Arab Advisors Group’s 17th conference Tuesday June 6, 2023 at The Ritz-Carlton hotel - Amman

5G technology, the great enabler of massive change for businesses and people. Towards a paradigm shift unparalleled in human history.

This is the place for thought leaders, C-level executives and directors from all the stakeholders of the technology and telecommunications industries, to  come together, discuss and share their expertise and thoughts about the true promises and the challenges of successful business models in the 5G era.

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Partners and Sponsors

 

Local Telecom Partner

VIP Dinner Partner

 

5G Challenges and Opportunities Panel Sponsor

 

Infrastructure Partner	Digital Transformation Partner	Technology Partner

Supporting Partners

PR Partner	IT Solution Partner

Media Partners			Digital Media Partner

Event's Agenda

Time	Description
8:30 - 9:30	Registration and Welcome Coffee
9:30 - 9:45	Welcome Speech - Mr. Hakam Kanafani, Chairman, Arab Advisors Group
9:45 - 10:05	Her Royal Highness Princess Sumaya bint El Hassan Inaugural Speech
10:05 - 10:45	Panel Discussion - 5G for a Better Future: Economic Growth, Digital Inclusion, Innovation and Sustainability. ❖What is the impact of 5G technology on sustainable development, economic growth, and social well being? ❖5G as an enabler of remote education and healthcare, smart cities, and environmental monitoring. Panelists: H.E. Ahmad Hanandeh, Minister, Ministry of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship Mr. Philippe Mansour, CEO, Orange Jordan Dr. Nooh Alshayab, Commissioner, TRC
10:45 - 11:00	Networking (15 minutes)
11:00 - 11:30	Presentation Mr. Noman Waheed, CTO Middle East, Nokia Mr. Moder Al-Zoubi, Head of Business Development Middle East, Nokia
11:30 - 11:45	Presentation Mr. Iyad M. Mazhar, Founder & CEO, TASC Towers
11:45 - 12:15	Monetizing the advancement of 5G and the lower entry barrier to state of the art technologies Mr. Majed Al Amine, Global Head of Google's 5G Solutions / Cross Technology Market Lead, Google
12:15 - 12:30	Presentation Mr. Bassam Maharmeh, President, National Cyber Security Center
12:30 - 12:45	Networking (15 minutes)
12:45 - 13:30	Panel Discussion - The Business Case for 5G: Key Drivers ❖Leveraging 5G in the industry to create new business models, products, and services. ❖5G use cases: implementation and plans Panelists: Mr. Aiman Sarhan, Network Engineering Director, Orange Jordan Mr. Thaer Abu Sneineh, Commercial Director, TASC Towers Mr. Ahmed Ossama, Managing Partner, Digital Transformation, Foresight Consulting, Co-founder Bringy Dr Nart Bajj, VP Wireless Access Network, Boingo
13:30 - 13:45	Presentation Mr. Tim Peters, Senior Managing Director, Teneo
13:45 - 14:15	Presentation Mr. Zoran Lazarevic, Chief Technology Officer of Market Area Middle East & Africa, Ericsson
14:15 - 15:00	Lunch Break (45 minutes)
15:00 - 15:15	Presentation Mr. Jawad Abbassi, Head of MENA, GSMA
15:15 - 16:00	SPONSORED BY MANDIANT (now part of Google Cloud) Panel Discussion - 5G Challenges and Opportunities ❖Technical challenges in 5G deployment and operations ❖The role of regulating authorities in 5G success ❖Business challenges facing the deployment of 5G networks ❖Cybersecurity Moderator: Mr. Othman Al Dawamenah, Regional Manager, Mandiant (now part of Google Cloud) Panelists: Mr. Moder Al-Zoubi, Head of Business Development Middle East, Nokia Lt.Colonel. Dr.Hamad Khalifa Al Nuaimi, Head of Telecom Division, Abu Dhabi Police Mr. Simon Redfern, CEO of TESOBE and founder of the Open Bank Project Mr. Farhan Abu-Leil, VP, Head of Reg Tech, Arab Bank
16:00 - 16:10	Networking (10 minutes)
16:10 - 16:30	Presentaiton Mr. Firas Bsat, 5G E2E Program Director, Orange Jordan
16:30 - 17:10	Panel Discussion - 5G and Beyond ❖A look beyond the current implementation of 5G and the vision for next-generation wireless technologies ❖Research and development in areas such as new frequency bands, quantum communication, and AI Panelists: Mr. Ihab Hinnawi, Business Advisor Mr. Mohammad Izzat Al Taani, Telecom Regulatory & Business Advisor Dr. Mohammad Khaled, Safe Digital and Transformation Thought Leader, e&
17:10- 17:20	Closing Session

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Testimonials

Mr. Noman Waheed, CTO, Middle East Mobile Networks, NOKIA

"Appreciate your great support during the event. Looking forward to the event next year “

Mr. Zoran Lazarević, Chief Technology Officer, Middle East & Africa, ERICSSON

"The 5G Summit in Jordan was a resounding success, with excellent attendance and a significant impact. It took place at the ideal moment for Jordan, further strengthening the country's ambitions to lead in the 5G era. We would like to express our sincere gratitude to Arab Advisors Group for inviting Ericsson to participate and share our insights on 5G energy efficiency and the potential for monetization“

Mr. Ahmed Ossama, Managing Partner, Digital Transformation, Foresight Consulting, Co-founder, BRINGY, INC

“It was my pleasure to attend the distinguished summit. It was a very insightful event for me.”

Ms. Naila Al Dawoud, Chief Consumer Market Officer, ORANGE JORDAN

“Happy to attend today #5Gsummit2023 in Amman with @OrangeJo as the telecom sponsor of the #5GSummit #ArabAdvisorsgroup , meeting leaders & industry experts, across the transformative power of #5G across different industries.”

Mr. Hamad Khalifa, Co-Founder of Digital Barza & Telecommunications Specialist & Telecom Division Manager at ABU DHABI POLICE

“Arab Advisors Group is always grateful for being part of this Great nation and history, All the best and Thank you for making #5G as a future Topic.”
“Arab Advisors Group #5G summit, it’s all about 5G ….Having the best of Telecommunications Thank you”
“Arab Advisors Group …Many thanks for a great event where sharing knowledge and experience were the goal of this. #5G summit.”

Dr. Ashraf Tahat, Professor, PSUT

“A fruitful participation today in the 5G Summit, under the patronage of HRH Princess Sumaya bint El Hassan, which was organized by the Arab Advisors Group and held at the Ritz-Carlton, Amman. In addition, several presentations and panel discussions by experts and consultants in the domain of cellular communications networks and applications were insightful”.

Mr. Aiman Sarhan, Network Engineering Director, ORANGE JORDAN

”Very interesting and compressive summit around 5G with the key stakeholders from all the industry, Well done for the arrangements and the logistics too, along with the Arab advisors speakers, and facilitators.“

Mr. Othman Aldawamenah, Regional Sales Manager, MANDIANT (now part of Google Cloud)

“I would like to thank everyone involved in organising and making this summit happen. During 5G summit in Amman I had the opportunity to moderate an interesting panel discussion where we discussed the opportunities and challenges that the 5G will bring to the region and to they cybersecurity. I had the honor to have my esteemed panel Dr Hamad Khalifa Moder Alzoubi Simon Redfern Farhan Abu Leil Looking forward to more opportunities to meet and discuss and learn”.

Mr. Simon, CEO of TESOBE and founder of the OPEN BANK PROJECT

“Thanks for the opportunity to appear at the conference! I found it interesting”

Dr. Nooh Alshyab, Commissioner, TRC

“It was a pleasure for me to participate in the 5G Summit 2023. It was really a very successful conference. Thanks for the great effort you did and wish you all the best for future events.

Dr. Nart Bajj, VP Wireless Access Network, BOINGO

“It was a great experience. The quality of the presentations and panels was excellent and the attendees were very distinguished and informative.  I would join similar conferences in the future.”

Mr. Moder Alzoubi, Head of Business Development Middle East, NOKIA

“The event turned out to be a very successful occasion from all angels and in particular for us in Nokia. With a very good attendance represented by HRH Princess Sumaya and Minister of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship as well as CEOs of Operators Orange and Umniah and very strong representation from other vendors/officials/universities/regulators and other stakeholders within the market, it came as a very good opportunity to catch up with all stakeholders and emphasize Nokia’s recent strong entry to Jordan’s market... Here I would like thank Arab Advisors very much for all the effort and coordination that was made. Truly Appreciated.”