Ibrahim Gedeon of Telus, Canada

In this conversation we discuss the experience of service providers with 5G rollout and what we should expect from 6G. We discuss the climate change challenge and strategies to reduce carbon footprint. Finally we consider how 5G and 6G may be leveraged to address the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

Biography:

Ibrahim Gedeon has built a career in telecommunications by combining insight and skill as an applied scientist with a collaborative approach to leadership. As Chief Technology Officer for TELUS, a leading telecommunications company in Canada, he is responsible for innovation, technology development and strategy. Under Ibrahim’s leadership, the TELUS broadband network has been independently awarded as one of the best in the world.

Ibrahim is a passionate collaborator with industry partners to advance social capital and purpose. He serves on the boards of the Digital Identification and Authentication Council of Canada, the Next Generation Mobile Networks Alliance, the Alliance for Telecommunications Industry Solutions and the Institute for Communication Technology Management. In addition to his industry leadership roles, Ibrahim is a Fellow of both the IEEE and the Canadian Academy of Engineering, recognition for significant contributions to the field of engineering. He has been awarded many accolades for his leadership and industry contributions, and is deeply passionate about promoting diversity & inclusion and early career growth, having developed TELUS’ Graduate Technology Leadership Program. He is also a frequent executive sponsor of Women in STEM events across the company, nationally, and on a global level.

Ibrahim holds a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from the American University of Beirut, a Master’s in Electronics Engineering from Carleton University and an Honorary Doctor of Laws degree from the University of British Columbia. He is passionate about supporting engaged, high-performing teams to innovate and move technology forward.