Registration & Networking

Event Opening

IDC Welcome Address

Jyoti Lalchandani

Head of WW Events & MD – META, Central Asia, India, IDC

Opening Address: Government Affiliation

Advisory Council Felicitation

IDC Opening Keynote: Rethinking Digitalization for an AI-first World

As generative AI unleashes a new wave of disruption across industries, tech leaders are reviewing their approach to AI and its role in digitalization. The promise of significant impact on digital innovation, customer experience and operational efficiencies will drive progressive governments and digitally-determined organizations to take an AI-first approach. The concerns about data privacy and displacement of jobs and the demand for regulatory oversight remain, yet the need for competitive parity with early adopters will drive tech agendas.

Keynote by Government Organization

Unleashing Digital Business Growth: The Power of Automation in IT, Processes, and Value Streams

In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, the key to scaling a successful digital business lies in the strategic implementation of automation. This session will delve into the critical role automation plays in bridging skills gaps, cutting costs, and fostering agility and innovation. We will explore three pivotal areas where automation shines: IT Automation, Process Automation, and Value Stream Automation. Join us to discover how harnessing the power of automation can propel your digital business to new heights of efficiency and growth.

Transforming Insights into Decisions: The Journey from Connected Data to Knowledge Graphs

This session delves into the transformational journey of turning interconnected data into actionable insights using knowledge graphs. Explore how these powerful tools enable organizations to translate information into informed decisions, driving innovation and efficiency in today’s data-driven world. Join us to unlock the potential of knowledge graphs in harnessing the full value of your data.

Unleashing Efficiency: The Rapid Progression of IT Automation

Addressing the challenges organizations face in adopting and scaling automation initiatives while highlighting the opportunities presented by these technologies in driving digital transformation. This session delves into the transformative power of automation technologies, highlighting their pivotal role in driving efficiency, optimizing workflows, and reshaping the future of work.

Navigating the Path to Intelligent Enterprise: Data, Insights, and Ecosystem Transformation

In this session, we explore the imperative of achieving the Intelligent Enterprise, where harnessing data and delivering scalable insights across the ecosystem is paramount. Discover how the convergence of data analytics, automation, and AI technologies accelerates this transformative journey. Join us to gain insights into the strategies and technologies shaping the future of intelligent, data-driven organizations.

Navigating the Future of Customer Experience through Tech-Infused Relationships

Navigating the Future of Customer Experience through Tech-Infused Relationships

Tea / Coffee & Networking Break

Technology Focus Group Tracks – Cluster 4 (Parallel Sessions)

Track 13: Elevating Business in the Cloud: From Optimization to Sovereignty, Innovation, and Sustainability

12:15 – 12:20 > Opening Act

12:20 – 12:25 > Start of the Session Raffle

12:25 – 12:40 > Empowering Organizations through App Modernization

12:39 – 12:40 > Rate the Session & Stand a Chance to Win a Raffle

12:40 – 12:55 > The Future of Work: Harnessing AI and Digital Workspaces

12:54 -12:55 > Rate the Session & Stand a Chance to Win a Raffle

12:55 – 13:10 > Building Networks for AI Workloads

13:09 – 13:10 > Rate the Session & Stand a Chance to Win a Raffle

13:10 – 13:25 > From Efficiency to Experience: The Role of AI in Employee Satisfaction

13:24 – 13:25 > Rate the Session & Stand a Chance to Win a Raffle

Track 14: Modern Software Development and Deployment Strategies for AI-Enabled Organizations

12:15 – 12:20 > Opening Act

12:20 – 12:25 > Start of the Session Raffle

12:25 – 12:40 >Breaking Software Delivery Barriers with AI-Powered Low Code

12:39 – 12:40 > Rate the Session & Stand a Chance to Win a Raffle

12:40 – 12:55 > Embracing the Future: Leveraging AI and ML in Cloud Environments

12:54 – 12:55 > Rate the Session & Stand a Chance to Win a Raffle

12:55 – 13:10> Copilot-First, Future-Ready: AI-Led Contact Centers Revolutionizing Customer Experience!

13:09 – 13:10 > Rate the Session & Stand a Chance to Win a Raffle

13:10 – 13:25 > Building an Intelligent Data Infrastructure for Accelerating AI Adoption

13:24 – 13:25 > Rate the Session & Stand a Chance to Win a Raffle

Track 15: Elevating Employee Experiences: The Future of AI in the Workplace

12:15 – 12:20 > Opening Act

12:20 – 12:25 > Start of the Session Raffle

12:25 – 12:40 > Future-Proofing Employee Experiences: The AI Advantage

12:39 – 12:40 > Rate the Session & Stand a Chance to Win a Raffle

12:40 – 12:55 > AI in Oil and Gas: Driving Efficiency and Sustainability

12:54 – 12:55 > Rate the Session & Stand a Chance to Win a Raffle

12:55 – 13:10 > Smarter AI, Stronger Apps

13:09 – 13:10 > Rate the Session & Stand a Chance to Win a Raffle

13:10 – 13:25 > Seamless Collaboration in a Hybrid World: AI and Digital Workspaces

13:24 – 13:25 > Rate the Session & Stand a Chance to Win a Raffle

Track 16: Envisioning Resilience, Agility, and IT Automation in the Cloud and AI Era

12:15 – 12:20 > Opening Act

12:20 – 12:25 > Start of the Session Raffle

12:25 – 12:40 > Charting the Path to IT Autonomy

12:39 – 12:40 > Rate the Session & Stand a Chance to Win a Raffle

12:40 – 12:55 > The GenAI Adoption Journey for Enterprises

12:54 – 12:55 > Rate the Session & Stand a Chance to Win a Raffle

12:55 – 13:10 > The Cloud Imperative: Enabling AI-powered Business Transformation

13:09 – 13:10 > Rate the Session & Stand a Chance to Win a Raffle

13:10 – 13:25 > The Future of Enterprise Cloud: Faster, Smarter, Serverless

13:24 – 13:25 > Rate the Session & Stand a Chance to Win a Raffle

Technology Focus Group Tracks – Cluster 3 (Parallel Sessions)

Track 09: Powering Organizations with AI-Enabled Apps and Experiences

12:15 – 12:20 > Opening Act

12:20 – 12:25 > Start of the Session Raffle

12:25 – 12:40 > Rebuilding Businesses for the Future: AI, Computer Vision, Robotics, and Digital Twins

12:39 – 12:40 > Rate the Session & Stand a Chance to Win a Raffle

12:40 – 12:55 > From Challenges to Solutions: Achieving Quality Excellence in an App-Centric World

12:54 -12:55 > Rate the Session & Stand a Chance to Win a Raffle

12:55 – 13:10 > Government Transformation through AI: Opportunities and Challenges

13:09 – 13:10 > Rate the Session & Stand a Chance to Win a Raffle

13:10 – 13:25 > Mobile Versus Back-End DevOps: Five Differences

13:24 – 13:25 > Rate the Session & Stand a Chance to Win a Raffle

Track 10: Driving ROI from AI and GenAI Investments

12:15 – 12:20 > Opening Act

12:20 – 12:25 > Start of the Session Raffle

12:25 – 12:40 >The Cloud to Edge Continuum for AI Excellence

12:39 – 12:40 > Rate the Session & Stand a Chance to Win a Raffle

12:40 – 12:55 > Accelerate ROI from your AI/Copilot Implementation

12:54 – 12:55 > Rate the Session & Stand a Chance to Win a Raffle

12:55 – 13:10> Building AI Centers of Excellence: A Global Perspective for the MEA Region

13:09 – 13:10 > Rate the Session & Stand a Chance to Win a Raffle

13:10 – 13:25 > Is Your Enterprise Ready to Tackle the Complexities of AI Development?

13:24 – 13:25 > Rate the Session & Stand a Chance to Win a Raffle

Track 11: Delivering Next-Gen Experiences with Data and AI

12:15 – 12:20 > Opening Act

12:20 – 12:25 > Start of the Session Raffle

12:25 – 12:40 > Beyond the Technology: Enhancing Digital Experiences for CIOs

12:39 – 12:40 > Rate the Session & Stand a Chance to Win a Raffle

12:40 – 12:55 > Embracing Digital Business 3.0: The Next Frontier of Success

12:54 – 12:55 > Rate the Session & Stand a Chance to Win a Raffle

12:55 – 13:10 > Unlocking the Value of AI with a Data Streaming Platform

13:09 – 13:10 > Rate the Session & Stand a Chance to Win a Raffle

13:10 – 13:25 > Real-World Success in the AI Era: Leveraging Cloud, Data, Business Intelligence, and Generative AI

13:24 – 13:25 > Rate the Session & Stand a Chance to Win a Raffle

Track 12: Turning Sustainability into a Competitive Advantage: Harnessing Technology for ESG Integration

12:15 – 12:20 > Opening Act

12:20 – 12:25 > Start of the Session Raffle

12:25 – 12:40 > Innovations in App Modernization: Shaping the Digital Future

12:39 – 12:40 > Rate the Session & Stand a Chance to Win a Raffle

12:40 – 12:55 > Data-driven Decision Making: Empowering Organizations for Success

12:54 – 12:55 > Rate the Session & Stand a Chance to Win a Raffle

12:55 – 13:10 > Supercharge AI Anywhere!

13:09 – 13:10 > Rate the Session & Stand a Chance to Win a Raffle

13:10 – 13:25 > Coding Reinvented: How AI Agents Are Shaping the Future of Software Development

13:24 – 13:25 > Rate the Session & Stand a Chance to Win a Raffle

Technology Focus Group Tracks – Cluster 2 (Parallel Sessions)

Track 5: The Cloud Revolution: Foundation for Digital Business Transformation

12:15 – 12:20 > Opening Act

12:20 – 12:25 > Start of the Session Raffle

12:25 – 12:40 > The Need for Speed: Accelerating Infrastructure Transformation

12:39 – 12:40 > Rate the Session & Stand a Chance to Win a Raffle

12:40 – 12:55 > Thriving in the Digital Business Era: Unveiling the Tech Advantage

12:54 -12:55 > Rate the Session & Stand a Chance to Win a Raffle

12:55 – 13:10 > Unlocking Efficiency: The Benefits of Holistic Vulnerability Management

13:09 – 13:10 > Rate the Session & Stand a Chance to Win a Raffle

13:10 – 13:25 > The Cloud to Edge Continuum for AI Excellence

13:24 – 13:25 > Rate the Session & Stand a Chance to Win a Raffle

Track 6: Leveraging Scalable, Next-Gen Data Centers to Accelerate Digital Transformation Journey

12:15 – 12:20 > Opening Act

12:20 – 12:25 > Start of the Session Raffle

12:25 – 12:40 >Transforming Datacenter Critical Infrastructure: The AI, ML, HPC, and Software-Defined IT Revolution

12:39 – 12:40 > Rate the Session & Stand a Chance to Win a Raffle

12:40 – 12:55 > Reviving Hybrid Infrastructure: The Role of Colocation Providers in the Cloud Era

12:54 – 12:55 > Rate the Session & Stand a Chance to Win a Raffle

12:55 – 13:10> Navigating the Edge: Overcoming Complexity in IoT and Edge Infrastructure

13:09 – 13:10 > Rate the Session & Stand a Chance to Win a Raffle

13:10 – 13:25 > Accelerate ROI from your AI/Copilot Implementation

13:24 – 13:25 > Rate the Session & Stand a Chance to Win a Raffle

Track 3: New Ways of Thinking: The Rise of the Cloud Native Enterprise

12:15 – 12:20 > Opening Act

12:20 – 12:25 > Start of the Session Raffle

12:25 – 12:40 > How Should AI Fit into the ERP Ecosystem to Maximize ROI?

12:39 – 12:40 > Rate the Session & Stand a Chance to Win a Raffle

12:40 – 12:55 > Transforming IT Culture: Adapting to the Cloud-Driven Future

12:54 – 12:55 > Rate the Session & Stand a Chance to Win a Raffle

12:55 – 13:10 > Cloud-Native Dynamics: The Future of Digital Platform Management

13:09 – 13:10 > Rate the Session & Stand a Chance to Win a Raffle

13:10 – 13:25 > Building AI Centers of Excellence: A Global Perspective for the MEA Region

13:24 – 13:25 > Rate the Session & Stand a Chance to Win a Raffle

Track 8: AI and Analytics: The Driving Forces of Digital Transformation

12:15 – 12:20 > Opening Act

12:20 – 12:25 > Start of the Session Raffle

12:25 – 12:40 > The Transformative Power of Automation, AI, and Analytics in Today’s Digital Business Landscape

12:39 – 12:40 > Rate the Session & Stand a Chance to Win a Raffle

12:40 – 12:55 > Unlocking Competitive Advantage: AI-Powered Data Analytics in the Cloud Era

12:54 – 12:55 > Rate the Session & Stand a Chance to Win a Raffle

12:55 – 13:10 > AI-Driven Data Analytics: Enhancing Productivity and Customer Experience

13:09 – 13:10 > Rate the Session & Stand a Chance to Win a Raffle

13:10 – 13:25 > Is Your Enterprise Ready to Tackle the Complexities of AI Development?

13:24 – 13:25 > Rate the Session & Stand a Chance to Win a Raffle

Technology Focus Group Tracks – Cluster 1 (Parallel Sessions)

Track 1: Equipping Your Organization for the Future of Collaborative Operations changed

12:15 – 12:20 > Opening Act

12:20 – 12:25 > Start of the Session Raffle

Speaker – Jyoti Lalchandani

12:25 – 12:40 > Beyond Printing: Complementary Business Communication Technologies

12:39 – 12:40 > Rate the Session & Stand a Chance to Win a Raffle

12:40 – 12:55 > Unlocking Business Value: A Pragmatic Approach to AIOps Adoption

12:54 -12:55 > Rate the Session & Stand a Chance to Win a Raffle

12:55 – 13:10 > Transforming Business DNA: Scaling Automation in Digital Infrastructure

13:09 – 13:10 > Rate the Session & Stand a Chance to Win a Raffle

13:10 – 13:25 > Rebuilding Businesses for the Future: AI, Computer Vision, Robotics, and Digital Twins

13:24 – 13:25 > Rate the Session & Stand a Chance to Win a Raffle

Track 2: Leveraging Scalable, Next-Gen Data Centers to Accelerate Digital Transformation Journey Equipping Your Organization for the Future of Collaborative Operations changed

12:15 – 12:20 > Opening Act

12:20 – 12:25 > Start of the Session Raffle

Speaker -Mufasir Yousuf

12:25 – 12:40 > Transforming Datacenter Critical Infrastructure: The AI, ML, HPC, and Software-Defined IT Revolution

12:39 – 12:40 > Rate the Session & Stand a Chance to Win a Raffle

12:40 – 12:55 > Reviving Hybrid Infrastructure: The Role of Colocation Providers in the Cloud Era

12:54 – 12:55 > Rate the Session & Stand a Chance to Win a Raffle

12:55 – 13:10> Navigating the Edge: Overcoming Complexity in IoT and Edge Infrastructure

13:09 – 13:10 > Rate the Session & Stand a Chance to Win a Raffle

13:10 – 13:25 > From Challenges to Solutions: Achieving Quality Excellence in an App-Centric World

13:24 – 13:25 > Rate the Session & Stand a Chance to Win a Raffle

Track 3: New Ways of Thinking: The Rise of the Cloud Native Enterprise

12:15 – 12:20 > Opening Act

12:20 – 12:25 > Start of the Session Raffle

12:25 – 12:40 > How Should AI Fit into the ERP Ecosystem to Maximize ROI?

12:39 – 12:40 > Rate the Session & Stand a Chance to Win a Raffle

12:40 – 12:55 > Transforming IT Culture: Adapting to the Cloud-Driven Future

12:54 – 12:55 > Rate the Session & Stand a Chance to Win a Raffle

12:55 – 13:10 > Cloud-Native Dynamics: The Future of Digital Platform Management

13:09 – 13:10 > Rate the Session & Stand a Chance to Win a Raffle

13:10 – 13:25 > Government Transformation through AI: Opportunities and Challenges

13:24 – 13:25 > Rate the Session & Stand a Chance to Win a Raffle

Track 4: AI and Analytics: The Driving Forces of Digital Transformation

12:15 – 12:20 > Opening Act

12:20 – 12:25 > Start of the Session Raffle

12:25 – 12:40 > The Transformative Power of Automation, AI, and Analytics in Today’s Digital Business Landscape

12:39 – 12:40 > Rate the Session & Stand a Chance to Win a Raffle

12:40 – 12:55 > Unlocking Competitive Advantage: AI-Powered Data Analytics in the Cloud Era

12:54 – 12:55 > Rate the Session & Stand a Chance to Win a Raffle

12:55 – 13:10 > AI-Driven Data Analytics: Enhancing Productivity and Customer Experience

13:09 – 13:10 > Rate the Session & Stand a Chance to Win a Raffle

13:10 – 13:25 > Mobile Versus Back-End DevOps: Five Differences

13:24 – 13:25 > Rate the Session & Stand a Chance to Win a Raffle

Tea / Coffee & Networking Break

For the CIO by the CIO Cross-Functional Collaboration in the Future Enterprise

Aligning IT strategies with line-of-business (LOB) strategies has become ever more critical to achieving business agility and resilience. In the age of AI everywhere, while advanced technology can accelerate business outcomes, frameworks for ensuring alignment with other functions on strategy, LOB needs, execution, expected outcomes, governance, risk management are crucial to business success. This session will explore how practices and operating models are evolving to enable greater alignment and collaboration between IT functions and other LOB functions like HR, finance, and operations.

For the CIO by the CIO Redesigning Experience: How AI is Elevating Both Customer and Employee Journeys

As AI continues to evolve, its influence is no longer confined to customer-facing applications. This panel brings together CXOs from diverse industries to explore how AI is reshaping the entire experience ecosystem, bridging the gap between customer expectations and employee enablement. From intelligent automation and personalized engagement to smarter workflows and decision support, we’ll examine how AI is fostering more connected, responsive, and collaborative environments.

Lunch & Close of Day 1