Vodafone 2026: Fast Forward

with Vodafone as our executive team unveils their predictions for the future.

Discover the game-changing forces, cutting-edge innovations, and visionary insights set to redefine technology, connectivity and customer experience in the year ahead.

2026 will be the year satellite connectivity transforms business resilience and growth.

Organisations will increasingly turn to us for guidance on how satellite innovation can supercharge communication, strengthen continuity and enable rapid scaling.

Marika Auramo,  CEO, Vodafone Business

Ignacio Garcia,  CTO Vodafone Business and Global AI Director

AI will move  from hype  to habit.

The proliferation of AI tools in 2025 will mature into a new era, where AI is not just omnipresent but seamlessly embedded in the daily operations of organisations.

This isn't a trend, it's the future of loyalty.

The next evolution is a truly customer-first model powered by AI-driven intelligence: anticipating issues before they arise, delivering solutions before customers ask and keeping them informed through the channels they choose.

Ahmed Essam, CEO, European Markets

Setting up a service, accessing it from anywhere and trusting it to be secure are must-haves. The simplicity of streaming will become the benchmark for connectivity.

Guillaume Boutin, CEO, Vodafone Investments

People now  expect technology to "just work".

We're entering a new age of resilience,

global geopolitical tensions and supply chain challenges. There will be greater importance on the security, reliability and origin of connectivity services than ever before. 

Joakim Reiter, Chief External and Corporate Affairs Officer

It’s already happening and will become paramount in 2026.

Shameel Joosub,  CEO, Vodacom Group

Two  technologies stand out for  their ability to shift what's possible in Africa.

AI enables a level of personalisation and operational intelligence that was just a dream a few years ago. Satellite connectivity has the potential to close the last remaining coverage gaps, ensuring that people even in the  remotest parts of Africa can participate in the digital economy.

Gen Z will become  a driving force for purpose and impact.

Their expectations for authenticity, transparency and social responsibility will push both charities and businesses to embed purpose and measurable impact at the core of their strategies.

Lisa Felton, Vodafone Foundation Director