Orange at WeAreDevelopers 2025: Celebrating innovation in 5G and digital transformation

The event launched with an engaging workshop titled “Building a new onboarding experience,” led by Laura Lacarra from Telefónica. This hands-on session brought together around 45 participants, with many more on the waiting list due to limited capacity.

Network APIsWith contributions from Anthony Névo (Orange), Noel Wirzius (Deutsche Telekom), and Amanda Cavallaro (Vonage), attendees had the opportunity to bring their laptops, modify code, and experiment in real-time. The focus was on leveraging Network APIs to streamline user onboarding processes—demonstrating how telcos are collaborating to improve customer experiences.

The workshop showcased a practical solution: creating a registration process using only a phone number, which helps reduce dropout rates and prevent fraud. Participants learned directly from telecom experts about real-world implementation strategies, gaining valuable insights into how Network APIs can enhance security and user engagement.

Following the workshop, the event featured inspiring keynotes, interactive demonstrations, and collaborative sessions emphasizing the transformative potential of 5G technology.

A standout moment was the session “Unleash the power of 5G in your code: transform your apps,” held on Thursday on Stage 4. This collaborative presentation involved Orange, GSMA, CAMARA, Telefónica, and Deutsche Telekom, each sharing innovative use cases demonstrating how Network APIs can revolutionize application development.

Alexandru Ciînaru from Orange presented a compelling example involving Certificall’s secure data certification solution. By leveraging Network APIs such as Number Verification, KYC Match, and Device Location Retrieval, this use case showcased how 5G-enabled APIs can prevent fraud and authenticate data during insurance claims — highlighting real-world benefits for security and efficiency.

“The potential of 5G and Network APIs to enhance application security and user trust is truly exciting,” said Alexandru.

Throughout Thursday and Friday, Orange’s presence was felt strongly at the shared booth alongside GSMA, CAMARA, Telefónica, and Deutsche Telekom. The booth featured an engaging development challenge: programming a drone flight plan using Network APIs.

Over 50 participants took part, with 32 successfully completing the challenge. The winner, chosen by a random draw among those with all correct answers, received a DJI Mini 3 drone. The activity was both fun and educational, fostering networking and knowledge exchange among industry professionals.

The booth served as a vibrant hub for conversations about Network APIs and collaborative innovation, reinforcing Orange’s commitment to driving digital transformation.

WeAreDevelopers 2025 once again demonstrated that developers are eager to harness the incredible potential of 5G and digital innovation. Orange remains dedicated to advancing these technologies, empowering developers and enterprise stakeholders to build the future of connectivity.

By integrating Network APIs into their applications and services, organizations can unlock new levels of security, efficiency, and user experience. We look forward to continuing this journey of innovation, collaboration, and transformation.

Thank you to everyone who participated, shared ideas, and contributed to this inspiring event. Together, we are shaping the future of digital connectivity!