From autonomous network optimization to AI-enhanced customer experiences — these ideas are not mere research concepts or prototypes, but bold visions shaping the future of telecom.
Presiding over the finalist pitches is the Grand Jury: a distinguished panel of ten senior leaders from T-Mobile US and Deutsche Telekom AG. With deep expertise in technology, operations, and strategy, they will evaluate each solution and select the winning teams who will share a €300,000 prize pool, to be awarded at the T Challenge Award Ceremony on June 3.
This year introduces a bold new twist: Shark Tank–inspired pitch sessions, a 360° immersive stage, and real-time jury feedback — making T Challenge 2025 more interactive, high-stakes, and visionary than ever before.
Join us on June 2-3 to witness the dawn of a new era in telecommunications.
Grand Jury
Deutsche Telekom AG

Claudia Nemat

Kerstin Baumgart

Ahmed Hafez

Ulrich Klenke

Jan Hofmann
T-Mobile US

John Saw

Ankur Kapoor

Ron Marquardt

Daniel Thygesen
