The Fiber Connect Council MENA has unveiled its ‘14th annual Conference and Exhibition’, scheduled to run from January 20-22, in Dubai.
This edition will revolve around “The Role of Carriers in Enabling AI Fiber Infrastructure,” by gathering industry leaders, technology innovators, and policymakers to address the growing intersection between fiber optics and AI.
The three-day event will include comprehensive sessions on: advanced fiber architectures for AI applications, Smart city infrastructure requirements and implementations, data center connectivity solutions for AI workloads, IoT ecosystem enablement through fiber networks, network automation and AI-driven optimization, and regional case studies and success stories.
Dr. Ala’a Mousa President – Fiber Connect Council MENA CEO – Earthlink Iraq
“As we witness the exponential growth of AI applications across industries, the demand for ultra-high-speed, low-latency connectivity has never been more critical. This conference arrives at a pivotal moment when carriers must evolve their infrastructure to support the massive data requirements of AI systems. The decisions we make today about fiber infrastructure will determine our region’s capability to leverage AI technologies for decades to come.”
Dr. Suleiman AlHedaithy, Managing Director at MEFC and former president of Fiber Connect Council MENA, added that, “The MENA region stands at a technological crossroads. Our ability to deploy and maintain sophisticated fiber networks will directly impact our competitiveness in the global AI landscape. This conference provides an essential platform for carriers to share insights, explore innovations, and forge partnerships that will shape the future of digital infrastructure in our region.”
The event will spotlight the latest technological innovations from leading global vendors and regional carriers, featuring live demonstrations of next-generation fiber solutions and their applications in AI-driven environments. Emphasis will be placed on practical implementations and real-world case studies that highlight successful deployments across the MENA region.
