Ankabut to Host 2019 ASREN International Conference on Arab e-Infrastructure in a Global Environment at Khalifa University Campus | DECEMBER 12, 2019

"Ankabut, the Emirates Advanced National Research and Education Network, an initiative of Khalifa University of Science and Technology, is hosting the ninth annual e-AGE 2019 (International Platform on Integrating Arab e-Infrastructure in a Global Environment), conference at the Khalifa University of Science and Technology Main Campus in Abu Dhabi. Organized by the Arab States Research and Education Network (ASREN) from 11 – 12 December in Abu Dhabi, the conference is themed ‘Groundbreaking Research and Education Networks’. It will focus on demonstrated successes in using research and education e-Infrastructures, and on the need for interoperable high-speed networks at national, regional and international levels. Fahem Al-Nuaimi, Chief Executive Officer, Ankabut, said: “Ankabut is delighted to partner with ASREN to bring to Abu Dhabi the ninth annual e-AGE 2019 conference, the Arab world’s most important gathering, to highlight the successes in using research and education e-Infrastructures. The conference will be a knowledge-sharing forum and Ankabut is honored to welcome delegates from across the Middle East and Africa region to showcase recent advances in this sector. We believe the outcome of the conference will immensely benefit stakeholders in this sector.” In addition to the e-AGE annual conference, e-AGE19 will include events, workshops and meetings including the ‘12th Event on Euro-Mediterranean e-Infrastructure’, ‘The 9th annual shareholders meeting of ASREN’, ‘EUMEDCONNECT3 Project meeting’, ‘AfricaConnect2 Project meeting’, and ‘Internet2 Middle East SIG (special interest group) Meetings’. There will also be exclusive workshops for e-Infrastructure users as part of the conference. Moreover, there will be special sessions dedicated to specific domains, mainly focusing on experiences in connectivity and e-Infrastructure, applications and services across a variety of scientific domains. The conference will underline the importance of research infrastructure in creating tangible benefits to communities, while demonstrating the role of research connectivity in promoting collaboration and innovation. Discussions will aim to drive the outcomes and concrete results on the practical steps towards developing a regional e-Infrastructure...."