Closing
Keynote
Etisalat@GITEX -
Khalifa Al Shamsi
Hear our closing keynote by Khalifa Al Shamsi, Chief Corporate Strategy & Governance Officer, Etisalat Group, as he shares his highlights of this virtual platform.
Complete
Sessions

Day 3 of Etisalat at GITEX
Brings to you exciting conversations, on-stand demos, live coverage, and all the action from the Etisalat stand.

Day 2 of Etisalat at GITEX
Brings to you exciting conversations, on-stand demos, live coverage, and all the action from the Etisalat stand.

Day 1 of Etisalat at GITEX
Brings to you exciting conversations, on-stand demos, live coverage, and all the action from the Etisalat stand.
Live from the stand
- Day 3

Conversation with Bai Li – Engineer – Sandstar
Catch us live in conversation with Bai Li of Sandstar as he walks us through his AI retail checkout solution.

Conversation with Mohammad Saif Siddiqui – Sr. Manager Solutions Marketing – IoT – Etisalat
Catch us live in conversation with key members of Etisalat Digital as they walk us through new innovations that are redefining areas such as Smart Defence, Smart Cities and more using technologies such as IoT, Analytics and Big Data.

Conversation with Tommy Deblieck – CEO – Zora Robotics
Catch us live in conversation with Zora Robotics as we discover their use cases within the sphere of education by helping children learn in a fun, yet effective, way.

Conversation with Sergio Pachon – COO & Co-Founder – Kiwibot
Catch us live in conversation with Kiwibot, a delivery robot, and find out more about its applications, use cases and where it will be implemented in the future.

Conversation with Satyajeet Panda – Manager – Etisalat Enterprise
Catch us live in conversation with key members of Etisalat Digital as they walk us through new innovations that are redefining areas such as Smart Defence, Smart Cities and more using technologies such as IoT, Analytics and Big Data.

Conversation with Federico Ferrante – Sr. Manager Solutions Marketing – Digital Industry – Etisalat Digital
Catch us live in conversation with key members of Etisalat Digital as they walk us through new innovations that are redefining areas such as Smart Defence, Smart Cities and more using technologies such as IoT, Analytics and Big Data.

Conversation with Mohammed Hashem – Sr. Director Data Monetization – Etisalat Digital
Catch us live in conversation with key members of Etisalat Digital as they walk us through new innovations that are redefining areas such as Smart Defence, Smart Cities and more using technologies such as IoT, Analytics and Big Data.

Conversation with Abdul Rauf – Sr.Eng – Etisalat
Catch us live in conversation with key members of Etisalat Digital as they walk us through new innovations that are redefining areas such as Smart Defence, Smart Cities and more using technologies such as IoT, Analytics and Big Data.

Conversation with David Torre – Director AI & IoT Solutions – Etisalat Digital
Catch us live in conversation with key members of Etisalat Digital as they walk us through new innovations that are redefining areas such as Smart Defence, Smart Cities and more using technologies such as IoT, Analytics and Big Data.

Conversation with Simon Bentley – International Sales and Strategy Advisor – Kendu
Catch us live in conversation with Simon Bentley of Kendu as he takes on a walkthrough of some of the biggest showcases under the Future of Retail segment at Etisalat’s GITEX stand this year.

Conversation with Paulo Santiago, Marketing Assistant – LG Electronics Gulf
Catch us live at the LG stand at Etisalat GITEX 2020 as we explore their smart home technology solutions that are giving smart living a complete revamp.

Conversation with Philip Regenie, Founder & CEO – Zanthion
Catch us live in conversation with Philip Regenie from Zanthion as he shares further insights on his healthcare analytics showcase and how it is pioneering the future of real-time health.

Conversation with Reka Borsos, Business Development Manager – Cayenne Technologies
Catch us live in conversation with Doosan Drones as they walk us through the use cases of their latest drone technology.

Conversation with Nikola Kukoljac, Solution Architect – Help AG
Watch this live segment as we discuss Etisalat Digital’s Cybersecurity solution and how it’s a critical aspect for enterprises today.

VIP Walkthrough – Members of the Board – Etisalat
Members of the Board – Ms. Mariam Saeed Ahmed Ghobash and Mr. Saleh Abdulla Lootah, visited the Etisalat stand at GITEX on Day 3 of the technology exhibition and experienced some of the key showcases across important verticals such as retail, healthcare, mobility and more.

Conversation with Tom Clarke – SVP Operations and Business Development – NuEyes Technologies
Catch us live in conversation with Tom Clarke of NuEyes as he talks about his two most important showcases and details their use cases – both for people with determination and beyond.

Conversation with Morgan Roe – Director of Operations – Engineered Arts
Catch us live in conversation with Engineered Arts as they showcase their humanoid robot.

Conversation with Mohamad Saoud – GM – Engineering and Technical Support – Panasonic Marketing ME
Catch us live in conversation with Panasonic as they showcase their Wheelchair which presents cutting-edge technology to enable people with determination.

Conversation with Dilip Lakshmana – Analyst – Business Marketing – Etisalat
Watch this live segment as we discuss Etisalat Digital’s Cloud computing solutions and how they are paving the way for the future of remote working and more.

Conversation with Francisco Salcedo, SVP & Head of Digital, Etisalat Digital
Watch this live segment featuring Francisco Salcedo, SVP & Head of Digital, Etisalat Digital, as he gives a tour of the Etisalat Digital corridor and their solutions at the Etisalat GITEX stand.

Conversation with Mark Oleynik – CEO – Moley Robotics
Catch us live in conversation with Moley Robotics who walk us through their smart kitchen concept and their vision for the future of F&B.

Conversation with Fabio Rezler – CEO – Bionicook
Catch us live in conversation with Bionicook as they take us through their robotic chef that can prepare meals in real time.

The Caper Counter Self-Checkout, by Caper AI
Catch us live in conversation with Caper as they highlight their cutting edge solution for retail checkout.

Conversation with Altaf Ahmed – Director – Retail IoT Channels & Payments, Etisalat
Catch us live in conversation with Altaf Ahmed, Director, Retail IoT Channels & Payments, Etisalat, as he shares insights on two exciting showcases at Etisalat’s GITEX stand this year – Fujitsu Checkout & Ella by Crown Digital – both technologies that are pioneering the future of retail.

Conversation with Amit Ghulani, Senior Manager, Solutions Marketing – Etisalat
Watch us live in conversation as we get the latest updates on one of Etisalat’s Megaprojects – HasanTuk – live from their stand at GITEX.
Etisalat
Top Management

CEO Keynote
A Keynote from the CEO of Etisalat, sharing an overview of their theme at GITEX this year and some of the key technologies in the spotlight that will disrupt prime verticals such as healthcare, retail and mobility.

Focus on Etisalat’s partnership with DP World
Etisalat engage in conversation with one of their key business partners to discuss the current partnership and what’s next.

Finding synergy and solutions in partnerships
Etisalat engages in conversation with its key business partner – ENOC Retail – to discuss the current partnership and what’s next.

Introduction to external stakeholders/clients
A keynote by Ragy Magdy, Sr. Vice President Enterprise Sales – Etisalat, highlighting the role of key business partners and what’s in the pipeline.

Focus on IoT business line
In conversation with Alberto Sebastian Delgado, Vice President – IoT and AI, Etisalat Digital, to discuss Etisalat’s IoT solutions and how they are paving the way for a connected future

Intro to govt partnerships
A keynote by Etisalat to highlight the significance of their government partnerships and how is playing a critical role in the implementation of technologies across the UAE.

Overall Welcome Note
An introduction and overview to the virtual platform by Etisalat. Learn about the platform’s objectives and gain an insight into what to expect.

Finding synergy and solutions in partnerships
Etisalat engages in conversation with its key business partner – Serco ME – to discuss the current partnership and what’s next.

Strategic Keynote – Hatem Bamatraf
Hear from our keynote speaker Hatem Bamatraf, CTO, Etisalat, live from the Etisalat At GITEX stand talking about technologies that are in the spotlight this year and showcases that are being powered through them.

Focus on Cybersecurity business line
In conversation with Stephan Berner, CEO, Help AG, who discusses shifts in cybersecurity and areas that businesses need to consider.

Spotlight on Etisalat’s cybersecurity vertical
Hear from keynote speaker Abubaker Mohamed Almarzooqi, Vice President Government Sales – Security Entity, Etisalat, as he sheds light on one of the most critical focus areas – cybersecurity.

VIP Welcome Keynote
A very special welcome keynote by Hatem Dowidar, CEO Etisalat, highlighting Etisalat’s strategic objectives for GITEX 2020, the theme of ‘Empowering the digital future & beyond’ and technologies disrupting industries in the new normal.

Discussing the importance of partnerships: the future of 5G and its use cases
Hear Abdulla Al Ahmed, SVP – Government Sales, Etisalat, and Col. Dr. Hamad Al Naimi, Head of Telecommunications – Abu Dhabi Police discussing their importance partnership as well as the future of 5G and its use cases.

Strategic Keynote – Sabri Yahya
Hear from our keynote speaker Sabri Yahya, CIO, Etisalat, live from the Etisalat At GITEX stand sharing an overview of this year’s theme and how it connects back to the biggest focus on 5G technology.

Intro to govt partnerships
A keynote by Etisalat to highlight the significance of their government partnerships and how is playing a critical role in the implementation of technologies across the UAE.

Introduction to external stakeholders/clients
A keynote by Ragy Magdy, Sr. Vice President Enterprise Sales – Etisalat, highlighting the role of key business partners and what’s in the pipeline.

Overall Welcome Note
An introduction and overview to the virtual platform by Etisalat. Learn about the platform’s objectives and gain an insight into what to expect.

The importance of partnerships – working together
Etisalat engage in conversation with one of their key business partners to discuss the current partnership and what’s next.

On the horizon: solutions that are reimagining the future
Etisalat engage in conversation with one of their key business partners to discuss the current partnership and what’s next.

Introduction to external stakeholders/clients
A keynote by Ragy Magdy, Sr. Vice President Enterprise Sales – Etisalat, highlighting the role of key business partners and what’s in the pipeline.

Focus on Data Center & Cloud business line
Etisalat Digital’s solutions are playing a pivotal role in driving the business agenda for Etisalat. Hear from Miguel Villalonga, Vice President Cloud & Datacenter Business – Etisalat Digital, highlight Etisalat’s data centre and cloud solutions.

Keynote – The importance of 5G
A keynote by Etisalat highlighting the importance of 5G – to industry, the city and the country.

Discussing partnership – Artificial Intelligence during COVID-19
Hear Etisalat engage in conversation with their government partner, Dubai Police, as they discuss the advent of AI and how is re-shaping the technology landscape in the new normal.

Intro to Etisalat govt partnerships
A keynote by Etisalat to highlight the significance of their government partnerships and how is playing a critical role in the implementation of technologies across the UAE.

Overall Etisalat Welcome
An introduction and overview to the virtual platform by Etisalat. Learn about the platform’s objectives and gain an insight into what to expect.
Special
Segment

Etisalat X Expo 2020 Partnership Highlights
Hear Usama Wazeer, Sr. Director, Strategic Digital Projects – Etisalat Digital, in conversation with Saeed Al Zarooni, Sr. Vice President Mobile Network, Etisalat, and Iman Alomrani, Deputy Chief Technology Officer – Expo 2020 Dubai, talking about the upcoming Expo 2020.

An introduction to Expo 2020 – Etisalat partnership
Hear from our keynote speaker Usama Wazeer, Senior Director, Strategic Digital Projects, Etisalat, who talks about the prolific partnership Etisalat has with Expo 2020.

Fireside chat – Digital transformation of the Education sector
Are we ready for the digital transformation that’s quickly changing everything we know about traditional educational models. Hear from our education experts in this fireside chat.

Digital transformation of the Education sector
Hear from keynote speaker Abdelkader Es Slami Houssine, Head of Digital Education & Government, Etisalat, as he talks about what’s on the horizon for the future of education.

Enabling people with determination – Etisalat’s Hero Bionics Arm
Hear from Open Bionics as they address critical questions around the assistive technology space and share their insights on enabling people with determination.

Enabling people with determination – Etisalat’s Panasonic Wheelchair
Hear from Panasonic as they address critical questions around the assisitive technology space and share their insights on enabling people with determination.

Etisalat’s partners and solutions to empower people with determination
A keynote by Shaima Ali Albriki, Manager – CSR, Etisalat, explaining Etisalat’s CSR focus and how this is being taken forward through engagement with partners within this space.

Etisalat’s focus on inclusivity, diversity
A keynote by Ahmed Bin Ali, SVP – Corporate Communication, Etisalat, emphasizing the role of CSR within Etisalat and how it is a key pillar defining their larger vision for technology.
Future of
Mankind

Smart Home technology
In conversation with Sumyeong Yoo, Marketing Part Leader, LG Electronics Gulf, who sheds light on the latest smart home technology and it is ushering in the era of smart living.

Rise of the machines: Robots and the future of work
A fireside chat between Murat Eldem, Sr. Director for Artificial Intelligence IoT Solutions – Etisalat and
Morgan Roe, Director of Operations, Engineered Arts, exploring the future of AI.

Future of Delivery – Drones & beyond
Technologies are reshaping the way we move and transport goods. In this fireside chat, hear Pramod Kashyap, Sr Manager, Solutions Marketing Mobility IoT, Etisalat Digital and Tom Plummer, CEO & Co-founder – Wingcopter talk about the future of delivery and the role of drone technologies.

Fireside chat – Using AI to steer the future of work
The future of mankind i.e. the way we move, live and work is being drastically re-shaped by the technologies around us. In this fireside chat, hear from our experts as they assess the role of AI in our lives and its impact on the future of work.
Future of
Retail

Digital transformation in the Retail Industry: Facial recognition, online shopping, payment systems
The future of retail is at our doorstep and Etisalat invites its partners to discuss what it entails. From digital payments and facial recognition to AI checkout solutions and automated backends, how can retailers maximise their retail opportunities?

Face recognition and other technologies evolution post-pandemic
Hear from our expert retail panel Altaf Ahmed, Director, Retail, IoT Channels & Payments – Etisalat Digital – Samu Laszlo, CEO, Grand Connect and Gyorgy Balogh, CEO, Ultinous, talk about 5G connectivity, facial recognition, digital payments and more.

Leveraging facial recognition, big data, payment systems and behavioral analytics to better understanding the new customer
A keynote session presented by Murat Eldem, Sr. Director for Artificial Intelligence IoT Solutions, Etisalat Digital, sharing insights on what lies ahead for the future of retail.

Watch this video to explore technologies reshaping retail
Smart checkout solutions using AI, Facial recognition, digital payments and more are personalising the customer shopping experience.
Future of
Mobility

Take a deepdive into the future of mobility
Explore the technologies disrupting the way we move and complete our daily commutes. From IoT and AR to 5G and AI, the future of travel experience is here.

Providing safe, efficient, sustainable autonomous transportation
Experts from Etisalat and the mobility industry come together in this panel discussion to talk about how technologies can be used to make transportation systems safer, more efficient and sustainable.

The road ahead: what’s next for the transportation sector
An exciting conversation between Alberto Sebastian Delgado, Vice President – IoT and AI, Etisalat and James Mallinson, Head of vehicle connectivity, BMW, as they explore the major transformative trends within the mobility sector and take a close look at the role of 5G.

Powering the Future of Mobility
Hear Zakaraya Al Ashek, Director – Solution Marketing M2M & IoT, Etisalat, shed light on the promise of the future of mobility and how Etisalat is powering this using technologies such as 5G, IoT and more.
Future of
Healthcare

Take a sneak peek into the future of healthcare
Smart hospitals using connected devices are reimagining the way patients will receive care.

Etisalat at the forefront of healthcare
Hear keynote speaker Saood Ibrahim Karmostaji, Director, Government Sales DBX, Etisalat, highlight Etisalat’s focus within the healthcare vertical and how they are using technologies to stay at the forefront of the sector.

Communication & connectivity: the 2’Cs reshaping the future of healthcare
What are some of the key forces that are transforming healthcare more rapidly than ever before and what can experts do to stay ahead of the curve? Hear from our expert panellists as they discuss the future of healthcare.

Appreciating Heroes on the frontlines – the country’s initiatives to move forward post-COVID-19 and how Etisalat’s driving connectivity the world in a pandemic
Hear Khalid Galoua Adine, Head of Digital Healthcare Vertical, Etisalat Digital share his insights on how Etisalat’s driving connectivity the world in a pandemic.

5G and the future of healthcare – real-time healthcare
Enjoy this fireside chat between Dr. Prateek Kumar Sardana Sr.Manager/Lead Clinical Strategist Healthcare, Etisalat Digital and Philip Regenie, Founder & CEO – Zanthion, as they assess the role of 5G in the future of healthcare and beyond.
Live from the stand
- Day 2

VIP Walkthrough – H.H. Sheikh Mansour bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum
Day Two of Gitex saw the official walk through of H.H. Sheikh Mansour bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai’s Supreme Committee of Crisis and Disaster Management. Here’s live coverage from his visit to the Etisalat stand.

Conversation with Michael El Arid – Senior Sales Executive – Joseph Digital Solutions – Cloudpick
Catch us live in conversation with Cloudpick – a one of it’s kind un-manned pharmacy that is reshaping the future of healthcare.

Conversation with Ragy Magdy, Senior Vice President – Enterprise Sales, Etisalat
Catch us live in conversation with Grand Connect as they take us through the backend retail analytics solution that helps retailers with decision making.

Conversation with Frank Rinderknecht, Founder & CEO, Rinspeed
Their modular vehicles are pioneering the future of community transport and their technology is enabling multiple use cases from parcel delivery to grab & go.

Conversation with Yoshiaki Nakamura, Business Development Manager, Meltin MMI
A Robotics solution that is paving the way for the future of work.

Conversation with Carlos Coscujuela, Commercial Strategy & Operations Manager, Wallbox
Watch this video to get a glimpse of their showcase from the Etisalat GITEX stand.

Conversation with Bill Wimberley, Head of Global Business Development, Wingcopter
Live from Etisalat At GITEX, discussing the future of delivery and the pivotal role drones are playing

Healthcare has been an important vertical this year – particularly with digital transformation at the forefront.
Watch this special live segment from the Etisalat At GITEX stand showcasing healthcare technologies.

5G is reshaping healthcare and this showcase from the Etisalat stand is a great example.
Watch this to enjoy our live conversation with the 5G Remote Healthcare Assistance doctor.

Etisalat Digital is driving technologies that have business applications and can add immediate value to any enterprise.
In this special segment live from stand, hear from an IoT expert sharing insights on Etisalat Digital’s IoT focus.
Live from the stand
- Day 1

Saoud Al Kaabi takes us on a tour of the most exciting technologies

Conversation with Ahmad Saidi, Product Genius at BMW Middle East

VIP Walkthrough – H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum
Day One of Gitex opened with the official walk through of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Here’s live coverage from his visit to the Etisalat stand.

Hyundai Uber Taxi

Future of Mobility
Technologies
on showcase

Zorabots
Zorabots are educational robots that are human-like and can interact, respond and speak. Watch this video to take a closer look!

WeWalk
WeWalk is a smart cane for the visually impaired enabling them to walk more independently and safely. Watch this video to take a closer look!

Wallbox
The Wallbox is a charging management solution that includes an intelligent charger. Watch this video to find out more!

Tonal Gym
Discover the world’s most intelligent gym and personal trainer. Watch this video and take a closer look!

AI Checkout Solution by Sandstar
Sandstar uses AI to provide leading computer vision technology for the retail industry. Watch this video and take a closer look.

Rinspeed
With the revolutionary separation of the two-vehicle components, Rinspeed confronts the increasingly diverging life cycles of hardware and software. Watch this video to take a closer look!

Hero Arm by Open Bionics
The Hero Arm is the world’s most affordable multi-grip bionic arm, with multi-grip functionality and empowering aesthetics. Watch this video to take a closer look!

Hyundai Uber Taxi
Best known for its affordable automobiles, South Korean carmaker Hyundai Motor has joined hands with Uber to develop a line of flying taxis.

Ella by Crown Digital
Ella is an unmanned F&B ecosystem comprising patented proprietary IoT-connected software and hardware that upgrades your everyday coffee experience. Watch this video to take a closer look.

Bionicook
Bionicook is the first 100% robotic fast-food chain on the planet that prepares a variety of food options on the spot without any human intervention. Watch the video to take a closer look!