ComCom member Ekaterine Imadedze took part in a round table discussion held within the framework of the summit of telecom industry leaders that was dedicated to the topic of successful funding models for broadband internet. During her speech, Ms Imedadze focused on the importance of international strategic partnerships in the field of broadband infrastructure development and realisation of the country's digital potential. Other issues addressed during the discussion included the universal framework of financing in the regions, and the sharing of international experience, which in turn implies the development of specific action plans by the leading industries promoting the digital economy. 

The summit of telecom industry leaders is an annual event organised by the council composed of South Asia, the Middle East and North Africa (SAMENA) countries. This year's event was held with the support of the Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority of UAE (TDRA). The main theme of the event was “Developing Telecommunications Infrastructure in the Region by Ensuring its Integration and Sustainability.” The summit was opened by the Executive Director of SAMENA, Bocar Ba, and Director of the ITU Telecommunications Development Bureau, Cosmas Zavazava. The event formed part of a dialogue and discussion among stakeholders of the telecommunications industry, and was attended by leaders involved in the development of the global technology companies and digital ecosystem, as well as heads of state and regulatory organisations.