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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.

S2E3

In this episode, we dive into “The Female Digital Revolution” with author and digital-transformation leader Nimisha Tailor.

We explore her mission behind the book, the role women play in shaping the digital future, and how men can support it. Nimisha breaks down myths, risks, and opportunities for women in tech, from AI bias to the global impact of closing the gender digital divide.

Buy her book:

https://www.amazon.de/Female-Digital-Revolution-Nimisha-Tailor/dp/981514488X

S2E2

Igor Skutsenya, Senior Business Development Manager at Lanck Telecom will talk with Erik on AI technologies, real-time alerting and actions in fraud protection.

Today‘s topics covered:

- What are the biggest changes you’ve seen in telecom fraud over the last 5 years and what role has AI started to play in that evolution?

- Are there examples where AI-driven fraud detection has surprised you, maybe catching something a human analyst wouldn’t have?

- When it comes to monetization or ROI, how can fraud management actually become a revenue enabler rather than just a cost center?

- How is the telecom industry preparing for this new ‘AI-versus-AI’ kind of fraud battle?

- If you could redesign telecom fraud protection from scratch using today’s tools, where would you start?

- What’s one myth about telecom fraud or AI that you wish more people understood?

S2E1

Nassia Skoulikariti, founder of Apiro Data and creator of TechStage Hub, has 30 years in telecoms, IoT, AI, and emerging tech. She advises leaders on closing execution gaps, driving growth, and turning strategy into measurable impact.

Known as an “organizational cleaner,” she builds systems that diagnose issues, define priorities, and scale results. And together with her we will answer the questions like:

- What are the most common reasons AI pilot projects get stuck and never scale?

- What differentiates companies that successfully move from AI experimentation to full deployment?

- How should companies set realistic expectations for AI outcomes without falling prey to hype or disappointment?

And much more...

S1E5

One of our most important episodes. Malkia John, Executive Director at Sauti Salama will give us more insights on:

• Tech for social impact 

• Digital rights and legal protections in Africa

• Responsible AI and data use 

• Challenges and adaptations 

• Stories of impact 

  
  

  Learn more:

  https://sautisalama.org

S1E4

Connecting automotive software with the telecom industry is not only relevant but also increasingly strategic. The convergence of automotive and telecom is accelerating with the rise of connected vehicles, 5G, edge computing, and data monetization.

In this episode we were glad to have Uzain Jabbar, Specialist Software Engineer at T-Systems, who explained a bit about cybersecurity risks and how to mitigate them in real-time communication. He also shared how OEMs are rethinking vehicle platforms to support long-term software upgrades, and from his perspective as a young professional, what he fears most in such a dynamic era of digital transformation.

This conversation gave us valuable perspective. We believe Uzain was the first young guest on the CC Podcast, and it felt not only refreshing but also necessary, making us wonder: why don’t we do this more often?

The future is here and it’s happening now.