From 17 to 19 November 2026, Orange will host the fourth edition of Orange OpenTech at its Orange Gardens innovation campus in Châtillon, near Paris. Under the theme “Trust the future”, this edition reflects a firm belief held by the Group: trust is essential if technologies -and artificial intelligence in particular - are to be deployed and adopted at scale.
As agentic AI becomes capable of anticipating, orchestrating and taking action, Orange will present its projects for balancing innovation with human oversight, security and sovereignty. The event will show how the Group is turning its research, infrastructure and technology partnerships into practical solutions for consumers, businesses and critical-sector organisations.
Three major technology challenges for Orange
Orange OpenTech 2026 is organised around three immersive spaces that reflect the Group's technology priorities.
When Intelligence Acts explores the shift from conversational AI to AI that can take action within a defined framework and under human supervision. Orange will showcase solutions designed to improve the customer experience, integrate voice agents into business communications, and help developers detect and fix vulnerabilities as they write code. The goal is to make AI useful, accessible and responsible, enabling simpler, more personalised experiences.
When Technologies Protect shows how security, identity, data protection and digital wellbeing at home are becoming essential conditions for innovation. From authenticated communications and critical infrastructure protection to resilient private connectivity, cybersecurity and preparedness for technological disruption, Orange will unveil research projects and solutions designed to strengthen trust in digital exchanges. Demonstrations will include identity verification in communications, threat detection at sensitive sites, and the use of AI to support independent living at home.
When Networks Think highlights the evolution of networks into more intelligent, programmable and resilient infrastructure. Using AI, digital twins, 5G, satellite and network APIs, Orange's networks can anticipate incidents, adapt connectivity to needs and optimise investment. Orange will present solutions that can simulate the resilience of a mobile network, better combine terrestrial and satellite connectivity, and make communications more reliable. This edition will also highlight how deploying computing capabilities closer to network points can improve performance, reduce latency and enable new uses. These include voice intelligence services integrated into communications, as well as distributed AI applications for businesses and critical infrastructure.
From research to deployment: open innovation as a catalyst
Orange will present 35 demonstrations developed by the Group, one third of which are based on research, as well as 21 demonstrations from its sponsoring partners. In total, more than 50 demonstrations will showcase the continuum linking scientific research, experimentation, real-world applications and commercial deployment.
With 700 researchers, including 110 doctoral students, Orange invests in areas including AI, cybersecurity, quantum communications and cryptography, future networks, advanced voice technologies, digital twins and more sustainable infrastructure. Orange OpenTech showcases the Group's ability to take innovation “from the lab to the field”.
The 2026 edition also marks a stronger commitment to open innovation at Orange. Seven technology sponsors will be at the heart of the event—Comviva Tech Mahindra, Dell Technologies and Red Hat, Ericsson, Google, Huawei, Nokia and ZTE—pooling expertise, accelerating the adoption of key technologies and developing solutions that can be deployed at scale.
“AI is entering the era of action: agents will increasingly act on our behalf, use services and interact with the real world. This shift is fundamentally changing our relationship with technology: experiences will increasingly start from our needs, while networks take on a new role by connecting data, computing capabilities and services wherever they create value. It is our responsibility to lay the foundations for this change: verifiable identities, explicit permissions, protected data and human oversight. Orange OpenTech embodies our commitment to open and transparent innovation. It is where we share our research advances, bring together the expertise of our customers, partners and entrepreneurs, and build a future of trust together,” Bruno Zerbib, Executive Director, Chief Technology and Innovation Officer at Orange.
An event open to all, both in person and online
The Orange OpenTech 2026 programme reflects the profound transformation of our sector: agentic intelligence, intelligent networks, technological sovereignty, cybersecurity, inclusion and sustainability. Keynotes, panels, masterclasses and meet-ups will explore these issues from every angle, bringing together the perspectives of business leaders, researchers and international partners.
To make the event more widely accessible, selected talks will be streamed live and made available for replay on the Group's platforms. Orange OpenTech 2026 will also mark the launch of Orange Tech Insights, Orange's new platform for experts, dedicated to innovation, research and major technological transformations.
About Orange
About Orange Orange is one of the world’s leading telecommunications operators. The Group aims to be the trusted partner for everyday digital life by providing individuals, businesses and communities with reliable connectivity and innovative services. As of the end of 2025, Orange connects 340 million customers (including MasOrange) across 26 countries and generated 40.4 billion euros in revenues.
As a trusted player, Orange leverages the excellence of its very high-speed broadband networks to deploy digital infrastructure in Europe, Africa and the Middle East. The Group is a European leader in fiber, with 100 million connectable households, and convergent offers. In France, Orange connects 34 million customers and was ranked No. 1 by the regulator Arcep for the quality of its mobile network for the 15th consecutive year. In Africa and the Middle East, the Group’s growth engine, Orange serves nearly 180 million customers and promotes digital and financial inclusion through its connected solutions.
Under the Orange Business brand, the Group supports companies in transforming their networks as well as in AI, trusted cloud and cybersecurity. Orange is also a major player in the wholesale market, where it has a leading global telecom infrastructure and significant capabilities for deploying and operating submarine cables. A committed innovator, Orange relies on 700 researchers and holds a portfolio of 11,000 patents.
Orange is listed on Euronext Paris (symbol ORA). More information: www.orange.com.
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