HUAWEI CONNECT 2022 • DUBAI
Dubai World Trade Centre and
Madinat Jumeirah Hotel
October 11–12, 2022
What's New
Steven Yi: Walk Together, Grow Together, and Grow Stronger
Ken Hu: Three Initiatives to Help all Industries Go Digital
Bob Chen: Innovative Digital Infrastructure Accelerates Digital Transformation
Leon Wang: Intelligent Cloud-Network, Unleashing Industry Digital Productivity
Kim Jin: F5G Evolution, Reshaping Industry Productivity
YiDong Wang: Building a Data-Centric, Trustworthy Foundation for Diverse Applications
Steven Zhu: Joint Innovation, Empowering the Future
Steven Yi: Walk Together, Grow Together, and Grow Stronger
Ken Hu: Three Initiatives to Help all Industries Go Digital
Bob Chen: Innovative Digital Infrastructure Accelerates Digital Transformation
Leon Wang: Intelligent Cloud-Network, Unleashing Industry Digital Productivity
Kim Jin: F5G Evolution, Reshaping Industry Productivity
YiDong Wang: Building a Data-Centric, Trustworthy Foundation for Diverse Applications
Steven Zhu: Joint Innovation, Empowering the Future
Speakers
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Steven Yi
President, Huawei Middle East & Africa Area
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Ken Hu
Rotating Chairman, Huawei
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Bob Chen
Vice President, Huawei Enterprise BG
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Joy Huang
President of Strategy & Industry Development, Huawei Cloud
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Kim Jin
President of Enterprise Optical Domain, Huawei Optical Business Product Line
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Dr. Hesham Farouk Ali
Assistant Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research
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Baffajo Beita
CIO, Galaxy Backbone Limited
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Hong-Eng KOH
Global Chief Public Services Industry Scientist, Huawei Enterprise BG
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Zarrar Hasham Khan
CBSO, PTCL
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Hamad Almarzooqi
SVP of Solution and Delivery, Etisalat MSP
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David Shi
President, Enterprise Business Group, Huawei Middle East
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Jacqueline Shi
President, Global Marketing and Sales Service, Huawei Cloud
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Nadim Abdulrahim
Global Public Services Industry Scientist, Huawei Enterprise BG
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Zhao Qing
Chief Architect of Government Sector, Huawei Enterprise BG
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Frank Dai
President, Huawei Cloud Middle East
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Tian Qi
Chief Scientist in AI, Huawei Cloud
International Eurasian Academy of Sciences (IEAS) Academician, IEEE Fellow -
Eric Wan
Vice President, Ecosystem Development, Huawei Cloud Middle East
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Li Yangming
Chief Representative of the Oil & Gas Sector, Huawei Enterprise BG
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Xu Yan
Senior Expert of the Oil & Gas Sector, Huawei Enterprise BG
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Faith Burn
Eskom CIO
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Robert Mugo
General Manager，Information and Technology,KPLC
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Fahem Al Nuaimi
CEO, Ankabut
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Babar Haq
CTO of IT Solutions, Huawei Middle East
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Arthur Wang
Vice President of Data Center Network Domain, Huawei Data Communication Product Line
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Khulood Abdul Rahman AlAwadhi
Director of Projects at InfraX, Digital DEWA
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Silmi Khanfir
Director of Cloud & XaaS, Mindware
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Mahammad J Sear
Leader, Digital Government and Public Sector, Ernst & Young
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Mohamed Salah
Vice President, Talat Moustafa Group
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More speakers coming soon ...
Agenda
Dubai World Trade Centre
Unleash Digital Services to Grow the Enterprise Business
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Carriers are critical to the future of the digital and smart world. It's as simple as that. Huawei works with regional carrier partners to make business breakthroughs, in turn supporting the digital transformation of all industries.
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13:00–14:00
Registration & Welcome Coffee
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14:00–14:05
Welcome Address
Steven Yi
President, Huawei Middle East & Africa Area
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14:05–14:15
Huawei's Carrier Enterprise Business Strategy
Steven Zhu
President, Partner Development and Management, Huawei Enterprise BG
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14:15–14:25
STCs B2B Cooperation Sharing
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14:25–14:40
Global Trends and Market Analysis for Carrier Enterprise ICT Services
Tom Rebbeck
Research Partner and Head of Operator Business Services, Analysys Mason
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14:40–14:55
How Huawei Supports Carrier Partner for Successful Enterprise Business
Daniel Kurk
Global VP of Strategy Carrier Enterprise Business, Huawei Enterprise BG
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14:55–15:10
Real-World Success: Smart Solutions
How Carrier Enables Industry Customers with Smart Solutions
Zarrar Hasham Khan
CBSO, PTCL
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15:10–15:35
Capture the NaaS Opportunity
NaaS Experiences and Huawei MSP Service Launch Ceremony
Hamad Almarzooqi
SVP of Solution and Delivery, Etisalat MSP
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15:35–15:50
Huawei SD-WAN Helps Carriers Provide High-Quality Multi-Cloud and Multi-Branch Interconnection Services for Enterprises
Tony Cao
Director, AR Router and SD-WAN, Campus Network Domain, Huawei Enterprise BG
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15:50–16:05
Huawei Cloud, an Accelerator for Industrial Digitalization
Sameer Jameel
Chief Solution Architect, Carrier BG, Huawei Middle East
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16:05–16:20
New Solution Launch: Ideahub S2, the New Generation of Intelligent Collaboration Solution
Simon Dai
Global CTO of Intelligent Collaboration, Huawei Enterprise BG
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16:20–16:25
Closing Remarks
Alaa Ali Ali Elshimy
MD & SVP, Huawei Enterprise BG Middle East
Madinat Jumeirah
Innovative Infrastructure to Unleash Digital
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Explore where industry digitalization is heading, the opportunities that brings, and how digital technology can help address the challenges that organizations face at different stages of their digital transformation journey.
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10:00–10:05
Opening Remarks
Steven Yi
President, Huawei Middle East & Africa Area
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10:05–10:15
Unleash Digital
Ken Hu
Rotating Chairman, Huawei
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10:15–10:30
Innovative Digital Infrastructure Accelerates Digital Transformation
Bob Chen
Vice President, Huawei Enterprise BG
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10:30–10:40
Unleash Digital with Everything as a Service
Joy Huang
President of Strategy & Industry Development, Huawei Cloud
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10:40–10:50
Intelligent Cloud-Network, Unleashing Industry Digital Productivity
Leon Wang
Vice President, Huawei Data Communication Product Line
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10:50–11:00
F5G Evolution, Reshaping Industry Productivity
Kim Jin
Vice President, Huawei Optical Business Product Line
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11:00–11:10
Building a Data-Centric, Trustworthy Foundation for Diverse Applications
YiDong Wang
Vice President, Huawei IT Product Line
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11:10–11:20
Case Sharing: Reflections and Practice of Digital Transformation
Mutlaq Al-Otaibi
Engineering VP, National Grid SA
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11:20–11:30
Case Sharing: Digital Transformation Practice of Egypt MOHESR
Dr. Hesham Farouk Ali
Assistant Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research
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11:30–11:40
Case Sharing: Galaxy Helps Nigeria Build a Unified Government Cloud Network
Baffajo Beita
CIO, Galaxy Backbone Limited
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11:40–11:50
Joint Innovation, Empowering the Future
Steven Zhu
President, Partner Development and Management, Huawei Enterprise BG
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What are the challenges, specific solutions, and implementation paths of national digital infrastructure construction and operations? How does the construction of an e-government cloud network improve people's sense of safety and happiness? And what opportunities await in key markets, from government services to emergency response?
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12:15–12:20
Opening Speech
David Shi
President, Enterprise Business Group, Huawei Middle East
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12:20–12:40
Unleash Digital, Accelerating Public Services Transformation
Launch of Public Services Digital Infrastructure White Paper
Hong-Eng KOH
Global Chief Public Services Industry Scientist, Huawei Enterprise BG
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12:40–12:50
Unleashing Innovations, Lighting The New Digital Future
Ghassan Bawab
Smart City & Innovation Director, Mohammed Bin Salman Nonprofit City
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12:50–13:00
Building the Foundation for Digital Transformation of Public Services in Nigeria
Baffajo Beita
CIO, Galaxy Backbone Limited
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13:00–13:10
Inclusive Connectivity Bridges the Digital Divide for Socio-Economic Development
Eva Andoh-Poku
Deputy Administrator, GIFEC
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13:10–13:20
Accelerate Digital Transformation of Citie for Higher Government Service Efficiency
Zhao Qing
Chief Architect of Government Sector, Huawei Enterprise BG
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13:20–13:30
Intelligent Emergency System, Securing the Pulse of a City
Nadim Abdulrahim
Global Public Services Expert
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13:30–13:40
CNPS, Cameroon: Drawing a Digital Blueprint for Public Services
Noël Alain Olivier Mekulu Mvondo Akame
General Manager, CNPS
Unleash Digital and Create New Value for Electric Power
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Guided by carbon peak and neutrality goals, global energy transformation is in full swing. As such, power security and improved efficiency are now critical. Join the Huawei Global Electric Power Summit to explore the path to electric power digitalization 2030 from diverse perspectives. In addition, Huawei will unveil its Intelligent Substation Solution along with a white paper on power transmission and transformation communication networks.
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12:15–12:25
Unleash Digital and Create New Value for Electric Power
Haojie Zhou
COO, Electric Power Digitalization Business Unit, Huawei Enterprise BG
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12:25–12:35
Sharing of Eskom's Digital Transformation Practice
Faith Burn
Eskom CIO
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12:35–12:45
Building Intelligent, Data-Driven Power Grids
Vikesh Sachdeva
Senior Consultant, Huawei UAE Utility
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12:45–12:55
Digital Transformation Enables SEC Substations Efficient O&M
TBD
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12:55–13:00
Huawei's Intelligent Substation Inspection Solution Release
Haojie Zhou
COO, Electric Power Digitalization Business Unit, Huawei Enterprise BG
TBD
David Shi
President, Enterprise Business Group, Huawei Middle East
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13:00–13:15
Building Digital Space Security for Electric Power
Jason Li
Director, Marketing & Solutions Sales, Electric Power Digitalization Business Unit, Huawei Enterprise BG
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13:15–13:25
Fiber Optic Data Services at Kenya Power and Lighting PLC
Robert Mugo
General Manager，Information and Technology, KPLC
Green · Acceleration · Innovation, All-Flash Powered Data Center
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All-flash data centers are integral to building smarter, greener infrastructure. Join this summit to explore what that means out in the real world. Along with the launch of the Striding Toward the Intelligent World: Storage White Paper, explore Huawei's latest storage innovations, solutions, and low-carbon strategies.
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14:30–14:40
Unstoppable Innovation: Driving Value to Customers and Partners
Michael Fan
Director, Huawei Data Storage Global Solution Sales Dept
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14:40–15:00
Unleash Digital Power with Data Storage
Frank Zhang
VP of Data Storage Product Line
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15:00–15:15
The Trusted Choice for Mass Data in the Intelligent Era
Louis Luo
VP of BGI
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15:15–15:30
Leading the Way in the Cloud Era with Intelligent Data Protection
Nizar Elfarra
Regional Channel Director，Commvault
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15:30–15:45
Activate Intelligence in Education
Fahem Al Nuaimi
CEO，Ankabut
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15:45–16:00
Striding Towards the Intelligent World — Data Storage White Paper
Babar Haq
CTO of IT Solutions, Huawei Middle East
Intelligent Cloud–Network, Unleashing Digital Productivity
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We are entering an intelligent society where digital infrastructure is crucial and industry digital transformation is only accelerating. Looking toward the future, it's clear that datacom networks will continue to innovate with new technologies that are fully integrated into the workplace and production processes, laying a solid foundation for a digital society. Join us to explore what that means.
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14:30–14:35
Welcome and Opening Address
David Shi
President of Middle East Enterprise Business Group
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14:35–14:50
Intelligent Cloud-Network, Leading Future Digital Innovation
Daniel Tang
Chief Technology Officer of Huawei Data Communication Product Line
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14:50–15:05
Huawei CloudFabric 3.0: Creating Ultimate Experience with ADN & Joint Release of Data Center ADN White Paper with IEEE
Arthur Wang
Vice President of Data Center Network Domain, Huawei Data Communication Product Line
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15:05–15:15
Data Center Autonomous Driving Network, Promoting Education Innovation
Dr. Fahem Al Nuaimi
Chief Executive Officer, Ankabut
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15:15–15:25
CBK's Data Center Network Innovations, Accelerating the Pace of Bank 4.0
Muzibur Rehman Shaik
IT Director, Commercial Bank of Kuwait
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15:25–15:35
Huawei CloudCampus Solution: Redefining Next-Gen Campus Networks and Building Digital-First Enterprise Campuses
Jisuer Yang
Vice President of the Campus Network Domain, Huawei Data Communication Product Line
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15:35–15:45
Leading a Service-Oriented Digital Government
Cyril Baloyi
HoD for Gauteng Department of E-government
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15:45–15:50
Win-Win Cooperation to Create a Digital Future
Vincent Liu
President of Huawei Global Enterprise Network Marketing & Solutions Sales Dept
F5G Industry Practice, Building New-Gen Connectivity
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Explore how digital productivity is fully unleashed through improved optical capabilities as the new IEEE OSU standard is also released. Discover Huawei's revised optical strategy in international markets as the company introduces sub-solutions and major products in five scenarios.
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14:30–14:40
F5G Enables Digital Transformation in Numerous Industries
Frank J Effenberger
ITU-T Q2/15 Rapporteur, ETSI ISG F5G vice chair
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14:40–15:00
F5G Industry Practice, Building New-Gen Connectivity
Zhou Tao
Director of Optical Product Marketing & Solutions Sales Dept. Enterprise BG
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15:00–15:10
Joint Launch: Application of Sensing OptiX & Launch Ceremony
Khulood Abdul Rahman AlAwadhi
Director of Projects at InfraX, Digital DEWA
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15:10–15:20
Accelerating Digital Transformation of Electric Power Industry with F5G
Marcus Brunner
Chief Expert Standardization F5G, Huawei
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15:20–15:30
F5G Single OptiX, Building Guinea National Digital Foundation
Mamadou Safa Tounkara
Deputy General Director, Management and Operating Company of National Backbone (SOGEB)
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15:30–15:40
Building An Smart and Green Resort with Huawei FTTO Solution
TBD
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15:40–15:50
Huawei FTTM Solution and Practices in Industries
Shahid Iqbal
CTO, Optical Product Line, ME Enterprise Business Group
Huawei Cloud TechWave Summit MEA: Inspire Innovation with Everything as a Service
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Discover how Huawei Cloud is fueling digital transformation for customers in the Middle East region — in terms of strategy, business, technology, and ecosystem — following an Everything as a Service model with Cloud-Native 2.0 innovations.
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14:30–14:40
Opening Speech
Jacqueline Shi
President, Global Marketing and Sales Service, Huawei Cloud
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14:40–14:55
Inspire Innovation with Everything as a Service
Frank Dai
President, Huawei Cloud Middle East
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14:55–15:00
Government Cloud
TBD
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15:00–15:20
Accelerating Intelligent Upgrade and Innovation with Huawei Cloud AI
Dr. Tian Qi
Chief Scientist in AI, Huawei Cloud International Eurasian Academy of Sciences (IEAS) Academician, IEEE Fellow
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15:20–15:40
Full-Stack Innovations and Leading in Cloud Native
William Dong
Director of Marketing Department, Huawei Cloud
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15:40–15:50
Go Cloud, Go Further, the Road of Digital Transformation for AASA
Willem Groenewald
CEO, Automobile Association of South Africa
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15:50–16:10
Grow with Huawei Cloud to Build a Prosperous Ecosystem
Eric Wan
Vice President, Ecosystem Development, Huawei Cloud Middle East
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16:10–16:20
Technologies along Silk Road Launch Ceremony
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16:20–16:30
Re-take Control of Your Data:
How Huawei Cloud is the Solution for Your Data Sovereignty
Ramez Rafla
Founder, OneOffice
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16:30–16:40
Tech Mahindra & Huawei Cloud Cooperation Sharing
Girish Visweswaran
Regional Head - MEA, CloudNxT, Tech Mahindra
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16:40–16:50
Public Cloud Hypergrowth with Mindware Cloud
Silmi Khanfir
Director of Cloud & XaaS, Mindware
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16:50–17:00
Scaling Globally - First Distribution’s Journey with Huawei Cloud
Jason Sharp
Director of First Distribution
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17:00–17:10
MOU Signing
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17:10–17:30
Huawei Cloud Partner Awards
Accelerate the Digital Journey of Education
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With the wide application of digital technologies, the digitalization of education is accelerating. Indeed, diversified learning channels, immersive experiences, and anytime anywhere education are now mainstream, posing network challenges to the sector. But boosted intra- and inter-campus network construction will innovate teaching methods and realize cloud-based scientific research, helping colleges and universities build intelligent campuses.
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12:15–12:20
Opening Speech
Alaa Ali Ali Elshimy
Managing Director & Senior Vice President, Huawei Enterprise BG Middle East
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12:20–12:30
Digital Transformation Trends and the Future of Digital Education
Dr. Mukhtar Ahmed
Chairman，HEC
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12:30–12:45
Unleash Digital, Accelerating the Digital Journey of Education
Patrick Low
Industry Expert, Education & Healthcare Dept，Huawei
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12:45–13:00
ANKABUT Cloud Network Empower Education Equity and Research Innovation
TBD
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13:00–13:10
Smart Education Empowers Talent Cultivation and Technological
Golden Yang
Deputy General Manager of TVET Dept, AVIC
Explore Digitalization to Pump Intelligence into Oil and Gas
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Discover Huawei's all-scenario solutions and innovative technical capabilities in the transformation of the oil and gas industry. Huawei works with customers and partners to help oil and gas fields construct unified architecture for multi-purpose networks that are characterized by unified management and integrated security. In addition, it helps gas stations — critical customer touchpoints in fuel retail — evolve to achieve cloud-edge collaboration, delivering convergence and intelligence.
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12:15–12:25
Data to Barrel, Intelligence to Growth
Li Yangming
Chief Representative of the Oil & Gas Sector, Huawei Enterprise BG
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12:25–12:40
Integrated Oil & Gas Field Network — the First Step in Building an Intelligent Oil & Gas Field
Xu Yan
Senior Expert of the Oil & Gas Sector, Huawei Enterprise BG
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12:40–12:50
Build Production Networks to Help Oil and Gas Fields Go Digital
Souvatra Mukherjee
Director –Solutions & Partnership MEA & SEA, 3W Networks
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12:50–13:05
Build the Future-Ready ICT Platform for Smart Gas Stations
Kain Zhu
Solution Lead, Oil & Gas, Huawei UAE
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13:05–13:15
The Digitalization Journey of Gas Stations
Robert Kwong
CEO of WeCar Technology
Redefine Intelligent Campus with ICT
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Campuses are being redefined through innovative ICT, becoming more efficient, greener, and more convenient. Huawei's full range of campus solutions deliver real-world results for enterprises working across industries, ushering in intelligence and a brighter tomorrow.
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14:30–14:35
Welcome Speech – Technology Empowers Campuses
Bob Chen
Vice President, Huawei Enterprise BG
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14:35–14:50
Development Trend of Intelligent Campus
Mahammad J Sear
Leader, Digital Government and Public Sector, Ernst & Young
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14:50–15:05
Redefine Intelligent Campus with ICT
Viga Liu
Director, Intelligent Campus Solution Sales, Huawei Enterprise BG
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15:05–15:15
AL Forsan Intelligent Campus Journey
Sultan Alkaabi
CEO, Al Forsan Holding
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15:15–15:25
TMG Intelligent Campus Brings Harmonious Community and Low-Carbon Lifestyle
Mohamed Salah
Vice President, Talat Moustafa Group
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15:25–15:40
HOLOWITS Inclusive AI Builds Intelligent Campus Security
Saleem Ahmed Shaikh
Managing Director, Magnus
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15:40–15:50
Gathering Powers to Build Intelligent Campuses
Simon Chung
President Global Business, Chinasoft International
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15:50–16:00
Solution Release - Light Up the Road to Intelligent Campus
Alex Wang
Director, Integrated Solution Sales, Huawei ME Enterprise BG
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