AGENDA.

11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Booth Open & Registration | Photo Booth Networking | Lunch

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.

1:00 pm - 1:15 pm

World CIO 200 Country Ambassador Speech

Opening remarks by the event's Country Ambassador
Abdullah Al Barwani | CISO | Omantel
Meslum AlKindi | Area IT Director | IHG Oman
Amjid Ali | CIO | Al Ansari Trading Enterprise LLC

1:15 pm - 1:30 pm

VIP Keynote Speaker | Guest of Honor Address

A thought leadership keynote by an esteemed industry figure or government official

1:30 pm - 2:00 pm

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

2:00 pm - 2:15 pm

Vendor keynote 1

2:15 pm - 2:30 pm

Coffee Break & Networking

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

2:30 pm - 3:00 pm

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

3:00 pm - 3:15 pm

Vendor Keynote 2

3:15 pm - 3:45 pm

Panel Discussion 3: The business value of IT – proving impact beyond technology

Discussion points:
How IT drives measurable business growth
Aligning IT investments with strategic business goals

3:45 pm - 4:15 pm

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

4:15 pm - 4:30 pm

Closing By Ambassadors | Networking

Concluding remarks from the Country Ambassadors
Key takeaways and reflections from the event