AGENDA.

8:30 am - 9:30 am

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.

9:30 am - 9:45 am

Welcome Note

CEO of GEC sets the stage with an inspiring welcome note,
highlighting key themes, industry insights, and the vision for the event.
Ronak Samantaray | CEO, GEC Media Group

9:50 am - 10:05 am

World CIO 200 Country Ambassador Speech

Peter Gesper | Group Vice President - Infrastructure & Corporate Applications, DP World
Opening remarks by the event's Country Ambassador
Kenneth Lindegaard | CIO | Space42
Aditya Kaushik | Director of ICT | Zakher Marine International
Peter Gesper | Group VP - Infrastructure & Corporate Applications | DP World

10:05 am - 10:20 am

Vendor keynote 1

10:20 am - 10:50 am

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

10:50 am - 11:05 am

Vendor keynote 2

11:05 am - 11:20 am

CIO 200 COUNTRY 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

11:20 am - 11:40 am

Coffee Break & Networking

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

11:40 am - 12:05 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

12:05 pm - 12:20 pm

Vendor keynote 3

12:20 pm - 12:50 pm

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

Discussion points:
8How IT drives measurable business growth
Aligning IT investments with strategic business goals

12:50 pm - 1:05 pm

Vendor keynote 4

1:05 pm - 2:05 pm

Lunch & Networking

Enjoy a delicious meal while connecting with industry peers and exchanging insights in a relaxed setting

2:05 pm - 2:35 pm

Panel Discussion 4: Vendor Panel

2:35 pm - 2:50 pm

Vendor Keynote 5

2:50 pm - 3:00 pm

Vendor Keynote 6

3:05 pm - 3:20 pm

Vendor Keynote 7

3:20 pm - 3:35 pm

Vendor Keynote 8

3:35 pm - 4:05 pm

CIO 200 COUNTRY 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

5:00 pm -

Closing By Ambassadors

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