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Access Key Decision Makers

Directly engage with 200+ qualified technology buyers and influencers from the country.

ROI-Focused Lead Generation

Unlock opportunities through power meetings, roundtables, and workshops designed to connect partners with active buyers.

Brand Elevation & Visibility

Showcase your solutions at the most premium CIO event in the region, amplifying your presence across the technology ecosystem.

Research-Backed Intelligence

Leverage exclusive IDC insights and CIO surveys to better understand market trends and strengthen your go-to-market strategy.

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Speakers

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aUncover breakthrough insights from IDC experts and exclusive sessions featuring influential voices transforming technology and leadership today

Jyoti Lalchandani

Jyoti Lalchandani

Head of WW Events & MD – META, Central Asia, India

IDC

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Shahin Hashim

Shahin Hashim

Associate Research Director (META)

IDC

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Shilpi Handa

Shilpi Handa

Associate Research Director (META)

IDC

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Jebin George

Jebin George

Senior Research Manager, Cloud and Datacenter Services

IDC

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Why Attend

Why Attend

The Summit is more than just a conference. It’s where the region’s technology leaders come together to shape the future of AI-driven enterprises.

Lead the AI Revolution

Navigate the next wave of AI-led digital transformation.

Explore the Power of Agentic AI

Gain an exclusive understanding of how agentic AI is reshaping industries, governance models, and workforce strategies across Egypt.

Agent-Ready Architectures and Skills

Explore how IT leaders are reimagining enterprise architectures, operating models, and workforce capabilities to prepare for an autonomous, AI-first world.

Learn how organizations are realizing business value from AI

Link investments to tangible outcomes to quantifying ROI across business functions.

Understanding Cybersecurity for the AI Era

Strategies for an era of emerging AI-driven threats and AI as a powerful tool for defense.

Govern Innovation Responsibly

As AI models evolve, governance emerges as a strategic priority and also a tough challenge to crack. Learn how leading CIOs are balancing innovation with control by building robust governance frameworks.

Champion Digital Sovereignty

Map out the path ahead for digital sovereignty, data residency, and local innovation to maintain a competitive edge in the global digital economy.

Real-World AI Success Stories

Hear firsthand from organizations that are scaling AI responsibly and effectively, from deploying intelligent automation to leveraging generative and agentic AI to drive measurable business outcomes.

Shape Egypt’s AI Future

Join a powerful community of decision-makers as we chart the roadmap for sustainable growth, innovation, and leadership in the global digital economy.

Key Themes

The summit this year will spotlight how innovation, intelligence, and resilience are reshaping enterprises through AI, cloud modernization, agentic architectures, and cybersecurity.

The CIO as Business Strategist

CIOs have evolved from operational leaders to enterprise strategists. As digital transformation reshapes every business model, technology leadership now defines competitiveness. Today’s CIO must align IT priorities with business outcomes, influence the boardroom agenda, and drive innovation that delivers measurable value.

Modernization, Legacy and Technical Debt

Managing technical debt is no longer just a maintenance concern, it’s a strategic priority. Modernizing legacy systems, simplifying architectures, and optimizing cost structures allow organizations to shift resources from upkeep to innovation. Streamlined technology portfolios create the agility needed to compete in a digital economy.

The Agentic AI Revolution

Agentic AI marks a shift from automation to autonomy. How CIOs can govern, scale, and integrate autonomous AI systems responsibly (balancing opportunity with oversight to create intelligent, self-directed enterprises.

Resilience by Design

Resilience is emerging as the defining capability of modern enterprises. Adaptive architectures, secure infrastructure, and integrated continuity planning enable organizations to withstand disruption (whether from economic uncertainty, regulatory shifts, or cyber threats) while sustaining growth and trust.

Cybersecurity, Trust, and Digital Sovereignty

As digital ecosystems expand, trust becomes a critical currency. CIOs must address cybersecurity, data sovereignty, and compliance in tandem, ensuring that cloud strategies and cross-border operations align with evolving regulations. Building digital trust creates both protection and competitive advantage.

Building the Intelligent Enterprise

Data is the foundation of every intelligent organization. Reliable, governed, and accessible data architectures enable AI, automation, and analytics to operate at scale. Enterprises that invest in strong data foundations are better positioned to extract insight, anticipate change, and deliver smarter, faster business outcomes.

Value Realization and IT-Business Alignment

Technology investments only matter when they drive business impact. CIOs must link digital initiatives to key performance metrics, track value creation, and translate innovation into measurable outcomes. Alignment between IT and business objectives ensures transformation delivers tangible enterprise returns.

People, Culture, and the CIO Talent Agenda

The human dimension of transformation is decisive. Building future-ready teams requires new skills, leadership mindsets, and cultural adaptability. CIOs must champion digital literacy, change readiness, and collaborative cultures that empower employees to thrive alongside intelligent technologies.

Sustainable and Responsible Leadership

Technology is central to achieving sustainability and ESG commitments. CIOs play a key role in enabling greener infrastructure, transparent reporting, and ethical innovation. Responsible leadership means aligning technological progress with environmental stewardship and long-term enterprise resilience.

Digital Infrastructure Transformation 

Modernizing cloud, datacenter, and network environments is essential for scaling AI, improving agility, and supporting next-generation digital services across the enterprise.

Speakers

Meet Our Speaker

Uncover breakthrough insights from IDC experts and exclusive sessions featuring influential voices transforming technology and leadership today

Jonathan Tullett

Jonathan Tullett

Associate Research Director

IDC

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Lesego Molwantwa

Lesego Molwantwa

Commercial Director – Cloud SA

iOCO Tech

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Kelvin Klein

Kelvin Klein

Product Manager, Sub-Saharan Africa, Mediro ICT

Dynatrace

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Ian Engelbrecht

Ian Engelbrecht

Field CTO, EMEA

Veeam

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Sandile Dube

Sandile Dube

Managing Director, South Africa

Equinix

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Steve Santini

Steve Santini

Secure Power & Data Centers Vice President, Sub‑Saharan Africa

Schneider Electric

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Grant Amos

Grant Amos

Country Manager, South Africa

OutSystems

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Alexa Terblanche

Alexa Terblanche

Director

ExoSystems

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David McMurdo

David McMurdo

Director of Sales for Africa

ExaGrid

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Faye Murray

Faye Murray

Field Chief Data Officer (EMEA)

Dataiku

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Yesh Surjoodeen

Yesh Surjoodeen

Managing Director, Southern and Central Africa Region

HP

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Raphael de Souza

Raphael de Souza

Client Executive

Pegasystems

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Johan Nepgen

Johan Nepgen

Principal Sales Engineer

Mimecast

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Paul Beyleveld

Paul Beyleveld

Sr. Solutions Engineer

Netskope

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Stefan Mennecke

Stefan Mennecke

VP Sales

SOTI

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Thabiso Hlatshwayo

Thabiso Hlatshwayo

Head of Solution Consulting, Africa

OpenText

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Blake Davidson

Blake Davidson

Chief Operating Officer

MagicOrange

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Taariq Hassim

Taariq Hassim

Executive Manager

TCM

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Morgan Malyon

Morgan Malyon

Brand Sales Specialist

IBM

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Simon Flodh LI

Simon Flodh LI

Business Development Representative – Africa

Mendix Siemens

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Wessel du Toit

Wessel du Toit

Director of Professional Services MEATI

Strategy

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Wouter Strdom

Wouter Strdom

Senior Account Director

Rubrik

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Jaco Coetzee

Jaco Coetzee

Head of Information Technology

First National Bank

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Innocent Gumede

Innocent Gumede

Chief Information Officer: Workflow

First National Bank

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Claude Jerarde Naidoo

Claude Jerarde Naidoo

Chief Digital and Information Officer

Rohlig-Grindrod Logistics

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Dr Nerina Naik

Dr Nerina Naik

CIO – Treasury & Capital Management

Standard Bank Group

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Theven Naicker

Theven Naicker

Head of Information Technology

Scania

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Erin Ferguson Ormond

Erin Ferguson Ormond

Chief Human Capital Officer: Technology

Absa Group

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Mahmood Takolia

Mahmood Takolia

Chief Information Officer

Bidvest Waltons

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Jongikhaya Stuurman

Jongikhaya Stuurman

Chief Information Officer (CIO)

PetroSA

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Hilton Martin

Hilton Martin

Group CIO

Ster-Kinekor

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Sne Dlamini

Sne Dlamini

Group Vice President: Technology and Digital

AECI Limited

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Fikile Mekgoe

Fikile Mekgoe

Head of Technology

Bidvest Bank Limited

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Zayd Mahomed

Zayd Mahomed

Chief Technology Officer

Vitality Group

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Partners

Why Partner

Position your brand at the forefront of the region’s premier CIO community. This results-driven platform is designed to maximize engagement and ROI for solution providers.

become a partner
Why Partner

Access Key Decision Makers

Directly engage with 150+ qualified technology buyers and influencers across the Country.

ROI-Focused Lead Generation

Unlock opportunities through power meetings, roundtables, and workshops designed to connect partners with active buyers.

Brand Elevation & Visibility

Showcase your solutions at the most premium CIO event in the region, amplifying your presence across the technology ecosystem.

Research-Backed Intelligence

Leverage exclusive IDC insights and CIO surveys to better understand market trends and strengthen your go-to-market strategy.

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Partners

Why Partner

Position your brand at the forefront of the region’s premier CIO community. This results-driven platform is designed to maximize engagement and ROI for solution providers.

become a partner
Why Partner

Access Key Decision Makers

Directly engage with 500+ qualified technology buyers and influencers across the Country.

ROI-Focused Lead Generation

Unlock opportunities through power meetings, roundtables, and workshops designed to connect partners with active buyers.

Brand Elevation & Visibility

Showcase your solutions at the most premium CIO event in the region, amplifying your presence across the technology ecosystem.

Research-Backed Intelligence

Leverage exclusive IDC insights and CIO surveys to better understand market trends and strengthen your go-to-market strategy.

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Partners

Why Partner

Position your brand at the forefront of the region’s premier CISO community. This results-driven platform is designed to maximize engagement and ROI for solution providers.

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Partners

Why Partner

Position your brand at the forefront of the region’s premier CISO community. This results-driven platform is designed to maximize engagement and ROI for solution providers.

Become a Partner
Why Partner

Host Partner

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Speakers

Speakers

Shilpi Handa

Shilpi Handa

Associate Research Director (META)

IDC

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Raghu Vamsi

Raghu Vamsi

Country General Manager

Exabeam

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Vijay Balakrishnan

Vijay Balakrishnan

Senior Sales Engineer

Delinea

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Thamer Mashhadi

Thamer Mashhadi

Head of Information Security Section & Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)

Qatar Civil Aviation Authority (QCAA)

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Farhan Chaudhry

Farhan Chaudhry

VP Cyber Security, Governance, Risk and Compliance & Aircraft Cyber Security

Qatar Airways

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Vladimir Kanyshev

Vladimir Kanyshev

Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)

CQUR Bank LLC

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Lars Gehrmann

Lars Gehrmann

Group Chief Digital & AI Officer

Qatar Insurance Group

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Abdulrahman Hassan

Abdulrahman Hassan

Information Security Expert

Leading Government Entity

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