Agenda
CIO Summit 2026
One day event
8:30 am
Registration & Networking
9:00 am
IDC Welcome Address
Nagia El-Emary
Country Director (Egypt), IDC
9:10 am
Opening Address: Government Affiliation
9:25 am
Advisory Council Felicitation
Keynote
One day event
9:35 am
IDC Keynote: Building the CIO roadmap for the agentic era
Nagia El-Emary | IDC
Country Director (Egypt)
Nagia El-Emary
IDC
Country Director (Egypt)
Event Sessions
Tuesday, April 28 2026 9:35 am | Location:
IDC Keynote: Building the CIO roadmap for the agentic era
Tuesday, April 28 2026 9:00 am | Location:
IDC Welcome Address
10:05 am
Driving Business Value from AI Investments
10:25 am
The Evolution of the Intelligent Enterprise – Redefining Business through AI
10:40 am
Intelligent Automation and Productivity: Transforming Business Processes and Workforce Efficiency
10:55 am
Building the Data Foundation for the AI-centered Enterprise
11:10 am
Agentic AI: The Next Frontier in Cybersecurity Challenges
11:25 am
Building a Sustainable Infrastructure Backbone for the GenAI Wave
11:40 am
Tea / Coffee & Networking Break
Engage, Explore, and Network—Where Technology Meets Unforgettable Moments!
12:10 pm
Platinum Tracks (Parallel Sessions)
12:10 pm Session Overview
12:13 pm Start of Session Raffle
Attend the Track, Ask Questions, Rate Sessions & Stand a Chance to win
Track A
12:15 pm – 12:25 pm
From Hype to Reality: Delivering Impact with Agentic AI
12:25 pm – 12:35 pm
Agentic AI: Strategic Opportunities and Operational Challenges for CIOs
Track B
12:15 pm – 12:25 pm
Compliance Automation & Data Governance for AI Systems
12:25 pm – 12:35 pm
Digital Sovereignty (Navigating Cloud Choices, Data Residency, and Regulatory Requirements)
Track C
12:15 pm – 12:25 pm
Security for Autonomous Systems
12:25 pm – 12:35 pm
Rethinking Enterprise Defense
12:35 pm
Lunch & Networking
1:35 pm
Technology Focus Group Sessions – (Parallel Sessions)
1:35 pm Session Overview
1:38 pm Start of Session Raffle
Attend the Track, Ask Questions, Rate Sessions & Stand a Chance to win
Track A
1:40 pm – 1:50 pm
Delivering Transformative Value with AI
1:50 pm – 2:00 pm
Cloud Strategies for the Agentic Enterprise
2:00 pm – 2:10 pm
Edge Intelligence for the Agentic AI Era
2:10 pm – 2:20 pm
Strategic Sourcing and Procurement in the Digital-First Enterprise
Track B
1:40 pm – 1:50 pm
Innovation at Scale
1:50 pm – 2:00 pm
The Economics of Intelligence: Rethinking IT Investment in the AI Age
2:00 pm – 2:10 pm
Resilience by Design (Building Adaptable Architectures)
2:10 pm – 2:20 pm
Aligning IT with Business Outcomes
Track C
1:40 pm – 1:50 pm
Responsible AI Leadership
1:50 pm – 2:00 pm
Evolving Talent Strategies as AI Enters the Mainstream
2:00 pm – 2:10 pm
Upskilling the Workforce with AI
2:10 pm – 2:20 pm
Priorities for Change and Continuity
2:20 pm
For The CIO- By The CIO Tracks
2:20 pm – 2:50 pm
Managing Cost and Deriving Value Out of AI
2:20 pm – 2:50 pm
The CIO Talent Agenda: How CIOs, CHROs, and Business Leaders Are Shaping the Future Workforce
2:50 pm
Felicitation of Session Speakers
3:05 pm
Mega Raffle Announcement
3:10 pm
CIO Excellence Awards
3:40 pm