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  • April 15, 2026
  • UAE

ABOUT THE EVENT.

Sovereign AI -The GEC Enterprise Intelligence Summit 2026 is a flagship gathering of CIOs, CISOs, CTOs,Chief Data Officers, AI leaders, policymakers, and industry innovators exploring the real impact of artificial intelligence across enterprises and government.

The summit goes beyond hype to address the most urgent questions facing organisations today:How do we scale AI? How do we govern it?

How do we build sovereign capabilities? How do we achieve ROI?

Featuring keynote presentations, executive panels, fireside chats, technical breakouts, and hands-on demonstrations, the summit brings together thought leaders shaping the next decade of AI transformation

This Summit cuts through the noise and the hype.

Numbers speak louder than the hype

How do we scale
AI responsibly?

​ How do we
govern it?​

How do we build
sovereign capabilities?​

How do we achieve real,
measurable ROI?

KEY INSIGHTS THE REALITY YOUR ATTENDEES ARE LIVING

AI transformation isn’t theoretical anymore — it’s urgent, messy, and mission-critical.​ And the numbers speak louder than the hype:

71% of enterprises have launched AI initiatives, but only 14% achieve scaled business
95% of AI pilots fail to reach production due to lack of governance, infrastructure, or ROI clarity.
$1.3 trillion in potential economic value is locked behind poor data readiness.
74% of digital leaders cite skills shortage as the biggest barrier to AI deployment.
68% of CISOs believe AI-driven threats will outpace defensive capabilities by 2027.
Every $1 invested in enterprise AI can unlock $3–$8 in measurable value when properly operationalised.

GEC AI Summit 2026 ALIGNMENT WITH UN SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS (SDGs)

Artificial intelligence is a transformative force with global responsibility.

The summit accelerates advancements in AI infrastructure, sovereign compute, digital innovation, and next-generation industrial capabilities — strengthening the region’s competitive and technological foundations.

Responsible AI governance is essential to societal stability. By promoting ethics, model assurance, safety frameworks, & regulatory alignment, the summit supports resilient, trustworthy, &transparent institutions capable of governing the AI era.

Who Will attend The GEC Enterprise
Intelligent Summit

CIOs, CTOs, CISOs

Chief Data Officers

Heads of AI/ML, Engineering, Innovation

IT & Cloud Directors, AI researchers & practitioners

Cybersecurity leaders, Industry CEOs & founders

Government digital leaders

agenda Don't Miss the Buzz!

 
9:00 am - 10:00 am

Registration | Networking | Booth Visit

10:00 am - 10:10 am

Welcome Address & Opening Remarks

10:10 am - 10:35 am

Industry Keynote 1

Theme: Sovereign AI & Data Residency Focus: National strategy, regulatory readiness, regional AI ambitions

10:35 am - 11:00 am

Vendor Keynote 1

Theme: AI Infrastructure – Compute, GPUs, Edge & AI Factories Focus: Readiness, capacity planning, future-proofing

11:00 am - 11:25 am

Enterprise AI Case Studies Case Studies Presentation

Focus: International AI success stories • Enterprise AI ROI case • AI-powered cybersecurity or resilience case

11:25 am - 11:40 am

Networking & Refreshment Break

11:40 am - 12:15 pm

Panel Discussion: CIO Perspective

Theme: Achieving measurable AI ROI CIOs / CTOs / CDOs share: • Lessons from production deployments • Governance challenges • Scaling responsibly

12:15 pm - 12:35 pm

Fireside Chat 1

Theme: The Future of Sovereign & Agentic AI in the GCC Format: 1:1 Executive Interview

12:35 pm - 1:00 pm

AI Leadership Awards Ceremony

• Recognition of Top AI Leaders • Enterprise Innovation Awards • AI Vendor Excellence Awards

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