21st November
12:00-19:00
The conference will kick off in the afternoon with a welcome Keynote, followed by dynamic discussions on the trends and topics affecting the GCC regional market.
12:00
DOORS OPEN
13:00-13:20
13:30-13:55
REGIONALLooking In: A local perspective on the GCC data centre market
PANEL: An outlook on the GCC data centre market today from local players. A look at their ambitions in the region, their view on technological advances and the services and products that see the most uptake. How is the market expected to grow? With what speed? What are the challenges and biggest opportunities?
14:00-14:25
REGIONALLooking Out: An international perspective on the GCC data centre market
PANEL: An outlook on the GCC data centre market today from international players. A look at their ambitions in the region, and what challenges and opportunities outside players face when entering the GCC market.
14:30-14:55
OPERATIONALA perspective on data centre policy: what is the best way forward?
A look at how the GCC data centre market compares to its well-established counterparts, and the latest updates from the region.
15:00-15:15
OPERATIONALUnification of Data Centre Operations Management
KEYNOTE: Downtime is not an option. A novel rational to unify mission-critical operations at the facilities echelon, via an autonomous methodology, amalgamating personnel with technology, preserving uptime, mitigating costs, risks, and sustainability, is obtainable.
15:20-15:50
INVESTMENTInvestment and development of data centre assets in the GCC
PANEL: This panel will look at the opportunities and challenges of developing and investing in dta centres in the GCC region.
15:55-16:25
REGIONALWomen in Infrastructure: A GCC Review
PANEL: There are more women in the workplace in the Gulf than ever before, but is it enough? How does the digital infrastructure community fair?
16:30-17:00
REGIONALLAUNCH: GDCA GCC Data Sovereignty and Data Flow Report
PANEL: This session will feature the launch of the Gulf Data Association’s (GDCA) report on data sovereignty and data flow for the GCC. Representatives from law firms from across the GCC will feature on this panel to share their findings and to discuss the future of data laws in the region.
17:30-19:00
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*This programme is subject to change