This was a two-day event, from April 15th to April 16th, held respectively at Opa! Café & Bar and Taj Santacruz in Mumbai, India. Day 1 commenced with the MEF Meetup, a networking cocktail dinner, followed by Day 2, which featured power-packed panel sessions and a series of insightful discussions, all culminating towards the event’s overall success. It covered the latest developments and solutions in telecommunications, with panel sessions addressing topics such as Role of CPaaS in ensuring secure communication, Generative AI, RCS and conversational commerce, security in telecommunications, the future of digital finance, and innovations in A2P messaging.

It witnessed overwhelming participation from over 60 global organizations and more than 150 participants, including senior representatives from the likes of companies such as Google, Jio, Vodafone Idea, Orange, TATA Communications, BICs, Infobip, Almuqeet System, Tanla, Sinch, Comviva, TransUnion, Twilio, Route Mobile, NPCI, CITIC, GSMA, and many more.

Mr. Ashutosh Agrawal, Group CEO of Globe Teleservices Pte. Ltd. (GTS), commenced the event with an opening speech, addressing the audience and sharing his thoughts on the occasion, stating,

“Understanding and leveraging next-gen technology is pivotal for enterprises, enabling innovations in this evolving landscape. The Mobile Ecosystem Forum (MEF) aims to bolster collaboration within the telecom industry, and GTS is actively contributing to accelerate growth, thereby boosting connectivity and expanding reach globally.”

GTS affiliate companies, including GTS Techlabs, FinBraine, VSPAGY and UTS, also participated and showcased their solutions at a dedicated space in the event. GTS Techlabs showcased solutions aimed at fortifying networks against fraud and enhancing customer engagement through CPaaS+, TxtChain, and ArmourX.

Meanwhile, FinBriane, presented their E-KYC solution, IDBraine, along with their next-gen digital lending solution, CredBraine. Additionally, VSPAGY exhibited their innovative Personalized Video Interactivity solution, aimed at enhancing customer engagement in a dynamic manner.

Additionally, MEF’s CEO, Dario Betti, who moderated quite a few sessions for the event, shared his thoughts on the event. He stated, “India’s vast mobile market, with its population exceeding 1.3 billion, presents significant growth opportunities. It was fantastic to see leaders convene to discuss key challenges and developments in the telecom industry.

Interest in MEF from India is growing, and we’re delighted to welcome many Indian companies into our global community. With over 200 members worldwide, MEF provides a neutral platform for collaboration, ensuring sustainable growth. We extend our sincere gratitude to Globe Teleservices for their steadfast support of MEF’s initiatives in India. Here’s to continued progress together!”

The 3rd edition of the MEF Leadership Forum India 2024 surpassed previous years in scale and impact, For an uninterrupted, connected future MEF and Globe Teleservices are setting sights on expanding into the Asian market with the upcoming editions.