#Unleash
the Might

27 MAY - KUWAIT | 29 MAY - OMAN | 30 MAY - MOROCCO | 4 JUNE - UAE | 6 JUNE - QATAR | 10 JUNE - KSA | 11 JUNE - BAHRAIN | 18 JUNE - EGYPT | 3 JULY - INDIA | 4 JULY - PAKISTAN | 9 JULY - INDONESIA | 10 JULY - SINGAPORE | 16 JULY - MALAYSIA | 17 JULY - PHILIPPINES | 06 AUG - KENYA | 08 AUG - NIGERIA | 09 AUG - GHANA | 16-17-18 SEP - SOUTH AFRICA FINALE

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Do you hear the Trumpet!! About the Event

The World CIO 200 Summit, globally renowned as the largest CIO Leadership program, is back with its 2024 edition!

Building on the Powerful History, Success, and Strength of the last 8 years, the summit is all set to transcend new barriers to UNVEIL AND UNLEASH the never-seen-before Might of the IT Industry Titans.

Well, the spotlight this year is not stopping at the doors of the CIOs but also aims to showcase the might of the IT industry solution providers alike, presenting a fascinating platform for both the world to come together on a single global platform.

MAY SEP 2024

Mega CIO Roadshow

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Days of Leadership

Journey 2024

Meet the Mighty Savanna Elephant

This year, our symbol of strength and resilience is the Savanna Elephant. Majestic and wise, the elephant represents the ability to overcome challenges, navigate complexities, and lead with unwavering determination. Join us as we embark on a journey to unleash the might within the realms of technology and leadership.

Fantastic event.. Kudos to Team GEC

Vivek Zakarde IndusInd Bank

It was a well organized and well planned event. Organizing an event for such a large gathering has its challenges and the team on board handled it well. So, No regrets. You all have done a wonderful job and it was a fabulous experience for each of us. Keep Rocking!!

AIJAZUR RAHMAN QURAISHI MOHAMMED Public Works Authority - Ashghal

A good learning experience and networking with new attendees at the same time ."

NEZAR ALTURKI Ministry of Saudi Arabia National Guard

The Global CIO Forum significantly enriched my expertise and leadership in technology through insightful events, fostering connections with industry leaders, while also commendably championing diversity and inclusivity, thereby empowering individuals and fortifying the IT industry.

Aaron Lee YF Life Insurance

Phenomenal!! Had the best time..

Gigi Mathew Thomas DeIttihad International Investmensignation

I extend my heartfelt appreciation to the entire GCF & GEC team for their meticulous organization of events, enabling valuable global networking and idea exchange. The organization's unique culture of collective contribution fosters high motivation and dedicated participation, exemplifying a shift from a boss/employee dynamic to leader/team collaboration. I eagerly anticipate the next event in South Africa and am open to extending my support, as mentioned by RONAK during the speech

Syed Fakruddin Albeez King Abdullah Economic CityKing Abdullah Economic City

The Global CIO Grand finale event was a remarkable gathering of diverse thought leaders and visionaries, featuring an outstanding lineup of speakers. I am grateful for the opportunity to have participated and commend the GEC Media team for skillfully uniting such a diverse and insightful group of professionals

Samit Jha Petrochem Middle East FZE

Amazing networking opportunity

Hussain Sajjad Ali Al Lawati National Bank of Oman

I'm delighted to hear about the positive experience at the CIO 200 event, finding it both enjoyable and informative. The diverse and engaging topics, coupled with the speakers' high expertise, evidently provided a valuable opportunity to partake in comprehensive IT discussions and gain insights from industry experts.

Nagi Reddy Bommareddy Q Ceramic / Uniceramic Qatar

"Very exciting and informative. Moreover, it was a good opportunity to network with our peers from different industries. Good luck"

Eng. Khaled Alnuaimi Eastern Province Principality (Emara)

The bar rises up every time during the annual events. The mix of technology, sustainability, personal health & entertainment gives a wonderful flavour to the event. The friends we make, the memories we create & the takeaways are undoubtedly valuable. Keep up the good work.

Chander Raina Grand Regency Doha

It was wonderful, Hosting was Excellent. Great Event. Looking for next exciting event

Syed Amjad Ali Hassans Optician Co

Amazing

Hani Kababji Red Sea Global

The event was a remarkable gathering of experts, offering invaluable life lessons for personal and professional growth. The exceptional organization and evident dedication from the GEC team made the experience truly priceless, showcasing a phenomenal and unparalleled concept that promises further growth and success

Peter Gesper DP world

This event was absolutely fantastic! Attending was a delight, and the hospitality from Raunak, Tushar, Anushree, and the entire team was beyond compare. The presentations were excellent, meeting expectations, in an incredible environment with top-notch setup. Thank you all for an amazing experience— you guys truly rock

Sunando Chaudhuri ADNEC Group

Excellent

Syed Aahar Ahmed EMAAREMAAR

The organizing team succeeded in getting all the participants at a central location, although some improvements can be made. Suggested enhancements include avoiding 'Space' topics, delving deeper into Autonomous driving advancements, addressing the future Tech and CIO outlook for the next five years, and ensuring a more globally relevant approach in talks and music. While acknowledging GEC's efforts, there's room for improvement. Wishing them the best for the next season

Tony Wong IGB Berhad

Amazing, the organisers are like family ❤️,.love the passport idea. best thing is to engage and definitely have fun but act professionally to assist others. Love GEC ❤️

Aamir Khan Al Tayer Group

Well-organized line up of speakers and workshops kept a good and steady momentum and involvement from the attendees throughout the day.

Jason Heng YTL Communications

It was great experience not only recognize the effort, platform where we can meet people from all around the globe and see how they are doing good in different industries

Ashfaque Ahmed Bankislami pakistan limited

Amazing event for networking and collaboration and knowledge sharing

Ali Alaradi MoFA

Very good networking and learned many new things, thanks to GEC Media and CIO global forum

VijayKumar Dayinde Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad

The CIO 200 event provided an incredible opportunity to learn from and network with top minds in the IT industry. From insightful keynote speakers discussing the latest trends to enriching panel discussions offering diverse perspectives, along with informative breakout sessions and engaging hands-on workshops, the event was an invaluable experience. It left me feeling inspired and motivated to elevate my IT career

Anas Kamaluddin YBA Kanoo

Excellent planning and execution, Courteous staff, Blending technology and spirituality did work well, the session was really useful, GEC is setting new standards every time with content rich events, administration and governance. You are raising bar yourself. Good luck and looking forward to more such successful events in the years ahead.

Selestin Thomas Nissan Digital

Great experience and well organized

Alan Brouard ADQ Aviation Services

The entire event was outstanding. Very well planned sessions with some great speakers. Met some wonderful people from the tech industry beyond borders. Huge appreciation for the GEC Media team for the arrangements. Fantastic job!!

Muhammad Junaid United Motors Group

Great and Amazing experince, that i would like to attend again and agian

Hattan Kutbi National Bank of Kuwait

The event was nothing short of exceptional, flawlessly executed by the organizers. It struck a perfect balance, featuring speakers from diverse walks of life, creating a fusion of fun and profound knowledge

Manish Bindra Galadari group

"The entire event organised in a professional manner credit goes to entire gec team, whole environment was collaborative and positive, group was really amazing and networking opportunities were many. However content and speakers were average, if that improved could take it into next level also city concept was good to Improve it further could have individual group gatherings to get to know more as we had limited time outside sessions to meet everyone"

Sabu P National Bank Of Oman

ENTERPRISES & ENTREPRENEURS

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  • Meet and network with regional and global peers
  • Evaluate your organization’s technical competencies with other participating organizations
  • Share your mind with like-minded technology heads
  • Listen to and attend over 20+ global keynotes and tracks bringing the best and latest technology on board

INVESTORS

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  • Meet founders, future-tech investors and get an in-depth view of business models
  • Possibly find partners or your next CTO, CEO or COO
  • Exchange market views and investment ideas with peers
  • Deep dive into innovative approaches to the technologies of the fourth industrial revolution

FOCUS GROUP MAJLIS

In all the country editions, Global CIO Forum will host GCF Focus Group Majlis to give a more refined and in-depth outlook into vertical driven opportunities. Every majlis will have top 20 CIOs from the Group engaging in discussions.

The Focus Group will include, but not limited to-

GCF Government Majlis

GCF Healthcare Majlis

GCF Oil & Gas Majlis

GCF Retail Majlis

GCF Manufacturing Majlis

GCF Hospitality Majlis

GCF BFSI Majlis

GCF Education Majlis

Speakers 2023

Main Agenda Tracks

HX – Human Leadership

Leadership across every aspect of business and IT is crucial in the shift to Generation Next. In response to these demands, technology and information leadership is undergoing a revolution. The beliefs and models of how we work are being shattered and re-shaped. It begins with mindsets accepting and embracing perpetual change. This track challenges your thinking about leadership, skills and the organization required to successfully navigate uncertainty and create a culture for success.

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BX - Business Strategy

Business Strategy Digital transformation has impacted all enterprises, and the winners will be those that can constantly adapt to change. CxOs are investing to exploit opportunities in digital business. CIOs must ditch the traditional IT project focused mind-set in favor of an IT product-focused approach. This track is for CIOs and IT leaders planning the role of information and technology in enterprise digital strategy.

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TX - Technology and Information

An understanding of how technology and information is constantly evolving is a critical step in creating an effective transition to ContinuousNext. This track examines how new practices can be amplified by technology, leading to new capabilities that provide new business opportunities and increase value delivery. CIOs and IT Executives will learn how to apply selected trending technologies for this exact purpose. These technologies include AI, machine learning and advanced data analysis, Blockchain and increasingly more comprehensive digital business platforms.

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