LCL Carrier Partner Event - 7 May 2026

The LCL Carrier Partner Event is where our telecom partners take centre stage, a vibrant evening celebrating outstanding achievement, innovation and industry leadership. This is far more than just an event. It is where the carrier community comes together to define and elevate what excellence truly means.

We shine a spotlight on top performance across three categories, showcasing the ambition driving our sector forward. New this year is a live audience award, giving the community a direct voice in choosing the winner.

Join us on 7 May 2026 for an exclusive and inspiring evening filled with connections, ideas and opportunities. Meet leading voices in telecom, expand your network and be part of the conversations shaping the future.

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LCL Carrier Partner Event

The LCL Carrier Partner Event programme

18:00 Welcome & networking

18:45 Event kickoff

Introduction by Laurens van Reijen

19:05 Awards ceremony

Presentation of the LCL Carrier Partner Awards:

- - - Innovation Award

- - - IT Transformation & Cloud Award

19:20 Keynote by Dries Depoorter

A leading digital artist exploring the intersection of data, AI and surveillance.

19:40 Awards ceremony

Presentation of the LCL Carrier Partner Awards:

- - - Sustainability Award
    - Carrier Community Award (brand new)

20:15 Walking dinner & time to connect

23:00 Closing

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Join us at the LCL Carrier Partner Event

Mark your calendar for 7 May 2026 and be part of an evening that celebrates excellence in telecom.
Secure your place today by registering via the form below. Registration closes on Thursday, 30 April 2026.

Want to bring someone along? Feel free to invite a colleague and register them as an additional guest.

This exclusive event is reserved for telecom and related industries, ensuring a focused and relevant experience for all attendees.

In case of absence without prior notice, unnecessary costs arise for catering and organisation. Therefore, a no-show fee of € 50 will be charged, with the full amount donated to our partner, Join For Water.

Please note that photos and/or video footage may be taken during the event and may be used afterwards on LCL media channels.

KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Dries Depoorter

Dries Depoorter is a renowned digital artist whose work explores the boundaries between technology, ethics and society. Using real-time data, AI and publicly available surveillance feeds, he creates projects that challenge how we view privacy and digital responsibility.

From real-time tracking systems to AI-driven social experiments, Dries challenges how we think about privacy, transparency and the digital world we are building.

An eye-opening session that will stay with you long after the event.