Huawei's Net5.5G Summit Emphasizes Secure IP Networks for AI Growth

On October 14, 2026, Huawei successfully held the Net5.5G Intelligent IP Network Summit in Vienna during the Global Ultra-Broadband Forum. The event centered on themes of network security and resilience, essential in the AI era. A key highlight was the unveiling of the cybersecurity white paper by GSMA Intelligence, which proposed a target architecture for telecom cybersecurity.

Representatives from ITU-T SG13 and AV-TEST discussed how AI expands threat landscapes, advocating for security-integrated network designs. The summit also addressed quantum computing threats, urging carriers to adopt advanced cryptography.

Huawei executives emphasized AI as a network monetization tool requiring secure foundations. The summit concluded with strategic insights from global carriers, reinforcing the need for resilient and intelligent networks.