The 18th edition of the Telecom Review Leaders' Summit kicked off with momentous energy as it welcomed leaders, innovators, and experts from around the globe to discuss the future of telecom and ICT. Toni Eid, Founder of Telecom Review, and CEO of Trace Media International, reflected on the company's significant achievements.
Summit 2024 Dubai: Sessions
DAY 1
OFFICIAL OPENING KEYNOTE: TDRA Presents Key Updates for Telecom Innovation
Eng. Tariq Al Awadhi, Executive Director of the Spectrum Affairs Department at TDRA, officially presented the opening keynote on the 10th of December, 2024. His vision and perspective laid the foundation for the summit and reinforced the UAE's position as a global telecom leader.
OPENING FIRESIDE CHAT: The Evolution of du
During Day 1, an engaging fireside chat featured two of the telecom industry's key figures: Fahad Al Hassawi, CEO of du, and Toni Eid, Founder of Telecom Review and CEO of Trace Media International.
FIRESIDE CHAT Netcracker's Vision for Telecom's Future
During Day 1, Sylvain Seignour, President of Netcracker Technology, and Issam Eid, CMO Africa, Levant, KSA, and Qatar, Telecom Review Group, discussed the evolving role of telecom operators in a digital-first world.
PANEL OPENING KEYNOTE: IOH Emphasizes Telecom’s Mission-Critical Role
Vikram Sinha, CEO at Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison (IOH), delivered the opening keynote ahead of the ‘Telecom Leaders’ Panel’ at the 18th Telecom Review Leaders’ Summit.
THE TELECOM LEADERS' PANEL - Session 1
Executives from PMP Strategy, Netcracker, ITU, Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison, Vodafone Oman, and Telecom Egypt, explored the key priorities for today's ICT leaders during the Telecom Review Leaders’ panel.
Huawei Keynote: Techco 1.0 Transformation
Alex Xu, President of Huawei’s Carrier Business for the Middle East and Central Asia, delivered a keynote speech that presented Huawei’s Techco 1.0, a strategic initiative designed to support the transition of telecom operators to technology companies (techcos).
Verizon Keynote: Networking Is Key for Telecom Innovation
In a short pre-recorded keynote, Jeffrey Hulse, Senior Vice President and Group President, Verizon Partner Solutions, addressed the audience for attending the event and the ongoing, fast innovation within the telecom sector.