Vodafone Innovation Day showcases key technologies

DOHA: Large numbers of leading businesses and public sector organisations attended Vodafone Qatar’s Innovation Day 2018, marking one of the country’s key showcases of leading technology. 

Now in its second year, the event invited customers and partners to explore some of the latest and most exciting innovations that Vodafone is developing and to learn how the business is unlocking the benefits these will bring to Qatar.

In the space of the Internet of Things (IoT), Vodafone Qatar set the stage for the technologies of the future at the event by showcasing innovations for a range of industries and sectors . 

As well as product demos, interactive displays and technical presentations by Vodafone Qatar experts, guests were treated to two thought-provoking talks by leading figures from the worlds of digital technology.

Keynote speaker Erik Qualman, shared unique insights on topics ranging from Digital Leadership, Digital Reputation & Ratings to Disruptive Innovation. Whilst Spencer Kelly, a respected technology presenter and computer scientist introduced the audience to Blockchain technology that’s behind crypto currencies. 

Addressing the audience, Vodafone Qatar’s CEO, Sheikh Hamad bin Abdullah Al Thani, said: “We live in exciting times and the next decade is set to transform the way businesses and governments operate. At Vodafone Qatar, we understand that digital transformation holds the key to the success of much of Qatar’s ambitious vision for the future. And we’re committed to harnessing the power of technology to enable organisations of all shapes and sizes to optimise, automate and innovate”. 

“As a digital first operation, innovation runs through our DNA. From the Internet of Things, world-leading mobile infrastructure, fixed line investments, through to leading applications and services that put customers in control of their spending – its taking shape in every corner of our operation each and every day,” said Al Thani.