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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 Borders
• AI 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!