Tuesday, 16 April | |
| 07:30-19:30 | Delegate & Exhibitor Registration and Information Location: Sheikh Maktoum Hall Entry |
| 17:00-19:30 | Grand Opening/Networking Reception in the Exhibit Hall |
Wednesday, 17 April All Plenary Session technical presentations today will be held in Sheikh Maktoum Hall A. | |
| 07:30-18:30 | Delegate & Exhibitor Registration and Information |
| 08:30-08:45 | Opening Ceremony & Welcome
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| 08:45-09:30 | Keynote Presentation
The increasing dependence on (hidden) critical infrastructure is unknown to the majority of people—surprisingly even those in the IT/tech sectors. They are often required to support 24/7 services, yet are not operated by a standardised or regulated model. Hidden and taken for granted! |
| 09:30-10:00 | “Use of Building Information Modeling in ICT Industry - Case Study for Ambulatory Care Center”
Most of us know about BIM, the software that has seen widespread use in architecture design firms worldwide. BIM enables architects, contractors and other consultants to work simultaneously and cross-collaborate to produce a more refined, feasible and sustainable final product. BIM is not just a 3D model—it is a process. It is a method of carrying out the design process, from the original design development to the actual construction of the project, and aids in managing the diverse demands and requirements of designers and contractors. BIM enhances the efficiency of the AEC (Architecture, Engineering and Construction) world to a point where buildings can be edited digitally in real time. Moreover, the arrival of this technology has led to large levels of organisational change in the architectural design process and promises to continue to play an important role in both quality of products and efficiency gains in the industry. |
| 10:00-10:30 | Break & Exhibits |
| 10:30-11:00 | Guest Speakers
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| 11:00-11:15 | "Digital Infrastructure in a Connected Future"
This presentation will explore technology growth, the top technologies driving change and the importance of having a strong infrastructure to support a connected future. |
| 11:15-12:00 | “Single-Pair Cabling’s Emergence into Enterprise Automation and IoT Networks”
Did you know that it is possible to support up to 1000 Mb/s Ethernet transmission rates over a 1‑pair copper cable? While initially developed to support automotive applications, it is now recognised that single-pair or “BASE-T1” Ethernet could fill the gap to support industrial (e.g., RS‑432 and RS-485), automation and other low-speed connections with non-proprietary cabling, while also providing a path for them to merge with Internet of Things (IoT) devices in the enterprise space. BASE-T1 Ethernet offers many advantages, including reduced cost, operation over distances greater than 100 meters, delivery of dc power and potential compatibility with traditional 4-pair cables and connectivity, making it an attractive alternative to traditional fieldbus communication protocols. Developing single-pair cabling standards will provide a solid roadmap for the generic infrastructure needed to truly converge IoT devices and technology operating over both 4-pair and single-pair cabling networks. |
| 12:00-13:30 | Lunch & Exhibits Location: Sheikh Maktoum Hall |
| 13:30-14:15 | “Passive Optical LAN - Game Changer: An Integrator's Perspective - Case Study from UAE”
This case study is based on the solution presented to a developer for a hotel, residential and commercial complex in the United Arab Emirates. The UAE is a country that continuously adopts the latest technology with innovative ideas to improve the services and exceed customer expectations. Passive Optical LAN is the latest infrastructure solution for large-scale enterprise networks. The solution proposed is based on GPON technology with fiber-to-the-work area empowering the users with high-speed, reliable and scalable data networks. |
| 14:15-15:00 | “AV over IP and SDVoE (Software Defined Video over Ethernet)”
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| 15:00-15:30 | Break & Exhibits Location: Sheikh Maktoum Hall |
| 15:30-16:15 | “Connecting Buildings to a Smart World with IoT, Cloud Computing and Digital Ceiling”
Nowadays we face large and modern buildings that perform “deep dives” into technologies and green concepts. The many reasons behind this generally match the employees’ environmental improvements or savings at the end-of-the-day. These types of reasons bring platforms and frameworks based on IoT technologies, protocols and new solutions. One example, Digital Ceiling, involves the methods and best practices to concentrate, manage and optimise light ceiling and luminaries supported by structured cabling and infrastructure enclosures. During this session, delegates will learn to apply IoT concepts to smart buildings; improve their knowledge about power over Ethernet and digital ceilings; and, verify possibilities to physically implement a digital ceiling based on cabling. |
| 16:15-17:00 | “From 10G to 400G: Analysis of the Past, Current and Future Infrastructure Solutions”
For the past 30 years, copper and fibre solutions have allowed increased performance from 10Mbps to 400Gbps. While fibre continues to increase, it seems that copper has hit a limit with Category 8. So what could come next? Taking us through the history of standards, this presentation will explain where we are and why our industry now seems focused on going back to 10Mbps with single-pair Ethernet. But make no mistake, this presentation is not about standards, it’s about business. |
| 17:00-17:15 | BICSI MEA Awards Ceremony
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| 17:15-19:00 | Exhibition & Reception Location: Sheikh Maktoum Hall |
Thursday, 18 April All Plenary Session technical presentations today will be held in Sheikh Maktoum Hall A. | |
| 08:00-15:30 | Delegate & Exhibitor Registration and Information Location: Sheikh Maktoum Hall Entry |
| 08:30-09:30 | Keynote Presentation
Eugene will share three powerful steps to help you become future-ready in this VUCA environment. Guaranteed to be humorous, insightful and inspirational, this talk will open your mind to new possibilities. |
| 09:30-10:00 | "Overcoming The Weakest Link In Zettabyte Infrastructure Delivery"
While technology accelerates the technical capabilities and robustness of IT systems, basic IT controls and management are the weakest link in infrastructure service delivery. Human error, legacy infrastructure, cyberattacks, lack of IT documentation, data breaches, supplier stability—will these issues go away by chance? This talk looks at getting the basics right so technical and organisational change can be made easier to manage. |
| 10:00-10:30 | “Optimizing Collaboration During Digital Infrastructure Certification”
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| 10:30-11:00 | Break & Exhibits Location: Sheikh Maktoum Hall |
| 11:00-11:30 | "FTTx Network rEvolution"
The future demand for broadband and infrastructure requires a secure communication system to ensure faster economic development and growth. The higher requirements are coming from new applications, business-to-customer services, and customer-to-customer services. High-performance fibre optic and copper networks have to meet ever-increasing demands concerning transmission performance and operational reliability. The network must consider tomorrow’s requirements when planning today’s broadband access network. |
| 11:30-12:00 | “Challenges to Air Flow Containment in Critical Facilities: Healthcare & Data Centres”
Fires are a constant threat in buildings. Not only can they kill people and destroy assets, but they might also cause business downtime in critical facilities such as data and hospitals. Codes and regulations require buildings to have a balanced life safety approach: detection, containment, suppression. Firestop is about containment and compartmentation. Cabling installations present an additional level of complexity since they are frequently changed. With traditional firestop practices of mortar and coated board, presents a major challenge. New cables in these systems mean more dust. This dust must be avoided, especially in health care and data to avoid infection prevention and business downtime, respectively. During this presentation, we will learn the basics of firestop and why it is important, as well as how specifiers can design safer buildings by choosing the appropriate systems. |
| 12:00-12:30 | “Practical Use of AI in Data Centers”
Usage of AI is picking up. What does AI practically look like? This presentation will talk about how AI will be used in data centres and other ICT facilities in the near future. Typical scenarios for ICT and data centres adapting AI will be explained, including the effects of AI in the job market. |
| 12:30-13:30 | Lunch & Exhibits Location: Sheikh Maktoum Hall |
| 13:30-14:00 | “Current and Future Cooling and Power Trends in Data Centres”
This session will discuss current cooling and power strategies, including chiller plant types, CRAC system alternatives and thermal storage integration; future trends, including free cooling, phase-changing material for thermal storage and containerised data centre solutions; and district cooling and tri-generation serving several data centre design challenges. George will help answer the questions, “Can the investment in standby power be better utilised via tri-generation?” |
| 14:00-14:30 | "Passive Optical LAN: Do You Really Need It?"
What are the benefits of using Passive Optical LAN solutions compared to conventional structured cabling? What are the impacting features when it comes to infrastructure? Which kinds of environments have potential for POLAN? Find out during this presentation. |
| 14:30-15:00 | “Project Management Fundamentals for Telecommunications Projects”
This presentation will provide the foundation of knowledge upon which project management practices are based in the building engineering industry. It will discuss the anatomy of a project and the role as a project manager. Learn the key concepts upon which the project management discipline is built. |
| 15:00-15:30 | Break & Exhibits Location: Sheikh Maktoum Hall |
| 15:30-16:15 | "Hot Technology Trends and Telecommunications Cabling to Support Them"
Jonathan will provide an introduction of the new technologies that are driving the future, including: Artificial Intelligence, Block Chain, Big Data, Cloud Computing, Facial Recognition, the Internet of Things and Smart Cities. |
| 16:15-17:15 | Panel Discussion: “The Future of ICT/ELV Integration”
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| 17:15 | Lucky Draw & Close |
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