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The GEC Cloud Summit connects top cloud professionals and providers to discuss the future of cloud transformation.

About
the Summit

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.

Event
Agenda

8:30 am - 9:30 am

Registration | Networking

9:30 am - 9:40 am

Welcome Note from GEC Media Group

  • Akash Deep Singh | Executive Director | Global Enterprise Connect

Akash Deep Singh

Akash Deep Singh

9:40 am - 9:55 am

Keynote Speaking:

  • The future of cloud in 2026: Hybrid, sovereign, AI-native

9:55 am - 10:10 am

Vendor Keynote

10:10 am - 10:40 am

PANEL DISCUSSION:

Cloud security and data sovereignty
Moderator:
Panelist:

10:40 am - 10:55 am

Vendor Keynote

10:55 am - 11:00 am

Coffee and Networking | Partner Booth Visit

11:00 am - 11:30 am

FIRESIDE CHAT:

  • FinOps: Cloud cost control in an AI-driven world

Moderator:
Ajay Rathi | CEO | DX Future TECH
Panelist:
Kader Es-Slami | Head of AI and Smart Data Practice | e& UAE

Ajay Rathi 

Ajay Rathi 

Abdel Kader Es Slami

Abdel Kader Es Slami

11:30 am - 11:45 am

Vendor Keynote

11:45 am - 12:15 pm

Panel Discussion (CLOUD Infrastructure)

Building sustainable, high-performance cloud foundations
Moderator:
Panelist:
Satheshwaran Manoharan | Vice President - Digital Infrastructure | Q Mobility
Mike Asfar | IT Director | Abdul Lateef Jameel international
Roger Wahl | CTO | Innovo Group

Satheshwaran Manoharan

Satheshwaran Manoharan

Mike Asfar

Mike Asfar

Roger Wahl

Roger Wahl

12:15 pm - 12:30 pm

Vendor Keynote

12:30 pm - 1:30 pm

Lunch and Networking /Partner Booth Visit

1:30 pm - 1:45 pm

Vendor Keynote

1:45 pm - 2:15 pm

Panel Discussion: (GEC SheLeads)

AE Women Champions in Cloud and Business Transformation
Moderator:
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
Aisha Alshamsi | Director of Data and AI | Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority ADAFSA

Shaikha Ali Juma

Shaikha Ali Juma

Badreya Juma Almehairi

Badreya Juma Almehairi

Hessa Almatrooshi

Hessa Almatrooshi

2:15 pm - 2:30 pm

Vendor Keynote

2:30 pm - 3:00 pm

Panel Discussion: (GEC Youth Acceleration)

UAE young nationals in Cloud and Business Transformation
Moderator:
Panelist:

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

CXO roundtable: Scaling AI in the cloud

4:00 pm - 5:30 pm

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

Jury Council
Members 2026

Ahmad Al Hai

Head of Technology | Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC Group)

Ahmed AlZarouni

Head of IT | Investment Corporation of Dubai

Dr. Mohammad Alawadhi

Information Technology Director | Ministry of Health and Prevention- MOHAP

Speakers
2026

Abdel Kader Es Slami

Director /  AI | e& enterprise

Hessa Almatrooshi

Team Leader of Information Security | Ajman Free Zone (AFZ)

Badreya Juma Almehairi

AVP Data Privacy Manager | Mashreq

Shaikha Ali Juma

Information Technology Security Manager | Dubai Culture and Arts Authority

Satheshwaran Manoharan

Vice President - Digital Infrastructure | Q Mobility

Ajay Rathi 

CEO | DX Future TECH 

Akash Deep Singh

Executive Director | Global Enterprise Connect

Mike Asfar

IT Director | Abdul Lateef Jameel international

Roger Wahl

CTO | Innovo Group

Sponsors
2025

Venue
Floor Plan

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