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Registration, coffee and networkingShangri-La90 mins
09:30
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Shangri-La30 minsLaura Arbelaez, Head of Research MENA, TowerXchange
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10:00
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Shangri-La40 mins
- How are MNO and towerco dynamics shifting in today's MENA towerco market?
- How are carriers balancing the financial and operational trade-offs of divesting towers?
- How have operator-backed towercos impacted the broader telecom ecosystem?
- What advantages have towercos found in a localised operating and financial model?
- How is infrastructure supporting the technical challenges and investment needs of 5G?
- In what ways are rising energy costs and ESG commitments influencing energy management strategies within the telecom sector?
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10:40
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Shangri-La15 minsISST
10:55
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Networking breakShangri-La45 mins
11:40
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Shangri-La40 mins
- How are towercos navigating high inflation and rising debt costs to optimise their financing?
- What are the most promising new capital sources to invest or recycle capital efficiently?
- Strategies to securing new investments, including partnerships with financial institutions and private equity
- Leveraging current valuations to drive strategic consolidation and M&A activities
- How are investors' perspectives on fibre, small cells, and other diversification opportunities evolving?
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12:20
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Shangri-La10 mins
12:30
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Shangri-La30 mins
- What steps can regulators and policymakers take to better understand the telecom business model?
- How can national investment in infrastructure be facilitated through improved regulatory understanding?
- What are the best practices for fostering collaboration between regulators, policymakers, and the telecom tower ecosystem?
- How can regulatory frameworks be adapted to align with the demands of next-generation telecommunications?
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13:00
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Networking lunchShangri-La90 mins
14:30
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Shangri-La60 mins
Smart cities and megaprojects are redefining connectivity. This session explores how advanced infrastructure, and technologies are driving these developments, creating opportunities for enhanced services and sustainable urban growth.
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Shangri-La60 mins
- How can towercos effectively integrate hybrid systems, such as solar and hydrogen, to enhance energy efficiency and meet ESG targets?
- What are the best strategies for utilising remote monitoring to optimise energy use and reduce costs at tower sites?
- How can Energy Service Companies (ESCO) models improve energy management and support sustainability in tower operations?
- What advantages do neutral host projects offer for enhancing energy efficiency within the telecom sector?
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Shangri-La60 mins
How can towers be redesigned for greater efficiency and cost-effectiveness? This session explores new advanced materials and technologies that improve tower performance, reduce environmental impact, and unlock new revenue opportunities.
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Shangri-La60 mins
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15:30
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Networking breakShangri-La40 mins
16:10
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Shangri-La60 minsAs the TowerCo sector evolves, understanding key investment trends is essential. What drives current investments, and how are future opportunities shaping up? This session will explore strategic insights and trends to help capitalise on the growth potential in the TowerCo industry.
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Shangri-La60 mins
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Shangri-La60 mins
08:00
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Registration, coffee and networkingShangri-La90 mins
09:30
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40 mins
- What lessons can towercos share following the global trend of higher interest rates?
- How is the global towerco industry adapting to the entrance of towercos and investors from the Gulf?
- Where are the opportunities for collaboration and where is competition likely as towercos expand across regions?
- What are the most effective strategies for raising capital in a global context?
- What lessons can towercos share amid carrier consolidation, lease renewals and renegotiations?
- How can towercos around the world learn from the differences between Europe, Asia and MENA?
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10:10
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Shangri-La35 mins
- What lessons can towercos share following the global trend of higher interest rates?
- How is the global towerco industry adapting to the entrance of towercos and investors from the Gulf?
- Where are the opportunities for collaboration and where is competition likely as towercos expand across regions?
- What are the most effective strategies for raising capital in a global context?
- What lessons can towercos share amid carrier consolidation, lease renewals and renegotiations?
- Which adjacent assets and services have the best return, and how can towercos around the world learn from the differences between Europe, Asia and MENA?
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11:10
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Networking breakShangri-La35 mins
11:45
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Orange Sound Room60 mins
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Shangri-La60 mins
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Shangri-La60 mins
- How can AI enhance predictive maintenance for towercos, and what improvements have been seen in fault prediction accuracy?
- How are partnerships with tech giants like Microsoft and Amazon advancing edge computing and smart tower capabilities?
- In what ways can AI-driven image recognition improve site monitoring and preventive maintenance?
- What steps should towercos take today to prepare for a future where digitisation and AI are central to their operations?
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Shangri-La60 mins
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12:45
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Networking lunchShangri-La75 mins
14:00
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Shangri-La45 mins
- Who owns what towers across the region and what might come up for sale?
- Will operators carve-out captive towercos or fully monetise sites in sale and leasebacks?
- Will international investors or local entrepreneurs acquire towers in Eurasia?
- Can the region support an independent build-to-suit developer market?
- What valuations can MNOs expect for their towers in today’s financial climate?
- How is Eurasian urbanisation, energy and land use distinct from existing tower markets?
15:00
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Shangri-La45 mins
- How can towercos capitalise on the full potential of 5G, supporting new revenue streams and service offerings?
- What innovative partnerships and collaborations will be essential for towercos to accelerate the deployment of 5G infrastructure?
- How can towercos integrate advanced technologies like AI and automation to optimise the efficiency and scalability of 5G networks?
- What role will towercos play in facilitating the transition to smart cities, and how can they drive the development of 5G-enabled urban infrastructure?
- How can towercos proactively address the increasing demand for edge computing and new other new use cases in a 5G environment?
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Shangri-La15 mins
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