As the 9th World Ultra-Broadband Forum (UBBF) kicks off today in Dubai, the bustling metropolis has become the center of technological discussions and creative opinions. Industry executives, IT pioneers and policy makers from around the world gathered at the JAFZA Convention Center in the United Arab Emirates to discuss the frontiers of broadband technology.
This year’s UBBF, themed ‘UBB5.5G, Connecting Intelligence for New Development’, aims to explore the potential of next-generation connectivity and its significant influence on the intelligent digital world.
Speaking at this year’s UBBF are distinguished personalities, including ITU Deputy Secretary General – Tomas Lamanauskas and Eng. Saif Bin Ghalaita, Executive Director of Technology Development Affairs, Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA), UAE.
UBBF serves as a beacon, guiding the global community towards a future where ultra-broadband networks not only connect people but also intelligently shape tomorrow’s world.
The ITU Deputy Secretary-General’s keynote address focused on the urgent need to create a UBB Target Network for the “Internet of All Intelligence”, highlighting the central role of broadband in connecting all aspects of intelligence in the digital age.
“It is up to us in the digital industry, working with partners, government, the private sector, the United Nations system, civil society to answer the call and ensure that the benefits of digital reach everyone.” He said. He congratulated Huawei for its contribution to connecting the world.
Eng. Saif Bin Ghalaita, also thanked Huawei for creating the forum for such discussions and highlighted the critical role played by Ultra Broadband during the COVID19 pandemic and touched on the development trends in the Ultra Broadband industry.
David Wang, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of Huawei’s ICT Infrastructure Board, explored the transformative potential of UBB5.5G, showing how this technology enables new growth and opportunities in the ever-evolving digital landscape.
Further insight was shared by the CTOs of the UAE and European carriers, who jointly discussed business development and network strategies, shedding light on the approaches carriers are taking to navigate the complex future of the broadband sector.
Richard Mahony, VP, Head of Market at Omdia, turned everyone’s mind to the hidden digital deficit and the need to meet the network requirements of the 2030 digital economy.
Leo Wang, President of Huawei’s data communication product line, discussed the Net5.5G target network and innovative solutions, presenting an in-depth overview of cutting-edge data communication technology.
The keynote session of UBBF 2023 ended on a high note with a grand opening ceremony where representatives of operators, government officials and telecom regulators came together to accelerate the journey from 10G City to a Smart World.