Some technical decisions appear incremental at the time yet quietly define an ISP for the next decade. Architecture choices, vendor ecosystems, spectrum strategies, and core platforms can create long-term constraints that are difficult and expensive to reverse. This session is designed for CTOs who carry responsibility not just for performance today, but for strategic flexibility tomorrow.

The discussion introduces a structured approach to evaluating high-impact capital and architecture decisions beyond initial cost and specifications. Topics include lifecycle risk, vendor dependency, upgrade paths, internal skill requirements, and how to communicate long-term technical risk in language that executives and boards understand. Attendees will leave with a clearer framework for avoiding decisions that are technically sound in the moment but strategically limiting over time.