GSM>3G ME - The Leading Middle Eastern Communications Event

The 12th GSM>3G Middle East conference and exhibition boasted 2100 attendees who also had the opportunity to discuss and express their opinion with a new polling system...
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It is a very important event

Marwan Al-Ahmadi, CEO, MTC Saudi Arabia

Very good and informative.

HFG, Etisalat

It’s a good opportunity to learn new technologies and learn from other operator experiences.

ARK, du

GSM>3G Middle East & Gulf is evolving for 2008 along with the converged market to bring you new topics, new experts, new audiences and further inspiration for the future of your business...

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Why You Should Attend

10 reasons why attending GSM>3G ME will be the soundest business decision you make in 2008...

Choice of 6 conferences into only 2 days. No other event in the region delivers across such a diverse platform to attract as many different functions from within operators and the extended value chain.
3,000+ decision-makers to network with. Be part of the most important event in the region from every sector in the telecoms value chain, including leading operators, vendors, application developers and solution providers companies.
Tailor your learning needs. Prioritise your time on the topics that matter to you. Absorb yourself in one stream each day or dip in and out of all 6, it's up to you. Furthermore get under the skin of 3G at the post-conference training course: "3G Explained".
Interact with the speakers. With over 90 speakers take home insights from the leading minds in the global communications community. 12 panel sessions give you plenty of opportunity to grill the experts on the hurdles facing your business
Case Studies. Absorb crucial advice from those that have gone before, operator case studies share best practice, experience to learn from and the pitfalls to avoid.
Free attendance. Increase your profit for a minimal cost, this event is free for operators and regulators and early booking discounts for everyone else make this a cost-effective investment in your business
160+ leading international vendors showcase the latest applications, devices and network equipment. Roam in the exhibition and examine the products and services of the future.
Speed Networking X 6. A chance to get to know your peers before the start of each stream and help set a relaxed and informal atmosphere.
Exhibition seminar theatre. See the latest solutions and services test-driven live at the free exhibition theatre. Save time and money by attending these seminars.
Extended networking time. We keep the online networking tool open for 3 months post-event for registered attendees. You will also be able to download all the presentations and contact the speakers and attendees to ask your questions and continue the debate. Catch-up on presentations you were unable to attend - with 6 streams there is a lot going on.

Our 2007 Presenters

90+ speaker panel including 38 operators and 14 C-Level representatives:

Rula Abu Daher, CTO, MTC Lebanon
Mohammed Al Ageel, General Manager of IT, FR.Chairman GSM Arab World GSMA ALJAWAL; Saudi Telecom
Khalifa Al Forah, Vice President/Marketing, Etisalat
Mohamed Al Ghanim, Director General, Telecommunication Regulatory Authority
Omar Al Rashdan, Director of International Carrier Relations, Jordan Telecom Group
Marwan Alahmadi, CEO, MTC Saudi Arabia
Ahmad Hamed AL-Ghanmi, Director, Network Design, Al-Jawal Unit, Saudi Telecom AL-JAWWAL
Medhat Amer, CIO, FASTLINK - MTC (Jordan)
Hanadi Saeed Ayoub, Director of Applications and Value Added Services, du, UAE
Ineke Botter, CEO, Alfa, Lebanon
Ron Buschur, CEO, Power wave Technologies (USA)
Naveed Butt, Chief Customer Operations Officer and Acting CCO, Ufone, Pakistan
Ross Cormack, CEO, Nawras, Oman
Cédric Damico, Telecom Director, Middle East and Africa, Oberthur Card Systems
Samer Sayed Geissah, Executive Director - Mobile Network, du, UAE
Marwan Hamade, Minister of Telecommunications (Lebanon)
Pertti Johansson, President MEA Region, QUALCOMM (USA)
Karim Khoja, CEO, Roshan
Christian Kilowan, Director, IRANCELL (Iran)
Harri Koponen, General Manager & CEO, Wataniya Telecom
Tushar Maheshwari, Chief Commercial Officer, Afghan Wireless, Afghanistan
Kazim Mujtaba, Head of Strategic Planning, Warid Telecom, Pakistan
Mubashir Naqvi, CEO, Ufone, Pakistan
Stefan Omlor, Chief Commercial Officer, Alfa, Lebanon
Samir Satchu, General Counsel & Head of Government Affairs, Roshan, Afghanistan
Osman Sultan, CEO, du, UAE
Khaled Tabbara, Director of Carrier Relations, du, UAE
Khalil Youssef, Procurement Director, SYRIATEL (Syria)
Bohdan Zabawskyj, CTO, REDKNEE
Ayman Zwiya, CTO, Syriatel, Syria