Huawei successfully hosted the Northern Africa Operations Transformation Forum (OTF) 2026 in Barcelona, Spain, under the theme “Unified Entry & All Intelligent Operations Ignite New Growth.” The event brought together over 100 representatives from governments, operators, and industry organizations to explore the digital and intelligent transformation of African telecom operators and share best practices.
During the forum, Huawei and African operators jointly launched the “Northern Africa Digital Operation Transformation Pioneer Club 2.0,” marking a new milestone in the region’s telecom digital transformation journey.
Lucas Lu, Vice President of Huawei Global Technical Service, opened the event by emphasizing that AI is now a core driver in the telecom industry, enabling operators to reshape value creation, user experience, and business models through AI-enabled end-to-end operations. Aaron Boasman, Vice President of TM Forum, added that AI transforms operators from simple “traffic pipes” to “intelligent platforms,” turning cost centers into profit engines and user entry points into ecosystem entry points.
Eric Yuan, President of Huawei Northern Africa Delivery & Service, presented Huawei’s E.B.O.I-driven digital transformation solution, designed to enhance networks, improve user experience, innovate operations and maintenance, and support the creation of AI-powered Super Apps for operators. Insights were also shared by Yin Shaochun of China Unicom, Bruk Adhana of Ethio Telecom, and Lassaad Ben Dhieb of TUNISIE TELECOM GROUP on AI, cloud services, 5G infrastructure, and digital business innovation.
The forum highlighted that AI is no longer just an IT tool but a strategic imperative. By building AI agents, operators can create unified entry points for digital and intelligent living, providing users with richer services and experiences. The club aims to unite operator leaders and experts to accelerate Africa’s digital and intelligent telecom transformation.
Jim Liu, President of Huawei Northern Africa Carrier Business, closed the event by emphasizing that AI-driven unified entry and intelligent operations are essential for operators to create new value and drive growth across Africa.
