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3 December - 4 December 2025

Shangri-La (22 Orange Grove Rd, Singapore 258350)

GLF Future Tech Leaders

GLF Future Tech Leaders

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The GLF Future Tech Leaders Summit is an emerging network of young talent in the international connectivity ecosystem that convenes via regional events and through an online community. Each event is led by industry executives and exclusive for participation by members of international connectivity companies under the age of 35. .

Through these events, participants will get the opportunity to learn from industry leaders by “walking in their shoes” and collaborate with their peers to build a network of the next generation of industry leadership. Once an event has been attended, participants are enrolled in the GLF Future Tech Leaders online community which provides networking opportunities with like-minded peers around the world.

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Agenda

Wednesday 3 December, 14:00-16:30

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The Carrier of the Future – Telco to TechCo 

Session Leader: International carrier executive

Session focus:

o    How traditional carriers are shifting business models towards platform and ecosystem plays

o    Case studies of international carriers seeking to expand beyond traditional connectivity

o    Skills and mindsets needed for next-gen leaders in this transition

Interactive element:

o    Design a “TechCo pivot plan” for an international carrier, deciding what to prioritise (cloud, edge, AI, security) and present your strategy back.

Hyperscalers & Carriers – Frenemies or Partners? 

Session Leader: Hyperscale partnerships lead 

Session focus:

o    Dynamics between hyperscalers and carriers in communications, data, cloud, and edge services

o    Real partnership successes and failures in Asia-Pacific

o    Opportunities for next-gen leaders to bridge cultures and create win-wins.

Interactive element:

o    Teams role-play negotiations between a carrier and a hyperscaler to co-launch a new service – some play the carrier team, others the hyperscaler, with priorities and “red lines” given in advance.

Investing in Digital Infrastructure – What Really Matters

Session Leader: Infrastructure fund executive 

Session focus:

o    How investors assess telco/digital infra opportunities

o    Trends shaping valuations: data centres, subsea cables, 5G/FTTH, towers

o    What makes a strong business case from an operator’s perspective

Interactive element:

o    Groups receive a mock case (e.g. data centre expansion in Jakarta, subsea route to India) and prepare a 5-min investment pitch. Investor speaker plays “shark,” asking tough questions.

Want to learn more about the GLF Future Tech Leaders Summit?

Anthony Pantaleo

Anthony Pantaleo

Senior Programme Manager

E: glfmail@itwglf.com

T: +44 207 779 8404


 
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