15 - 18 March 2027
Grand Hyatt Dubai Conference and Exhibition Centre,
UAE

Co-Located with Datacloud Middle East

Datacloud Middle East official logo, featuring a white circular cluster graphic on the left and the event name in white text.

Where Middle East connectivity deals are made

 

 

4,500+
Decision-makers expected in 2027
100+
Countries
1,000+
Companies
2
Specialist Communities

Meet the regional and international leaders creating new routes, expanding networks and investing in the Middle East’s digital infrastructure.

Now in its 22nd year, Capacity Middle East is the leading gathering for the companies building and operating the networks behind the Middle East’s growth and resilience.

In 2027, the event will bring together 4,500 senior leaders from across the region and around the world, including carriers, fibre operators, wholesale providers, cloud platforms, data centres, hyperscalers, investors and technology providers.

Co-located with Datacloud Middle East, it connects the connectivity and data centre communities in one integrated experience, creating a platform for strategic conversations, partnerships and business opportunities across the connectivity and digital infrastructure ecosystem.

From strategic discussions and high-level content to targeted meetings and business development opportunities, Capacity Middle East is where new links are planned, partnerships take shape and the region’s connectivity and digital infrastructure ecosystem connects.

 

Two specialist communities. One connected experience.

Capacity Middle East connects the carrier, fibre, subsea, interconnection and cloud connectivity markets.
Datacloud Middle East brings together data centre, hyperscaler, power, construction and investment leaders.

Experience both with just one pass

Meet the full connectivity value chain
Regional decision-makers. Global partners. One meeting place.

Network Operators, Carriers and ISPs

A logo grid of network operators, carriers, and ISPs, including stc, du, e&, Orange Wholesale, Telecom Egypt, Vodafone Business, Mobily, and ooredoo business.

Hyperscalers, Cloud and Content Providers

A logo grid of hyperscalers, cloud, and content providers, including AWS, Akamai, Google, Oracle, Tencent, Meta, Microsoft Azure, and Netflix.

Data Centre
Operators

A logo grid of data center operators, including center3, Aqaba Digital Hub, Africa DataCentres, Datavolt, Digital Realty, Khazna, wingu.africa, and Equinix.

Voice and Messaging Operators

A logo grid of voice and messaging operators, including mada, Alaris Labs, Infobip, BICS, Route Mobile, Cequens, SAMA, Maple Telecommunications, and Sinch.

Network Infrastructure Providers

A logo grid of technology vendors, including Ciena, Nokia, Alcatel Submarine Networks (ASN), HMN Tech, Vertiv, and Schneider Electric.

Smarter strategy - stronger regional partnerships - real business impact

  • Build your pipeline: Meet customers, partners and prospects from across the regional and international connectivity market.

  • Secure strategic partnerships: Connect with carriers, fibre operators, hyperscalers, data centres, investors and technology partners.

  • Move projects forward: Bring the businesses building, connecting and funding digital infrastructure into one commercial environment.

Take a look at what happened in 2026

2,628
Meetings scheduled via app
11,643
Connections made
50%
Director level & above
300+
Meeting spaces

Amol Kulkarni, Regional Network Acquisition Manager, Microsoft

"It's a valuable experience to get an opportunity to meet our partners in-person and engage with them directly in shaping the regionally strategic projects."


 

Leaders who joined us in 2026

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Speaker profile image for Mohammed Al-Abbadi

Mohammed Al-Abbadi

Group Chief Carrier & Wholesale Officer, STC
Speaker profile image for Hassan Alnaqbi

Hassan Alnaqbi

CEO, Khazna Data Centres
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Nabil Baccouche

Group Chief Carrier & Wholesale Officer, E&
Speaker profile image for Kamel Tawil

Kamel Tawil

Managing Director, Middle East & North Africa, Equinix
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