Why You Should Attend

10 reasons why attending GSM>3G ME will be the soundest business decision you make in 2008...

• Choice of 6 conferences into only 2 days. No other event in the region delivers across such a diverse platform to attract as many different functions from within operators and the extended value chain.
• 3,000+ decision-makers to network with. Be part of the most important event in the region from every sector in the telecoms value chain, including leading operators, vendors, application developers and solution providers companies.
• Tailor your learning needs. Prioritise your time on the topics that matter to you. Absorb yourself in one stream each day or dip in and out of all 6, it's up to you. Furthermore get under the skin of 3G at the post-conference training course: "3G Explained".
• Interact with the speakers. With over 90 speakers take home insights from the leading minds in the global communications community. 12 panel sessions give you plenty of opportunity to grill the experts on the hurdles facing your business
• Case Studies. Absorb crucial advice from those that have gone before, operator case studies share best practice, experience to learn from and the pitfalls to avoid.
• Free attendance. Increase your profit for a minimal cost, this event is free for operators and regulators and early booking discounts for everyone else make this a cost-effective investment in your business
• 160+ leading international vendors showcase the latest applications, devices and network equipment. Roam in the exhibition and examine the products and services of the future.
• Speed Networking X 6. A chance to get to know your peers before the start of each stream and help set a relaxed and informal atmosphere.
• Exhibition seminar theatre. See the latest solutions and services test-driven live at the free exhibition theatre. Save time and money by attending these seminars.
• Extended networking time. We keep the online networking tool open for 3 months post-event for registered attendees. You will also be able to download all the presentations and contact the speakers and attendees to ask your questions and continue the debate. Catch-up on presentations you were unable to attend - with 6 streams there is a lot going on.

Confirmed speakers for 2008 include:

• Hatem Dowidar, CEO, Partner Markets, Vodafone
• Tayfun Çataltepe, Chief Corporate Strategy & International Expansion Officer, Turkcell
• Stefan Omlor, Chief Commercial Officer, Alfa, Lebanon
• Niklas Nielsen, CEO, Majan Telecom
• Dr. Mohamed Jamoussi, Senior Technical Advisor, ALJAWAL, Saudi Telecom
• Ahsan Ahmad Maykan, Segment Executive, Telenor Pakistan