Keynote panel: How are we delivering the infrastructure required to meet the demands of economic transformation through AI and advanced use cases?

10 Feb 2026
Capacity Stage
Keynotes , Capacity Middle East
The demands of the region's economic transformation plans on digital infrastructure are immense, from the massive data centre investment needed for AI to the low-latency connectivity needed for autonomous vehicles. All of this requires world-leading fibre networks. To deliver on these ambitious plans, the entire digital infrastructure ecosystem must invest and collaborate. 

 

  • What scale of infrastructure is required to meet demands in key markets? And is the industry ready?
  • What are hyperscalers and leading AI providers looking for from connectivity and digital infrastructure operators?
  • How clear is the investment case for AI infrastructure investment? Or do we need to better demonstrate the potential ROI?
Chairperson
Carl Roberts
Carl Roberts, Partner - Hadaara Consulting
Speakers
Veer Passi
Veer Passi, Group CEO - Kalaam Telecom
Mark Brownscombe
Mark Brownscombe, Senior Director Pricing, Commercial and Sales Operations - OOREDOO
Omar Al Zaabi
Omar Al Zaabi, SVP Product & Business Development - E&
Abou Moustafa
Abou Moustafa, Head of LE, Government, & Key Accounts Segment - DU
Hussein  Alnajrani
Hussein Alnajrani, CCO - CENTER3