40th Edition
DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION SUMMIT
Qatar's Digital Journey: From Vision to Reality
DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION SUMMIT QATAR 2025
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.
Overall, Qatar’s efforts towards digital transformation have been commendable and will likely continue to shape the country’s future in a positive manner. Organizational digital transformation is a driver of diverse economic growth that is in line with Qatar’s 2030 National Vision, which intends to transform the nation into an advanced society based on sustainable growth and focused toward ensuring a high quality of living for all of its residents.
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.
PAST SPEAKERS
Berthold Trenkel
Advisor to ChairmanQatar Tourism
Fethi Filali
Director of Technology & Research (CTO)Qatar Mobility Innovations Center - QMIC
Dr. Ali Al Sanousi
Executive DirectorClinical Information Systems
Hamad Medical Corporation
Max Renault
Director - Innovations in Global Precision HealthWeill Cornell Medicine
Firas Georges Khalil
IT DirectorBaladna Food Industries
Dr. Javier Hernandez Fernandez
Technical DirectorIberdrola Innovation Middle East
Imran Chowdhury
Data Protection OfficerAl Jazeera Media Network
Abdul Samathu
Chief Information Security OfficerMashreq Bank Qatar
Anfal Shaikh
Chief Information Security OfficerQatar Islamic Insurance Group
Ugur Inal
Director of Information TechnologyQTerminals
Sebastian Orzechowski
Director of Information TechnologyKatara Hospitality
Aissa Touahria
Group Chief Strategy & Transformation OfficerPower International Holding
Ewald Müller
Managing Director, Supervision & Authorisation Qatar Financial CentreRegulatory Authority
Aditya Kumar Sinha
Head Fintech & Digital InnovationQatar Financial Centre Authority
Haider Hayat
Head of Data & AIHamad International Airport
Abdulrahman Hassan
Head of Operation, Infrastructure and SecurityQatar Free Zones Authority
Jim Jansen
Principal ScientistQatar Computing Research Institute, HBKU
Bassem Abbas
IT ManagerHilton
Barbara Zimmer
Director Digital Products & ExperiencesQatar Tourism
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