The global telecommunications industry is undergoing a transformative shift. While there is an urgent need for sunsetting legacy networks and adopting modern infrastructure, the challenges associated with this overhaul are diverse and demanding.
In celebration of World Telecommunication and Information Society Day (WTISD), Telecom Review is hosting a webinar titled ‘World Telecommunication Day: Shaping Industries’ on May 15th at 2 PM (Dubai time), where a panel of industry experts will delve into the dynamics of the telecommunication industry, aligning with the WTISD’s theme for 2025: Gender Equality in Digital Transformation.
The scope of the webinar discussion will extend beyond telecommunications, examining its far-reaching impact across industries and sectors.
Issam Eid, Chief Marketing Officer, Telecom Review Group, will moderate the discussion.
Dr. Bilel Jamoussi, Deputy Director of Telecommunication Standardization Bureau (TSB) and Chief, Study Groups & Policy Department (SPD), International Telecommunication Union (ITU), will deliver the opening keynote.
Esteemed panelists, including Dr. Bilel Jamoussi, Deputy Director of TSB and Chief, Study Groups & Policy Department (SPD), ITU; Endale Asrat Asfaw, Chief Information Officer, Ethio telecom;
Omar Alsaied, GM, Wholesale Business Development, Mobily; Shazia Zeb Sobani, VP, Customer Solutions Delivery-West, TELUS Digital; Hasan Alshemeili, Head of Infrastructure Technology Planning, du; Jérémie Mekaelian, Director of Business Development IT & Networks, Sofrecom, will explore the telecom landscape at length.
The key talking points of the panel will include:
- Telecom as an Enabler of Digital Innovation: Exploring the challenges and opportunities in leveraging telecom infrastructure to drive technological advancements, enhance connectivity, and enable emerging digital solutions.
- Telecom’s Role in Sustainable Development and Societal Advancement: Addressing the digital divide, enhancing energy efficiency, and deploying smart technologies to build a more inclusive and sustainable future.
- Telecom Strategies for Digital Innovation: Examining key strategies for accelerating technology adoption, strengthening ICT skills, expanding infrastructure, and reinforcing cybersecurity to foster innovation across industries.
- Unlocking New Frontiers with 5G and AI: Assessing how 5G and AI are reshaping digital ecosystems, expanding economic opportunities, and aligning the public and private sectors to achieve maximum impact.
- Regulatory Collaboration for a Future-Ready Telecom Industry: Highlighting the importance of multi-stakeholder engagement in formulating effective regulatory policies that address innovation, competition, and consumer protection.
- Gender Equality in Digital Transformation: Analyzing the current state of gender inclusivity in telecom and outlining futuristic strategies to promote diversity and equal participation in the digital economy.
Register now and be part of an enlightening conversation.
