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Zawya
10-07-2025
- Business
- Zawya
The State of Qatar is moving forward with preparations to host MWC25 Doha
MWC25 Doha is organized by the GSMA, in partnership with the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT). MWC25 Doha is expected to attract international participants from around 60 countries, including senior executives, technology leaders, investors, policymakers, and innovators. The event aligns with Qatar National Vision 2030 and the Digital Agenda 2030, supporting digital transformation and economic diversification. MWC brings to Doha its unique combination of exhibition, thought leadership, startups and policymaking to create a space where innovation flows and business gets done The event's conference and thought leadership agenda will feature thematic tracks on AI, fintech, smart mobility, 5G, IoT, and satellite innovation. Startups and the investor community will gather at 4YFN, MWC's platform for the startup ecosystem which has facilitated contacts, exposure and investments for over a decade Introducing the GSMA Ministerial Programme, the world's leading forum for policymakers and industry leaders who enable the digital economy to shape regional policy and foster global digital collaboration. Doha, Qatar – Under the esteemed patronage of His Excellency Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, the State of Qatar, represented by the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT), continues its preparations to host the inaugural edition of MWC Doha on 25–26 November 2025 at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center (DECC). The event is organized by the GSMA, the global organisation unifying the mobile ecosystem, in partnership with MCIT. This marks the first time the globally renowned MWC series will be held in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, positioning Doha as a strategic hub for global dialogue on digital transformation. MWC25 Doha is expected to attract international participants from around 60 countries, including 40% Director level as well as senior executives, technology leaders, investors, policymakers, and innovators. The event will feature cutting-edge exhibitions, dynamic networking spaces, and high-level panels led by hundreds of global speakers. H.E. Mr. Mohammed bin Ali Al Mannai, Minister of Communications and Information Technology, stated: 'Hosting MWC25 Doha under the patronage of His Excellency the Prime Minister reflects the national leadership's strategic vision to position Qatar at the forefront of global digital innovation. The event aligns with the directives of His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Amir of the State of Qatar, to build a sustainable, knowledge-based economy driven by innovation and future technologies. MWC25 Doha represents a key opportunity to engage with the world's top innovators, and create meaningful partnerships that drive impact both regionally and globally.' Vivek Badrinath, Director General, GSMA, said: 'We are excited to bring MWC to Qatar for the first time, as the region strives to advance the next generation of digital societies. MWC25 Doha provides a powerful platform for exhibitions, thought leadership, startups and policymakers to collaborate and drive progress. We look forward to supporting the region's growing role in global tech innovation and investment.' MWC25 Doha brings together innovators, policymakers and business leaders from around the world. Flagship features brought to Doha from Barcelona include 4YFN and the GSMA Ministerial Programme. The 4YFN zone is a key platform for the startup ecosystem, connecting global investors with founders to shape the future of technology innovation. The dedicated GSMA Ministerial Programme brings together regional and international policymakers to shape the future of the digital ecosystem in the MENA region. The programme will feature policy-focused sessions, closed-door meetings, and curated networking opportunities—fostering dialogue and strategic alignment between governments, industry leaders, and the global development community. It will also serve as a regional platform for continued collaboration on policies that accelerate innovation, investment, and inclusive digital growth. MWC25 Doha is set to deliver an unmissable experience in the region. Confirmed exhibitors so far include Mannai, Cisco, and Nokia with plenty more to come. In addition, the event has so far confirmed two country pavilions featuring South Korean and Turkish companies. It has also confirmed Ooredoo as a Strategic Partner and Qatar University as the Educational Partner, a first for an MWC event. The event agenda will explore how emerging technologies are shaping the future of economies and societies worldwide. Discussions will center around three overarching themes: AI Nexus, which focuses on the transformative power of artificial intelligence across business, governance, and everyday life; Intelligent Economies, which highlights the evolution of digital infrastructure, data sovereignty, and smart network deployment; and Connected Industries, which examines the integration of frontier technologies across sectors such as mobility, finance, energy, and logistics. MWC25 Doha will feature a dynamic lineup of thematic tracks (summits) tackling the most pressing themes in digital transformation—from the rise of agentic AI and intelligent telecom networks to the future of fintech, smart mobility, data centers, 5G, IoT, and satellite connectivity. Each track will bring together global experts to explore cutting-edge innovations, real-world applications, and the policies shaping tomorrow's connected economy. The event reflects Qatar's commitment to shaping a sustainable, innovation-driven digital economy in line with the Qatar National Vision 2030. By hosting this landmark event, Qatar is reinforcing its role as a global convener of technology leaders and as a regional hub for advanced connectivity, AI integration, and smart infrastructure. The event also supports national efforts to accelerate digital transformation across vital sectors—from government services and education to mobility, commerce, and energy.
India Today
30-06-2025
- Business
- India Today
Meet Sachin Katti, the IIT Bombay grad leading AI, tech and now strategy at Intel
In the ever-evolving world of semiconductors and artificial intelligence, few stories are as remarkable as that of Sachin Katti. From a childhood in Belagavi, Karnataka, to becoming Intel's new chief technology officer and chief AI officer, Katti's journey has been noteworthy. His appointment, effective April 18, 2025, comes at a time when Intel is not only restructuring its leadership but also betting big on AI as a core pillar of its future. Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan, who succeeded Pat Gelsinger after internal disagreements, is steering Intel through turbulent times – including job cuts, strategic realignments, and the closure of key divisions. Within this landscape, Katti has been chosen to lead the company's AI and technology strategy, a role that positions him at the very centre of Intel's academic journey began at St. Xavier's High School and later at IIT Bombay, where he earned his undergraduate degree in electrical engineering in 2003. This was just the start. He went on to pursue his Master's and PhD at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), where his doctoral work earned him the prestigious George Sprowls Award. "AI is top-of-mind with our telco customers, as it is with everyone else in the world."How is Intel delivering in the AI space for the telco industry? Hear from Sachin Katti, Intel SVP & GM, Network and Edge Group #MWC25 : Intel News (@intelnews) March 4, 2025Perhaps one of Katti's most celebrated breakthroughs came not in a boardroom, but in a Stanford lab. As a professor at Stanford University, he led a team that developed in-band full-duplex radios, which are basically wireless systems capable of transmitting and receiving on the same frequency at the same time. This was something engineers had struggled with for over a century. His work didn't just stay in academic journals. Katti co-founded Kumu Networks to commercialise the technology, securing over $25 million in funding and running successful trials with global telecom giants like Deutsche Telekom and While Kumu eventually wound down in late 2024, the innovation it brought to wireless communications lives on. Katti's work on full-duplex radios has the potential to cut spectrum usage in half, which brings with it the benefit of multi-trillion-dollar implications for global important is Katti's passion for openness. In 2016, he co-founded the xRAN Forum, which later evolved into the O-RAN Alliance. As co-chair of its Technical Steering Committee, Katti helped dismantle the industry's reliance on closed, proprietary telecom infrastructure, promoting standardisation and competition. This ethos of openness mirrors Intel's current battle against Nvidia's tightly controlled CUDA ecosystem, making Katti a natural choice for the 2016, Katti also co-founded another startup called Uhana, which applied artificial intelligence to optimise mobile networks. VMware acquired the company in 2019, and Katti joined as Vice President of Telco & Edge Strategy. He then moved to Intel in 2021, rising quickly through the ranks – from CTO of its Network and Edge Group to General Manager, and now, Chief Technology and AI will now oversee Intel Labs, the company's product roadmap, and manage its startup and developer ecosystem engagements. His elevation marks a shift in how Intel views AI, not as a side project embedded within its data centre business, but as a core function deserving dedicated appointment also follows the retirement of Greg Lavender, the previous CTO who had followed Gelsinger from VMware. The shake-up is part of CEO Lip-Bu Tan's vision to flatten Intel's hierarchy and bring product development closer to the top. For the first time, Intel's key chip divisions will report directly to this transition comes with its challenges. Last week, Intel announced major layoffs with over 100 jobs at its Santa Clara headquarters alone, with broader global cuts affecting up to 20 percent of its workforce. The company also shut down its automotive division, laying off most of the employees in the unit. Engineering roles, from chip designers to software architects, are being impacted. The company is even outsourcing parts of its marketing operations to Accenture, with AI set to play a significant role in automating customer Katti, being part of this shift is more than a personal milestone. It places him alongside a growing cohort of Indian-origin leaders shaping global technology, from Satya Nadella at Microsoft, Sundar Pichai at Google, and more recently Trapit Bansal who has joined Meta's superintelligence team.- Ends
Korea Herald
20-06-2025
- Business
- Korea Herald
GSMA: MWC25 Shanghai showcased tech innovation in robotics, AI and 5G-A from China and Asia to an international audience
MWC25 Shanghai saw strong international participation and attendance, with 45,000 attendees including nearly 4,000 from the C-suite and over 40% representing industries beyond mobile SHANGHAI, June 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- MWC25 concludes following three days of innovative technology showcases, keynote sessions and collaborative discussions. Charismatic humanoid robots, urban robo-taxis, AI-enabled devices, satellite comms, EVs and more delighted the 45,000 attendees from 128 countries and territories. The global thought leadership stage set by MWC25 saw nearly 40% of the event's 400 speakers hail from international markets. By welcoming policymakers and leaders to the first GSMA Policy Leaders Forum, including 35 delegations from regions such as LATAM, Asia, the Middle East, Eurasia and Africa, MWC Shanghai is the ideal platform for business leaders, policymakers and the international community to meet, network and collaborate. John Hoffman, CEO of GSMA Ltd., said: " MWC25 Shanghai has once again proven its place as a global meeting point for the industry. China and Asia's exceptional technological innovation is awe-inspiring; from the show floor to the keynote stage, it's been fantastic to see such a diverse mix of companies and ideas driving the future of connectivity. On behalf of the GSMA, my sincere thanks to H.E. Wang Jingtao, Vice Minister, Cyberspace Administration of China; H.E. Chen Jie, Vice Mayor of Shanghai; Mr. Wu Jincheng, Governor of Pudong New Area; and all our attendees, exhibitors, partners and sponsors for making this such a successful edition of MWC Shanghai. We're already looking forward to welcoming you back in 2026." 400 speakers and thought leaders joined more than 400 exhibitors, sponsors and partners to contribute to a packed agenda exploring the accelerating shift towards a more intelligent, connected future. Vivek Badrinath, Director General, GSMA, said: " This week has highlighted the rapid progress of the Chinese ecosystem in the development of 5G-Advanced, AI and open API innovation on the path to achieving 5G's full potential MWC Shanghai continues to be a valuable platform to share ideas, launch partnerships, and be recognised for important work. Congratulations to everyone involved in making this event a success." The GSMA's Head of Greater China, Sihan Bo Chen & the GSMA's Head of MWC Americas and Shanghai, Erich Hermann took a L4-level, robo-taxi by the Pudong Government. They reflect on MWC25 Shanghai's platform for inspirational tech use cases, looking forward to MWC25 Las Vegas where IT leaders will explore the industrial connectivity enabling these real-world applications.
Barnama
20-06-2025
- Business
- Barnama
Malaysia To Host GSMA M360 ASEAN From 2026 To 2028
GENERAL KUALA LUMPUR, June 20 (Bernama) -- Malaysia will host the GSMA M360 ASEAN event series from 2026 to 2028 under a multi-year strategic partnership signed between the Global System for Mobile Communications Association (GSMA) and the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC). The agreement, signed yesterday at the Mobile World Congress (MWC25) in Shanghai, names Malaysia as the official host nation for the M360 ASEAN series, with the inaugural edition to be held in Kuala Lumpur in September 2026. The collaboration marks a major step in positioning Malaysia as a regional hub for digital policy dialogue, industry innovation, and cross-border cooperation in Southeast Asia. MCMC Executive Chairman Tan Sri Mohamad Salim Fateh Din said the partnership is a long-term strategic investment in regional leadership. "Malaysia is committed to being a convening platform for high-impact conversations on the future of connectivity. M360 ASEAN will be a space where policy meets innovation, and regional priorities find global resonance," he said in a statement. The M360 ASEAN event is expected to bring together leaders from both the public and private sectors across Asia and beyond, focusing on key digital economy issues such as 5G evolution, connectivity, cybersecurity, and digital inclusion. Meanwhile, in the same statement, GSMA Chief Regulatory Officer John Giusti said the hosting of M360 ASEAN and this year's Digital Nation Summit reflects Malaysia's strong commitment to ASEAN's digital ambitions. "Hosting both this year's Digital Nation Summit and next year's M360 ASEAN in Malaysia underscores our strong support for the region's 2045 vision. "By bringing together governments, mobile operators, and technology innovators, we aim to accelerate collaboration, investment, and inclusive connectivity across all ASEAN countries, laying the foundation for a more resilient and people-centred digital future. We're excited to launch the inaugural M360 ASEAN in Kuala Lumpur in 2026!" he said.
Korea Herald
20-06-2025
- Business
- Korea Herald
GSMA to launch M360 ASEAN 2026 in Kuala Lumpur, Supporting 'ASEAN 2045: Our Shared Future'
M360 ASEAN is the newly rebranded M360 APAC series, now focused on ASEAN's digital priorities Also bringing the 'Digital Nations Summit to Kuala Lumpur in September 2025 SHANGHAI, June 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The GSMA and the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) today signed an agreement during MWC25 Shanghai confirming that Kuala Lumpur will host two flagship GSMA events: a Digital Nation Summit on 23 September 2025 and the flagship M360 ASEAN 2026 next year. M360 ASEAN is a brand-new event, evolving from the GSMA's M360 APAC series, sharpening its focus on the Association of Southeast Asian Nations' (ASEAN) digital transformation priorities in line with the region's strategic ambitions. GSMA's M360 events draw the wider mobile ecosystem – operators, technology vendors, start-ups, investors and enterprises – to explore topics such as commercial 5G, fintech, IoT and emerging technologies that can translate policy ambitions into real-world impact. The upcoming Digital Nation Summit later this year will serve as a strategic lead-in to the flagship M360 event, bringing together ministers, regulators, and industry leaders to share best practices for building inclusive, secure, and sustainable digital societies – laying the policy groundwork for the region's next wave of growth. The two events will closely align with and advance the region's long-term vision, ' ASEAN 2045: Our Shared Future, ' adopted by leaders of the ten Southeast Asian nations at the 46ᵗʰ ASEAN Summit in May. Central to this vision is the role of digital transformation and regional integration in driving inclusive and sustainable growth. "Hosting both this year's Digital Nation Summit and next year's M360 ASEAN in Malaysia underscores our strong support for the region's 2045 vision," said John Giusti, Chief Regulatory Officer at the GSMA, during today's signing ceremony at MWC25 Shanghai. "By bringing together governments, mobile operators, and technology innovators, we aim to accelerate collaboration, investment, and inclusive connectivity across all countries of ASEAN – laying the foundation for a more resilient and people-centred digital future. We're excited to launch the inaugural M360 ASEAN in Kuala Lumpur in 2026!" Tan Sri Mohamad Salim bin Fateh Din, Executive Chairman of MCMC, said: "Our partnership with GSMA is a long-term strategic investment in regional leadership. Malaysia is committed to being a convening platform for high-impact conversations on the future of connectivity. M360 ASEAN will be a space where policy meets innovation, and regional priorities find global resonance."
