DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION SUMMIT
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DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION SUMMIT QATAR 2026
Qatar has been actively pursuing digital transformation in recent years, with the goal of modernizing its economy and improving the delivery of public services to citizens. The country has made significant investments in technology infrastructure and has launched several initiatives aimed at promoting the adoption of digital technologies in various sectors. These efforts have yielded positive results, with increased efficiency and productivity in the public and private sectors. However, there are also challenges to digital transformation in Qatar, such as the need to address cyber security concerns, to ensure data privacy, and to develop the necessary human capital to support the growth of the digital economy.
The Digital Transformation Summit, now in its 40th Edition will help businesses identify the best practices for engaging their users at all the endpoints so that they can significantly embrace the digital transformation to operate and evolve efficiently and sustainably.
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WHY QATAR ?
Qatar has been touted as one of the fastest growing economies in the MENA region, and one that is already technologically poised to reap the rewards of digital transformation. In fact, estimates show that by 2023, digital spending in the country will increase to $3.2bn. According to recent reports, more than 70% of enterprises will adopt digital transformation globally within the next couple of years, while most of them have already embarked on the digitalization journey.
Qatar’s National Vision 2030 is the roadmap to Qatar’s future. It is guiding the State of Qatar to achieve 360-degree growth, in all major sectors and transforming it into a developed country. With the public and private sector at the forefront of cutting-edge ecommerce and digital payment technologies, Qatar’s digital transformational legacy is set to unlock countless, inclusive, and long-lasting economic opportunities for the future.
Advisory Board
Nikita Gordeev
Chief Technology OfficerSnoonu
Asma Al-Jefairi
Director of Digital ExperienceQatar Museums
PAST SPEAKERS
Elias R. Chedid
Chief Operating Officer & Deputy CEOSeib Insurance & Reinsurance Company LLC
Asma Al-Jefairi
Director of Digital ExperienceQatar Museums
Archana Shetty
Vice President - IT ProjectsQNB Group
Alibek Tnaliyev
Senior Vice President Business DevelopmentQatar Insurance Group
Yusuf Rasheen
Head of Information SecurityQatar Post
Khalid Lakdawala
Cyber Security ExpertMinistry of Finance Qatar
Nikita Gordeev
Chief Technology OfficerSnoonu
Francisco Javier Ruiz
Group Head of Non-Financial Risk ManagementCommercial Bank
Ali Awkal
Country Director Of Information TechnologyHilton
Roc Arquiza Escosio
Director of Information TechnologyMandarin Oriental Hotel Group
Tarek Terk
Head - Cybersecurity and ICT OperationsGovernment Entity
Mubaraq Muhammad
Head of interconnection & NM (A) -Technical AffairsGovernment Entity
Simon Vilitskiy
Senior Account ExecutiveOutSystems
Arun Pillai
Director of Innovation & Delivery ExcellenceTesthouse
Arun Ramamoorthy
VP – Banking and Financial Services ExcellenceTesthouse
Shruti Mishra
Chief Revenue OfficerTesthouse
Thomas George
Chief Delivery OfficerTesthouse
Karthik Rao
Enterprise Software Solutions ManagerMannai Corporation
Thomas Philip
Head of Digital & ITPetrotec
Fatima Al-Sayegh
Head of IT Governance, Compliance and Service ManagementQAFCO (Qatar Fertiliser Company)
Why Attend ?
Learn & Grow
Elevate your professional growth with engaging discussions and collaborative workshops that are shaping the industry.
Explore the Latest Innovations in Digital Solutions
Gain valuable insights from renowned Innovation & Technology experts, including pioneers and leaders from the region, as they share real-world use cases and practical perspectives.
Collaborative Partnerships
Collaborate with industry peers to collectively shape the future collectively and exchange experiences.
Connect with Trusted Technology Partners
Connect and meet one-on-one with potential global partners who can provide tailored guidance to help you achieve your critical business objectives.
Maximized ROI
The Digital Transformation Summit is a time-saving, highly informative, accessible, and professional business platform designed for experienced technology professionals and digital experts.
DT 50
Unveiling Our definitive compilation of 50 exceptional individuals who have emerged as trailblazers, innovators, and influencers in their respective domains. These individuals have made exceptional contributions to advancing technology.Featured Discussions
- Understanding the Landscape of Emerging Technologies (AI, IoT, Blockchain,
Quantum computing AR/VR, etc.) - Identifying trends and disruptions: How to stay ahead of the curve
- CIO's agenda for 2026 to achieve a digital-first organisation and assess the need for a
clear roadmap and measurable KPIs to track the success of technology initiatives. - Evaluating the organization's technological maturity and culture for adopting AI
- Partnering to adopt global best practices for the ethical and reliable use of AI.
- How to pivot and adjust strategies as new challenges, opportunities, or breakthroughs
arise. - Practical tips and best practices for accelerating AI adoption and driving innovation
in any industry - Case studies demonstrating successful strategies and their impact on business
performance
- Digital Infrastructure: Understand how organisations are leveraging data centre
capabilities and future-proofing legacy systems to enhance experience and streamline
digital processes - Quantum Computing: Assess the future of quantum computing in shaping the longterm future of information processing
- Connectivity Infrastructure: Examine the powerful role of IoT connectivity driven by
robust 5G communication infrastructure primarily in transport, eHealth, Industry 4.0 or
energy sectors - Simplification of Automation Processes: Explore strategies for simplifying automation
workflows, reducing complexity, and making automation more accessible.
Many organizations focus on business and technology when developing their GenAI
strategy, but overlook a crucial third element - their people. To unlock the full potential
of GenAI, leaders must adopt a human-centric approach that nurtures the evolving
relationship between humans and machines. This session will explore how top
organizations build employee trust and confidence, ensuring successful and widespread
adoption of GenAI.
- Building a Data-Driven Culture: Creating an organizational mindset that prioritizes
data as a strategic asset - Identifying the Right Technology Investments for Your Business: How to assess
technology solutions based on ROI potential (e.g., cloud computing, AI, automation,
IoT) - Leveraging Data Analytics for Business Insights: Using predictive analytics, machine
learning, and AI to uncover new opportunities for growth - Case study examples: Companies that have gained a competitive edge through realtime data usage.
- The Future of Data and Technology ROI: Trends to Watch and their potential impact
on ROI.
- Overview of the prevalent cyber threats and challenges faced by organizations in
Qatar. - The Role of Innovation in Tackling Cybersecurity Challenges: Examine the role of AI,
Machine Learning, automation and blockchain to identify anomalies and potential
attacks - Zero Trust Security Model: What it means for an organisation to adopt a Zero Trust
approach - Investment in cybersecurity infrastructure: Understand resource management
strategies between technology (firewalls, encryption, endpoint security) and human
expertise (cybersecurity professionals, incident response teams) - Promoting cybersecurity collaboration: Discuss the need of collaboration between
organizations, industry groups, and governmental agencies to combat cyber risks more
effectively.
JOB TITLES
- Group/CIO
- Group/CTO
- Group/CISO
- Group/CDO - Chief Digital Officer
- Group/Chief Data Scientist
- Data Scientist
- Head of Digital Transformation
- Head of IT Infrastructure
- Data Analyst
- Innovation Team Leader
- Head of Data Science and Analytics
- Digital Advisors - Government sector
- Managing Director
- Group/CEO
- Group Head Digital Transformation
- Head of Data Engineering
- Head of RPA
- RPA Lead
- Cloud infrastructure lead
- Procurement heads - Digital
INDUSTRY FOCUS
Past Partners
Lead Partners
media Partners
Past Partners
SERIES PARTNERS
What Clients Say
Media Coverage
Testimonials
Guardsquare
Qatar is a really big market, and we are trying to expand our software in this region, and we decided to sponsor the digital summit for this 40th anniversary to keep growing to meet new people and new leads as well. So, in terms of ROI, we met a lot of people today in different type of industries and different types of C levels. It was really helpful. It was great. It was a great event and we will definitely come back next year.
Crayon
We had a very successful event the last time this event was run in Abu Dhabi, and we decided to join our team in Qatar to help with their business generation around exclaimer Renco and the modern workplace practice overall. So the connections have been fantastic as last time, and we've had some very interesting conversations around the modern workplace in general, and we've been meeting decision makers across the region and in Qatar. So that's been a real benefit and really what we expected.
Mannai Techhub
This summit is one of the leading summits in Qatar and we as Mannai, we are committed to empowering organization with the latest technology so that's why we are aligned with this transformation summit. This summit provided us with high visibility and with valuable networking communication with others and brand visibility as well. We managed to engage with technology leaders and senior executives as well. It was the perfect platform to engage with technology leaders.
Fatima Al-Sayegh
Head of IT Governance, Compliance and Service Management QAFCO (Qatar Fertiliser Company)I think really it was a great session today. I think AI is the most top technology that everybody is talking about nowadays, but to have an AI, I think we need to think about we need to have proper data in place; data analytics is very important, so if we are having a good quality of data, we can run the AI on top of it. Each one has different experience with technology and hearing how they are using these technologies in their environment and in their domain.
Francisco Javier Ruiz
Group Head of Non-Financial Risk Management, Commercial BankThe experience was very good with the different colleagues who are working in different industries as well with different experiences and different backgrounds. We were sharing different aspects related to innovation, artificial intelligence, etc. So very good. I think one of the main concepts is innovation and how we are doing innovation in our businesses and also how we are applying new technologies and artificial intelligence across our business in order to improve our efficiency and improve our customer experience.
Elias R Chedid
Chief Operating Officer & Deputy CEO, Seib Insurance & Reinsurance Company LLCExito media have always introduced businesses to each other in a forward-looking manner, making sure that we see the future better, improving our vision and the way we see things through successful conferences that they hold and I'm very proud to be a member of this conference this year here as a participant and as a speaker. So as a participant I've learned a lot from my fellow colleague and other organizations whether they are of the same industry or different industries.
Archana Shetty
Vice President - IT Projects, QNB GroupI think what the summit has done well is get together leaders from different industries. The summit has done well in terms of bringing together people, diverse perspectives from different industries, the thought leaders from different industries, which is very important, and of course, you have this networking sessions where you get to meet different people. So I am particularly excited about all this new technology, which has the power, like I said in my keynote, to transform organizations and solve real customer problems.
Alibek Tnaliyev
Senior Vice President Business Development, Qatar Insurance GroupI think this event is a perfect platform for digital and tech professionals in the region. I'm sure it's going to propel the opportunities to learn to test and explore different types of emerging technologies as well as practical digital transformation tools, and I believe this platform will bring a lot of value to the industry of any sort where digital transformation is relevant. This type of platform is very valuable when it comes to engaging with different peers in the market with different professionals in digital and tech, and thank you so much for this type of opportunity.
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InterContinental Doha Beach & Spa by IHG
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