Faisal Zia is the Technical Director at GSMA, leading business development and innovation growth through the GSMA Foundry. He collaborates with industry partners to accelerate the adoption of technologies like 5G, AI, and Non-Terrestrial Networks. Faisal also curates the Sports and Entertainment Summit at MWC Barcelona, shaping conversations around tech and entertainment convergence. Previously, he focused on network economics and cost-saving innovations in GSMA’s Future Networks programme. With over a decade of experience across telecom, IT, rail, and fintech, Faisal is a recognized expert in technology strategy, agile models, and emerging telecom solutions.
