Device Enablement Summit

Device enablement has become one of the biggest blockers to scaling new mobile services. Fragmented configurations, inconsistent testing and manual activation processes slow down feature launches across devices and networks.

This session brings together operators, OEMs and ecosystem partners to explore how interoperability, standardised testing and entitlement services are becoming a key enabler for seamlessly rolling out features such as VoLTE, Wi-Fi Calling, 5G, eSIM and satellite messaging at scale.

Through real-world perspectives from GSMA, mobile operators and leading Android device manufacturers, the discussion focuses on what is changing in 2026 and what operators need in place to move from fragmented device behaviour to consistent feature enablement.

15:00 - 15:10 Welcome remarks 

Sianne  Ryder, General Manager - Services, GSMA 

15:10 - 15:25 Enabling Mobile Devices and Networks interoperability   

Shamit Bhat, Senior Product Director, GSMA 

15:25 - 15:40 Android Device Enablement Testing Programme 

Kyle Webster, Android Connectivity Partnerships, Google

Elvy Yu, Head of Partner Engineering, Google 

15:40 - 15:55 Samsung’s Device Enablement roadmap 

Justin Jun, Quality Planning, Head of Group, Samsung 

15:55 - 16:05 TSG chair’s vision for NSX and Entitlements   

Florian Leon Schmitt, Partner Engineer, Deutsche Telekom 

16:05 - 16:15 TS.43 standards and 2026 releases 

Yolanda Sanz, Senior Director, GSMA 

16:15 - 17:00 Panel Session

The importance of Entitlements Services for MNOs 

• Shamit Bhat, Senior Product Director, GSMA 
• Elvy Yu, Head of Partner Engineering, Google 
• Emir Aboulhosn,  CEO & Founder, NetLync 
• Benoit de Longeaux, Product Director, OnOff Telecom