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# [Navigating the Geopolitical Crossfire: CCA's European Summit Brings Global Telecom Leaders to Brussels, Podcast](https://www.cloudcommunications.com/podcasts/navigating-the-geopolitical-crossfire-ccas-european-summit-brings-global-telecom-leaders-to-brussels-podcast)

 Written by [Amy Ralls](https://www.cloudcommunications.com/podcasts/author/amy) | May 22, 2025 8:42:22 PM

*"There’s no other place on the planet where you can get together with owners of these communications companies and talk turkey." *— Joe Marion, President, Cloud Communications Alliance

As global tensions reshape the telecom landscape, the Cloud Communications Alliance (CCA) is assembling top leaders for its 2025 **CCA European Summit** in Zaventem, near Brussels, on **June 16–17**. In a conversation with Doug Green, Publisher of *Technology Reseller News*, CCA President Joe Marion offered a detailed preview of the timely and high-level agenda that will bring together executives, analysts, and policy experts for frank dialogue and strategic planning.

With the theme **"Navigating the Geopolitical and Economic Crossfire,"** this intimate 75-person summit is designed for **C-level executives and decision-makers**. Marion emphasized the event’s relevance to both European and North American providers: "There are no walls in communications," he said, noting how cross-border policy changes, tariffs, and credit issues are affecting providers globally.

**Key Highlights of the Agenda:**

- **Opening Remarks by Maheen Khan**, Economics Editor at *The Times (London)*, on global polarization.
- **Market Impact Session by Matt Townend** of Cavell on the shockwaves facing European communication providers.
- **Special Presentation from Zoom**, the event’s Gold Sponsor, featuring a yet-to-be-announced product update.
- **Keynote by His Excellency Herman Van Rompuy**, former Prime Minister of Belgium and first President of the European Council.
- **Industry Insights from Dave Michels**, Principal Analyst at TalkingPointz.
- **Presentation by Destiny CEO Daan De Wever**, on growing a pan-European telecom powerhouse.
- **Panel Discussions on AI Adoption, Industry Disruption, and Strategic Partnerships**.

Marion noted that the conference has been designed *by European members, for European members*, ensuring relevance on topics such as tariffs, trade barriers, and innovation gaps between the U.S. and Europe—particularly in mobile and AI.

**“This isn’t a trade show,”** Marion stressed. **“It’s where real conversations happen—where partnerships are formed, deals are made, and innovation is shared.”** Attendees can expect meaningful networking in a close-knit environment that fosters transparent exchange, away from the sales pitches and crowds of conventional events.

**Event Details:**

- **Dinner Kickoff**: Evening of June 16
- **Main Event**: June 17 at Destiny headquarters in Zaventem, near Brussels Airport
- **Registration**: cloudcommunications.com/EC25
- **Limited Seating**: Only 90 seats available; over half are already sold.

Doug Green concluded the podcast by urging attendees from across the globe to take part: “If you're in the business of communications, this is where you want to be.”

For more information and to register, visit: [https://www.cloudcommunications.com/events/eu-summit-2025](https://www.cloudcommunications.com/events/eu-summit-2025)

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