaker

Pascal Menezes 
Pascal Menezes is a globally recognized technology leader and Chief Technology Officer at Mlipfy, with over three decades of experience in telecommunications, cloud networking, and next-generation communication architectures. A pioneer in Software Defined Networks (SDN), Network Function Virtualization (NFV), and real-time media systems, Pascal has played a formative role in shaping global industry standards across organizations such as the IETF, MEF, and Broadband Forum. Prior to MEF, he spent nearly a decade at Microsoft’s Skype for Business Global Carrier Group, leading strategic innovations in cloud communications. A serial entrepreneur with multiple successful startups, Pascal holds 30+ patents and is widely regarded as a thought leader driving the evolution of network-as-a-service, automation, and AI-driven connectivity for the digital economy.

About the Host

Dr. Saksham Khandelwal 
Dr. Saksham Khandelwal is a strategy and innovation leader at Wipro, specializing in driving thought leadership and shaping enterprise transformation in the age of AI. With a strong focus on emerging technologies, he has been instrumental in advancing innovation-led narratives across telecom, data, and digital ecosystems. Saksham has contributed to global discussions on topics such as agentic AI, industry transformation, and the evolving role of data in business strategy, and is an active voice in shaping how organizations move from infrastructure to intelligence-led models. He brings a unique blend of technology insight and strategic thinking, helping enterprises navigate the shift toward AI-driven, future-ready operating models.