ComCom member Ekaterine Imedadze took part in the high-level Middle East 2024 Global Carrier Community Meeting (GCCM). During the panel discussion devoted to the topic of strengthening digital connections, Ms. Imedadze talked about Georgia’s potential as a regional digital hub, the opportunities on the local digital market, and the steps taken by the Communications Commission to promote investment in the telecom ecosystem. 

During the event, Ekaterine Imedadze also took part in the panel discussion of executives on the subject of “People with a Special Contribution in the Telecommunications Sector: Equality and Inclusion as a New Priority,” where together with the representatives of leading international telecom companies she discussed the ways of encouraging inclusivity in the digital industry and facilitating the involvement of women in the executive functions of the telecom sector. 

Event speeches and discussions mainly focussed on sustainability and strengthening of underwater infrastructure, new data centres, digitization, electronic communications, as well as the analysis of the ICT sector's influence on the economy. The 12^th Carrier Community meeting was hosted by Oman with the support of the local telecom regulator. 

GCCM brings together over 1,000 high-ranking representatives from telecommunications companies, policy-making organisations and regulatory bodies in the telecommunications sector each year. The event aims to strengthen ties between the participants and discuss new opportunities for cooperation.