Press release
September 25, 2026
Singapore 25 September 2026 - Aduna, the global aggregator of standardised network APIs, and Bridge Alliance, the strategic collective of leading global mobile operators, will jointly host the inaugural Global API Forum in Singapore on 3 November 2026.
The full day forum brings together global leaders from across the telecom and technology ecosystems to explore the evolving network API landscape - from scaling and commercialisation to real-world enterprise applications, customer success stories and emerging technologies. AI is driving much of the current industry dialogue, and one hot topic will be how APIs can embed Agentic AI to create autonomous, dynamic and adaptive responses. This development enables breakthrough solutions to address some of today's most complex enterprise challenges.
The Global API Forum will foster candid conversations aimed at catalysing innovation, accelerating cross-operator federation and boosting commercial growth. Participants can expect to connect directly with stakeholders shaping the API economy today. Event those new to APIs will find practical entry points to learn how APIs can solve business problems and unlock new revenue opportunities.
Mr Anthony Bartolo, CEO, Aduna, said, “We are excited to work with Bridge Alliance and stage our first full-scale event in Asia-Pacific, home to some of the most dynamic operators and API use cases. There is no better platform that brings together the best of API expertise from the East and West. Whether it’s opportunities or challenges and how to navigate them-the Global API Forum promises to be an invaluable learning and sharing opportunity for all.”
Mr Loo Boon Chee, CEO, Bridge Alliance said, "Collaboration between operators, developers, solution providers and enterprises becomes increasingly important as the network API market continues to grow. As an alliance harmonising and driving the API roadmap for the region’s telcos, we are delighted to partner Aduna in organising this event for the API community — a place to share insights, exchange ideas, and discuss practical experiences with APIs, and in doing so, build greater awareness and spur further adoption and innovation."
Featuring speakers from:
Telecoms & Industry Bodies: CelcomDigi, Far EasTone Communications, GSMA, Proximus Global, Singtel, Taiwan Mobile, Telkomsel, Telstra, Vodafone
Tech innovators, partners and advisory: Alibaba Cloud, Ericsson, Huawei, IPification, Kearney, LotusFlare, Match-Maker Ventures, MobileSquared, Soprano, TikTok and Vonage
The Global API Forum is a must-attend event this year for enterprise leaders, B2B managers, mobile app developers, partnership heads and all industry executives driving innovation and seeking the next phase of growth for their organisations. For those who are looking to unlock new revenue models, scale developer-friendly capabilities globally, or build secure, privacy-first customer experiences, this is the room where those strategies are being defined.
For registration and forum details, please click 'learn more' above.
About Aduna
Aduna is a landmark venture between some of the world’s leading telecom operators and Ericsson, dedicated to enabling developers worldwide to accelerate innovation by leveraging networks to their full potential via common network Application Programming Interfaces (APIs). Its venture partners include AT&T, Bharti Airtel, Deutsche Telekom, KDDI, Orange, Reliance Jio, Singtel, Telefonica, Telstra, T-Mobile, Verizon and Vodafone. By combining network APIs from multiple operators globally under a unified platform based on the CAMARA open-source project, driven by the GSMA and the Linux Foundation, Aduna provides a standardized platform to foster collaboration, enhance user experiences, and drive industry growth. To find out more about network APIs and Aduna, visit adunaglobal.com.
About Bridge Alliance
Bridge Alliance is the global collective of premier mobile operators, representing nearly 2 billion customers across the world’s most dynamic markets. Founded in 2004, we drive deep strategic collaboration between leading operators and technology partners to unlock enterprise growth. By leveraging group economies and shared innovation, we empower our ecosystem to lead, scale, and thrive in the digital and AI era.
Visit www.bridgealliance.com for more information.