40th Edition
DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION SUMMIT
The Next Wave: Fast-Tracking Qatar’s Digital Landscape
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
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.
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Featured Discussions
The Frontline Guide to Adopting AI, Emerging Technology and Innovation
- 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
How Organisations can Harness the Global Hyper-Powers: HyperConnectivity, Hyper-Computing, Hyper-Automation
- 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.
The Last Mile: Ensuring Effective Employee Adoption of GenAI
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.
The ROI Playbook: Harnessing Data and Technology for Business Growth
- 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.
From Data Rich to Security Crisis: The Need for Cyber Protection in a Hyper-Connected World
- 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
Government
BFSI & Fintech
Telecom
Education
Healthcare
Manufacturing
Transport & Logistics/Supply Chain
Ecommerce & Retail
Pharma & Life sciences
Packaging
Oil/Energy and Utilities.
Automotives
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Gold Partner
Silver Partner
Past Partners
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Testimonials
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We have thoroughly enjoyed being part of the Digital Transformation Summit, we have attended various talks and have enjoyed listening in about the importance of technology and how important it is to work with people and technology we have also had great discussions with key business leaders that we would like to reach out to and we thank the Exito team for facilitating them and thank you for having us.
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