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Improving latency: Should the Middle East have peering in every country?

05 Feb 2025
Keynote Stage - Exhibition Centre
Capacity, connectivity and infrastructure

Peering plays a crucial role in improving both regional and global connectivity. The Middle East holds a strategic position as a hub for international data traffic. Global connectivity players are forging partnerships with IXPs to extend connectivity across borders as the need for regional connections increases within the region.

  • What is hampering the establishment of peering in more regions in the Middle East?
  • How crucial is peering in improving latency?
  • How is gaming evolving IP exchange?
Chairperson
Jad el Cham, Regional Manager, Public Policy (Technology Adoption and L&D) - RIPE
Speakers
Mehmet Tik, Edge Strategy Manager - meta
Ivo Ivanov, CEO - DE-CIX
Domenico Jannelli, Sr Director, Network Strategy EMEA - Akamai
Roderick de Boer, Commercial Development Director - Equinix
Ali Makhlooq, Product Solutions & CM Manager - Batelco
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