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S3E4 In the conversation with Ben Cooper, SVP, Global Network, Strategy and Pacific Region at SG.GS. Gaming is no longer just entertainment, it’s reshaping the telecom industry. In this episode, we explore how real-time gaming, ultra-low latency and global traffic demands are transforming carrier networks, wholesale infrastructure and investment. We also look at the Pacific, the rise of AI and cloud and why gaming may be a blueprint for the networks of tomorrow. Note: Since this episode was recorded, EXA has announced a new subsea cable.

Global Wholesale Telco Industry in the AI & Digital Transformation Era • 5G & AI Infrastructure Expansion - over 30 operators across Africa are rolling out 5G services. • Digital Economy Growth ( Fintech, e-commerce, and digital services drove 80% telecom sector growth, adding $30B+ to the regional GDP) • Regulatory Developments ( WATRA is harmonizing telecom regulations to foster integration and attract investment. Moderator: Erik van Stokkom Panelists: Javier Mariscal, VP Africa, BTS Esther Kamulali, Manager Strategic Government Infrastructure - NICTBB Tanzania, Tanzania Telecommunications Corporation Marlene Centeio, Head Of Department For Operator Relations, CV Telecom Samba Khonte Coulibaly, Director Of Program In Charge Of International Strategic Relations Within Sonatel Wholesale & International, Sonatel Group

Digital Powerhouse: Building a Unified AI and Data Governance Framework Across Portuguese-Speaking Nations - interoperability, regulation, and cross-border digital ecosystems - sponsored by OEID cloud sovereignty data sharing frameworks digital public infrastructure cross-border investment innovation corridors (Brazil–Portugal–Africa) Human-Centric AI in Lusophony: Aligning Ethics, Regulation, and Innovation Across BordersAI ethics  Dinohelder Cabrall, SI/IT Director, CV Telecom Jorge Andrade Santos, Head Of International Wholesale, MEO Wholesale Solutions Sergio Pozuelo, Global Commercial Director, Angola Cables Luís Manuel Brás Bernardino, President, OEID Alec Pereira, Founder & Principal Consultant, Tyto Alba Consulting

Innovative Business and Investment Approaches to Address the evolving Future Digital Requirements of Cables - sponsored by CVTelecom • Fresh investment & financing opportunities in response to the growing demands of submarine markets • Latest Developments in the cross-boarder connectivity project driving growth in the region  • The impact of large-scale M&A activities on achieving substantial and sustainable growth • Meeting the requirements of the evolving submarine market landscape Moderator: Erik van Stokkom Panelists: Jairson Almeida, Head Of Planning And Management Control, CV Telecom Zakariaa Edouieb, Business Development Executive, CANARIAS SUBMARINE LINK Samba Khonte Coulibaly, Director Of Program In Charge Of International Strategic Relations Within Sonatel Wholesale & International, Sonatel Group Vlad Ihora, SVP Global Sales, Ellalink

IS WEST AFRICA READY FOR ITS FIRST FULL CLOUD REGION? - What traffic thresholds and interconnection density are required for a full cloud region? - How do infrastructure gaps - multi‑AZ data centers, power reliability, fibre diversity - impact readiness? - What policy and data residency frameworks will attract hyperscalers? This panel will define requirements and outline a roadmap for West Africa to become the next hyperscale cloud destination. Moderator: Eric van Stokkom Keynote: Virgilio Alves, Head Of Sales, Angola Cables Panelists: Ricardo Jorge Viana Juvandes Dias, Director Business Development, Netceed Babacar NIANG, Head Of Strategy, Sénégal Numérique Airton Semedo, Director Of B2B & International Business, CV Telecom Jeremy Sigismeau, Head Of Operations, MGI Adnane Ben Halima, VP Of Huawei Northern Africa In Charge Of Public Relation

The Regional AI-powered Data Centers Landscape in Addressing Current & Future Digital Demand - sponsored by CVTelecom • How the current and future data centers are designed to fulfil the demands of subsea cable operators? • New generation of AI - powered Datacenter & AI Exchanges and how they reshape the landscape • How partnership models between subsea cable operators, data centers and internet xchanges help to meet demand and drive growth Elisabeth Rodrigues Simao, Partner, Telecoms Procurement Panelists: Achille Sarr, Africa & Middle East Director, APL Data Center Mouhamadou LAGUE, West Africa Director, Bluesun DC Viviane Barbosa, Business Development Manager Southern Europe & Africa, DE-CIX Dylan Carver, Account Director, AFR-IX TELECOM

S3E3 Why Uzbekistan should be on every telco's radar for outsourcing and regional expansion with Makhliyo Muksinova, Director for Strategic Development at IT PARK Uzbekistan.  The area of discussion:  The unique opportunities that make Uzbekistan an attractive destination for tech and telco investments. How the country’s infrastructure, including data centers, connectivity, and energy capacity, supports innovation and AI-driven services. Talent development and initiatives aimed at preparing the workforce for advanced technology adoption.

S3E2 The latest legal changes in the industry, its challenges and cybersecurity with Nádia da Costa Ribeiro, Partner in Andersen’s Technology, Media & Telecommunications practice. In this episode we talk about: - A regulation proposed by The Digital Networks Act - The biggest compliance gaps across Portugal and Lusophone markets right now - What legal and security obligations are companies getting wrong - Navigating the tension between EU frameworks and regulatory realities in markets like Angola or Mozambique And more...

Listen now to webinars from London 2026 GCCM. Executive Roundtable Discussion Knowledge Sharing Panel Session Global Wholesale Telecom in the AI-IoT-5G Convergence Era • Regional Market Outlooks: Challenges & Investment Horizons • Ecosystem Automation & Secure Integration • Global IoT Connectivity: Scaling Smart Everywhere • AI as a Catalyst for Wholesale Evolution And more!

Listen now to webinars from London 2026 GCCM. Executive Roundtable Discussion Knowledge Sharing Panel Session Adapting the API Arsenal: How Telco and CPaaS Digital Identity Must Evolve to Outsmart First- and Third-Party Fraud • How telcos and CPaaS providers can become the gatekeepers of digital identity in the era of API-driven ecosystems. • Leveraging behavioral analytics, AI, and cross-network intelligence to authenticate users without friction. • Opportunities and challenges in inter-operator collaboration and data-sharing for fraud prevention. And more!

Listen now to webinars from London 2026 GCCM. Executive Round-table Panel Discussions Session Enhancing Digital Connectivity: Strategies for Datacenters, Peering, and Cable Investments to Address Current and Future Regional Demands • Assessing the current landscape of datacenters and peering in the region, exploring challenges and opportunities to align with market demand. • Analyzing how local internet exchange peering enhances customer experience.                                                                              • Planning for the next generation and forming partnerships in the digital era to accommodate future demands. And more!

Listen now to webinars from London 2026 GCCM. Messaging Reimagined: Shaping the Future of Communication Technology & Platforms. • Assessing the current landscape of datacenters and peering in the region, exploring challenges and opportunities to align with market demand. • Analyzing how local internet exchange peering enhances customer experience.                                                                              • Planning for the next generation and forming partnerships in the digital era to accommodate future demands. And more!

S3E1 Opening episode of season three with Marco Brandstaetter, Global Program Manager for DE-CIX as a Service and what we will learn: Introduction to DE-CIX and its global presence Insights into the Internet Exchange landscape and evolving trends Discussion on digital infrastructure, peering, and network transformation Perspectives on future developments and opportunities in the IX ecosystem

S2E5 Maab ElSheikh, Senior Solution Consultant at China Mobile International Limited will speak to Erik about her journey into the telco industry, key challenges, and development opportunities. We will learn more about the YTC (Youth Telco Circle) initiative founded by Batool Mazharali, Pashmeen Singh and our special guest Maab ElSheikh. What is the goal and who is it for? Tune in, learn more and check out the links below for more info: Useful links: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/youth-telco-circle/ Instagram: @ytc.global Email: [email protected] WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/LjvKLX0TdSw6D4qnC1zU6Y

S2E4 Ali Hussain Al Ibrahim is a Peering and Interconnection Expert at Zain Omantel International (ZOI). In this episode, we dive into the future of network peering in the Middle East and explore how the region’s connectivity landscape is evolving. In this episode, you’ll hear about: Which traffic trends in the region are still underestimated or misunderstood by most operators How AI is changing peering decisions in practice Whether the Middle East is on track to keep most traffic local, or if it will continue to function primarily as a transit region and why …and much more. Tune in and join the conversation.