8–12 Jun 2026
Helsinki, Finland
Europe/Helsinki timezone

Beyond Configuration: Rethinking Network Orchestration with Generative AI

9 Jun 2026, 15:00
30m
Concert Hall

Concert Hall

Single Presentation - 25 min Beyond Configuration: Rethinking Network Orchestration With Generative AI Smarter Networks, Fewer Headaches

Speaker

Sonja Filiposka (Ss. Cyril and Methodius University)

Description

Generative AI is rapidly emerging as a transformative force in networking, reshaping how services are designed, configured and orchestrated. This presentation provides a practical and forward-looking exploration of how generative AI can significantly accelerate operations paving the way for more adaptive network services. It aims to provide a clear understanding of what generative AI can realistically offer today, how it can be applied to orchestration, and what to expect when AI-driven agents shape the next generation of autonomous network operations. The shared hands-on experience serves as inspiration and guidance, while stimulating a broader conversation about responsible adoption.

What will the TNC audience take away from your talk?

For the TNC audience, this topic offers important insight into a technological shift that will directly influence how research and education networks are built and operated. Generative AI is already reducing the cost and complexity of automation, enabling smaller teams to deliver sophisticated, standards-aligned services, and opening new opportunities for faster innovation across distributed infrastructures. Participants will gain a clear understanding of what generative AI can realistically offer today, how it can be applied to orchestration challenges they face, and what to expect as AI-driven agents begin shaping the next generation of autonomous network operations. The presentation aims to equip the audience with both inspiration and practical guidance for adopting generative AI in their own environments, while stimulating a broader conversation about how our community can responsibly harness these capabilities to strengthen and modernise research networking.

Are you a first time speaker at TNC? No

Primary author

Sonja Filiposka (Ss. Cyril and Methodius University)

Co-author

Mr Roman Lapacz (PCSS)

Presentation materials