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Priority is given to those directly engaged in:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Smart city and infrastructure development<\/li>\n<li>Industrial connectivity, IoT, and automation<\/li>\n<li>API strategy, development, and standardisation<\/li>\n<li>Telecommunications and digital innovation initiatives<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Register your interest <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mwcdoha.com\/agenda\/sessions\/5795-fusion-roundtable-how-apis-and-future-networks-are-powering-smarter-cities-and-industries\">HERE.<\/a> Successful applicants will receive confirmation of their allocated place via their online registration portal. Due to high demand and limited capacity, early submission is strongly encouraged.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"doors-open\" class=\"mt-2 font-semibold\">Doors Open: 09:00<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: var(--gsma-red, #dc002b); font-size: 12pt; line-height: 1.4; margin-bottom: 12px;\"><em>By attending this event, participants acknowledge and agree to the GSMA Terms of Reference governing the session. 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