Sovereign Cloud: Powering a Secure Digital Economy

Sovereign Cloud: Powering a Secure Digital Economy

Powering a Secure Digital Economy

Sovereign Cloud: Powering a Secure Digital Economy
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As cloud adoption accelerates in the UAE, expectations around control of data, systems, and AI are more clearly defined. For government and regulated industries, digital sovereignty is no longer a background consideration; it is shaping every major cloud decision. The question is no longer whether to adopt cloud technologies, but how to do so while meeting increasingly precise sovereignty requirements.

 

IDC data shows that adoption of sovereign cloud offerings in the region is already quite strong, with increased momentum expected through 2026. Organizations in the UAE now view data sovereignty and access to sovereign cloud environments as essential criteria when selecting AI partners.

 

At this exclusive gala dinner facilitated by IDC, discover how the UAE Sovereign Launchpad by e& enterprise and Amazon Web Services (AWS), enables government and regulated industries to innovate with confidence while maintaining trust, control, and regulatory alignment.

 

Agenda

Sovereign Cloud: Powering a Secure Digital Economy

Day 1

6:30 pm

Welcome & Networking Reception

7:00 pm

The UAE’s Digital Sovereignty Vision

H.E. Dr. Mohamed Hamad Al Kuwaiti

H.E. Dr. Mohamed Hamad Al Kuwaiti

Head of Cybersecurity Council for the UAE Government,

7:20 pm

Advancing Digital Sovereignty through the e& and AWS partnership

Khalid Murshed

Khalid Murshed

Chief Executive Officer, e& enterprise

Chris Erasmus

Chris Erasmus

General Manager, UAE & RoMENA, AWS

7:35 pm

Executive Panel Discussion: Navigating Cloud Sovereignty in the UAE – From Mandate to Execution

Ranjit Rajan

Ranjit Rajan

Vice President, Research (META), IDC

HE Najyb Al Maskari

HE Najyb Al Maskari

Executive Director, DGE

Mouteih Chaghil

Mouteih Chaghil

Chief Cloud Officer, e& enterprise

Dr. Aleksandar Valjarevic

Dr. Aleksandar Valjarevic

Acting CEO, Help AG

7:55 pm

The UAE Sovereign Launchpad — Enabling Trusted, Compliant Cloud

Steve Mustafa

Steve Mustafa

Director of Solutions Architecture, Bespin Global, an e& enterprise company

8:20 pm

Closing Remarks

Nischal Kapoor

Nischal Kapoor

Chief Revenue Officer, e& enterprise

8:30 pm

Networking dinner

Speakers

H.E. Dr. Mohamed Hamad Al Kuwaiti

H.E. Dr. Mohamed Hamad Al Kuwaiti

Head of Cybersecurity Council for the UAE Government

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Khalid Murshed

Khalid Murshed

Chief Executive Officer

e& enterprise

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HE Najyb Al Maskari

HE Najyb Al Maskari

Executive Director

DGE

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Chris Erasmus

Chris Erasmus

General Manager, UAE & RoMENA

AWS

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Ranjit Rajan

Ranjit Rajan

Vice President, Research (META)

IDC

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Mouteih Chaghil

Mouteih Chaghil

Chief Cloud Officer

e& enterprise

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Dr. Aleksandar Valjarevic

Dr. Aleksandar Valjarevic

Acting CEO

Help AG

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Steve Mustafa

Steve Mustafa

Director of Solutions Architecture

Bespin Global, an e& enterprise company

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Nischal Kapoor

Nischal Kapoor

Chief Revenue Officer

e& enterprise

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Venue

Atlantis, The Palm, Dubai

Atlantis Ballroom A
Crescent Rd – Nakhlat Jumeira – Dubai

Discover a setting unlike any other. From intimate gatherings to grand, awe-inspiring celebrations, this venue offers spaces designed to create unforgettable experiences. Guests can enjoy an elegant cocktail reception set against the mesmerizing backdrop of a 65,000-marine-animal aquarium or indulge in an exquisite dinner in Dubai’s most exclusive hotel suite. Every detail, from the world-class catering to the impeccable service, ensures each moment is elevated into something truly extraordinary.

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