Agenda
CIO Summit Saudi Arabia
Day 1
Registration & Networking
Event Opening
IDC Welcome Address
Jyoti Lalchandani
Head of WW Events & MD – META, Central Asia, India, IDC
Opening Address: Government Affiliation
IDC Opening Keynote: The AI Moment: Strategies for CIOs in the Middle East
Matt Eastwood
SVP, World Wide Research, IDC
Solving the Data Dilemma for Real AI Value
From Hype to Reality: Delivering Impact with Agentic AI
Security for Autonomous Systems: Risks and Countermeasures
High-Performance Compute and Networking: Building the Backbone of AI-driven Enterprise
National AI Sovereignty: Balancing Competitiveness with Control
Refresh & Regroup
Governing AI at Scale: From Experimentation to Enterprise Control
Most organizations have already invested in AI. Very few have control over it.
As AI adoption accelerates, the challenge is no longer experimentation; it is governance, cost accountability, and the ability to scale AI across the enterprise with confidence. At the core of this challenge lies a critical foundation many organizations underestimate: data readiness. Without unified, reliable, and accessible data, AI initiatives remain fragmented, limiting both impact and scalability.
This executive session explores how leading organizations are moving beyond isolated pilots by strengthening their data foundations and introducing a structured, AI-Native operating model one that enables them to govern, measure, and truly own their AI strategy at scale.
Amr Abou Reslan
Regional Director, UnifyApps
Sovereign by Design: Completing the Stack with Agentic AI
Agentic AI: Re-Architecting Enterprise Value Chains for the Autonomous Future
Leading in the Age of AI-Native Enterprises
Tea / Coffee & Networking Break
Engage, Explore, and Network—Where Technology Meets Unforgettable Moments!
Technology Focus Group Session – Cluster A (Parallel Tracks)
12:05 pm Opening Act
12:10 pm Start of Session Raffle
Attend the Track, Ask Questions, Rate Sessions & Stand a Chance to win
Track A1
12:12 pm – 12:22 pm
Strategic Opportunities and Operational Challenges for CIOs
12:22 pm – 12:32 pm
Scaling AI for the Agentic Future: Closing the Enterprise Gaps
12:32 pm – 12:42 pm
AI Observability: End-to-End Observability for Generative AI, Agentic, and LLM Workloads
12:42 pm – 12:52 pm
The Shift From CDN to IDN: The Rise of Intelligent Delivery Networks
12:52 pm – 12:52 pm
Announcement of the Raffle Draw Winner
Track A2
12:12 pm – 12:22 pm
AI infrastructure readiness: Are enterprises truly prepared?
12:22 pm – 12:32 pm
Modernizing digital infrastructure for the AI economy
12:32 pm – 12:42 pm
Modernizing for Autonomy: How Migration and Platforms Enable Agentic AI
12:52 pm – 12:52 pm
The Urgent Risks of Unchecked AI Sprawl
12:52 pm – 12:52 pm
Announcement of the Raffle Draw Winner
Track A3
12:12 pm – 12:22 pm
Security for Autonomous Systems
12:22 pm – 12:32 pm
Rethinking Enterprise Defense
12:32 pm – 12:42 pm
Securing Communication for Generative & Agentic AI
12:42 pm – 12:52 pm
From Innovation to Impact: Leveraging AI on Cloud
12:52 pm – 12:52 pm
Announcement of the Raffle Draw Winner
Track A4
12:12 pm – 12:22 pm
Delivering Transformative Value with AI
12:22 pm – 12:32 pm
Cloud Strategies for the Agentic Enterprise
12:32 pm – 12:42 pm
Edge Intelligence for the Agentic AI Era
12:42 pm – 12:52 pm
Resilience by Design (Building Adaptable Architectures)
12:52 pm – 12:52 pm
Announcement of the Raffle Draw Winner
Technology Focus Group Session – Cluster B (Parallel Tracks)
12:05 pm Opening Act
12:10 pm Start of Session Raffle
Attend the Track, Ask Questions, Rate Sessions & Stand a Chance to Win
Track B1
12:12 pm – 12:22 pm
Data Resilience to Keep Your Business Running
12:22 pm – 12:32 pm
Evolution of the SIEM for the AI Era
12:32 pm – 12:42 pm
Building Networks for AI Workloads
12:42 pm – 12:52 pm
Next-Gen Identity Security: Passwordless Authentication
12:52 pm – 12:52 pm
Announcement of the Raffle Draw Winner
Track B2
12:12 pm – 12:22 pm
Breaking Software Delivery Barriers with AI-Powered Low Code
12:22 pm – 12:32 pm
Embracing the Future: Leveraging AI and ML in Cloud Environments
12:32 pm – 12:42 pm
Copilot-First, Future-Ready: AI-Led Contact Centers Revolutionizing Customer Experience!
12:42 pm – 12:52 pm
Building an Intelligent Data Infrastructure for Accelerating AI Adoption
12:52 pm – 12:52 pm
Announcement of the Raffle Draw Winner
Track B3
12:12 pm – 12:22 pm
Risk, Readiness, and Recoverability
12:22 pm – 12:32 pm
AI in Oil and Gas: Driving Efficiency and Sustainability
12:32 pm – 12:42 pm
Smarter AI, Stronger Apps
12:42 pm – 12:52 pm
Taking Control and Securing your Cyber Physical Systems
12:52 pm – 12:52 pm
Announcement of the Raffle Draw Winner
Track B4
12:12 pm – 12:22 pm
Protecting Critical Infrastructure from the Rise of AI-Borne Threats
12:22 pm – 12:32 pm
The GenAI Adoption Journey for Enterprises
12:32 pm – 12:42 pm
The Cloud Imperative: Enabling AI-powered Business Transformation
12:42 pm – 12:52 pm
The Future of Enterprise Cloud: Faster, Smarter, Serverless
12:52 pm – 12:52 pm
Announcement of the Raffle Draw Winner
Lunch & Networking
For The CIO- By The CIO Tracks
Parallel Tracks
1:52 pm – 2:22 pm
Agentic AI in Action: Industry Use Cases and Early Wins
1:52 pm – 2:22 pm
The CIO Talent Agenda: How CIOs, CHROs, and Business Leaders Are Shaping the Future Workforce
Felicitation of Session Speakers
End of Day 1
Day 1 (VIP Conclave)
Designing Collective Intelligence: Signals, Swarms, and the Future of the Modern Enterprises
Powering the Future of AI: From Oscillation to Orchestration
Building the Agentic Future: From Pilots to Production-Ready Enterprise AI
Strategic Partner Roundtables (Parallel Sessions)
Strategic Partner Roundtable 1
11:40 am – 12:00 pm
Rebuilding Businesses for the Future: AI, Computer Vision, Robotics, and Digital Twins
11:40 am – 12:00 pm
From Challenges to Solutions: Achieving Quality Excellence in an App-Centric World
11:40 am – 12:00 pm
Government Transformation through AI: Opportunities and Challenges
Strategic Partner Roundtable 2
12:00 pm – 12:20 pm
Rebuilding Businesses for the Future: AI, Computer Vision, Robotics, and Digital Twins
12:00 pm – 12:20 pm
From Challenges to Solutions: Achieving Quality Excellence in an App-Centric World
12:00 pm – 12:20 pm
Government Transformation through AI: Opportunities and Challenges
Workshops
Parallel Workshops
12:20 pm – 1:00 pm
Workshop 1
12:20 pm – 1:00 pm
Workshop 2
12:20 pm – 1:00 pm
Workshop 3
Executive Lunch
Executive Lunch
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Executive Lunch 1
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Executive Lunch 2
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Executive Lunch 3
Day 2
Registration & Networking
IDC Welcome Address
CEO Panel
Agentic AI for Enterprises: Driving Business Transformation
Managing AI Adoption: Internal Readiness & Change Management in the Age of AI
Agentic Experiences Will Power the Next Digital Revolution
Unleashing Efficiency: The Synergistic Relationship Between AI and Low-Code Process Automation
AI-Native Products: Driving Enterprise Efficiency and Informed Decision-Making
Enabling Industries: The Global AI Infrastructure Capacity Build Out
Summit Tracks (Parallel Sessions)
10:55 am Opening Act
Attend the Track, Ask Questions, Rate Sessions & Stand a Chance to Win
Track A
11:00 am – 11:15 am
AI Observability: End-to-end Observability for Generative AI, Agentic, and LLM workloads
11:15 am – 11:30 am
The Shift From CDN to IDN: The Rise of Intelligent Delivery Networks
11:30 am – 11:45 am
Modernizing for Autonomy: How Migration and Platforms Enable Agentic AI
11:45 am – 12:00 pm
The Urgent Risks of Unchecked AI Sprawl
12:00 pm – 12:00 pm
Announcement of the Raffle Draw Winner
Track B
11:00 am – 11:15 am
Securing Communication for Generative & Agentic AI
11:15 am – 11:30 am
Your Competitive Edge Isn’t AI — It’s What Comes Before It
11:30 am – 11:45 am
Revolutionizing Customer Experience: Integrating Digital Business Strategies
11:45 am – 12:00 pm
From Innovation to Impact: Leveraging AI on Cloud
12:00 pm – 12:00 pm
Announcement of the Raffle Draw Winner
Track C
11:00 am – 11:15 am
Building the Future: Turning Data Insights into Impact
11:15 am – 11:30 am
Automation for the AI era
11:30 am – 11:45 am
Building the Agentic Future: From Pilots to Production-Ready Enterprise AI
11:45 am – 12:00 pm
Powering the Future of AI: From Oscillation to Orchestration
12:00 pm – 12:00 pm
Announcement of the Raffle Draw Winner
Tea/ Coffee & Networking Break
Technology Focus Group Session – Cluster A (Parallel Sessions)
12:15 pm Opening Act
12:20 pm Session Overview
12:23 pm Start of Session Raffle
Attend the Track, Ask Questions, Rate Sessions & Stand a Chance to Win
Track A1
12:25 pm – 12:40 pm
Scaling AI Apps & Agents from Pilot to Production
12:40 pm – 12:55 pm
Trust But Verify: Implementing a Defense-in-Depth Framework for AI Agents
12:55 pm – 12:55 pm
Announcement of the Raffle Draw Winner
Track A2
12:25 pm – 12:40 pm
What AI Agents Are Doing While You're Not Watching
12:40 pm – 12:55 pm
From Firefighting to Foresight: Engineering Calm with AI
12:55 pm – 12:55 pm
Announcement of the Raffle Draw Winner
Track A3
12:25 pm – 12:40 pm
Memory Shortages – Reshaping the Device Market in META
12:40 pm – 12:55 pm
Key Trends and Insights: Realize Business Value from AI investments
12:55 pm – 12:55 pm
Announcement of the Raffle Draw Winner
Track A4
12:25 pm – 12:40 pm
Future-Proofing the Enterprise IT Portfolio
12:40 pm – 12:55 pm
Business Reinvention in the Age of AI: A CIO/CTO Playbook
12:55 pm – 12:55 pm
Announcement of the Raffle Draw Winner
Technology Focus Group Session – Cluster B (Parallel Sessions)
12:15 pm Opening Act
12:20 pm Session Overview
12:23 pm Start of Session Raffle
Attend the Track, Ask Questions, Rate Sessions & Stand a Chance to Win
Track B1
12:25 pm – 12:40 pm
How to Scale Agentic AI Across Your Value Chain
12:40 pm – 12:55 pm
Building Networks for AI Workloads
12:55 pm – 12:55 pm
Announcement of the Raffle Draw Winner
Track B2
12:25 pm – 12:40 pm
From Compliance to Competitive Edge: Building an Intelligent, Sovereign Enterprise
12:40 pm – 12:55 pm
Cyber-Resilience Journey Maps — In the Age of Data and AI
12:55 pm – 12:55 pm
Announcement of the Raffle Draw Winner
Track B3
12:25 pm – 12:40 pm
AI-Human Harmony in the Age of Agentic AI: From Vision to Business Outcomes
12:40 pm – 12:55 pm
Smarter AI, Stronger Apps
12:55 pm – 12:55 pm
Announcement of the Raffle Draw Winner
Track B4
12:25 pm – 12:40 pm
From Strategy to Reality: How AI Closes the Execution Gap
12:40 pm – 12:55 pm
Secure Information Management for AI
12:55 pm – 12:55 pm
Announcement of the Raffle Draw Winner
Refresh & Reorganize
Partner Felicitation
Rising Star Felicitation
Mega Raffle Announcement
AI Visionaries Acknowledgement
IDC introduces the AI Visionaries Acknowledgement, a prestigious platform recognizing organizations across the Kingdom that are setting benchmarks in strategic, impactful, and measurable AI adoption. Nominate your organization to be recognized among the region’s leading AI innovators.