BT Exchange Paris
Join BT International, Digital Realty and Palo Alto Networks for an exclusive evening exploring the future of global connectivity, partnerships and AI-ready infrastructure.
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Connecting perspectives. Enabling what's next.
Join BT International and our partners for an exclusive evening bringing together business and technology leaders to explore the opportunities shaping the future of global connectivity, digital infrastructure and AI.
- Thursday, 26 November 2026
- 18:30–23:00 CET
- COMET Levallois, Paris
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Shaping the future of global business connectivity
The way organisations connect, communicate and operate is changing. As AI accelerates digital transformation, businesses need secure, intelligent and scalable infrastructure that can keep pace with evolving demands.BT International Exchange Paris brings together business leaders, technology experts and industry partners for an evening of insight, discussion and networking.
Hosted by BT International, alongside Digital Realty, Palo Alto and Microsoft, the event will explore how next-generation connectivity, strategic partnerships and AI-ready infrastructure can help organisations turn technology ambition into business advantage.
An evening of insight, connection and conversation
Set within the distinctive surroundings of COMET Levallois, the evening offers an opportunity to step away from the day-to-day and connect with fellow business and technology leaders.
Enjoy an evening of expert perspectives, live technology demonstrations, food, drinks and networking in an exclusive setting.
Venue details
- Venue: COMET Levallois
- Address: 48 rue Villiers, Levallois-Perret, France
- Metro: Line 3 – Anatole France
- Parking: Voltaire car park nearby
Key discussion themes
Telco as a platform
Explore how next-generation connectivity platforms can support more agile, scalable and intelligent business operations.
The power of partnerships
Discover how collaboration across the technology ecosystem can help organisations address complex business challenges.
AI-ready infrastructure
Understand the connectivity, compute and infrastructure foundations needed to scale AI securely and efficiently.
BT INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE PARIS 2026
Your evening at a glance
An evening of insight, innovation and meaningful connections.
| Time | Session |
|---|---|
| 18:30 – 19:00 |
Customer arrival
Arrive at COMET Levallois and enjoy welcome drinks and canapés.
|
| 19:00 – 19:10 |
Welcome and agenda
Sandrine Maruenda, President, France, BT International
|
| 19:10 – 19:20 |
BT International: Vision and strategic direction
Stéphane Lesenne, Managing Director, Sales, EMEA, BT International
|
| 19:20 – 19:40 |
The world we’re designing for: Why networks are becoming strategic again
BT International keynote
Bernd Meurer, CTO Europe, BT International
|
| 19:40 – 20:00 |
The Network-Security imperative: Building for what comes next
Frederic Serre, Sales Director, BT International
Sandrine Tarnaud, VP France, Palo Alto Networks |
| 20:20 – 20:40 |
Networking break
Take a break, enjoy canapés and connect with fellow guests.
|
| 20:40 – 21:00 |
Mastering AI efficiency in the age of inference
Wendy Lee Bougeard, Head of Product Management, BT International
Guillaume Sampic, VP Strategy & Business Development EMEA, Digital Realty |
| 21:00 – 21:05 |
Key takeaways
Sandrine Maruenda, President, France, BT International
Stéphane Lesenne, Managing Director, Sales, EMEA, BT International |
| Until 23:00 |
Food and networking
Continue the conversation over food and drinks until close.
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Language
Presentations in French. Networking in French and English.
Dress code
Business casual.
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