AGENDA.
Booth Open & Registration | Photo Booth Networking
Welcome desk opens for attendee registration
Networking opportunities with industry peers and solution providers
Dedicated photo booth for CIOs and partners to capture memorable moments.
Welcome Keynote | Global CIO Forum
Anushree Dixit | Chief Strategy Officer | GEC Media Group
Anushree Dixit
World CIO 200 Country Ambassador Speech
Opening remarks by the event's Country Ambassador
Chander Mohan Raina | Director of IT | United Developers Qatar
Chander Mohan Raina
Vendor keynote 1: (Pure Storage)
Samer Semaan | Director Distribution and Alliances -MIddle East, Turkey and Africa | Pure Storage
Samer Semaan
The Evolving Workplace – Creating Spaces that Drive Engagement and Culture
Dhiraj Patil | Territory Manager -Corporate Sales | Barco
Dhiraj Patil
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:
John Mankarios | IT Vice President | Q Invest LLC
Panelist:
Jad Hardan | Group Director of Information Technology | Al Faleh Educational Holding
Ali Awkal | County Director of Information Technology | Hilton
Firas Georges Khalil | IT Director | Baladna Food Industries
Magdy Mansour | General Manager Information Technology | Doha Cables
John Mankarios
Jad Hardan
Ali Awkal
Firas Georges Khalil
Magdy Mansour
Cyber Security in the Age of AI: Resilience is Key
Mayuresh Kothari | Advisory Solution Principal, ME | Sophos
Mayuresh Kothari
Mastering Risk and Resilience to thrive in a Dynamic world.
Rajeev Dutt | General Manager MEA & APAC | Swiss GRC
Rajeev Dutt
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
Lunch and networking
Take a break to enjoy a curated lunch while engaging with fellow CIOs and industry leaders.
Modernizing Security for the Hybrid Cloud Era
Nagesh Konduru | Founder & CEO| Banyan Cloud
Nagesh Konduru
Panel 2: CISO Expert Panel: The evolving threat landscape
Discussion Points:
• Emerging cybersecurity threats in 2025
• The role of AI & automation in cyber defense
• Future trends & regulatory shifts
Moderator:
Shaikha Al-Thani | Cyber Security Specialist | Government Entity
Panelist:
Vladimir Kanyshev | Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) | CQUR BANK LLC
Tarek Terk | Head of Cybersecurity Ops | MOPH
Mahmood Aziz | Head of IT & AI | Naser Bin Nawaf & Partners Holdings
Siraj Modi | IT Security Manager | Al Meera Consumer Goods (Q.S.C)
Shaikha Al-Thani
Vladimir Kanyshev
Tarek Terk
Mahmood Aziz
Sirajhusen Modi
Gem Soft AI Transformation
Michael Jordan | Chief Investment Officer & Board Member | Gemsoft
Michael Jordan
Panel Discussion 3: 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:
Chander Mohan | Director of IT | United Developers WLL
Panelist:
Dr. Ali AlSanousi | Executive Director Clinical Information Systems | Hamad Medical Corporation
Nagi Reddy Bommareddy | IT Manager / ERP Program Manager | Q Ceramic / Uniceramic Qatar
Sakeer Hussain Kolakkaden | HICT Manager | Government Healthcare Entity
Huzefa Husain | IT Manager | Radisson Blu
Chander Mohan Raina
Dr. Ali AlSanousi
Nagi Reddy Bommareddy
Sakeer Hussain Kolakkaden
Huzefa Husain
AI in Financial Services
Hemesh Dogiparthi | CTO | Exelixi AI
Hemesh Dogiparthi
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
Coffee Break & Networking
Recharge with a refreshing coffee break while mingling with peers and industry experts. This informal networking session provides the perfect setting to continue conversations, share ideas, and build valuable connections in a relaxed atmosphere.
Panel Discussion 4: The Future of GRC – balancing risk, compliance & business agility
Discussion Points:
Best practices for governance & regulatory compliance
AI & automation in risk management
Business agility vs. regulatory constraints
Moderator:
Abdus Salam | Head of BCM, Pandemic Response, Incident & Crisis Management | QIB
Panelist:
Arnab Kumar Mukherjee | Business Continuity and Crisis Manager | Vodafone Qatar
Saumy Thomas | Manager of Internal Audit | Qatar University
Sravan Kumar | MIS & Compliance | ACAMS
Abdus Salam
Arnab Kumar Mukherjee
Saumy Thomas
Sravan Kumar
GCF quizmater - The ultimate showdown
Get ready for a high-energy trivia showdown with amazing prizes up for grabs! Test your tech smarts in the live game and stand a chance to win an iPhone 16, Samsung S25, or a Meet Yourself DNA Kit. Fast fingers and sharp minds will take the lead—don’t miss the fun!
CISO and BCM & Risk Awards
Honoring excellence in cybersecurity and business continuity, these awards recognize
outstanding CISOs and risk management leaders who have demonstrated exceptional strategies,
resilience, and innovation in protecting their organizations.
Join us in celebrating the visionaries driving secure and sustainable digital transformation.
Closing By Ambassadors
John Mankarios | IT Vice President | Q Invest LLC
Concluding remarks from the Country Ambassadors
Key takeaways and reflections from the event
John Mankarios
