As fraudsters become increasingly sophisticated, traditional security measures such as passwords, SMS-based authentication and device recognition are no longer enough to protect consumers and financial institutions. Businesses are looking for new ways to verify users, deliver trusted communications, detect suspicious activity and reduce fraud without adding friction to the customer experience.

Panel 1 brings together global leaders from GSMA, Aduna, and XConnect to explore how the telecom industry is collaborating across borders to restore trust in communications and protect consumers. The discussion will examine the global adoption of standardized, interoperable Network APIs, network-based identity verification and authentication at scale, number intelligence, mobile identity, and real-time fraud and risk intelligence. The panel will also explore verifiable communications frameworks and the measurable impact these industry-wide initiatives are having on fraud prevention, trusted communications, and consumer protection.

Panel 2 brings together leaders from Aduna and the major US mobile network operators to explore how network-powered APIs are helping financial institutions strengthen fraud prevention, improve identity verification and create safer digital banking experiences.The discussion will examine how real-time signals from mobile networks can help enterprises verify customer identity, detect account takeover attempts, prevent SIM swap fraud and enable more secure authentication journeys. Panellists will share how collaboration between telecom operators, aggregators and financial institutions is creating a new trust infrastructure that can protect consumers while maintaining a seamless user experience.

Key Takeaways

• The current status of global efforts to restore trust in communications.
• How mobile network APIs provide trusted signals for fraud prevention.
• Strategies for reducing account takeover and SIM swap-related fraud.
• Strategies for balancing security and customer experience.
• Opportunities for collaboration between banks, fintechs and telecom providers.
• What's next for network-enabled digital trust and identity verification.