GLF Future Tech Leaders

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.

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.

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.