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9 September - 11 September 2025
Radisson Blu, Upper Hill, Nairobi, Kenya

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Keynote Panel | Innovating the infrastructure model: Entering the cloud and services market

09 Sep 2025
Radisson Blu - Mount Kenya Ballroom, Floor 1
Data centre & cloud Connectivity infrastructure Technology & security

The lines between infrastructure operators and cloud service providers are starting to grey, as the business models undergo rapid transformation and diversification. With demand for cloud infrastructure, products and platforms accelerating, what does this mean for the once separated industry sectors, and how will this transform company identify? 

  • What is driving diversification and expansion into new service offerings? 

  • Impacts on business models and revenue streams, where are the next opportunities? 

  • Strategic partnerships with cloud, content and technology companies 

  • Implications for new market competition and industry dynamics 

Speakers
Ibrahim Dikko, CEO - Backbone Connectivity Nigera
Jurgen Hatheier, CTO MEA & APAC - CIENA
Roderick de Boer, Commercial Development Director - EQUINIX
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