Summit 2024 Dubai: Sessions

The rapid evolution of AI is transforming industries, and the UAE is determined to lead this charge. During Day 1, du CCO Karim Benkirane shared insights into how AI is reshaping the telecom sector.

In a keynote delivered by Gordon Thomson, EMEA SP VP, Cisco, he focused on the transformative power of AI and data-driven solutions in reshaping telecommunications and digital infrastructure.

This panel discussion included esteemed panelists from du, Bayobab, Huawei, and Telecom Review Group; exploring the transformative role of AI in creating more autonomous and intelligent networks.

In a keynote address delivered by NEC, Kenji Takemura, Head of EMEA Transport Center of Excellence (CoE) and Director, Service Provider Solution Department, outlined the company’s commitment to leveraging AI technologies to advance sustainable development and redefine global connectivity.

In a compelling discussion prior to the cloud panel, Bernard Najm, Vice President of Telco MEA at AWS, and Zakaria Chouaib, Managing Director of PMP Strategy MEA, explored how AWS is fostering growth in the MEA telecom sector through strategic investments.

In an AWS-powered panel during Day 1, industry experts from Guardian SafetyNet, Nokia, Fortinet, Netcracker, and AWS, discussed how network cloudification is unlocking new opportunities for telecom operators.

Introducing the next exclusive panel, Toni Eid, Founder of Telecom Review, and CEO of Trace Media International, highlighted 5G-Advanced’s remarkable progress in the Middle East region.

This session featured leading experts from GSMA, TDRA, du, e& UAE, Vodafone Qatar, Vodafone Oman, Ooredoo Qatar, Huawei, Ericsson, and Nokia; focused on the immense potential of 5G-Advanced technology as well as its synergies with artificial intelligence (AI).