Kuwait Telecommunications Company – stc, a leader in digital services and innovation, has concluded its platinum sponsorship of the NEXUS – Technology, Innovation, and Startup Event. Under the patronage of the Minister of State for Communications, Omar Saud Abdulaziz Al-Omar, the event took place at The Arena, 360 Mall in Kuwait, gathering over 60 leading companies, startups, and experts.
stc’s sponsorship aligns with the company’s strategic vision to lead digital transformation in both the private and government sectors in Kuwait. It also reflects the company’s commitment to its corporate social responsibility program, which focuses on supporting local entrepreneurs, empowering the younger generation, and driving innovation.
The three-day event featured interactive exhibitions, conferences, and workshops on cutting-edge topics such as artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, fintech, and health tech. The NEXUS event provided a platform for experts to share insights and offer students valuable information about the latest technological developments shaping the digital landscape.
Key Discussions and Panel Highlights
During the event, stc participated in several key discussions, including a panel on “How AI, Data, and IoT Will Shape the Future.” Engineer Nasser Al-Hamlan, General Manager of Network Planning and Design at stc, along with Eng. Abdullah Al-Ajmi, Acting Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Communications and Information Technology Regulatory Authority in Kuwait, shared their insights on the future of technological evolution and its impact on industries.
In line with stc’s strategic vision to empower youth and support emerging companies, stc also organized a panel featuring the winners of the inspireU business accelerator program. The session, moderated by Abdullah AlNajdi from stc’s Public Relations team, showcased the entrepreneurs’ journeys and how their businesses have thrived through the program.
Innovative Solutions and Workshops
stc’s specialized business arm, solutions by stc, showcased its latest networking and connectivity solutions at the event. This included the smart Maktabi platform, offering flexible and cost-effective packages for SMEs, and Modar, an advanced cloud-management solution for secure network connectivity. Mohammed Al-Farsi, Director of Telecom Products Management at solutions by stc, delivered a workshop titled “Smart workplaces, smarter networks,” demonstrating how these platforms assist businesses in achieving networking and security objectives.
Supporting Innovation and Digital Transformation
As part of its sponsorship, stc had a dedicated booth where it exhibited its cutting-edge technologies and customer-centric solutions. The booth provided attendees with opportunities to interact with stc’s experts and learn more about the company’s initiatives to bridge the gap between technology and daily life. In line with its commitment to fostering innovation, stc also sponsored the Cyber Security Hackathon, honoring the winners to promote youth engagement and the use of advanced technologies.
Commitment to Empowering Entrepreneurs
Danah AlJasem, General Manager of Corporate Communications at stc, expressed the company’s pride in supporting NEXUS 2024, Kuwait’s largest technology event. She emphasized that stc is committed to empowering SMEs and startups by providing tools, platforms, and opportunities to thrive in an increasingly digital world. Through initiatives like NEXUS and the inspireU business accelerator, stc is helping create an ecosystem that drives business growth and aligns with Kuwait’s 2035 vision for a sustainable, tech-driven future.
AlJasem also thanked the NEXUS management and stc’s teams for their efforts in making the event a success. She emphasized stc’s ongoing role as a key market player, fostering strategic partnerships with both government and private organizations to contribute to the nation’s digital transformation and community development.
