As artificial intelligence accelerates across industries, the foundation for its success lies in robust and sustainable connectivity. Fiber infrastructure plays a critical role in enabling high speed, low latency networks while supporting sustainability goals through energy efficient designs and reduced carbon footprints.
Emerging standards such as Very Small Form Factor connectors and advanced structured cabling are redefining data center architectures, enabling scalability and optimized space utilization for next generation workloads.
Beyond classical networking, quantum interconnect technologies promise secure and ultra-fast data exchange, opening new pathways for quantum computing and AI convergence. In parallel, photonics and co-packaged optics are transforming bandwidth delivery by reducing power consumption and overcoming electrical interconnect limitations.
With the optical and photonic market projected to achieve double digit growth over the next decade, driven by hyperscale data centers, edge computing, and AI focused applications, fiber connectivity will remain the backbone of a resilient and future ready digital ecosystem.
This presentation explores how fiber based technologies will shape an AI ready future where sustainability, scalability, and innovation converge.

Speakers:
Eng. Maqbool Al Wahaibi Chief Executive Officer of Oman Data Park (ODP).
Dr. Bernard HL Lee PhD, RCDD, PEng, SENKO Advanced Components.

Examining the evolving economics and strategic pressures shaping fiber deployment.
Experts discuss cost drivers, competitive dynamics, and innovative technologies
transforming access networks. The Panel explores how providers can optimize investment
while meeting rising bandwidth demands. Attendees gain insight into the future
landscape of fiber access and the forces influencing its growth.
Speakers:
Yousef Massis Executive Director of Jdeco Fiber Optics Technology
Eng. Sultan bin Ahmed Al Wahaibi, CEO of Oman Broadband

Exploring how fiber-optic sensing enables real-time monitoring of large, critical assets.
Speakers highlighted its ability to detect intrusions, vibrations, and environmental
changes with high precision over long distances.
The discussion emphasized scalable deployment and its growing role in enhancing
infrastructure security and resilience.
Speakers:
Abdullah Nassar Product Specialist in Viavi Solutions

Examining how advanced fiber networks support the high-speed, low-latency demands of
modern data center environments. Speakers discussed scalable architectures that enable
efficient connectivity across servers, storage, and cloud platforms. The session highlighted
fiber’s pivotal role in powering AI, cloud growth, and next-generation data center
performance.
Speaker:
Juan Colina Managing Director for Emtelle’s MEA and APAC regions

Exploring strategies for building networks that minimize environmental impact while
maximizing long-term performance. Speakers highlighted energy-efficient designs,
responsible material choices, and smarter deployment practices. The discussion focused
on creating fiber systems that are resilient, future-proof, and aligned with global
sustainability goals.

This workshop provides a comprehensive overview of the evolving landscape of Passive Optical LAN(POL) in the MENA region, and brings together leaders in the optical industry in the MENA region and the industry to discuss how POL can reshape the network architecture and enable the new value of enterprises, and discuss in depth the key drivers and opportunities for the rapid development of POL in the MENA region. It will also release the first regional POL development roadmap to help enterprises stay ahead of the wave of digital intelligence and have green and sustainable development capabilities.

This workshop provides a practical deep dive into designing fiber and edge infrastructure that is digital twin ready from day one. It connects key connectivity decisions such as topology, resilience, aggregation points, pathways, and in building readiness to real operational outcomes including sensor onboarding, video and AI workloads, and command and control integration.
The session also covers minimum asset and data requirements, interoperability patterns, and cybersecurity and privacy by design controls required for scalable deployment across urban districts. Participants will leave with a concise Digital Twin Readiness framework and an actionable checklist that can be applied immediately by city owners, operators, and delivery teams

Speakers:
Sudipta Bhaumik, Head of Applications and Standards Engineering at STL