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Gartner CIO and IT Executive Conference dives deep into key topics for CIOs and IT executives around AI, cybersecurity, cloud and more.

Track A: Strategic Leadership, Culture and Executive Influence

Effective leadership strategies for CIOs and IT executives, focusing on inspiring teams, driving innovation, leading digital transformation within organization and evolving new operating models for an emerging future.

Track B: Agentic AI, Emerging Tech and Operationalization

Emerging technologies and trends, such as AI, new frontiers of computing and human-machine synergy, are shaping and disrupting the future of business. Learn how these innovations can be leveraged to create value and competitive advantage.

Track C: Cybersecurity, Risk Management and Resilience

Explore the latest cybersecurity threats and defense strategies to protect your organization. Learn how to build resilient security frameworks and respond effectively to evolving cyber risks.

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      Monday, 06 October, 2025

      01:45 PM - 02:15 PM GST

      Executive Story: From Legacy to Leadership— Reimagining Higher Education Through Intelligent Innovation
      Dr. Maryam Alyammahi, CIO, UAE University
      By embedding AI, launching a new HPC center, and driving organizational culture change, as UAEU’s CIO, we were able to redefine the IT function from a support role into a driver of innovation and impact. ... Show More Show Less
      Tuesday, 07 October, 2025

      12:30 PM - 01:00 PM GST

      Executive Story: AI as Catalyst: How PIF is Integrating AI to Enable its Transformation
      Yasser Alghofaily, Head of Digital and Technology Department, Public Investment Fund
      PIF will showcase how they are leveraging AI to achieve operational excellence, in alignment with their broader strategic vision. As one of the world’s largest sovereign wealth funds, adopting cutting-edge technology is essential to drive transformation. The session will explore PIF’s digital transformation journey, highlighting two of their key AI-driven solutions—Insight and AI Space—which enhance business performance, foster innovation, and create value across the organization. ... Show More Show Less

      02:30 PM - 03:00 PM GST

      Executive Story: From Legacy to Leadership — Transforming Global IT from Dubai
      Martin Wallgren, Group CIO, GAC Group HQ, GAC
      How a global shipping and logistics company with 300 offices in 52 countries moved from outdated systems to a modern, cloud-based, AI-enabled IT landscape—driven by clear strategy, practical execution, and bold leadership from the Middle East. ... Show More Show Less

      04:15 PM - 04:45 PM GST

      Executive Story : Reimagining Healthcare in the Gulf — Afiya’s AI-Powered Patient Experience Revolution
      Jasim Abdul Rahman, Group CIO PIH, CEO Power Minds, Power International Holding
      Discover how a Qatar-based Healthtech platform transformed digital patient engagement across leading hospitals, reduced no-shows by 75%, and enabled AI-driven care in multiple languages—all while integrating seamlessly with legacy EMR systems. ... Show More Show Less

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      “An excellent conference, featuring distinguished and relevant content, as well as insights and trends that prompt us to rethink the future and our IT strategy within our organization.”

      Khaldun S.A. Al Khaldi
      VP, Head of Enterprise Infrastructure Services, Dubai Islamic Bank

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