Registration & Networking

Opening Act

IDC Welcome Address

CIO Challenge: Strategy for AI Success

AI promises transformative value, but realizing its potential requires more than just adopting new tools—it demands a clear, enterprise-wide strategy led from the top. This panel will dive into the unique challenges and opportunities CIOs face in driving AI success across the organization. From aligning AI initiatives with business goals and securing executive buy-in to modernizing data infrastructure, managing risk, and navigating change, our panel of seasoned CIOs and technology leaders will share their real-world lessons and strategic playbooks.

Navigating the AI Revolution: Disruptive Trends in IT Markets

Enterprise AI: Productivity and Innovation Powered by AI

The AI Transformation of IT and Services

Tea/ Coffee & Networking Break

Derisking AI: Skip the Hype Scale the Impact

Fortifying Digital Innovation from the Ground Up: The Future of Innovation

AI-Driven Social Engineering

Leveraging AI Platforms for Digital Business Success

IT and the AI Moment

Lunch & Networking

Platinum Partners Sessions (Parallel Sessions)

Shaping the Intelligent Enterprise: Infrastructure, Innovation, and Risk in the AI Era

14:00 – 14:45 > Building the Next Generation Digital Infrastructure: Bridging Technology Investments with Business Outcomes
As digital transformation accelerates, organizations are under pressure to modernize their infrastructure not just for performance, but for measurable business impact. This panel will explore how enterprises can strategically invest in next-generation digital infrastructure—from cloud-native architectures and AI-enabled systems to edge computing and secure connectivity—while aligning these investments with business goals such as agility, resilience, and revenue growth.

14:45 – 14:55 > Generative AI in Risk Management

14:55 – 15:05 > Workplace Security: Enhancing Collaboration in The Age of AI

15:05 – 15:15 > AI-Driven Platform: Turning Regulatory Challenges into Strategic Advantages

15:15 – 15:25 > The Future of Ransomware

15:25 – 16:10 > The CXO Tech Agenda in the AI Era
As AI moves from experimentation to enterprise-scale adoption, CXOs are reimagining their technology agendas to drive growth, innovation, and resilience. This panel will bring together top executives—CIOs, CTOs, CDOs, and other C-suite leaders—to discuss how AI is reshaping priorities across the board, from digital infrastructure and data strategy to workforce transformation and ethical governance. Panelists will share how they are aligning AI initiatives with business outcomes, managing risk, fostering cross-functional collaboration, and making strategic bets in an uncertain landscape. Attendees will gain a 360-degree view of how leading organizations are navigating the AI era—and what it takes to stay ahead

Architecting the AI-Ready Enterprise: Talent, Technology, and Transformation

14:00 – 14:45 > IT Teams for the AI Future: Attracting, Retaining, and Upskilling Talent
As AI reshapes the enterprise landscape, the role of IT teams is evolving rapidly—from maintaining systems to driving innovation through data, automation, and intelligent applications. This panel will dive into how organizations can build future-ready IT teams capable of leading in an AI-driven world. Experts will discuss strategies for attracting top talent in a competitive market, retaining key employees in the face of rapid change, and upskilling existing teams to meet emerging demands. From cultivating a culture of continuous learning to redefining career paths and collaborating across disciplines, this session will provide actionable insights for CIOs, HR leaders, and technology executives looking to future-proof their workforce and lead with purpose in the age of AI.

14:45 – 14:55 > Fueling the Next Generation of Intelligent Apps

14:55 – 15:05 > Genuine Architecture for AI Generation

15:05 – 15:15 > Gen AI for Savvy Enterprises

15:15 – 15:25 > Securing the Future: AI, Data Movement, and Connectivity

15:25 – 16:10 > Learning from the Future: Empowering the Ambidextrous CIO
Today’s CIOs are expected to be both visionary leaders and operational stewards—driving innovation while ensuring stability, scalability, and security. This panel explores the concept of the ambidextrous CIO: a leader who can simultaneously manage today’s IT needs and architect tomorrow’s digital future. Industry experts and pioneering CIOs will share how they balance experimentation with execution, align emerging technologies with enterprise goals, and foster cultures of adaptability and learning. From navigating AI adoption to driving sustainable transformation, this session will offer insights, frameworks, and leadership lessons for CIOs looking to anticipate change, act with agility, and shape the future—before it arrives.

Strategic AI and Security Innovations: Redefining Business Resilience and Workforce Experience

14:00 – 14:45 > CXO Panel Discussion – Building a Defensible Business Strategy for the AI Era: New Business Models and Defensible Moats
In the AI era, competitive advantage is no longer just about scale—it’s about speed, data, differentiation, and defensibility. This panel will explore how forward-looking organizations are rethinking strategy to thrive amid rapid technological disruption. Industry leaders and strategists will discuss how AI is enabling new business models, reshaping value chains, and redefining what constitutes a sustainable moat. Topics will include the strategic use of proprietary data, platform effects, model differentiation, regulatory foresight, and ecosystem partnerships. Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of how to design AI-native strategies that go beyond experimentation—building enduring competitive edges in a fast-moving digital economy.

14:45 – 14:55 > The Vendor’s Edge: How Cutting-Edge Solutions Address Emerging Threats

14:55 – 15:05 > The Synergistic Relationship Between AI and Low-Code Process Automation

15:05 – 15:15 > Securing Edge Devices in a Hybrid Work Environment

15:15 – 15:25 > How AI Is Transforming the Way We Work

15:25 – 16:10 > Driving C-Suite Cooperation for a Superior Employee Experience
In today’s hybrid, high-expectation workplace, delivering a superior employee experience is not just an HR priority—it’s a strategic imperative that requires alignment across the entire C-suite. This panel will examine how CIOs, CHROs, CTOs, and other senior leaders can break down silos and collaborate to create seamless, personalized, and empowering employee experiences. Topics will include the role of digital tools in enabling engagement, the impact of AI and automation on workforce satisfaction, and how data can inform more human-centric decisions. Panelists will share cross-functional success stories and practical strategies for building a unified, experience-first culture that drives retention, productivity, and long-term business success.

Tea/ Coffee & Networking Break

Gala Dinner Awards Ceremony & Continued Networking