Paul Griffiths, CEO, Dubai Airports, will discuss how technology is affecting and disrupting the operation and development of Dubai International (DXB) – the world’s busiest airport for international passengers.
The battleground for 5G
With 5G technology now more than just a fantasy, GITEX 2019 will address the much anticipated battle ground for 5G technology, with a star studded panel comprising of Fadi Pharaon, President, Middle East and Africa, Ericsson; Hatem Bamatraf, Chief Technology Officer, Etisalat International; Saleem Alblooshi, Chief Technology Officer, du and Du Yeqing, Vice President, 5G Product Line, Huawei.
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GITEX Smart Citi Zens
For the first time ever, GITEX attendees will experience sessions about the future of city building from leading experts of the industry Gary Brantley, CIO, City of Atlanta, and Eduard Lysenko, Minister, Head of the Department of IT, Government of Moscow, and Aik van Eemeren, CTO, Innovation and Lead of Public Tech, City of Amsterdam.
The architects of tomorrow: GITEX Future Stars
GITEX Future Stars 2019 will reinforce its position as the fastest growing startup event in the Middle East, Africa and South East Asia by bringing together key stakeholders and global leaders of the ecosystem, including William Chappell, CFO and EVP, Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority, who has made significant contributions towards developing the startup ecosystem in the UAE; Ines Verschueren, Principal, Greyhound Capital, a growth equity investor with unicorns including Deliveroo, Revolut, and Careem in its portfolio; Chris Haley, an active deep tech investor for 01Ventures taking on global problems and Henry Wigan, Co-Founder of Mustard Seed Impact, a venture capital fund making seed and early-stage investments across various sectors focusing on social impact.
