Carrier Community (CC) is pleased to announce the upcoming digital edition of the CC-Webinar.Live Executive Roundtable Panel Discussion, taking place on 25 June 2026. This exclusive virtual session forms part of the prestigious AFRICA 2026 GCCM – Cabo Verde, bringing together senior executives, wholesale carriers, technology leaders, cloud providers, hyperscalers, data center operators, regulators, investors, digital infrastructure providers, and key decision-makers from across the global telecommunications ecosystem.
The executive roundtable will focus on the timely and strategic theme:
“Global Wholesale Telco Industry in the AI & Digital Transformation Era”
As artificial intelligence, cloud computing, automation, and next-generation digital services continue to transform global communications, the wholesale telecommunications industry is undergoing a profound evolution. Increasing demand for high-capacity connectivity, low-latency services, secure interconnection, and scalable digital infrastructure is reshaping traditional wholesale business models and creating new opportunities for innovation, collaboration, and growth.
This high-level discussion will explore how wholesale carriers and digital infrastructure providers are adapting to the rapidly evolving AI and digital transformation landscape. Industry leaders will examine the impact of AI-driven technologies on network operations, traffic management, customer experience, service automation, predictive analytics, and intelligent infrastructure optimization.
Participants can expect expert insights into how emerging technologies such as AI, machine learning, edge computing, cloud ecosystems, Network-as-a-Service (NaaS), API-driven connectivity, and software-defined networking are redefining the future of wholesale telecommunications. The session will also address how operators are modernizing their infrastructure and service portfolios to meet the growing demands of hyperscalers, enterprises, content providers, mobile operators, and digital platforms worldwide.
The roundtable will further examine the strategic importance of subsea cables, terrestrial fiber networks, data centers, internet exchanges, and interconnection hubs in enabling resilient and scalable global connectivity. Discussions will highlight how the wholesale telecom industry can support future digital growth while balancing operational efficiency, sustainability objectives, cybersecurity resilience, and regulatory compliance.
In addition, panelists will explore evolving commercial models, investment priorities, partnership strategies, and monetization opportunities emerging from the convergence of telecommunications, cloud services, AI ecosystems, and digital infrastructure. The session will provide valuable perspectives on how wholesale operators can remain competitive and agile in an increasingly data-driven and interconnected global economy.
This interactive forum will provide a valuable platform for strategic dialogue, knowledge exchange, and partnership development, supporting the advancement of innovative, resilient, and sustainable digital transformation initiatives across the global wholesale telecommunications industry.
For further information or to register your interest, please contact the Carrier Community team at: [email protected]
