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AGNTCon + MCPCon Japan to Convene Builders Advancing Production-Ready Agentic AI

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Industry leaders and open source innovators from SoftBank, Hitachi, NTT, Google, Microsoft, Anthropic, and more will gather in Tokyo to explore the standards, infrastructure, security and governance needed to operate AI agents in production.

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The Agentic AI Foundation (AAIF), hosted by The Linux Foundation, has published the official conference schedule for AGNTCon + MCPCon Japan 2026, taking place September 10-11, 2026, at Belle Salle Shibuya Garden in Tokyo.The two-day technical program focuses on the practical realities of agentic AI adoption: how teams design systems that can act reliably, connect safely to tools and enterprise data, coordinate across agents, and operate under real world constraints.Keynote speakers and technical tracks will cover the core challenges of agentic AI, from reliable multi-agent system design and evaluation to governance, observability, security, and enterprise-scale deployment.

TOKYO, Aug. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — AGNTCon + MCPCon Japan — The Agentic AI Foundation (AAIF), the neutral home where the agentic stack is being built, is highlighting the official schedule for AGNTCon + MCPCon Japan 2026. Taking place September 10-11, 2026, at Belle Salle Shibuya Garden in Tokyo, the conference brings together the Asia-Pacific developer ecosystem to exchange ideas, share best practices, and explore the state of agentic infrastructure.

As enterprises across Japan move AI agents into systems their businesses depend on, the questions get harder including where to draw trust boundaries when multiple agents interact, how to enforce approval gates and audit trails, and how to verify an agent’s output. The AGNTCon + MCPCon Japan program was built around these questions, with more than 40 sessions providing real world evidence, honest trade offs, and lessons practitioners can put to work immediately.

“The rapid adoption of open agent frameworks and protocols across Japan underscores a clear demand for reliable, secure, and interoperable AI systems,” said Mazin Gilbert, Executive Director of the Agentic AI Foundation. “As developers move from experimental prototypes to mission-critical systems, this conference showcases the hard technical work happening across Asia-Pacific, from tool integration and sandboxing to multi-agent coordination, evaluation and enterprise governance.”

Highlights at AGNTCon + MCPCon Japan 2026 include:

Designing Trustworthy Agent Systems

As agentic systems move closer to enterprise data, internal tools, and operational workflows, teams need clear boundaries for what agents can access, who controls decisions, and where governance should be enforced. Explore practical approaches to trust, oversight, and control in multi-agent environments.

Session highlight: Designing Trust Boundaries for Agent-to-Agent Systems: Lessons Learned from a Technical PoC – Ryuji Iijima, SoftBank Corp.

Building the Open Agentic Stack

Agentic AI requires more than a single framework. Teams are combining open source components, orchestration layers, authentication systems, observability tools, and emerging multi-agent patterns into complete architectures. Learn how leading engineering teams navigate open source integration to build complete, production-ready agent platforms.

Session highlight: What’s Missing in the Open Agentic Stack: Lessons From OSS Integration – Tatsuya Sato & Satoshi Ito, Hitachi, Ltd.

Evaluating Agents Before Production

As agents become more autonomous, traditional testing approaches are not enough. Teams need ways to evaluate routing behavior, tool use, prompt changes, regressions, and edge cases before systems reach production. Explore practical methods for making agent behavior more measurable, repeatable, and safe to deploy.

Session highlight: From Clicks To Context: Building an Open-Source Evaluation Pipeline for AI Agents – Inês Bolaños, PagerDuty

Sessions span nine tracks including Building Reliable Agent Systems, Multi-Agent and Distributed Systems, Agentic Engineering, and Interoperability, Protocols & Standards, with speakers from companies including Adobe, Anthropic, Google, IBM, JP Morgan Chase, Microsoft, Red Hat, Uber, and Walmart Global Tech, alongside Japan’s open source and AI engineering community including Hitachi, SoftBank, and NTT.

MCPCon, the conference’s dedicated MCP track, offers protocol builders and tool developers deep coverage of the fast-moving MCP ecosystem, including authorization and identity, the latest transport and task lifecycle specifications, running MCP infrastructure at scale, and a keynote by the protocol’s co-creator, David Soria Parra, Member of Technical Staff at Anthropic.

To view the complete schedule for AGNTCon + MCPCon Japan 2026, visit: events.linuxfoundation.org/agntcon-mcpcon-japan/program/schedule/

Certification & Hands-On Opportunities
Attendees will also have discounted access to dedicated pathways for the Model Context Protocol Associate (MCPA) Certification, providing developers and architects with structured opportunities to validate technical proficiency in MCP standards, tooling, and ecosystem practices.

Registration
Standard registration for AGNTCon + MCPCon Japan is available until Friday, September 11, 23:59 JST.

Sponsorship
AGNTCon + MCPCon Japan 2026 is made possible through industry leaders, including:

Platinum Sponsor: HitachiGold Sponsor: Akamai, Auth0 by Okta, Neo4j, StepFun

To learn more about becoming an event sponsor, click here.

About the Agentic AI Foundation
The Agentic AI Foundation (AAIF) is the neutral home where the agentic stack is being built. With founding projects including MCP, goose, AGENTS.md, and agentgateway, AAIF governs the core standards and protocols that enable agents to operate interoperably across platforms. Through transparent governance and broad industry participation, AAIF is driving adoption and ensuring agentic AI infrastructure evolves openly, predictably, and at production scale. For more information, please visit aaif.io.

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Agentic AI Foundation
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European Telcos Push EMEA 5G Mobile Core Revenue to a New High in 2Q 2026, According to Dell’Oro Group

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Sharp IMS Revenue Contraction Brings Down Market

REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Aug. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — According to a recently published report from Dell’Oro Group, the trusted source for market information about the telecommunications, security, networks, and data center industries, 5G Mobile Core Network (MCN) revenue in EMEA grew over 30 percent in 2Q 2026, contributing more revenue to the worldwide 5G MCN market than any other region.

“So far in 2026, eighty percent of the operators to have launched 5G Standalone (SA) networks for consumer services have been in Europe,” stated Siân Morgan, Sr. Director at Dell’Oro Group. “This helped EMEA 5G MCN revenue to reach a high-water mark in 2Q 2026, and we expect this region will keep expanding in the coming quarters.

“The growth in 5G MCN occurred despite an escalation in server prices causing mobile network operators to scrutinize the cost of network projects. On the other hand, IMS revenue contracted for the third quarter in a row, with most regions seeing a drop in Voice core revenue,” continued Morgan.

Additional highlights from the 2Q 2026 Mobile Core Network and Multi-Access Edge Computing Report include:

MCN market dynamics were stable, with Huawei, Ericsson and Nokia growing MCN revenue in alignment with total market expansion.
4G Wireless Packet Core revenue outpaced the market for the third quarter in a row, driven by mobile network operators that have not yet moved to 5G SA.
In nominal terms, revenue from 5G MCN has still not reached the levels achieved by 4G MCN, with the pressure to automate operations and grow ARPU counterbalanced by the rising cost of infrastructure.

About the Report
The Dell’Oro Group Mobile Core Network & Multi-Access Edge Computing Quarterly Report offers complete, in-depth coverage of the market with tables covering manufacturers’ revenue, shipments, and average selling prices for Traditional Packet Core, Evolved Packet Core, 5G Packet Core, Policy, Subscriber Data Management, Signaling, Circuit Switched Core, and IMS Core by geographic regions. To purchase this report, please contact us at dgsales@delloro.com.

About Dell’Oro Group
Dell’Oro Group is a market research firm that specializes in strategic competitive analysis in the telecommunications, security, enterprise networks, and data center infrastructure markets. Our firm provides in-depth quantitative data and qualitative analysis to facilitate critical, fact-based business decisions. For more information, contact Dell’Oro Group at +1.650.622.9400 or visit https://www.delloro.com.

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YADEA and J&T Express Philippines Sign Strategic Agreement to Advance Electric Last-Mile Delivery

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TAGUIG CITY, Philippines, Aug. 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Yadea Philippines and J&T Express have announced a strategic partnership to accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles in the local logistics sector. Manila will serve as the pilot with 1,000 units rolling out initially, followed by nationwide expansion.

As the global No.1 electric two-wheeler brand for nine consecutive years, Yadea operates over 70 branded sales and service centers, with flagship models like EPOC and CL8. Partnering with J&T Express, a leading Philippine courier, will accelerate Yadea’s entry into the local logistics market. Together, they aim to optimize logistics and drive a greener, low-carbon future for express delivery, reflecting the companies’ shared commitment to sustainable urban mobility and environmental stewardship.

YADEA ST13 is an electric delivery tricycle designed for high-frequency, short-distance commercial delivery scenarios. It integrates energy-efficient transport systems purpose-built for high-frequency urban dispatch. The unit features a weight-reducing mesh cargo box that directly optimizes battery range, paired with premium A+ grade puncture-resistant steel-wire tires designed for continuous delivery operational capability.

Yadea General Manager of the Philippines Wang Chun stated, “This cooperation reflects a deep synergy between product capability and logistics networks, representing a practical response to the country’s demand for green transportation. We hope our locally tailored electric vehicles allow delivery personnel to ride with greater peace of mind and operate more efficiently, injecting tangible momentum into low-carbon urban logistics.”

J&T Express Philippines National Capital Region Key Account Manager Mary Andaya stated, “Through this collaboration, we are actively integrating electric vehicle solutions into our last-mile operations. This initiative optimizes our daily workflow while aligning with our shared direction of collaborating on the large-scale adoption of electric tricycles for deliveries to enhance delivery efficiency within the local logistics sector.”

About YADEA

YADEA is a leading electric mobility brand and has ranked No.1 globally in electric two-wheeler sales for nine consecutive years. Driven by innovation, YADEA provides electric two-wheelers, electric tricycles and other mobility solutions to users around the world through its integrated capabilities in R&D, manufacturing, products channels and services.

About J&T Express Philippines

J&T Express Philippines, a nationwide logistics provider established in 2019, offers express delivery services via land, air, and sea. The company operates automated distribution centers and maintains extensive trucks and delivery services that run 24/7, ensuring that packages are safely delivered across the Philippines.

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L2 Aviation and Gotonomi Extend UAV Connectivity Beyond Cellular Reach

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Collaboration combines L2 Aviation’s integration and certification expertise with Gotonomi’s compact satellite communications technology to support reliable operations in remote and connectivity-constrained environments.

ERLANGER, Ky. and CAMBRIDGE, England and CINCINNATI, Aug. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — L2 Aviation, a global provider of avionics integration, engineering, certification, manufacturing, and aircraft modification services, today announced a strategic partnership with Gotonomi to advance integrated satellite connectivity solutions for uncrewed aerial vehicle (UAV) and Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) operators throughout North America.

The partnership combines L2 Aviation’s aviation integration and certification capabilities with Gotonomi’s compact satellite communications technology. Together, the companies will help operators integrate reliable connectivity into UAV and AAM platforms operating in locations where cellular, Wi-Fi, and other terrestrial communications may be limited or unavailable.

ADVANCING CONNECTED UAV OPERATIONS

The planned solutions will use Gotonomi’s lightweight UAV communications technology and access to Viasat’s Velaris ecosystem, a satellite communications service developed for UAV and AAM operations.

L2 Aviation joined the Viasat Velaris ecosystem through Galaxy 1 Communications in May 2026, bringing nearly three decades of avionics integration, certification, and safety-critical aircraft modification experience to the growing uncrewed aviation market.

The partnership will support the integration of resilient connectivity for command and control, telemetry, operational information, and mission-critical data. L2 Aviation will provide the engineering, integration, installation, and certification support needed to incorporate Gotonomi technology into customer aircraft and operating platforms.

“UAV and Advanced Air Mobility platforms cannot reach their full operational potential when connectivity, aircraft integration, certification, and deployment are treated as separate challenges,” said Tony Bailey, President and Chief Operating Officer of L2 Aviation. “This partnership brings those disciplines together through a complete, aircraft-level solution. Gotonomi’s leading-edge satellite communications technology, Viasat’s Velaris service, and L2 Aviation’s engineering and certification capabilities create an integrated path from system architecture and installation through regulatory approval and operational deployment. The result addresses a critical industry need for reliable command and control, telemetry, and mission data connectivity, especially when aircraft operate beyond the reach of terrestrial networks.”

The partnership creates a coordinated path for UAV manufacturers, operators, and mission-system providers seeking satellite-connected solutions that address aircraft integration, regulatory approval, and operational deployment.

“Energy and infrastructure operators increasingly need aircraft that can remain connected well beyond the reach of traditional communications networks,” said Matthew Hill, General Manager at Gotonomi. “Combining Gotonomi’s compact communications technology with L2 Aviation’s integration and certification experience creates a compelling pathway for operators looking to scale UAV missions into more demanding environments.”

EXPANDING UAV CAPABILITIES ACROSS THE ENERGY SECTOR

L2 Aviation sees significant opportunities for satellite-connected UAVs across multiple industries including energy, government, and others, where operators routinely inspect and service assets across large, remote, or difficult-to-access areas.

“Reliable connectivity is one of the fundamental requirements for expanding what unmanned aircraft can accomplish,” said Jeff Rex, CRO of L2 Aviation “Our goal is to provide customers with more than another piece of hardware. L2 can take the connectivity technology, integrate it with mission-critical systems, address the certification and installation requirements, and deliver a complete solution that leverages the heritage of decades of experience with safety certified satellite networks.”

Satellite connectivity also has the potential to expand the effectiveness of Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) operations by maintaining communications beyond the practical limits of conventional terrestrial networks.

About L2 Aviation

L2 Aviation is a full-service aerospace engineering, certification, manufacturing, maintenance, integration, and product-support company serving commercial, business, military, uncrewed, and special-mission aviation markets worldwide. Operating from facilities in Cincinnati, Ohio, and Indianapolis, Indiana regions, L2 provides STC development, avionics and connectivity integration, aircraft modifications, wiring harness and PMA kit production, precision machining, sheet-metal and structural fabrication, composite repair, avionics upgrades, and aftermarket aircraft materials and component sales. L2 also delivers rapid field installation, maintenance, and AOG support through its Remote Avionics Modification Services (RAMS) team. Working with aircraft operators, OEMs, government agencies, and technology providers, L2 delivers integrated, certifiable, and mission-ready solutions for complex aerospace and defense requirements. Complex Missions. Complete Solutions. Learn more at www.l2aviation.com.

About Gotonomi

Gotonomi develops compact satellite and cellular communications technology for uncrewed and remotely piloted vehicles. Its low-size, weight and power communications systems are designed to provide resilient connectivity for UAV operations, including command and control, telemetry and mission data, helping operators expand safe and scalable Beyond Visual Line of Sight operations. Learn more at https://gotonomi.com/

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