The GEC Cloud Summit connects top cloud professionals and providers to discuss the future of cloud transformation.
The GEC Cloud Summit brings together the region’s most influential cloud leaders, architects, practitioners, and solution providers to explore the next wave of cloud transformation. With global investments shifting toward hybrid IT, sovereign cloud, AI-ready infrastructure, and secure workload operations, the summit delivers a practical, strategic and technical roadmap for enterprises modernising their digital core.
Attendees arrive, build connections, and engage with exhibitors presenting cutting-edge cloud technologies and services.
Akash Deep Singh | Executive Director | Global Enterprise Connect
As a featured leader in the Titans Magazine 2025, the Titans Badge of Honor, recognizing outstanding excellence and industry leadership.
Cloud security and data sovereignty
Moderator:
Jeevan Thankapan | Managing Editor | Global Enterprise Connect
Panelist:
Eng.Ayidh ALjayahi | Head Of Cyber Security | Alromansiah
Dakheel Almogbil | Cybersecurity Analyst | Saudi Aramco
Mazen Qasim | CISO | Aramco Rowan Offshore Drilling Company
Waqar Anwer | Cybersecurity Consultant | Ministry of Environment Water and Agriculture
Fahad N. Alyami | Associate Director ‑ Cyber Security | SADAFCO
Jeevan Thankapan
Mazen Qasim
Waqar Anwer
Fahad Alyami
Building sustainable, high-performance cloud foundations
Moderator:
Arun Shankar | Managing Editor, Head of Growth and Integrated Media | Global Enterprise Connect
Panelist:
Shanvaz Mohammed | CTO | AJEX
Adil Akthar | IT Director | Global Specialized Hospital
Sayyed Jameer | Director IT | Al Atkaal Company Ltd.
Hisham Alsayed | Director Of Information Technology | NAFT Services Company (NAFT)
Arun Shankar
Adil Akthar
Hisham Alsayed
UAE Women Champions in Cloud and Business Transformation
Moderator:
Panelist:
Dr. Duaa Abaood | Digital Environment Director | Ministry of Municipalities and Housing
Nora Alzaid | Head of Cybersecurity | SVC
Dr. Mouza Alshehhi | Director | UN Women Liaison Office for the GCC
Caroline Faraj | Vice President, CNN & Editor-in-Chief | CNN Arabic CNN
An exclusive CXO boardroom discussion on strategies, challenges, and best practices for scaling AI solutions in the cloud.
Honoring visionary CIOs, empowering women leaders, and rising young talents, followed by an engaging networking experience.
Digital Transformation Team Leader, MonshaatSA
Business Director
Director of Project Portfolio Management
Director of IT
IT Director | Aatkar Global Specialized Hospital
Director of IT
Head of IT
IT GM | Almajal Alarabi
General Manager
Founder
Chief Advisor
Founding Member
Cybersecurity Director | SADAFCO
Solution Architect - EMEA
Chief Technology Officer
Director of Information Technology | NAFT Services
Group CIO
Group Chief Information and Digital Officer
CIO & Head of research and technical innovation center
Senior Advisor
CISO | Aramco Rowan Offshore Drilling Company
VP Professional Development
Chief Information Officer
Director, AI Solutions Architecture | Go Telecom
Head of Technology | Daily Food Trading Company (Maestro Pizza)
Director of Business Consulting
Chief Operations Officer
Head of IT
Cybersecurity Consultant | Ministry of Environment Water and Agriculture
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