AGENDA.
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
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