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Conference Day One - Tuesday 27th October 2009

  • 08:50

    • Conference Welcome & Speed Networking Session

    A chance to get to know your peers before the start of the conference and set a relaxed, informal and friendly atmosphere.

  • Aaron Richard Earl Boasman, Senior Researcher, Informa Telecoms & Media, UK
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    • OPENING KEYNOTE PLENARY SESSIONS

  • 09:00

    • Opening Remarks from the Chair

  • Julian Herbert, Principal Analyst, Informa Telecoms & Media, UK
  • 09:10

    • Opening Special Address: Etisalat

    Etisalat will be giving a special opening address about their latest FTTx deployments and plans.

  • Mr. Khalifa Al Shamsi, Vice President – Marketing Emirates Telecommunication Corporation, Etisalat, UAE
  • 09:45

    • Du, Case Study: Successfully Deploying FTTx in Dubai to Provide Fixed Broadband and Triple/Quad-play Services

  • Hatem Bamatraf, Senior Vice President, Network Development, DU, UAE

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    • Why it made sense to invest in FTTx in Dubai
    • Technology choices: What were they, and what did we choose?
    • Offering triple and quad-play services: How successful has this been?
    • Plans for the future... where will we go with our fibre offering?
  • 10:15

    • FTTH as an Enabler for Next Generation Homes: Saudi Telecom Case Study

  • Eng. Saad Dhafer Al Qahtani, VP - Residential Sector Services, Saudi Telecom, Saudi Arabia

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    • How large is the Increasing demand for bandwidth-hungry services and applications?
    • What Broadband speed is sufficient for Saudi Homes?
    • What are the STC Broadband strategy pillars to meet increasing demand?
  • 10.45

    • Morning Refreshments & Networking Break

  • 11:15

    • Fibre to Future

  • Jess Li, VP, ZTE, USA

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    • ZTE will give a presentation on fibre to the future.
      Please visit later for updates
  • 11:45

    • Exploring Regulation of Fibre in the Middle East. What Obstacles Are There Still to Overcome?

  • William P. Fagan, Executive Director, Regulatory Authority, ICT, Qatar

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    • How does regulation vary between different GCC countries and what impact does this have on operators operating in different countries?
    • What regulations are in place for FTTx in MEGNA?
    • Analysing the biggest challenges ahead with regulation, how can these be overcome?
    • How can regulators help and encourrage operators to invest in fibre?
  • 12:15

    • Panel Discussion: Probe the Panel: Q & A Session

    Delegates will have the opportunity to ask senior executives from the carrier and regulatory community about their views on FTTx and how they plan to meet the future challenges they face with FTTx deployment.

  • Mr. Khalifa Al Shamsi, VP Consumer Marketing, Etisalat, UAE
  • Hatem Bamatraf, Senior Vice President, Network Development, DU, UAE
  • Eng. Saad Dhafer Al Qahtani, VP - Residential Sector Services, Saudi Telecom, Saudi Arabia
  • William P. Fagan, Executive Director, Regulatory Authority, ICT, Qatar
  • 12.45

    • Networking Lunch

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    • FTTH SMART FIBRE CITIES

  • 14:00

    • The Future of PON – Moving Beyond Triple Play

  • Steve Hersey, Senior Director, Customer and Product Marketing, Motorola, Access Networks Solutions
  • 14:30

    • Saudi Arabia: A Case Study: King Abdullah Economic City (KAEC)

  • Yasser Alobaidan, Business Growth Manager, Zain, Saudi Arabia

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    • Outlining KAEC
    • Examing the important role that fibre has to play in KAEC
    • What fibre technology has been chosen and what impact does this have on the future growth of the city?
    • What business model was adopted?
    • Key considerations
  • 15:00

    • Huawei: A presentation on FTTx

  • Senior Representative, Huawei, UAE

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    • Huawei will give a presentation on FTTx.
      Please visit later for updates
  • 15.30

    • Afternoon Refreshments & Networking Break

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    • ANALYSTS PERSPECTIVES: REVIEWING FTTX & IPTV IN MEGNA

  • 16:00

    • IPTV in the Digital Home Ecosystem

  • Hadi Raad, Senior Associate, Booz & Company, Lebanon

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    • What could be the killer Next Generation IPTV Services and Applications?
    • Can IPTV succeed driving broadband in the region?
    • What are the vales and challenges for Telcos to Launch IPTV?
    • IPTV Broadband Access: Copper, Fiber, or Wireless - Any Winner?
  • 16.30

    • The Opportunities and Challenges of Deploying Fibre in the Real World - Lessons From Our Swedish Operation (35,000 customers) and Deployments in MEGNA

  • Richard Jones, Partner, Ventura Team, UAE

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    • Where you should build and where you shouldn't!
    • The mistakes that could cost you tens of millions
    • What is unique about MEGNA and why European and Far East approaches may not work
    • How to change the rules and win where other's will fail
  • 17.00

    • Analysts Round Table: Future Forecasts and Reviewing the Latest Fibre Developments and Returns on Investments

  • Hadi Raad, Senior Associate, Booz & Company, Lebanon
  • Richard Jones, Partner, Ventura Team, UAE
  • Julian Herbert, Principal Analyst, Informa Telecoms & Media, UK

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    • Market size and investment forecasts for FTTx: Are they on target and are analysts in agreement about future growth rates?
    • What are the revenue forecasts for FTTx?
    • Is FTTx only available for incumbent operators? What role do Greenfield operators have, if any?
    • What is the best way to ensure ROI?
  • 17:45

    • End of Day One