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 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

World CIO 200 Country Ambassador Speech

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

Vendor keynote 1

Panel discussion 1 : The next decade of IT leadership

Session Guideline:
Format: 45-minute panel with 4 CIOs, AI Start-up, Academician, CEO (diverse industries), 1 moderator
Style: Hard-hitting debate format ？encourage polar opinions
Audience Engagement: Live polling ？ “Would you trust AI to run 60% of your operations today?
Moderator:
Aditya Kaushik | UAE country Ambassador | Global CIO Forum
Panelist:
Suresh Vaidhyanathan | Chief Executive Officer | Ghassan Aboud Group
Olivier Leblan | Chief Digital and Technology Officer |Ghassan Aboud Group
Sri Laksmi | Group Chief Information Officer | Switz Group
Taskeen Khan | CIO | Mastercard Transaction Services
Farhan Ujager | AI Teacher | De Montfort University Dubai
Adnan Ghanem | Director - Security and Ai | EIS Technologies
Dr. Rami Reddy Devaram | Senior Ai and Data Scientist | Avrioc Technologies
Ashiya Noorie | Artificial Intelligence Teacher | Credence High School-Dubai

Vendor keynote 2

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

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: “Cloud Exit Strategy: Smart Move or Strategical Misstep?”

Moderator:
Panelist:
Vikram Idani |President - Chief Information Officer | Landmark Group
Sultan Al Mansoori | Director Of Information Security | Abu Dhabi Media
Sunando Chaudhuri | Director - IT PMO & Governance | Modon

Vendor keynote 3

Panel Discussion 3: “The AI Dilemma: Security, Sovereignty & Surveillance in Smart Governments”

Moderator:
Dr. Hamad Khalifa Alnuaimi | Head of Telecommunication | Abu Dhabi Police GHQ
Panelist:
Fayid Kadambodan |IT Director | Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority (DIEZ)
Hussain Alharthi | Data Platforms Director | Department of Government Enablement
Amna Al Dhaheri | Head of Digital Transformation | Ajman Transport Authority
Hessa Almatrooshi | IT Director | Ajman Free Zone (AFZ)
Marwan Al Marzooqi | IT Director | Tadweer Group

Vendor keynote 4

Lunch & Networking

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

Panel Discussion 4: “Innovation at What Cost? Balancing Speed, Ethics, and Sustainability in Tech”

Moderator:
Kenneth Lindegaard | CIO | Space42
Panelist:
Anand Krishnan | Head of Information Technology | Mercury
Fouad Chahmi | Director Of Finance And Administration | Arthur D. Little
Khalid Chami | Group Chief Financial Officer | Ali & Sons Holding

Vendor Keynote 5

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Vendor Keynote 8

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

Closing By Ambassadors

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