PacketFront Connected Conference

2-3 June, 2026

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From Transformation to Acceleration - Building the Future Together
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Thank you so much for being part of and enriching this year's PacketFront Connected Conference!

We’ve truly enjoyed spending these days with you. Thank you for your insights, conversations, and partnership.
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A heartfelt thank you to our sponsors. Your support helps bring the industry together and makes events like this possible: 

Ekinops>>
Elev8>>
FNT Software>>
Sycope>>

And a special thank you to our speakers and panellists. Thank you for sharing your knowledge, experiences and ideas, and for helping create inspiring conversations throughout the event:
Brian Whittaker, Assystem
Ross Parsons, Southern Communications Group
Mikael Järpenge, NetNordic
Stefan Kühn, FNT Software
Richard Todhunter, PXC
Matt Savage, PXC
Richard Bloxam, Elev8
Sylvain Quartier, Ekinops
Piotr Kałuża, Sycope
Maciej Wilamowski, Sycope

Attending companies

Speakers & Panellists

Below, you’ll find an overview of the Conference speakers and panellists: ⤵️

Sylvain Quartier has an extensive experience in products, marketing, and corporate strategy within the telecom industry.
 
Before joining Ekinops, Sylvain held the position of Senior Vice President of Products Strategy at InfoVista and was part of the Executive Team. Over his 15-year tenure at InfoVista, Sylvain established and led the Product Management and Marketing organization, contributing significantly to the company's transformation from a startup to a global leader with a presence in 150 countries. This journey involved navigating through five acquisitions and two leveraged buyouts.
 
Prior to his role at InfoVista, Sylvain co-founded Clariteam in 1999, which was a pioneering SaaS solution for Network and Applications Performance Management. He initiated his career at Arche Groupe Siemens as a telecom engineer and holds an engineering degree from EFREI, Paris Panthéon – Assas University.

Learn more about Ekinops>>
Sylvain Quartier

Chief Marketing & Strategy Officer, Ekinops
Speaker

Piotr Kałuża leads the presales team at Sycope, where he is responsible for technical sales support and the delivery of customer projects. He specializes in network monitoring, system performance, and cybersecurity. He has many years of experience as a solution architect and IT trainer. In his work, he combines technical expertise with the ability to effectively translate business needs into concrete solutions.
Piotr Kałuża

VP of Presales, Sycope
Speaker

Brian Whittaker is a CIO, IoD-certified director, and qualified brewer whose approach to technology was forged not in theory, but on the brewery floor, delivering digital systems in a Yorkshire brewery where operational reality quickly exposes poor design.
 
That grounding shaped a pragmatic, outcomes-focused approach to technology. Brian now specialises in closing the gap between business ambition and IT delivery, leading enterprise architecture, digital platforms, and secure, large-scale implementations across international markets.
 
From ERP optimisation to complex operational systems and digital engineering, he combines deep technical expertise with board-level insight, translating complexity into commercial value and ensuring technology doesn’t just support the business, but drives it.

Learn more about Assystem>>
Brian Whittaker

CIO, Assystem
Speaker

Richard Todhunter is a Principal Network Architect at PlatformX Communications (PXC), specialising in access and core network technologies. With over 20 years’ experience in IT and telecommunications, he has led the design and evolution of large‑scale, carrier‑grade networks across the UK. 

His work spans platform strategy, multi‑vendor architecture, and next‑generation network design, supporting the delivery of high‑performance connectivity services at national scale.
Richard Todhunter​​​​​​

Principal Network Architect, PXC
Speaker & panellist

Matthew Savage is an Access Network Architect specialising in service provider networks, network orchestration, and large-scale transformation. He leads initiatives spanning design, automation, and migration, bridging enterprise and carrier domains while driving architectural governance, operational resilience, and high-quality service delivery across complex multi-vendor environments.
Matt Savage

Access Network Architect, PXC
Speaker

Maciej Wilamowski, PhD – Chief Innovation Officer at Sycope. Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Economic Sciences, University of Warsaw, and an expert in data analysis and machine learning.
 
He specializes in practical applications of machine learning, delivering projects in both on-premises and cloud environments using technologies such as Linux, Docker, FastAPI, and Flask.
 
At Sycope, he is responsible for the development of technological innovation, combining a scientific approach with engineering practice. His work focuses on creating solutions based on data flow analysis and the automation of processes related to IT infrastructure security and monitoring.
Maciej Wilamowski

Chief Innovation Officer, Sycope
Panellist

Stefan has more than 25 years of professional experience in the IT area, having worked on international projects for companies across a wide range of industries. After 15 years of consulting and project management in Germany, Stefan has spent more than 10 years supporting global companies optimize their infrastructures and technological processes.
 
With extensive international experience and a deep understanding of technology, infrastructures, organizational processes, and the commercial dynamics of global enterprises, Stefan is ideally positioned to identify business needs and drive optimization through state-of-the-art technological solutions that enhance efficiency and foster innovation.
 
Since 2023, Stefan has been part of FNT Software, a company specializing in the management of IT, data center, and telecommunications infrastructures. FNT is a leading provider of software solutions, helping organizations optimize their physical, logical, and virtual infrastructures and enhance their efficiency, reliability, and security.
Stefan Kühn​​​​​​​

Presales Manager, FNT Software
Speaker

Ross Pasons is Head of CPE & Orchestration at Southern Communications Group. He is an experienced telecommunications professional who began his career as a Junior Installations Engineer at SCG in 2013. He has since progressed through roles including Technical Support Engineer and Technical Solutions Architect, and now works in Group Network Operations. With a strong focus on networking, he holds multiple Cisco certifications, including CCIE, CCNA Security, CCNA Routing and Switching, and JNCIA‑Junos, and is recognised for his technical expertise.
Ross Parsons

Head of CPE & Orchestration, SCG
Speaker & panellist

Richard has a strong background in enterprise technology and client strategy, helping organisations turn complex AI capabilities into clear business value and long term opportunities. Known for his practical and commercially grounded approach, he focuses on how intelligent automation can create meaningful results rather than short term hype.

At PacketFront Connected 2026, Richard joins as both a keynote speaker and panel contributor, sharing perspectives on AI driven integrations, data orchestration, and the evolving role of partnerships within modern network ecosystems.
Richard Bloxam

Account Director, Elev8
Speaker & panellist

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Mikael comes most recently from the central Solution Architect team for EMEA at Westcon, where he mainly worked with the Palo Alto Networks Cortex platform and Unit 42, as well as vendors such as Proofpoint and 1Password.
 
Prior to that, he worked as a Channel SE at Proofpoint, and originally as an SE at Symantec and a CSM at McAfee.
Mikael Järpenge

CTO, Cyber Netnordic
Speaker

PacketFront speakers

  • Jonny Wetterborn - CEO
  • Andrzej Mazur - CTO
  • Daniel Bryant - COO
  • Zuza Ziajko - Development & Line Manager
  • Marcin Kabacinski - Head of Security
  • Marcin Chaj - Head of Products
  • Kate Lesniak - Product Owner
  • Tomas Skäre - Lead Programmer
  • Tony Green - Senior Sales Engineer

FNT Software GmbH  - Official PacketFront Connected Conference Sponsor

We’re happy to welcome FNT Software as a Silver Sponsor of the conference.

FNT Software specialises in integrated management solutions that help organisations design, document, and operate complex IT, data centre, and telecom infrastructures with confidence.

Headquartered in Ellwangen, Germany, FNT brings decades of expertise to the table. Their flagship product, the FNT Command Platform, acts as a digital twin for complex infrastructures, providing a unified data model that delivers transparency, accuracy, and control across the entire infrastructure lifecycle.

Whether you are aiming to improve visibility, reduce operational complexity, or build a more resilient infrastructure foundation, FNT Software offers a structured, data driven approach that fits naturally within the connected community.

Learn more about FNT Software

Ekinops - Official PacketFront Connected Conference Sponsor

We’re happy to welcome Ekinops as a Silver Sponsor of the conference.

Ekinops is a leading provider of open, trusted and innovative network connectivity solutions for service providers worldwide.
Its programmable, highly scalable solutions enable fast, flexible and cost-effective deployment of new services, covering high-speed optical transport and virtualized enterprise services.
Ekinops’ portfolio is built around three complementary solutions: EKINOPS360 for optical transport, OneAccess for Layer 2 and 3 access networks, and Compose for software-defined networking and management services.
As service providers embrace SDN and NFV deployment models, Ekinops enables future‑proof deployments, enabling operators to smoothly transition to an open, virtualized delivery model when they are ready.

Learn more about Ekinops

Sycope S.A. - Official PacketFront Connected Conference Sponsor

We’re happy to welcome Sycope S.A. as a Silver Sponsor of the conference.

Sycope specialises in smart, real-time monitoring solutions that help organisations optimise network performance, boost application efficiency, and strengthen IT security.

Built by engineers with experience from over 400 projects across APM, NPM, and SIEM environments, the Sycope platform delivers deep, actionable insights through network flow analysis enriched with business context.

Whether you're looking to improve visibility, reduce risk, or unlock smarter infrastructure monitoring, Sycope brings a data-driven approach that aligns perfectly with the connected community.

Learn more about Sycope

Elev8  - Official PacketFront Connected Conference Sponsor

We’re happy to welcome Elev8 as a Silver Sponsor of the conference.

Elev8 delivers modular AI platforms engineered for speed, scale, and reliability.
They specialise in mission-critical workflows, from cloud-native architecture to embedded edge systems. Their core use cases include real-time application quality monitoring from the end-user perspective and fact-aware generative AI for enterprise knowledge.

With a global reach across Europe and North America, Elev8 provides no-code data orchestration and bespoke software that ensures your technology investments integrate seamlessly and deliver value for years to come.

Learn more about Elev8

Conference and dinner venue - Westmanska Palatset

A Historic & Elegant Venue

Once again this year, we’re happy to return to Westmanska Palatset for the PacketFront Connected Conference. This beautifully preserved 18th-century building in central Stockholm offers a unique blend of history and elegance and was originally built as a private residence.

With its grand halls, high ceilings, and intricate details, the palace provides an inspiring setting for our conference, fostering both focus and collaboration. The charming inner courtyard, filled with greenery, offers a refreshing space for conversations and networking.

In the evening, we gather in Valvet, the historically rich dining hall within the palace, for a well-deserved dinner. Surrounded by the elegance of centuries past, it’s the perfect place to unwind, connect, and continue conversations in a relaxed atmosphere.

FAQ

Practical questions about the conference

1 How much does it cost to attend the conference and dinner?

The conference, including the dinner in the evening, is free of charge. You’ll find the full registration terms and conditions in the registration form.

Accommodation and travel are paid for by the participant.

2 Is accommodation included?

No, accommodation and travel are paid for by the participant.

3 Which hotel should I book?

We’ve partnered with two nearby hotels to make your stay as smooth as possible. Both are within easy reach of the venue and offer special rates for conference guests.

You’ll find our recommended options, along with exclusive discount codes, further down the page under Accommodation.

4 How do I get to Stockholm city from the airport?

There are several transfer options from the three available airports. Below are some of the most common choices:

Arlanda Airport
If you are travelling from Arlanda Airport, you can take the express train to Stockholm Central. Book your ticket here:
www.arlandaexpress.com

Skavsta Airport
From Skavsta Airport, you can take either a transfer taxi or a transfer bus to Stockholm Central. Book a transfer taxi here:
www.connectotransfers.com

Västerås Airport
From Västerås Airport, you can take a transfer bus to Stockholm Central. Book your ticket here:
www.flygbussarna.se

5 Can I invite a colleague who would also benefit from the conference?

Great that you see a knowledge opportunity for a colleague.
Please contact us with your colleague’s details, as each invitation and registration is personal.
Email PacketFront>>

6 How many participants will attend the conference?

Last year, we welcomed around 90 participants. This year, we’ve made room for a few more, while still keeping the number limited.
We prioritise creating an environment where everyone can openly share feedback, ideas, and experience, supporting meaningful discussions and valuable connections.
 

7 Still have questions?

Feel free to get in touch with us, and we’ll be happy to help.

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Conference venue: Westmanska Palatset

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