Frederic Schepens, CEO, MTN GlobalConnect, was one of this year’s keynote speakers. He began by reiterating MTN GlobalConnect’s belief that everyone deserves the benefit of a modern, connected life.
Summit 2019 Dubai: Sessions
Keynote: 5G changing everything
Ms. Jane Rygaard, Global Head of Dedicated Wireless Networks, Nokia explains how 5G is changing everything in a keynote presentation at the 13th Telecom Review Leaders’ Summit.
Panel: The year of 5G deployments: From planning to reality
The panel consisted of Dr. Ibrahim Gedeon, CTO at TELUS, Dr. Mohamed Madkour, vice president of Global Wireless Marketing and Solutions at Huawei, Aji Ed, CTO at Nokia MEA, David Erlich, consulting director for B2B and Strategic Marketing at Sofrecom, Femi Oshiga, vice president of Service Providers for the Middle East and Africa at Commscope, and Dr. Kamal Shehadi, chief legal and regulatory affairs officer - International at Etisalat. It was also moderated by Johannes Hummer, regional head of Middle East at Vodafone Partner Markets.
Benya Holding presentation
Mr. Ahmed Mekky, chairman of Benya Holding, announces the official launching of the Benya Holding at the 13th Telecom Review Leaders’ Summit.
Presentation: SMILES UAE: Success with smart partnerships
Mr. Antonio Riccardi, SVP/ Consumer Intelligence & Engagement, Etisalat gives an interesting presentation to explain about SMILES UAE initiative.
Presentation: Vienna’s 5G strategy
Mr. Robert Pataki gives a keynote about Vienna’s 5G strategy and the different 5G use cases in the country and Europe.
Panel: Infrastructure planning in smart cities
The panelists were Mr. Jihad Tayara, CEO, Evoteq, Mr. Roland Montagne, Business Development Director, Broadband & FTTx Principal Analyst, Ms. Fatima Mohd. Saleh, Vice president of Fixed Access Network, Etisalat, Mr. Yousef Khalili , GM and Partner, NXN, and Mr. Imad Kreidieh, Chairman and Director General, Ogero Lebanon. The moderator was Mr. Fadi Sidani, Managing Partner, Governance Dynamics.
Panel: Capacity planning in the 5G data era
The panelists were Mr. Ali Amiri, Group Chief Carrier & Wholesale Officer, Etisalat, Mr. Vaneet Mehta, Head of Middle East, Central Asia & Africa region, Tata Communications, Mr. Henry Yep, Senior Consultant, Cloud & AI, Huawei Middle East, and Mr. Imran Malik, Vice President, Global Sales Fixed Data, SES. The moderator was Dr. Amine Mcharek, International Consultant on economic and policy issues for digital transformation.