2022 ROADSHOW
Join the largest global gathering of CIOs. Revisit your digital transformation strategy and rewrite digital mandates in the must-attend World CIO 200 Summit 2022.
Experience a technology summit like none other at WCS200. Away from the day-to-day routines, delegates stand an opportunity to focus on key insights shared by world-class speakers, analysts, thought-leaders etc. that only helps you build your relation with them but also discover opportunities that will help you drive your business forward.
WCS200 is much more than just a conference, it is a year-round hive of activity across the globe, dedicated to keeping its finger on the pulse of the sector and communication within the industry alive. The conversation never stops with exclusive invitation only country specific briefings, celebrating success of local CIOs for their contribution & designed to inform the content of the main event. This is supplemented by post event networking session, and advisory boards. As experts in the market, WCS200 shares insight and intelligence throughout the year with its community & celebrate the success of entire industry.
A great insightful and informative event, great speakers and wonderful organization. A wonderful networking opportunity and an inclusive collaborative atmosphere.
ItS fruitful experience connecting with peers and sharing new ideas. Thank you GEC Media for this event. All the best in the year 2022.
Was great opportunity, I have learned a lot and had great networking with great leaders.
Excellent networking with peers
It was my pleasure to participate in the Summit and I really appreciate all the efforts has been drawn to achieve this event in the manner that has been shown.
I believe with the current team and their passion this summit will be one of the best in the world.
It was great event thank you GEC media team , keep it up !!!!
You guys have not just built a forum but a community. The positive vibe in this forum resonates.
Fantastic event , excellent platform for all stakeholders to showcase their capabilities , excellent venue for meeting across . Amazing Talent across world in one platform who are driving digital transformations , governing , securing the same .
Experience was good as a first time participant and it was good stalls with different knowledge which is useful and benefit for future.
The event was excellent and very well organized. It gave me the opportunity to interact with my peers exchanging ideas and experiences. I am looking forward to such events in future as well.
Overall, it was a great experience, well done job, thank you all GEC team.
I really enjoyed the event, very interactive, welcoming and thoughtful. The sessions were excellent
Overall very engaging, great planning and setup impactful platform for all tech leaders.
This Event was an amazing opportunity or platform to showcase ourself and getting recognized.
Great job done by the organizing team.
Wonderfully Managed and Organized. Keep up the good work.
Good networking and good insights
Excellent experience, thanks to Team GEC, they are amazing!
Fascinating and incredibly amazing
More than helpful and amazing topics for session and panel discussion.
It was a another milestone event for Global CIO Forum and great success. Having amazing speakers and topics was wonderful learning and experience. GEC Media team efforts are always commendable. Well Done!!
The event was really beneficial to update ourselves to know the latest happening into information technology and get a chance to meet IT leaders across the globe to share our experience and learn from them regarding IT Automation and transformation.
Simply, it was one of the most well organized events I have ever attended during the last 10 years given the fact of the tough period of arranging this event.
I am truly exited & honored attending these 2 days full of kind sessions & leadership keynotes & networking opportunities & also relationship building.
Worthwhile experience, with an opportunity to meet CIOs from various regions, and different organizations, to exchange ideas and challenge ourselves, to learn and unlearn, and to gain a better view of the future roles of CIOs.
• Meet and network with regional and global peers
• Evaluate your organization’s technical competencies with other participating organizations
• Share your mind with like-minded technology heads
• Listen to and attend over 20+ global keynotes and tracks bringing the best and latest technology on board
In all the country editions, Global CIO Forum will host GCF Focus Group Majlis to give a more refined and in-depth outlook into vertical driven opportunities. Every majlis will have top 20 CIOs from the Group engaging in discussions.
The Focus Group will include, but not limited to-
Global CIO, Aga Khan University | UK
Global Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), Uniper | UK
CIO, Damac Properties | UAE
Digital Transformation and New Mobility Expert, Advisory Board Member, Clean Energy Business Council
Senior Strategic Transformation Consultant, Dubai Police | UAE
CIO, Academia Management Solutions International | UAE
Group CIO, Gulf Agency Company (GAC) HQ | UAE
CIO, Ali & Sons Holding | UAE
Senior Vice President, Digital Transformation & Innovation, Daman National Health Insurance Company | UAE
Group CIO/CXO, Becamex IDC | Vietnam
CTO (Chief Technology Officer), Jointly | Italy
Head of IT Cash Germany & ASIA, Prosegur Cash GMBH | Germany
CIO , Ramco Plexus (Ramco Group Kenya)
Chief Technology Officer, Elite, East Africa
Kenya
IT Manager/Country CIO, Schenker Limited | Kenya
Group Head, Technology and Busines Continuity Risk, The Young CISO Network | Nigeria
IT Operations Manager, First National Bank Ghana | Ghana
CIO & Head, Information Services and Technology, NSIA Insurance Limited | Nigeria
Co-Founder and President AI TOGETHER
Founder, AI Lab; Certified Instructor and University Ambassador, NVIDIA; Lecturer, American University of Beirut
AI Ethicist & Founder, Be Ethical
Professor and Member of 'Maison de l'intelligence artificielle', Mohammed First University, Oujda
Lawyer, Professor of Law, Board Member, CEST/POLI/USP; IGOAI; GAIEI; FISP
Digital Transformation Specialist, Brac International, Kenya
Senior Manager, Customer Engagement and Advocacy Apollo Agriculture Kenya Africa
Chief Information Officer – Commercial Vehicles (CVS) ZF CV Systems Global GmbH, Switzerland
IT Manager, Qatar Ceramics
Head Of IT, Darwish Holding
AVP Senior Manager - Data privacy- Information Security, Mashreq Bank
Senior Information Security & Risk Management Specialist & Incidents Manager, Government Entity, Financial Department
Sr Information Security Officer, Grant Thornton
Chief Confidentiality Officer, Deloitte Middle East
IT General Manager, Senyar Industries Qatar (Doha Cables – Elsewedy cables Qatar – Senyar Copper)
IT Governance and ERM Specialist, Gulf Drilling International
Head Of IT & Operations, City Exchange
Channel & Alliances Manager - MIddle East, Pure Storage
Head of ERP & IT, Qatar National Cement Company
Regional Sales Manager Pure Storage
Senior Systems Engineer, Dell Technologies
Head of Information Technology, Doha Film Institute
CIO, Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs
VP of Technology and Digital Transformation, Hail Health Cluster
Head Of IT, InterContinental Hotel Group (IHG) Voco Hotel Riyadh
Chief Information Security Officer, Al Amthal Financing
Director of Services & Projects, Gulf Medical Co. Ltd.
Channel Director, Commvault
Regional Manager Middle East, Alteryx
IT Head, Social Sector, Abudhabi Government
Director, Data Analytics & AI
Head of Information & Digital Technology (CIO), LNG Trading, Shell
Leadership across every aspect of business and IT is crucial in the shift to Generation Next. In response to these demands, technology and information leadership is undergoing a revolution. The beliefs and models of how we work are being shattered and re-shaped. It begins with mindsets accepting and embracing perpetual change. This track challenges your thinking about leadership, skills and the organization required to successfully navigate uncertainty and create a culture for success.
1Business Strategy Digital transformation has impacted all enterprises, and the winners will be those that can constantly adapt to change. CxOs are investing to exploit opportunities in digital business. CIOs must ditch the traditional IT project focused mind-set in favor of an IT product-focused approach. This track is for CIOs and IT leaders planning the role of information and technology in enterprise digital strategy.
1An understanding of how technology and information is constantly evolving is a critical step in creating an effective transition to ContinuousNext. This track examines how new practices can be amplified by technology, leading to new capabilities that provide new business opportunities and increase value delivery. CIOs and IT Executives will learn how to apply selected trending technologies for this exact purpose. These technologies include AI, machine learning and advanced data analysis, Blockchain and increasingly more comprehensive digital business platforms.
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