Huawei has proudly concluded its highly anticipated annual Regional Partner Summit as part of the 2024 Huawei Tech Carnival Middle East and Central Asia (ME&CA) at the Baku Convention Center, Azerbaijan. This distinguished event underscored Huawei’s relentless drive for innovation, spotlighting transformative ICT solutions and championing digital transformation across various sectors through strategic alliances.
From May 13-15, 2024, Huawei’s largest Middle East and Central Asia Tech Carnival showcased a diverse range of topics under the theme “Accelerate Industrial Intelligence.” Attendees delved into network, storage, cloud, intelligent education, innovative data infrastructure, and data protection in the AI era, exploring groundbreaking technologies and pioneering innovations.
Derek Hao, President of Enterprise Business, Huawei Middle East & Central Asia, remarked, “Our Partner Summit is a testament to our commitment to driving digital transformation and fostering robust partnerships across the Middle East and Central Asia. We are dedicated to accelerating the adoption of advanced technologies like cloud computing, AI, and innovative solutions, propelling society towards a fully connected, intelligent world. Our partners are instrumental in realizing this vision.”
Celebrating Partner Excellence
Coinciding with the second day of the Tech Carnival, Huawei’s Partner Summit united industry leaders, strategic partners, and influential decision-makers to navigate the evolving business landscape. Huawei showcased its steadfast commitment to its partners by unveiling state-of-the-art business solutions and highlighting its dedication to innovation and investment within the partnership ecosystem. Special sessions celebrated success stories and honored outstanding contributions from esteemed partners.
Speaking at the event, Ghassan Ahmad Ayesh, Sales Vice President, Alpha Data LLC, UAE, said, “For more than nine years, our partnership with Huawei has been a cornerstone of our strategy, pushing boundaries and pioneering solutions in key sectors. Together, we are creating the future, one innovative step at a time.”
With over 800 partners from the Middle East and Central Asia in attendance, the summit provided an essential platform for targeted communication, collaborative projects, and strategic networking among key stakeholders. The agenda featured thought-provoking discussions, inspiring success stories, and recognition of exemplary contributions within the ecosystem.
Recognizing its collaboration with Huawei, Haris Palackal Muhammed, General Manager, Global Business Solutions, KSA, commented, “Our partnership with Huawei has been instrumental in expanding our footprint in the commercial market. Their expertise and support have enabled us to meet and exceed our strategic goals, propelling us forward in line with the 2030 Saudi Vision.”
Huawei also introduced cutting-edge advancements and industry-leading best practices in Wi-Fi 7, Campus Network, Collaboration, Datacenter Virtualization, Intelligent Video Solutions, and IP network technologies. A major highlight was the launch of the immersive telepresence solution, IdeaPresence 138 inch, revolutionizing remote meetings with lifelike clarity and interactivity. Additionally, Huawei unveiled new solution bundles that are easy to sell, deploy, and significantly enhance enterprise customer value, simplifying the adoption of advanced technology.
Gala Dinner and Award Ceremony
The summit culminated in a grand gala dinner and award ceremony, celebrating partners from across the Middle East and Central Asia. The evening featured heartfelt speeches, exquisite cuisine, and the acknowledgment of outstanding achievements. In his welcome speech, Taylor Zhou, Vice President of Partner Development, Huawei Middle East and Central Asia, highlighted the importance of the partner ecosystem, emphasizing the collaborative efforts with sales partners, carrier partners, ISV partners, and the talent development ecosystem. “We always believe that Huawei is its partners’ growth engine, and partners are Huawei’s growth engine. Together, we drive innovation and excellence, overcoming challenges and seizing new opportunities. Tonight, we honor your dedication, passion, and ingenuity, which have been pivotal in our shared success.”
The gala dinner was a tribute to the invaluable partnerships forged over the years and a testament to the collective achievements of Huawei and its partners. The event reinforced the spirit of collaboration and set the stage for even greater accomplishments in the future.
