THE CONFERENCE
Exploring the wholesale networks, infrastructure and governance shaping Saudi Arabia’s role as a global digital gateway for the AI era.
Built around three core pillars
The conference programme is structured around three clear pillars, giving every session a focused role within the wider conversation on connectivity, infrastructure & market development across the Kindgom
Connect
Wholesale connectivity, IXPs, carrier partnerships and traffic exchange supporting Saudi Arabia’s position as a global digital gateway.
Extend
Subsea, satellite and terrestrial infrastructure expanding network reach, capacity and resilience across the region.
Govern
Policy, regulation, investment and commercial frameworks shaping a secure, scalable and sustainable connectivity market.
Conference Themes
Key themes focus on wholesale connectivity, interconnection hubs and backbone networks for the AI era, alongside routes, landing stations and satellite systems that expand reach, resilience and capacity. Industry leaders will also explore spectrum and governance, cross‑border traffic flows, and long‑term investment in wholesale infrastructure that strengthens Saudi Arabia’s role as a global digital gateway.
Wholesale and interconnection markets
- Advancing Saudi Arabia’s wholesale hub for routes, traffic and long‑term partners
- Scaling IXPs and platforms to position the Kingdom as a global interconnection hub
- Automating interconnection at scale for AI‑driven routing and traffic management
Subsea routes, landing stations and satellite
- Designing subsea routes for geopolitical risk, security and resilience
- Turning landing stations into strategic assets with regional influence
- Fast‑tracking satellite growth in KSA through licensing and spectrum choices
Global wholesale demand and networks
- Aligning global demand and capital to shape future wholesale networks
- Building next‑generation network stacks for cross‑border, AI‑era data flows
- Mobilising carriers and platforms to grow traffic through Saudi Arabia as a gateway
Policy, spectrum and governance
- Setting governance for the AI age to enable resilient, investment‑ready networks
- Designing licensing and spectrum frameworks that accelerate network and satellite growth
- Harmonising cross‑border regulation for secure data flows and traffic growth
Backbone and infrastructure for the AI era
- Mobilising partnerships and financing models for long‑term backbone networks
- Integrating subsea, terrestrial and satellite layers into unified wholesale platforms
- Using automation and intelligent control to optimise performance and capacity
Next‑generation wholesale connectivity
- Planning future network stacks that connect AI infrastructure across borders
- Aligning routes, landing stations and platforms with shifting global traffic patterns
- Embedding sustainability and resilience into long‑term connectivity planning
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