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Wednesday, November 12
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IDC Qatar CIO Summit 2025
One day event
Registration & Networking
Opening Act
IDC Welcome Address
Opening Address: Government Affiliation
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.
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Elevating Digital Business with Cloud: Beyond Optimization to Sovereignty, Innovation, and Sustainability.
This session explores the pivotal role of the cloud as the bedrock for digital business success. Discover how the cloud’s significance extends beyond IT optimization, encompassing crucial aspects such as digital sovereignty, innovation, and sustainability. Join us to learn how leveraging the cloud can unlock new opportunities and drive transformative outcomes in the digital landscape.
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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.
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Revolutionizing Engagement: Omni-Experience Digital Transformation
In today’s hyperconnected world, businesses are reimagining how they interact with customers, employees, and partners, aiming to deliver seamless and personalized experiences across multiple touchpoints and channels. This session explores the strategies, technologies, and case studies that demonstrate the power of omni-experience digital transformation in driving customer loyalty, enhancing employee productivity, and fostering innovation. Join us to learn how to harness this revolution to create exceptional and cohesive experiences in the digital age.
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Celebrity Speaker
Tea / Coffee & Networking Break
Platinum Tracks (Parallel Sessions)
Platinum Track A: Embracing the Mainstream Shift: The Era of App Modernization
Opening Act
Overview: Enterprise CIO
Start of Session Raffle
12:40The Imperative of App Modernization: A Path to Digital Relevance
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Unlocking the Potential of App Modernization: Strategic Approaches
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Innovations in App Modernization: Shaping the Digital Future
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Empowering Organizations through App Modernization
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Platinum Track B: Fortifying Enterprises in the Transition to a Digital-First Economy: Strategies for Resilience
Opening Act
Overview: Enterprise CIO
Start of Session Raffle
Leading the Charge: Solutions for Digital-First Resilience
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Building Digital-First Strength
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Achieving Digital-First Excellence with Resilience in Focus
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Strengthening Enterprises in a Digital-First Era
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Platinum Track C: Elevating Employee Experiences: The Future of AI in the Workplace
Opening Act
Overview: Enterprise CIO
Start of Session Raffle
Future-Proofing Employee Experiences: The AI Advantage
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Seamless Collaboration in a Hybrid World: AI and Digital Workspaces
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From Efficiency to Experience: The Role of AI in Employee Satisfaction
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The Future of Work: Harnessing AI and Digital Workspaces
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Lunch & Networking
Technology Focus Group (Parallel Sessions)
Technology Focus Group Track A: Leveraging Scalable, Next-Gen Data Centers to Accelerate Digital Transformation Journey
Opening Act
Overview: Enterprise CIO
Start of Session Raffle
Transforming Datacenter Critical Infrastructure: The AI, ML, HPC, and Software-Defined IT Revolution
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Reviving Hybrid Infrastructure: The Role of Colocation Providers in the Cloud Era
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Navigating the Edge: Overcoming Complexity in IoT and Edge Infrastructure
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Unleashing Cloud’s Potential: From Innovation to Sustainability
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Technology Focus Group Track B: AI and Analytics: The Driving Forces of Digital Transformation
Opening Act
Overview: Enterprise CIO
Start of Session Raffle
The Transformative Power of Automation, AI, and Analytics in Today’s Digital Business Landscape
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Unlocking Competitive Advantage: AI-Powered Data Analytics in the Cloud Era
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AI-Driven Data Analytics: Enhancing Productivity and Customer Experience
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Enhancing Security with AI-Powered Threat Hunting and Detection
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Technology Focus Group Track C: The Rise of Cyber Vulnerabilities with Digital Dependencies
Opening Act
Overview: Enterprise CIO
Start of Session Raffle
Fostering Digital Trust: Navigating the Landscape of Risk, Compliance, and Privacy
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Defending the Digital Frontier: Cybersecurity for Resilience and Agility
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Unlocking Efficiency: The Benefits of Holistic Vulnerability Management
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From Threat Intelligence to DevSecOps: Innovations in AI for Cybersecurity
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For the CIO By The CIO (Parallel Sessions)
Panel 1: Cross-Functional Collaboration in the Future Enterprise
Cross-Functional Collaboration in the Future Enterprise
Panel 2: Redesigning Experience: How AI is Elevating Both Customer and Employee Journeys
Redesigning Experience: How AI is Elevating Both Customer and Employee Journeys
Panel 3: Driving Innovation While Safeguarding Against Spiraling Costs: Smarter IT Spending
Driving Innovation While Safeguarding Against Spiraling Costs: Smarter IT Spending
Close of Event
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.
Jyoti Lalchandani | IDC
Head of WW Events & MD – META, Central Asia, India
Jyoti Lalchandani
Jyoti Lalchandani is a seasoned business executive with more than 25 years of experience in emerging markets across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA). In his role as IDC’s Group Vice President and Regional Managing Director for the Middle East, Turkey, and Africa (META), he has been instrumental in establishing IDC’s presence in the region – first, through the initial expansion of the Dubai headquarters and then by spearheading the development of IDC offices in Johannesburg, Istanbul, Riyadh, Casablanca, Lagos, Nairobi, and Cairo.
Jyoti is responsible for the planning, development, implementation, and coordination of IDC’s market intelligence and advisory services, sales, conferences and events, go-to-market services, and office development activities across the META region. As a respected authority on emerging market tech trends, he is also regularly invited to speak at major industry events throughout the region and is frequently quoted by both the national and international media.
His field of expertise includes key tech areas such as cloud, analytics, artificial intelligence, and the Internet of Things, and he is well known for providing guidance on digital transformation strategies for the entire C-suite. He is a trusted advisor to senior executives in the supplier/enabler space across the ICT ecosystem, as well as to tech buyers from the CIO and line-of-business communities.
Starting at IDC’s CEMA (Central and Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and Africa) headquarters in 1995 in Prague, the Czech Republic, Jyoti served as IDC’s regional consulting manager. In this role, he headed several country-based project teams that advised local and multinational IT vendors on issues relating to entry strategy, competitor analysis, ROI analysis, distribution and partner evaluation, and market segmentation. He later took on the additional responsibility of overseeing the CEMA software practice, in which he was responsible for overseeing all related research (applications, system infrastructure, and tools) and advisory work across emerging EMEA countries.
Before joining IDC, Jyoti served on the national board of international non-profit organization AIESEC, where he managed the association’s partnership agreements with leading Indian conglomerates. He graduated from Loyola College, India, where his studies focused on strategy management and business policy. He later attended a corporate-sponsored program at MIT’s Sloan School of Management, Massachusetts.
Event Sessions
Sunday, October 12 2025 9:00 am | Location:
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.
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