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    Laura Arbelaez, Head of Research MENA, TowerXchange
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    • 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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  7. Networking lunch
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    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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    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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    • How is the digital infrastructure landscape in MENA different and what opportunities are most important for towercos?
    • What are the next growth areas — EV charging, edge data centres, small cells and urban infrastructure?
    • How would carrier consolidation and privatisation impact the tower industry’s competitive landscape and investment opportunities?
    • What strategies should tower companies use to engage telecom regulators and support favourable regulatory frameworks?
    • Is there still room for new tower companies in the market, or will international expansion and mergers dominate growth strategies?
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    • 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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  1. Registration, coffee and networking
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  2. Networking break
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  7. Networking lunch
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    • 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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    • 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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