Dubai: The Fiber Connect Council MENA will host its 14th Annual Conference and Exhibition from January 20 to 22, 2025, in Dubai, focusing on “The Role of Carriers in Enabling AI Fiber Infrastructure.” This timely event comes as the MENA region sees a surge in demand for advanced fiber networks to support AI-driven technologies.
The three-day event will convene together industry leaders, policymakers, and technology innovators to explore the critical connection between fiber optics and artificial intelligence. Talks will center on the foundational role of robust fiber infrastructure in rising smart cities, IoT ecosystems, autonomous technologies, and next-generation data centers.
Dr. Ala’a Mousa, President of Fiber Connect Council MENA and CEO of Earthlink Iraq, emphasized the significance of the conference, noting that the rapid growth of AI applications has made ultra-high-speed, low-latency connectivity more essential than ever.
Dr. Ala’a Mousa said the event comes at a pivotal moment when carriers must adapt their infrastructure to meet the immense data demands of AI systems, with decisions made today shaping the region’s ability to leverage AI technologies in the decades ahead.
The agenda will cover advanced fiber architectures for AI applications, smart city infrastructure development, connectivity solutions for data centers handling AI workloads, and IoT enablement through high-performance fiber networks. It will also handle the role of network automation and AI-driven optimization, alongside regional success stories demonstrating effective fiber deployments.
Dr. Suleiman AlHedaithy, Managing Director at MEFC and former President of Fiber Connect Council MENA, underscored the strategic significance of the event. Suleiman AlHedaithy described the MENA region as standing at a technological crossroads, where the deployment and maintenance of sophisticated fiber networks will determine its competitiveness in the global AI landscape. He highlighted the conference as an integral platform for carriers to share insights, explore innovations, and forge partnerships that will shape the region’s digital infrastructure.
Attendees will have the possibility to witness cutting-edge technological advancements showcased by leading global vendors and regional carriers. Live demonstrations will spotlight next-generation fiber solutions and their applications in AI-driven environments. Practical implementations and case studies will illustrate successful deployments across the MENA region, offering valuable insights into best practices.
The conference presents an unparalleled opportunity for regional carriers and technology leaders to research innovations, form strategic partnerships, and contribute to the future of AI-enabled digital infrastructure.