Compute | MENA // Agenda

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Stage

Session type

Channel

12:15

  • Compute Private Lunch

    • Compute
    • Storage
    • Networking
    • Hospitality & Networking
    • Invite-only Session

17:30

  • DCD>Major Panel: The acceleration of AI and the role of the data center

    • Compute
    • Storage
    • Networking
    • Open Session
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    ABB technology powers one in four data centres globally. From cloud environments to gigawatt-scale AI facilities, we collaborate with customers and partners to deliver the world’s most advanced data centres. Our comprehensive portfolio spans from source to rack, ensuring next-generation data centres have the expertise and technology they need.

    Speakers

    Stefano Resi

    Head of Data Center Sales, MEA, Nokia

    David Armstrong

    David Armstrong

    Field Engineering Manager EMEA, AWS

    Dan Loosemore

    CEO, InfraXmedia

    Snehar Shah

    Snehar Shah

    CEO, IX Africa Data Centre

    Nader Tahan

    EPC Channel Manager, ABB

18:30

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08:00

09:00

  • Opening Keynote: AI for all

    • Compute Stage
    • Compute
    • Storage
    • Networking
    • Open Session

    Speakers

    Shashank Sharma

    Shashank Sharma

    VP and General Manager for Lenovo Middle East, Turkey and Africa, Lenovo

09:30

  • Major Panel: The Big Picture - Building the optimal CIO roadmap

    • Compute Stage
    • Compute
    • Storage
    • Networking
    • Open Session

    Speakers

    Elyes Elair

    Elyes Elair

    Digital & Transformation Leader, EEA & Co

    Milan Radia

    Founder & CEO, ConnectedCompute

    Dr Jassim Al Awadhi

    Dr Jassim Al Awadhi

    Digital Transformation and AI Implementation Expert, du

    Joshua Lloyd-Braiden

    Joshua Lloyd-Braiden

    Head of Content, Xcelerated Compute

10:30

  • Tech Showcase: Automate the Chaos - Mastering Your DC with Nokia EDA

    • Compute Stage
    • Networking
    • Open Session
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    At Nokia, we create technology that helps the world act together.

    As a B2B technology innovation leader, we are pioneering networks that sense, think and act by leveraging our work across mobile, fixed and cloud networks. In addition, we create value with intellectual property and long-term research, led by the award-winning Nokia Bell Labs, which is celebrating 100 years of innovation.

    With truly open architectures that seamlessly integrate into any ecosystem, our high-performance networks create new opportunities for monetization and scale. Service providers, enterprises and partners worldwide trust Nokia to deliver secure, reliable and sustainable networks today – and work with us to create the digital services and applications of the future.

    Speakers

    Tony Baz

    Data Centre Practices Lead, Nokia

11:00

11:30

12:45

14:00

  • Major Panel: Next-level connectivity - Achieving security, resilience and lower latency for AI, HPC and traditional workloads at scale

    • Compute Stage
    • Networking
    • Open Session
    Nokia logo Spot-Bright blue- (1)

    At Nokia, we create technology that helps the world act together.

    As a B2B technology innovation leader, we are pioneering networks that sense, think and act by leveraging our work across mobile, fixed and cloud networks. In addition, we create value with intellectual property and long-term research, led by the award-winning Nokia Bell Labs, which is celebrating 100 years of innovation.

    With truly open architectures that seamlessly integrate into any ecosystem, our high-performance networks create new opportunities for monetization and scale. Service providers, enterprises and partners worldwide trust Nokia to deliver secure, reliable and sustainable networks today – and work with us to create the digital services and applications of the future.

    Speakers

    Ahmed Tarek

    Ahmed Tarek

    Head of Data Center and Passive Networks, Banque du Caire

    Milan Radia

    Founder & CEO, ConnectedCompute

    Joshua Lloyd-Braiden

    Joshua Lloyd-Braiden

    Head of Content, Xcelerated Compute

    Bassel Megallaa

    Bassel Megallaa

    Head of IP Business Center MEA, Nokia

    Dr. Mohamed A. Saad

    Dr. Mohamed A. Saad

    Head of DC IT Engineering & IT Architecture & Infrastructure Solutions, National Bank of Egypt (NBE)

15:00

16:00

18:00

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