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S3E5It’s a very special episode (tune in to learn why!) with industry leader and expert Eugene Pradas, Sr. VP Global Strategic Development at BTS.In this episode, we explore the expansion playbook: how to identify new market opportunities, navigate cultural and regulatory differences and build winning international sales strategies. Eugene shares his insights on global growth, the challenges of scaling internationally and the lessons learned along the way. 

S3E4In the conversation with Ben Cooper, SVP, Global Network, Strategy and Pacific Region at SG.GS.Gaming is no longer just entertainment, it’s reshaping the telecom industry. In this episode, we explore how real-time gaming, ultra-low latency and global traffic demands are transforming carrier networks, wholesale infrastructure and investment. We also look at the Pacific, the rise of AI and cloud and why gaming may be a blueprint for the networks of tomorrow.Note: Since this episode was recorded, EXA has announced a new subsea cable.

Global Wholesale Telco Industry in the AI & Digital Transformation Era• 5G & AI Infrastructure Expansion - over 30 operators across Africa are rolling out 5G services.• Digital Economy Growth ( Fintech, e-commerce, and digital services drove 80% telecom sector growth, adding $30B+ to the regional GDP)• Regulatory Developments ( WATRA is harmonizing telecom regulations to foster integration and attract investment.Moderator: Erik van StokkomPanelists:Javier Mariscal, VP Africa, BTSEsther Kamulali, Manager Strategic Government Infrastructure - NICTBB Tanzania, Tanzania Telecommunications CorporationMarlene Centeio, Head Of Department For Operator Relations, CV TelecomSamba Khonte Coulibaly, Director Of Program In Charge Of International Strategic Relations Within Sonatel Wholesale & International, Sonatel Group

Digital Powerhouse: Building a Unified AI and Data Governance Framework Across Portuguese-Speaking Nations - interoperability, regulation, and cross-border digital ecosystems - sponsored by OEID cloud sovereignty data sharing frameworks digital public infrastructure cross-border investment innovation corridors (Brazil–Portugal–Africa) Human-Centric AI in Lusophony: Aligning Ethics, Regulation, and Innovation Across BordersAI ethics Dinohelder Cabrall, SI/IT Director, CV TelecomJorge Andrade Santos, Head Of International Wholesale, MEO Wholesale SolutionsSergio Pozuelo, Global Commercial Director, Angola CablesLuís Manuel Brás Bernardino, President, OEIDAlec Pereira, Founder & Principal Consultant, Tyto Alba Consulting

Innovative Business and Investment Approaches to Address the evolving Future Digital Requirements of Cables - sponsored by CVTelecom • Fresh investment & financing opportunities in response to the growing demands of submarine markets• Latest Developments in the cross-boarder connectivity project driving growth in the region • The impact of large-scale M&A activities on achieving substantial and sustainable growth• Meeting the requirements of the evolving submarine market landscapeModerator: Erik van Stokkom Panelists:Jairson Almeida, Head Of Planning And Management Control, CV TelecomZakariaa Edouieb, Business Development Executive, CANARIAS SUBMARINE LINKSamba Khonte Coulibaly, Director Of Program In Charge Of International Strategic Relations Within Sonatel Wholesale & International, Sonatel GroupVlad Ihora, SVP Global Sales, Ellalink

IS WEST AFRICA READY FOR ITS FIRST FULL CLOUD REGION?- What traffic thresholds and interconnection density are required for a full cloud region?- How do infrastructure gaps - multi‑AZ data centers, power reliability, fibre diversity - impact readiness?- What policy and data residency frameworks will attract hyperscalers?This panel will define requirements and outline a roadmap for West Africa to become the next hyperscale cloud destination.Moderator: Eric van StokkomKeynote: Virgilio Alves, Head Of Sales, Angola CablesPanelists: Ricardo Jorge Viana Juvandes Dias, Director Business Development, NetceedBabacar NIANG, Head Of Strategy, Sénégal NumériqueAirton Semedo, Director Of B2B & International Business, CV TelecomJeremy Sigismeau, Head Of Operations, MGIAdnane Ben Halima, VP Of Huawei Northern Africa In Charge Of Public Relation

The Regional AI-powered Data Centers Landscape in Addressing Current & Future Digital Demand - sponsored by CVTelecom• How the current and future data centers are designed to fulfil the demands of subsea cable operators?• New generation of AI - powered Datacenter & AI Exchanges and how they reshape the landscape• How partnership models between subsea cable operators, data centers and internet xchanges help to meet demand and drive growthElisabeth Rodrigues Simao, Partner, Telecoms ProcurementPanelists: Achille Sarr, Africa & Middle East Director, APL Data CenterMouhamadou LAGUE, West Africa Director, Bluesun DCViviane Barbosa, Business Development Manager Southern Europe & Africa, DE-CIXDylan Carver, Account Director, AFR-IX TELECOM

S3E3Why Uzbekistan should be on every telco's radar for outsourcing and regional expansion with Makhliyo Muksinova, Director for Strategic Development at IT PARK Uzbekistan. The area of discussion: The unique opportunities that make Uzbekistan an attractive destination for tech and telco investments.How the country’s infrastructure, including data centers, connectivity, and energy capacity, supports innovation and AI-driven services.Talent development and initiatives aimed at preparing the workforce for advanced technology adoption.

S3E2The latest legal changes in the industry, its challenges and cybersecurity with Nádia da Costa Ribeiro, Partner in Andersen’s Technology, Media & Telecommunications practice. In this episode we talk about:- A regulation proposed by The Digital Networks Act- The biggest compliance gaps across Portugal and Lusophone markets right now- What legal and security obligations are companies getting wrong- Navigating the tension between EU frameworks and regulatory realities in markets like Angola or MozambiqueAnd more...

Listen now to webinars from London 2026 GCCM.Executive Roundtable Discussion Knowledge Sharing Panel SessionGlobal Wholesale Telecom in the AI-IoT-5G Convergence Era• Regional Market Outlooks: Challenges & Investment Horizons• Ecosystem Automation & Secure Integration• Global IoT Connectivity: Scaling Smart Everywhere• AI as a Catalyst for Wholesale EvolutionAnd more!