This session will explore how telco APIs are enabling secure access, content rights enforcement, and new commercial models for media, streaming, and content distribution. It will begin with a short presentation titled ""Harness the Power of the Network"" from Paresh Modi, Senior Director at GSMA Fusion, introducing the GSMA Open Gateway initiative. He will outline how standardised network APIs are driving innovation across the media and broadcast ecosystem.
This will be followed by a short presentation from Gautam Hazari, Chief Technology Officer at Sekura.id, showcasing a real-world API use case to provide context for the audience.

A panel discussion, moderated by Mark Smith, Chair of IBC, will follow and focus on practical examples of how APIs like Device Location, SIM Swap, and Number Verify are being applied to solve enterprise challenges around identity, rights enforcement, and monetisation.