Carrier Community (CC), a leading global telecom club founded in 2008, has successfully concluded the Europe 2024 Global Carrier Community Meeting (GCCM) and the 7th annual CC-Mobile & Messaging Summit, held from June 12th to 14th, 2024, at the prestigious Hotel Palace Berlin. Concurrently, the 8th annual CC-Global 2024 Awards (CCGA) were celebrated on June 13th, 2024.
Reflecting on the success of the annual Europe 2024 GCCM in Berlin, we are delighted to express our gratitude for your participation and support. Hosting this event in the home of Carrier Community (CC) was truly special. This year’s event was filled with insightful discussions and invaluable networking opportunities, attracting over 900+ Club Members and Telco Eco-Partners from more than 60 countries across various sectors including Data, Cloud, Voice, SMS Messaging, Mobile, and OTT/Content Providers.
A significant highlight of the event was the annual Berlin C-Level Lunch, hosted by Deutsche Telekom and Devotel. This gathering brought together over 45 top executives to discuss future investments, latest market trends, and best practices. We were privileged to hear enlightening keynotes from Jan Hein Bakkers, Senior Research Director at IDC, and Franck Morales, SVP Marketing and Business Development at Orange Wholesale.
Another notable highlight was the Data Exchange Networking Lounge & Breakfast. Sponsored by Expereo, this exclusive, invitation-only breakfast provided attendees with an excellent networking opportunity.
We extend our heartfelt thanks to all sponsors for their contributions to the event’s success. Special appreciation goes to Deutsche Telekom Global Carrier for their invaluable support as the Lead Host Diamond and to Zeebu as the Diamond Sponsor of the CC-Mobile Messaging Summit and Europe 2024 GCCM. Their commitment to advancing connectivity and technology significantly contributed to the success of these flagship CC-events.
Our gratitude also goes to all sponsors of the Europe GCCM, including PLATINUM SPONSORS: Devotel, Bankai Group, ZAYTEL, China Mobile International; GOLD SPONSORS: Qatama Communications, IMC/Bank of Telecom, LANCK Telecom; SILVER SPONSORS: All Time Telecom, BTS, Türk Telekom International, Brilliant Telekom, China Telecom, iBASIS, China Unicom, Orange Wholesale, InterConnect, Europeer Exchange, telegraph, Kaiserlicher Dienst; and ASSOCIATE SPONSORS: Broad Net, Sipstatus, Qoolize, USMatrix, Scarpel, Baway, Gold Data, Conxhub, Sparkle, ZOI, Oteglobe, Expereo, Telecall, Kompaas, C3ntro Telecom, BEOX, IPB Internet Provider Berlin, Epsilon Telecommunications, and Kazakhtelecom.
Our gratitude extends to the sponsors of CC-Mobile and Messaging Summit 2024, whose generous support made the event possible, including PLATINUM SPONSORS: Bankai Group, Devotel, ZAY TELECOM, China Mobile International; SILVER SPONSORS: Go4Mobility, BTS, Türk Telekom International, iBASIS, China Unicom, Orange Wholesale, InterConnect, Europeer Xchange, Kaiserlicher Dienst; and ASSOCIATE SPONSORS: Broad Net, IMC/Bank of Telecom, Go Mobit, Intis Telecom, C3ntro Telecom, SIMBERRY, and All Time Telecom.
We are grateful to everyone who joined us at the CC-Global Awards 2024 (CCGA). It was truly inspiring to see such a diverse array of members and partners from across our CC-ecosystem come together to recognize and honor the remarkable achievements of the past year. Congratulations to all the shortlisted companies and the winners of this year’s awards. Special thanks to the sponsors of CCGA 2024: Deutsche Telekom Global Carrier, China Mobile International, and Epsilon, whose unwavering support highlighted the innovative achievements of industry leaders. We also extend our deep appreciation to the esteemed CCGA 2024 jury members for ensuring a fair and rigorous judging process.
Our journey continues with the 7th annual Brazil 2024 GCCM in Rio, scheduled for August 22nd and 23rd, 2024, at the Hilton Rio de Janeiro Copacabana. This event will bring together over 400+ Club Members, including decision-makers from more than 100 Tier-1, Tier-2, and Tier-3 operators, for networking and collaboration.
In this edition of GCCM Magazine, we are honored to feature an exclusive interview with Hani Askar, Chief Global Business Officer at Batelco, gracing our cover. The discussion highlights the latest advancements within the company, how Batelco is equipping itself with the right platforms and solutions to meet market demands, and their future investment plans. Additionally, enjoy a keynote article by Stefano Andreucci, Head of Service Provider Italy & South Europe at Juniper Networks, looking into the challenges, opportunities, and real-world examples illustrating how AI is transforming the way we connect, work, and secure our networks.
This edition of GCCM Magazine stands as a testament to our unwavering dedication and commitment to our partners in the industry. Your continuous support, invaluable knowledge sharing, and active participation in our virtual and physical events continue to motivate us on our mission to expand our global CC-Media Branding and Networking platform.
We express our heartfelt gratitude for your unwavering trust and support. To access our monthly issues of GCCM Magazine, please visit [GCCM Magazine](https://public.carriercommunity.com/media-channels/gccm-magazine/).
For more information about Carrier Community and upcoming events, visit [Carrier Community](https://www.carriercommunity.com).
Thank you to all CC-Members for making these events memorable. We trust that you have gained valuable insights, forged meaningful connections, and left with a sense of accomplishment. Your continuous enthusiasm and support are deeply appreciated and serve as the ultimate reward for our year-round efforts at Carrier Community.
Sincerely,
Carrier Community
