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12:15


  • Compute Private Lunch

    • Compute
    • Storage
    • Networking
    • Hospitality & Networking
    • Invite-only Session

17:30


  • DCD>Major Panel: The acceleration of AI and the role of the data center

    • Compute
    • Storage
    • Networking
    • Open Session
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    Speakers

    Stefano Resi

    Head of Data Center Sales, MEA, Nokia

    Stefano Resi

    Stefano Resi

    Head of Data Center Sales, MEA, Nokia

    Stefano Resi is the Head of Data Center Sales for the Middle East and Africa region at Nokia Network Infrastructure. Holding a Master’s degree in telecommunications engineering from the University of Rome, he has built his entire 22-year career in networks infrastructure at Siemens Mobile and subsequently Nokia Networks.

    Over the years, Stefano has held various managerial roles in sales and technical sales, leading projects that established critical transmission networks across Pakistan, Sudan, Nigeria, South Africa, and other markets. In his current position, he drives Nokia’s regional strategy for the data center vertical, identifying emerging business and technological trends that shape the MEA market.

    Stefano is passionate about telecommunications for their role in elevating people’s quality of life and fostering economic growth throughout the region. In his free time, he enjoys reading, golfing, exploring the outdoors, and discovering new cuisines.

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    David Armstrong

    David Armstrong

    Field Engineering Manager EMEA, AWS

    Dan Loosemore

    CEO, DatacenterDynamics

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    Dan Loosemore

    CEO, DatacenterDynamics

    Dan Loosemore is currently CEO at Data Center Dynamics (DCD); helping empower individuals who plan, build, design and operate digital infrastructure to make informed decisions faster. DCD attracts over 15 million views to its publishing sites every year, making it the most read data center publication in the world. It's L&D business trains over 3000 engineers every year and the DCD event series attracts over 20,000 annual attendees. Since 2022, DCD has been part of the InfraXMedia portfolio and is a proud sister-business of Yotta.

    Dan has spent 15+ years scaling B2B media, event and subscription-based platforms in technology and software driven industries. He is passionate about the future of B2B technology marketing and sales, supporting the industry's leading solutions providers on their GTM strategies.

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    Snehar Shah

    Snehar Shah

    CEO, IX Africa Data Centre

    Nader Tahan

    EPC Channel Manager, ABB

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    Nader Tahan

    EPC Channel Manager, ABB

    Nader Tahan is an accomplished electrical engineer and the Product Marketing Director for ABB Electrification Distribution Solutions (Gulf & Pakistan), a global leader in electrification and automation technologies. With more than fifteen years of experience in engineering and technology, Nader has sharpened his skills in product strategy, market analysis, and customer interaction.

    He obtained his degree in Electrical & Electronics Engineering from the University of Sharjah, laying the groundwork for his future career in innovative technology solutions. Nader has successfully led several high-impact marketing initiatives at ABB, resulting in increased growth and market presence in the Energy Sector.

    Among his main strengths are his strategic vision and ability to bridge the gap between technical engineering and market needs. Nader and his team have played a critical role in creating an industrial transformation in mission critical applications by introducing sustainable solutions, such as artificial intelligence-enabled digital switchgears, which have significantly improved efficiency and performance for clients across various industries.

    In addition to his professional accomplishments, Nader is an advocate for sustainable engineering techniques and an active member of ABB's digital community. He is committed to promoting collaboration and creativity in the engineering community.

    Nader, who is based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, continues to research new technologies and industry trends to help ABB achieve its purpose of creating a more sustainable and efficient world.

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18:30


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09:00


  • Opening Keynote: AI for all

    • Compute Stage
    • Compute
    • Storage
    • Networking
    • Open Session

    Speakers

    Shashank Sharma

    Shashank Sharma

    VP and General Manager for Lenovo Middle East, Turkey and Africa, Lenovo

09:30


10:30


  • Tech Showcase: Automate the Chaos - Mastering Your DC with Nokia EDA

    • Compute Stage
    • Networking
    • Open Session
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    Speakers

    Tony Baz

    Data Centre Practices Lead, Nokia

    Tony Baz

    Tony Baz

    Data Centre Practices Lead, Nokia

    Based in Dubai, UAE, Tony leads the Data Center practices within Nokia's Consulting Engineering Team. He collaborates with Service Providers, Enterprises, and Cloud Providers to define and architect AI and Cloud fabric solutions. Tony brings over 20 years of experience in the Data Center sector, encompassing both leadership and individual contributor roles.

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