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PREMIUM SPONSOR

Following the announcement on June 27 that Ooredoo Myanmar had been successful in its bid for one of two mobile telecommunications licences in Myanmar, Ooredoo Myanmar has worked extensively establishing itself and laying the foundation for its business to become an integral part of the Myanmar community. In October 2013, Ooredoo Group announced the appointment of Ross Cormack to lead operations in Myanmar. Ooredoo Myanmar will offer a wide range of mobile communications services beyond voice and data to improve the lives of Myanmar consumers and help businesses run more efficiently. This will include the development of a comprehensive portfolio of life enriching services including mobile money services, a range of mobile health services, and services to support farmers and agriculture leveraging on its experience in launching those services in other markets.

Ooredoo Myanmar will roll out these services using a large distribution network which will quickly reach beyond Myanmar's cities into the country's rural areas. The Company will leverage this network in deploying innovative solutions across 3G networks using 900 and 2100 frequencies, bringing data services to where there has previously only been voice.

PLATINUM SPONSOR

O3b has a unique satellite solution that addresses the challenges experienced by operators in Asia today. O3b's Medium Earth Orbit (MEO), eight satellite constellation provides ISP's, MNOs, Telco's, Enterprise and Government customers in the region with a low latency, high bandwidth, affordable middle mile alternative to connect to the rest of the world. This service allows businesses and consumers, particularly in the underserved regions of the world, to enjoy the benefits of high-speed connectivity. More satellites will soon be launched to meet growing market demand.

O3b enjoys world-class financial and operational support from SES, Google, HSBC, Liberty Global, Development Bank of South Africa, Sofina, Satya Capital, Northbridge Venture Partners and Allen & Company.

LUNCH SPONSOR

MasterCard, a technology company in the global payments industry, was the first international payments network to issue a license to a Myanmar bank in September 2012. ATM acceptance followed the same year in November and in October 2013, MasterCard launched Myanmar's first-ever travel prepaid card with CB Bank. In Myanmar today, MasterCard is accepted for payments at more than 740 restaurants, retail outlets and hotels, and MasterCard and Maestro/Cirrus cards are accepted at over 430 ATMs. MasterCard has nine partners in Myanmar: Co-Operative Bank Ltd; Kanbawza Bank Ltd; United Amara Bank Ltd; Myanma Apex Bank Ltd; Myanmar Citizens Bank Ltd; Myanmar Oriental Bank Ltd; Ayeyarwady Bank Ltd; Asia Green Development Bank Ltd; and Ryuji Finance Company Ltd.

MasterCard works closely with Myanmar's financial institutions to develop and support the existing infrastructure and further electronic payments acceptance to accommodate the growth of the business, retail and tourism sectors in Myanmar. MasterCard has also undertaken initiatives that advance financial inclusion through entrepreneurship and economic development, partnering with global humanitarian and development organization Mercy Corps in Myanmar to provide business and financial literacy skills to women and small businesses. The opening of the Myanmar telecommunications market presents a unique opportunity for the country to utilize payments technology to empower its citizens with mobile financial services and accelerate economic development. As a leading provider of mobile money services and technology, MasterCard is proud to support this important event.

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