With only days until GSM>3G Middle East – Towards a Broadband World, Informa Telecoms and Media announce record pre-registered attendance. Ian Hemming, CEO, Informa Telecoms & Media said, “We are pleased to welcome a 225% increase in attendance from 2007 of mobile network operators, incumbent carriers, MVNOs, other licensed operators, altnets, and WiMAX operators.”

He continued, “This event is now THE place to meet the whole of the Middle East’s telecom ecosystem: fixed, mobile, wireless, satellite, integrated operators and service providers, investors, regulators, vendors, analysts and press. We hope that you join us.”

The 2 day strategic conference features over 65 speakers delivering a variety of presentations, interactive panel sessions, case studies and Q&A sessions. The mostly C-Level operator speaker panel promises to deliver all delegates more insights, best practice benchmarks, and questioning opportunities than ever before.

Co-located with the conference is a 120 stand networking exhibition showcasing the leading international vendors and a 2 day program of vendor pitches, training courses, and market analysis in the exhibition seminar theatre.

GSM>3G Middle East – Towards a Broadband World will be held 15-16 December 2008, Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre, UAE. Special attendance discounts apply to readers of this publication with free conference and exhibition entry to operators and regulators and free exhibition only passes for all other companies. Please bring a business card and copy of this article with you to register.

For more information, please visit: http://www.comworldseries.com/me

About GSM>3G Middle East – Towards a Broadband World

The 13th Annual GSM>3G Middle East – Towards a Broadband World will set the Telco Agenda for the Middle East. Reflecting the changing dynamics of Middle Eastern telcos and the marketplace, this Congress and accompanying exhibition will focus on the opportunities and challenges thrown up by convergence and the evolution to 3G, broadband, and beyond. Join us in December to network, learn and do business with 2,500+ attendees.

The 2-day congress will again comprise a multi-streamed, strategic and technical conference alongside a networking exhibition showcasing the products and services of over 160 international companies.

Hear from our 60 strong panel of expert speakers, including 18 mobile operators and 16 from beyond the pure-play mobile space, comprising 4 WiMAX operators, 4 incumbent carriers, 4 Other Licensed Operators and 4 MVNOs.

Co-located with the GSM Arab World’s Plenary meeting and incorporating the Middle Eastern Telecom Leaders’ Summit they brought together an un-beatable line-up of speakers to deliver actionable strategic insights:

*** Abdulaziz Ibrahim Fakhroo, Chairman, GSM Arab World
*** Ross Cormack, CEO, Nawras, Oman
*** Hatem Dowidar, CEO, Partner Markets, Vodafone
*** Tayfun Cataltepe, Chief Corporate Strategy & International Expansion Officer, Turkcell
*** Stefan Omlor, Chief Commercial Officer, Alfa, Lebanon
*** Niklas Nielsen, CEO, Majan Telecom
*** Michael Lai, CEO, Packet One, Malaysia
*** Maher Maarouf, CTO, MTN Syria
*** Laith Sadeq, Deputy CEO, MENA Telecom, Bahrain
*** Suleiman Lamaani, CEO, Itisaluna, Iraq

Attendance is free to operators and regulators and exhibition only passes are available.

About Informa Telecoms & Media

Informa Telecoms & Media is the leading provider of business intelligence to global telecoms and media markets.

Their aim is to provide actionable, strategic advice and forecasting on all aspects of converging mobile, fixed, entertainment and IT markets. Driven by constant first-hand contact with the industry their team of analysts and researchers produce over 300 annual events and intelligence services including news and analytical products, in-depth market reports and data sets. They benefit from outstanding people, including 100+ analysts, researchers and journalists across 14 countries.

Their customers include major blue-chip vendors, operators, and regulators in addition to key players from the financial and content communities. They are proud of the role we play in bringing the industry together and keeping 100,000 individuals better informed.

For more information, please visit their website: http://www.informatm.com