Through the registration page on telecomreview.com/summit, where applicants submit their credentials for review and qualification.

C-level leaders from telecom operators, ICT companies and governments.

Yes. The Telecom Review Excellence Awards and Merit Leader Awards are presented on 21 October.

Telecom Review Leaders' Summit 2026

Name: Telecom Review Leaders' Summit 2026
Start: 2026-10-20T09:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-10-21T18:00:00+00:00
Location: The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai (Jumeirah Beach Residence)

About this event

The Telecom Review Leaders' Summit is an annual C-level gathering of the ICT industry and governments, run by the Telecom Review media group. Its 20th edition takes place on 20-21 October 2026 at The Ritz-Carlton Hotel, Dubai JBR, under the theme 'Tech Intelligence Beyond Mobility', as AI, cloud and next-generation connectivity reshape how operators and governments work.

What's covered

Panels announced for the 2026 edition look at the next phase of digital connectivity.

The road to 6G
New wholesale connectivity markets
The convergence of AI and techco models
Advanced network experiences
Fintech and telco financial ecosystems
Data centres and cloud
Cybersecurity and sovereign digital infrastructure

Format

The two days combine keynotes, exclusive fireside chats, panel discussions and networking for industry peers. Registration is by application: delegates submit their credentials for review and qualification on the summit website.

Awards

The Telecom Review Excellence Awards and Telecom Review Merit Leader Awards are presented on 21 October, the final day, to companies and leaders who drove innovation and resilience in the ICT ecosystem.

Telecom Review Leaders' Summit 2026 is a Telecommunication event taking place 20-21 Oct 2026 at The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai (Jumeirah Beach Residence), Dubai, United Arab Emirates.