The panel titled “Leveraging Generative AI for Successful Telco to Techco Transformation, powered by AWS, brought together industry leaders to explore the transformative potential of generative AI for telecom operators transitioning into techcos. The panel was moderator by Giuseppe Cau, Sr. Customer Solutions Manager - Middle East and Africa, AWS, and the esteemed panelists included,  Marc Veelenturf, CEO of Middle East Turkey & Head of Telecom, Media & Technology for Growing Markets, Atos, Mounir Ladki, President and CTO, MYCOM OSI; Samer Geissah, Director Technology Strategy and Architecture, TELUS; Denis Bernaert, VP Strategic Telco EMEA, Salesforce; Kemal Karakayali, AI/ML Telco Manager, AWS; and Ram Ramachandran - SVP & Head, Middle East & Africa, Tech Mahindra.

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An engaging fireside chat occurred between Bernard Najm, VP Telco MEA, AWS and Talal Said Al Mamari, CEO, Omantel during the 17th edition of the Telecom Review Leaders' Summit. The conversation focused on the exploration of leadership, digital transformation challenges, and the pivotal role of AWS in fostering innovation and partnerships for a technology company, with a focus on the evolving landscape of technology and business models.

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Tang Zhentian, the president of Huawei's Middle East and Central Asia region, Marketing & Solution Sales Department, gave a compelling keynote speech that shed light on the company's strategic priorities, which include innovation, credibility, and promoting Middle-Eastern development. He also outlined Huawei's commitment to influencing the future of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in the region, with a focus on fostering digital transformation; accelerating growth through cloud computing, investigating artificial intelligence and more.

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An interesting fireside discussion occurred between Toni Eid, Founder of Telecom Review Group and Masood Mohamed Sharif Mahmood, CEO of etisalat by e& during the 17th edition of the Telecom Review Leaders' Summit. The conversation centered around the changing landscape of the telecommunications industry and how businesses can position themselves to thrive in the future. Mahmood shed light on the telco market's opportunities and challenges.

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As a wrap-up to the 17th edition of Telecom Review Leaders’ Summit, Telecom Review Group organized its Excellence Awards ceremony to recognize exceptional global and regional companies, along with industry leaders, for their innovative initiatives and influential contributions throughout 2023.

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Led by moderator Zakaria Chouaib, Managing Director Africa & Middle East, TMT & Infrastructure Lead, PMP Strategy, the 17th edition of the Telecom Review Leaders’ Summit presented the opening panel entitled: ‘The ICT Leaders Keeping Up with the Fast Technological Evolution.’

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