AGENDA.
Booth Open & Registration | Photo Booth Networking
Welcome desk opens for attendee registration
Enjoy a delicious meal while connecting with industry peers and exchanging insights in a relaxed setting.
Dedicated photo booth for CIOs and partners to capture memorable moments.
Welcome Note at Global CIO Forum
Ronak Samantaray | CEO | GEC Media Group
Ronak Samantaray
World CIO 200 Country Ambassador Speech
Eng. Mohammed Mahnashi | Founding Member | CAAS
Eng. Mohammed Mahnashi
Opening Keynote Speaker
A thought leadership keynote by an esteemed industry figure or government official
Hasan Mohammed Alameer | Superintendent | Digital Economy Center Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Hasan Mohammed Alameer
Pioneers of E-Services in The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Awards 2025
Honoring trailblazers who have transformed public and private sector services through exceptional e-service innovations. This prestigious award celebrates those driving digital excellence and elevating Saudi Arabia’s position as a technology leader.
The Evolving Workplace – Creating Spaces that Drive Engagement and Culture
Ektaa Puthran | Director of Sales & Regional Marketing - Asia Pacific & Middle East Africa | Regional Distribution | Channel Management | Marketing | Alliance Partner Management - Meeting Experience at Barco | BARCO,
Ektaa Puthran
Bring IT all together with SolarWinds
Sascha Giese | Global Tech Evangelist, Observability | SolarWinds
Sascha Giese
Panel Topic 1: “AI or Die? The CIO’s Dilemma in the Age of Autonomous Enterprise”
Moderator:
Eng. Mohammed Mahnashi | Founding Member | CAAS
Panelist:
Irfan Ul Haq | Director Technology | LSC Logistics
Ahmed M. Al-Ghamdi |VP of Digital Transformation – Chairman of AI Community
Rasha Almalik | Director of Information Technology Department | Dar Al-Hekma University
Mohammad Musharraf | VP-IT | Hayat National Hospital
Eng. Mohammed Mahnashi
Irfan Ul Haq
Ahmed Al-Ghamdi
Rasha Almalik
Mohammad Musharraf
Brains and Bots - A balanced approach to Cybersecurity.
Niyaz Mohamed | System Engineer | Sophos
Niyaz Mohamed
Building an Enterprise Data Cloud for the AI Era
Mr. Hussam Baafeef | Channel & Alliance Manager | pure storage
Mr. Hussam Baafeef
Panel Topic 2: “Cloud Exit Strategy: Smart Move or Strategical Misstep?”
Moderator:
Mohammed Al Shobani | Chief Information Officer | SAICO Insurance
Panelist:
Samer Marouf | IT Director | Rakaa Holding
Angel Narciso | Senior Director | Head of Data & Analytics | Takamol Holding
Hazem Jarrar | Chief Technology Officer | King Faisal Foundation
Naveed Ahmed Ibrahim | Chief Information Officer | Fakeeh Care Group
Mohammed Al Shobani
Samer Marouf
Angel Narciso
Hazem Jarrar
Naveed Ahmed Ibrahim
Modernizing Security for the Hybrid Cloud Era
Nagesh Konduru | Founder & CEO| Banyan Cloud
Nagesh Konduru
Prayer | Lunch | Networking
Take a break for prayer and lunch, followed by networking and booth visits. Explore innovative solutions from participating partners while connecting with peers and industry leaders.
Technology Megatrends in the Age of AI
Syed Muneer Bakht | Global Head - Products & Strategy | NETS International Group
Syed Muneer Bakht
Panel Discussion 3: “Innovation at What Cost? Balancing Speed, Ethics, and Sustainability in Tech”
Moderator:
Shehab El-Najjar | Chief Operations Officer | CODE-IT
Panelist:
Ladle P. Patel | Senior Advisor - AI and Machine Learning Factory | Arab National Bank
Majed Al Mutairi | Director IT | King Abdulaziz University Hospital
Dr. Sona Saha Das | Data Strategy Governance & Analytics | Ceer Motors
Mohamed Aboubabkr | Group CFO | Albawardi Group Holding
Shehab El-Najjar
Ladle Patel
Majed Al Mutairi
Dr. Sona Saha Das
Mohamed Aboubabkr
Panel Discussion 4: "Resilience in Chaos: Rethinking Business Continuity and Risk Management in a Disrupted World"
Moderator:
Adnan Rafique Ahmed | Executive Director | Smart Irtekaz
Panelist:
Alyazeed Rasheed | Operational Technology Security Specialist | SAMI Advanced Electronics
Javed Akbar | Chief Governance, Risk | Insurance & Data Officer, Risk & Insurance | Tasnee
Mohamed Zain Al Abdeen Ahmed Elsadany | GRC Director | Mowah Co.
Adnan Rafique Ahmed
Alyazeed Khalid Al-Rasheed
Javed Akbar
Mohamed Zain Al Abdeen Ahmed Elsadany
CIO 200 Awards
Recognizing and celebrating outstanding CIOs for their contributions to the Organization
Awards presented in 4 categories (Next-Gen | Leader | Master | Legend)
Photo for award winners
Closing By Ambassadors | Networking
Eng. Mohammed Mahnashi | Founding Member | CAAS
Concluding remarks from the Country Ambassadors
Key takeaways and reflections from the event
Eng. Mohammed Mahnashi
