Booth Open & Registration | Photo Booth Networking | Lunch

World CIO 200 Country Ambassador Speech

Opening remarks by the event's Country Ambassador
Abdullah Al Barwani | CISO | Omantel

Panel discussion 1 : The next decade of IT leadership

Discussion points:
What will define bold and unstoppable CIOs in the future?
The balance between innovation, risk management, and business outcomes
Moderator: Meslum AlKindi | Area IT Director | IHG Oman
Panelist:
Meer Shizan Ali | Group Head of IT | ABQ Education Group
Thuraya Al-Harthi | Director | Ministry of Transportation, Communication and IT
Padmakar Boyapati | Transformation Manager Strategy and Transformation | NBO
Saleh Rashid Masoud Al Himali | Senior Proficient Infrastructure Security | Omantel
Talal Al Aasmi | CISO | ALMAHA Petroleum Products Marketing Co. SAOG

Think like Attackers: The Shift Beyond EDR

Gopan Sivsankaran | Sales Director, ME Enterprise | Sophos

Coffee Break & Networking

Refreshments and light snacks served
Opportunity to network with fellow CIOs and industry leaders
Sponsor showcase or tech demo (Booth Visit)

Panel Discussion 2: Key technologies driving CIO priorities

Discussion points:
AI, cloud, and automation: What’s next?
The role of CIOs in shaping sustainable and ethical technology use
Moderator:
Dr. Haitham Al Hajri | CISO (Head of Cyber & Information Security) | Oman Housing Bank
Panelist:
Nicholas Johnson | Head of Information Technology Governance | Oman Arab Bank
Manoj Kumar | Head of Digital Transformation | Renaissance Services SAOG
Ahmed Mohammed Abdullah Al Shuaili | Senior Proficient Corporate Security | Omantel
Sanjeev Madavi | Digital Transformation Expert | PWC
Dr. Ali Al Hashmi | General Manager Networks | Omantel

The Evolving Workplace – Creating Spaces that Drive Engagement and Culture

Dhiraj Patil | Territory Manager -Corporate Sales | Barco

AI in Financial Services

Hemesh Dogiparthi | CTO | Exelixi AI

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

Meslum AlKindi | Area IT Director | IHG Oman
Concluding remarks from the Country Ambassadors
Key takeaways and reflections from the event