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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

      10:30 AM - 10:50 AM GST

      FileOrbis: Turn Chaos Into Control - Secure, Federated, Compliant, AI-Enabler Document Management
      Hammam Abunaser, REGIONAL SALES MANAGER - MEA, FileOrbis
      Traditional security tools overlook the documents where your most valuable data lives. FileOrbis closes this gap by enforcing document-level security, governance, and compliance across Filer Servers, Microsoft 365 and hybrid environments. This session explores how to protect unstructured data with persistent access control, auditing, and classification—without disrupting productivity. ... Show More Show Less

      11:00 AM - 11:30 AM GST

      Top Trends for Cybersecurity 2025
      Christopher Mixter, VP Analyst, Gartner
      This session highlights the most prominent cybersecurity risk management focus for security leaders when responding to persistent forces, often outside of their control, that are impacting their security programs. Key trends in 2025 are focused on enabling secure transformation and embedding resilience into the organization and the cybersecurity function. ... Show More Show Less

      11:45 AM - 12:15 PM GST

      MDS System Integration: Methodology Behind the Real Life Regionally Implemented AI Solutions That Deliver Value
      Yasser Zeineldin, Senior Vice President, MIDIS Group
      Mario Haddad, GENERAL MANAGER - DATA & AI, Magnoos
      AI is transforming enterprises, reshaping services, customer engagement, and decision-making. MDS partners with organizations across the GCC to move beyond pilots into enterprise-wide adoption. From advisory to AI-driven operations, we deliver innovation, resilience, and growth—helping clients scale securely and build the Intelligent Enterprise. ... Show More Show Less

      11:45 AM - 12:30 PM GST

      Roundtable: Humans at The Heart - How Middle East CIOs Can Navigate Human Risk in The Age of AI, moderated by Mimecast
      Khetan Gajjar, EMEA FIELD CTO, Mimecast
      As cyberattacks accelerate and AI presents both opportunities and threats, our employees remain our greatest cybersecurity risk. A mere 8% of employees are responsible for 80% of security incidents, highlighting the urgency for a human-centric approach. In this facilitated peer discussion, discover how to redefine human risk strategies, empower users, and deploy intelligent controls to protect people without stifling collaboration or innovation. ... Show More Show Less

      11:45 AM - 12:15 PM GST

      Threatlocker: Simplifying Cybersecurity For Stronger Endpoint Protection       
      Rob Allen, Chief Product Officer, ThreatLocker
      As cybersecurity has grown more complex with escalating threats and consequences, revisiting the fundamentals takes extra importance. Join ThreatLocker's Chief Product Officer as he cuts through the noise to what matters most for practical and effective security. We'll explore simple things you can do to stop cyberattacks so you can better protect your organization today. ... Show More Show Less

      01:20 PM - 01:40 PM GST

      Elastic: Evolving CISO/CIO Mandate - Enabling Confidence in AI Operations With Data Mesh
      Rajiraj Noonhiyil, SENIOR SOLUTION ARCHITECT, Elastic
      As AI continues to evolve, the security and IT landscape is becoming increasingly unsustainable for reactive operations. This session focuses on building confidence in AI's effectiveness, hinging on a robust data strategy, people, processes, and policies. Discover how data mesh provides the unified foundation for responsible AI, empowering teams to accelerate problem resolution and drive a strategic shift from reactive to proactive foresight. ... Show More Show Less

      01:45 PM - 02:30 PM GST

      Ask the Expert: How to Own the Room With Your Cybersecurity Executive Communications
      Christopher Mixter, VP Analyst, Gartner
      Want to improve your ability to make a great impression in your upcoming cybersecurity presentations? Join your peers for this interactive session, where you can ask questions and learn how to confidently report and communicate with your cybersecurity board and executive team. ... Show More Show Less

      03:15 PM - 04:00 PM GST

      Roundtable: Exploring Cybersecurity Threats in the AI Era
      Arnold Gutmann, Sr Executive Partner, Gartner
      This roundtable will address the new cybersecurity challenges posed by the proliferation of AI technologies and discuss strategies for mitigating these risks. Technology and security leaders should attend this session to stay informed about emerging threats and learn about innovative security solutions in the AI landscape. ... Show More Show Less
      Tuesday, 07 October, 2025

      11:00 AM - 11:30 AM GST

      The CIO Cybersecurity Playbook for 2026
      Paul Furtado, VP Analyst, Gartner
      CIOs play a critical role in cybersecurity readiness. Whether security reports to you, or security is a peer, this playbook was developed for the parts of security that squarely hit CIO responsibility and influence. Covering key topics like the operating model, board engagement, balancing security with IT operations and investing in security to support business growth, this playbook is a must have for all CIOs. ... 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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