Registration | Networking | Booth Visit

Attendees arrive, build connections, and engage with exhibitors presenting cutting-edge cloud technologies and services.

Welcome Note from GEC Media Group

Arun Shankar | Managing Editor, Head of Growth and Integrated Media | Global Enterprise Connect

Keynote Speaking:

Opening remarks and expert insights from the Jury Council and Conference Chair, setting the direction and vision of the summit.

Ahmed Al hai | Head of Realtime operations and Technology | Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC)

Ahmad Al Hai

Vendor Keynote (Zero & One)

Ali El Kontar | Founder & CEO | Zero&One

Ali El Kontar

Titans Badge of Honor Award

As a featured leader in the Titans Magazine 2025, the Titans Badge of Honor, recognizing outstanding excellence and industry leadership.

PANEL DISCUSSION:

Cloud security and data sovereignty
Moderator:
Jeevan Thankapan | Managing Editor | Global Enterprise Connect
Panelist:
Kader Es-Slami | Head of AI and Smart Data Practice | e& UAE
Vishal Vaghela | CISO | Leading Retail Industry
Varun Vij | Keolis Dubai Metro | Government Entity
Nikhil Tekumetla | Noon | Senior Cloud DevOps Database Administrator
Shyamlal Babu | Schneider Electric FZE | Regional Cybersecurity Leader - MEA

Jeevan Thankapan

Abdel Kader Es Slami

Vishal Vaghela

Varun Vij

Nikhil Tekumetla

Shyamlal Babu

Coffee and Networking | Partner Booth Visit

Enjoy coffee while connecting with peers and exploring partner booths featuring the latest cloud technologies.

Panel Discussion (CLOUD Infrastructure)

Building sustainable, high-performance cloud foundations
Moderator:
Arun Shankar | Managing Editor | Head of Growth and Integrated Media
Panelist:
Satheshwaran Manoharan | Vice President - Digital Infrastructure | Q Mobility
Mike Asfar | IT Director | Abdul Lateef Jameel international
Adam Lalani | CTO | Alliad
Ibrahim Adedeji Adefila | IT Security & Governance Manager | Al Rostamani

Satheshwaran Manoharan

Mike Asfar

Adam Fabien Lalani

Ibrahim Adedeji Adefila

Lucky Draw

Lunch and Networking | Partner Booth Visit

Lunch break with networking opportunities and visits to partner booths showcasing innovative solutions.

Keynote Speaker

Manal Allam | Digital, Data, IT Business Partner for Middle East, | Merck Group

Manal Allam

UAE Women Champions in Cloud and Business Transformation

Moderator:
Suzan Alghanem | Section Head - Organizational Resilience and Business Continuity | Environment Agency - Abu Dhabi
Panelist: Shaikha Ali Juma | Information Technology Security Manager | Dubai Culture and Arts Authority
Badreya Juma Almehairi | AVP Data Privacy Manager | Mashreq
Hessa Almatrooshi | Team Leader of Information Security | Ajman Free Zone (AFZ)
Rini Laskar | Head of Technology Transformation and Governance | RAKBANK
Hoda Alyammahi | Sr. Associate, Security Incident | TAQA Distribution

Suzan Al Ghanem

Shaikha Ali Juma

Badreya Juma Almehairi

Hessa Almatrooshi

Rini Laskar

Hoda Alyammahi

Lucky Draw

CIO Catalyst Awards/ She Leads Awards/ Top Young Leader Awards/ Networking

Honoring visionary CIOs, empowering women leaders, and rising young talents, followed by an engaging networking experience.