Connected & Autonomous: The Future of IT- OT-Data Convergence
Connected & Autonomous
The Future of IT-OT Data Convergence
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Agenda
Connected & Autonomous: The Future of IT- OT-Data Convergence
One Day Event
Registration & Networking
Welcome Note
Ayush Mittal
Head of Sales for Data, Analytics and AI services, Middle East, Wipro
Khalid El Hasumi
Partner Development Manager, Google Cloud
IDC Keynote – Data, AI, Cloud and Cyber Security – The backbone of Enterprise Resilience
Harish Dunakhe
Senior Research Director, Software & Cloud (META), IDC
From Experimentation to Scale: Leveraging Cloud and Agentic AI for Resilient Enterprise Transformation
Most enterprises have run the pilots — now comes the hard part. This session explores how forward-thinking organizations are moving beyond experimentation to operationalize cloud and agentic AI at scale, building the governance, architecture, and organizational resilience needed to make AI a durable driver of enterprise transformation.
Ayush Mittal
Head of Sales for Data, Analytics and AI services, Middle East, Wipro
Data at Scale: From Silos to Agentic Intelligence
Data is the fuel for enterprise transformation, but the future belongs to organizations that can make that data act. This session explores how Google Cloud’s Agentic Data Cloud, unified “Chip-to-AI” platforms, and secure Data Mesh architectures are evolving from passive repositories into foundations for autonomous AI agents. Learn how to securely scale data intelligence across subsidiaries and partners, simplify agentic AI adoption, and empower AI agents to drive faster, smarter decisions—all without moving your data. We will dive into how enterprises can leverage the Gemini Enterprise Agent Platform to rapidly build, securely scale, and continuously govern a fleet of data-grounded agents across the enterprise.
Hassan Ahmad
Data Analytics & AI – Practise CE Lead, Google Cloud
Networking Break
Engineering the Connected Enterprise: From Automation to Autonomous Operations
This session will explore how enterprises are leveraging Physical AI and closed-loop digital twins to create smarter, connected operations. The discussion will also highlight the evolution of the AI-led Intelligent Enterprise through the use of Predictive, Generative, and Agentic AI to enable autonomous operations and transform key business functions including maintenance, inspection, capital projects, and turnaround management.
Jiji Vijayan
Engineering Sales Leader, Wipro
Interactive Discussion: CIO & COO in the Era of Converged Operations
As enterprises accelerate toward converged operations, collaboration between CIOs and COOs has become critical to unlocking the full value of data, AI, and automation. This interactive discussion will explore the key challenges and opportunities shaping the modern enterprise — from data integration, governance, and OT security to AI adoption, operational ROI, and bridging the gap between IT and plant operations. Industry leaders will share perspectives on investment priorities, organizational readiness, and the future of intelligent, connected operations.
Prajeet Mewar
Vice President – Energy, Manufacturing and Resources, Wipro
Harish Dunakhe
Senior Research Director, Software & Cloud (META), IDC
Hassan Ahmad
Data Analytics & AI – Practise CE Lead, Google Cloud
Closing Remarks
Executive Networking Lunch
Speakers
Harish Dunakhe
Harish Dunakhe leads IDC’s research & advisory practice for the software program in the Middle East, Africa, and Turkey (META) region.
He is responsible for a team of research analysts and manages the delivery of insights in IDC’s software program and syndicated research. Harish and his team have expertise in studying technology trends to provide our clients with thought leadership and actionable insights. He is based in Dubai.
Harish has a strong understanding of leveraging technologies to solve business problems in the public sector, travel & transportation, hospitality, IT, and retail. He has significant knowledge of emerging technologies such as blockchain, RPA, artificial intelligence, and cloud. He works with clients to understand the intricacies, opportunities, and challenges involved in their technology transformation journeys.
Harish brings more than 17 years of experience working with leading system integrators and other technology companies across the Middle East, South Asia, and India. Prior to joining IDC, he held senior roles spanning technology sales strategy, program governance, and large account business planning at Global MNCs such as Wipro, DXC Technology, and Sonata Software.
Event Sessions
One Day Event 12:10 pm
Interactive Discussion: CIO & COO in the Era of Converged Operations
As enterprises accelerate toward converged operations, collaboration between CIOs and COOs has become critical to unlocking the full value of data, AI, and automation. This interactive discussion will explore the key challenges and opportunities shaping the modern enterprise — from data integration, governance, and OT security to AI adoption, operational ROI, and bridging the gap between IT and plant operations. Industry leaders will share perspectives on investment priorities, organizational readiness, and the future of intelligent, connected operations.
One Day Event 10:10 am
IDC Keynote – Data, AI, Cloud and Cyber Security – The backbone of Enterprise Resilience
Prajeet Mewar
Khalid El Hasumi
Ayush Mittal
Event Sessions
One Day Event 10:30 am
From Experimentation to Scale: Leveraging Cloud and Agentic AI for Resilient Enterprise Transformation
Most enterprises have run the pilots — now comes the hard part. This session explores how forward-thinking organizations are moving beyond experimentation to operationalize cloud and agentic AI at scale, building the governance, architecture, and organizational resilience needed to make AI a durable driver of enterprise transformation.
Hassan Ahmad
Event Sessions
One Day Event 12:10 pm
Interactive Discussion: CIO & COO in the Era of Converged Operations
As enterprises accelerate toward converged operations, collaboration between CIOs and COOs has become critical to unlocking the full value of data, AI, and automation. This interactive discussion will explore the key challenges and opportunities shaping the modern enterprise — from data integration, governance, and OT security to AI adoption, operational ROI, and bridging the gap between IT and plant operations. Industry leaders will share perspectives on investment priorities, organizational readiness, and the future of intelligent, connected operations.
One Day Event 10:50 am
Data at Scale: From Silos to Agentic Intelligence
Data is the fuel for enterprise transformation, but the future belongs to organizations that can make that data act. This session explores how Google Cloud’s Agentic Data Cloud, unified “Chip-to-AI” platforms, and secure Data Mesh architectures are evolving from passive repositories into foundations for autonomous AI agents. Learn how to securely scale data intelligence across subsidiaries and partners, simplify agentic AI adoption, and empower AI agents to drive faster, smarter decisions—all without moving your data. We will dive into how enterprises can leverage the Gemini Enterprise Agent Platform to rapidly build, securely scale, and continuously govern a fleet of data-grounded agents across the enterprise.
Jiji Vijayan
Event Sessions
One Day Event 11:50 am
Engineering the Connected Enterprise: From Automation to Autonomous Operations
This session will explore how enterprises are leveraging Physical AI and closed-loop digital twins to create smarter, connected operations. The discussion will also highlight the evolution of the AI-led Intelligent Enterprise through the use of Predictive, Generative, and Agentic AI to enable autonomous operations and transform key business functions including maintenance, inspection, capital projects, and turnaround management.
Venue
Kempinski Al Othman Hotel Al Khobar
Al Maha Ballroom
Kempinski Al Othman Hotel Al Khobar
ص ب 840، طريق الملك سعود, Al Qashlah, Dammam 31952, Saudi Arabia
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