Shaping the Future of AI & Digital Resilience in Saudi Arabia
Strategic Roadmap for Vision 2030 Goals
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Overview
Saudi Arabia is rapidly emerging as a global AI powerhouse, advancing bold initiatives to build a resilient foundation of AI infrastructure and public-private collaboration. Executives across industries now face a critical question: how can organizations harness this transformation securely, efficiently, and responsibly to deliver on Vision 2030 ambitions?
Join senior leaders and peers for an exclusive executive roundtable in Riyadh to explore:
- Understanding Saudi Arabia’s AI vision, infrastructure strategy, and national ambitions.
- Building Trusted AI Infrastructure – Ensuring reliability, scalability, and performance across hybrid environments.
- AI Observability – Full visibility & safeguarding against growing cyber risks while ensuring compliance.
- Public-Private Collaboration – Enabling giga-projects and enterprises to accelerate innovation with resilience and trust.
Shaping the Future of AI & Digital Resilience in Saudi Arabia
One day event
Registration & Networking
Welcome Address
Mamduh Allam
Area Vice President KSA, Bahrain and Kuwait, Splunk
Shaping the Future of AI & Digital Resilience in Saudi Arabia
Petra Jenner
EMEA GM & SVP, Splunk
Eren Eser
Associate Research Director, Türkiye, IDC
Dinner & Open Conversation
Closing Remarks
Speakers
Mamduh Allam
Area Vice President KSA, Bahrain and Kuwait
Splunk
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Petra Jenner
EMEA GM & SVP
Splunk
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Eren Eser
Associate Research Director, Türkiye
IDC
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Mamduh Allam
Event Sessions
Wednesday, October 8 2025 7:00 pm | Location:
Welcome Address
Petra Jenner
Event Sessions
Wednesday, October 8 2025 7:05 pm | Location:
Shaping the Future of AI & Digital Resilience in Saudi Arabia
Eren Eser
Eren is a seasoned analyst with 20+ years of experience in the ICT sector. He directs all IDC ICT research and consulting engagements in Türkiye, and all sustainability research and consulting projects across the Middle East, Türkiye, and Africa (META).
Based in Istanbul, Eren has been involved in projects ranging from market forecasts to strategic consulting engagements on market entry, competitive analysis, go-to-market strategies, technology marketing, and end-user studies. Eren’s vast experience in the IT services, cloud, software, and telecommunications domains helps IDC clients understand the impact of technology-enabled, sustainable transformation processes in the context of sustainable digital business strategies, operations, products, and services. In addition to his research and consulting activities, Eren is a speaker at industry events.
Prior to joining IDC in 2017, Eren spent more than a decade in IT industry roles spanning portfolio management, channel and business development, pricing, and software development at companies including Turk Telekom and TAI.
Eren earned a bachelor’s degree in electrical and electronics engineering and an MBA focused on technology road mapping for strategy and innovation, both from Middle East Technical University. He received a master of science in information systems, with a thesis on modeling mobile telecommunications services, from Middle East Technical University. During his academic endeavors, he studied for one semester at the University of Copenhagen, and for one semester at Harvard University. He is pursuing a marketing PhD focused on sustainability.
Event Sessions
Wednesday, October 8 2025 7:05 pm | Location:
Shaping the Future of AI & Digital Resilience in Saudi Arabia
Venue
Four Seasons Riyadh
Kingdom Centre, Olaya St, Al Olaya, Riyadh 11321, Saudi Arabia
Welcome to Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh, a landmark of style, sophistication and warm hospitality in Saudi Arabia’s vibrant capital. Perched atop the iconic Kingdom Tower, our Riyadh hotel seamlessly blends authentic Saudi heritage with modern luxury, making it ideal for business and leisure travelers alike. Indulge in exceptional French cuisine at Café Boulud, inspired by Michelin-distinguished chef Daniel Boulud; treat yourself to the exquisite pastry creations of Pierre Hermé; and unwind in the serene Spa. With exceptional service and world-class amenities, Four Seasons ensures an unforgettable stay.
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