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Future tech leaders shaping connectivity tomorrow

A dedicated summit for emerging professionals under 35 accelerating careers in digital infrastructure, connectivity, cloud, AI and telecoms.

Future Tech Leaders Summit Dubai: Empowering the Next Generation

Experience the energy of the GLF Future Leaders Summit. After a high-impact gathering in Dubai, we are bringing the under-35 digital infrastructure community to Washington, D.C. to network with senior stakeholders and shape the future of global telecoms.

The GLF Future Tech Leaders Summit is a curated programme running alongside ITW, created specifically for early career and emerging professionals.

It brings together future leaders from across carriers, data centres, cloud, AI, subsea and digital infrastructure for a half day of learning, discussion and networking.

You will hear directly from senior executives, founders and specialists who are shaping the industry today and leave with insight you can apply immediately to your role and career.

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Companies who have previously attended:

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Meet our previous superstar speakers

Amit Gupta

VP and Head of Data, AI & Fintech

e& Enterprise

 

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Pushpendra Singh

Director & Global Head, Telco Messaging & API Partnerships

Meta

 

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Sarah Mills

Global head of Wholesale

Telstra

 

 

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Previous agenda items

The impact of AI in the Digital World

Session Leader: International carrier executive

Session focus:

  • How is AI impacting telecoms demand, services and operations?
  • How are digital infrastructure providers prioritising the AI use-cases they should focus on?
  • What are the operational requirements for digital infrastructure providers to create value from AI?

The Carrier of The Future – Telco to TechCo

Session Leader: International carrier Executive

Session focus:

  • How traditional carriers are shifting business models towards platform and ecosystem plays
  • Case studies of international carriers seeking to expand beyond traditional connectivity
  • Skills and mindsets needed for next-gen leaders in this transition

Hyperscalers & Carriers – Reaching Across The Aisle?

Session Leader: Hyperscaler partnerships lead

Session focus:

  • Dynamics between hyperscalers and carriers in communications, data, cloud, and edge services
  • Real partnerships successes and failures in Asia-Pacific
  • Opportunities for next-gen leaders to bridge cultures and create win-wins.

The 2026 Agenda is under wraps

We’re putting the finishing touches on the Future Tech Leaders Summit 2026 programme. Check back soon to see who’s taking the stage and what’s on the cards for this year.

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