47^th Edition

DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION SUMMIT

From Core to Quantum: Architecting the Future of Intelligence

29^th April 2026

08:30 AM - 06:00 PM(GST)

Abu Dhabi

DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION SUMMIT UAE 2026

The 47th Edition of the Digital Transformation Summit is part of a global series of events which has taken place in more than 10 cities across multiple continents over the past few years.

Digital Transformation is a requisite on the corporate agenda. It is fundamentally changing how businesses operate and deliver value to customers. The agenda at the Digital Transformation Summit has been meticulously crafted to identify critical approaches needed to make informed business decisions, improve operational efficiency and drive digital culture forward.

The Summit will bring together 200+ C-Level Executives, Directors, and Heads of Technology to discuss the potential of AI, Web 3.0, IoT, Quantum Computing, Cyber Security and other 4IR technologies, revealing the insights needed to embrace impactful change now!

Editions

DIGITAL LEADERS

SPEAKERS

UAE's Digital Transformation Market

$183.8 billion

MENA’s IT Spending

$140 billion

UAE’s Digital Economy Growth

$23 billion

ICT Spending in the UAE

$96 billion

AI contribution to the GDP by 2030

US$ 2.5bn

Dubai-based startups have raised across 192 transactions

$1.52 trillion

Value of the Global Smart City Market

$20 billion

Spending on Digital Technology and Emerging Tech

Speakers 2026

Vladimir Arshinov

Group Chief Technology Officer
EMSTEEL Group

Past Speakers

H.E. Saleh Hamed

Executive Director of Digital Cloud and Infrastructure Operations
Department of Government Enablement
United Arab Emirates

Philip D. Murphy

Governor of New Jersey
United States of America

Veneeth Purushotaman

Group Chief Information Officer
Aster DM Healthcare

Ali Katkhada

Group Chief Information Officer
Depa United Group

Jayakumar Mohanachandran

Group Chief Information Officer
Buzeki Enterprises Ltd.

Aus Alzubaidi

Group Chief Information Security Officer
Director of IT & Media
MBC Group

Rizwan Tufail

Group Chief Data Officer
PureHealth

Vishal Kapil

Group Chief Technology Officer
MAIR Group

Walid Hizaoui

Group Chief Transformation & Strategy Officer
Gargash Group

Nikhil Chaturvedi

Chief IT & Digitalisation Officer
RAK Ceramics Group

Manish Agarwal

Chief Information Officer
MH Enterrprises LLC

Sridhar Karlapudi

Chief Operating Officer
Bank of Sharjah

Julian Gutierrez

Chief Technology Officer
Furaha Financial

Mohammed Ali Alawadhi

Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer & Director of Digital Department
Ministry of Economy
United Arab Emirates

David Millan

Chief Data & AI Officer
Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi

Pavel Shorokhov

Former Chief Data Officer
Magnit

Zaheer Mubarak Shaikh

Chief Information Security Officer
Al Maryah Community Bank

Shaytel Patel

Group SVP - Technology Audit
DP World

Naima AL FALASI

Senior Vice President Porfolio Strategy
Mubadala

Maaz Zahid Qureshi

Vice President - Digital | CX | AI
ADNOC Distribution

Valerie Hawley

Executive Director
Sorbonne Center of Artificial Intelligence (SCAI)
Paris Sorbonne University
Abu Dhabi

Hussein Jaghoub

Group Director - Technology & Cyber Audit
DP World

Aditya Kaushik

Director Of Information Communication Technology
ZMI Holdings

Larissa Dorothea Murmann

Digital Chief HR Officer
Unilever

Dr Reem Lebhar

Senior Advisor
The Private Office of Sheikh Saeed bin Ahmed Al Maktoum

Phil Starrett

CTO and Strategy Lead, MENA
Adobe

Edd Atcheson

Head of Innovation, MENA
Adobe

Paulo Fernandes

Lead Solution Architect
OutSystems

Paul Cox

Channel Manager – MEA
Exclaimer

Oleg Baranov

CEO
Flametree

Mourad Jaakou

VP/General Manager, Amplify
Axway

Jeroen Delbarre

Product Line Director, Amplify
Axway

Saranraj Sathyamoorthy

Senior Architect
Xebia

Jamal Khatouri

Strategic Account Manager - Middle East and Africa
HashiCorp

Ozgur Savas

Senior Director
Sales Engineering EMEA - Fastly

Shafiullah Ismail

Vice President
Head of Information Security & Risk
Mubadala Capital

Yosef Schritt

Head of Smartsheet Practice
Accienta

Akshay Shankar

Regional Sales Lead
Freshworks

Giby Jude George

Chief Information Officer
Al Dahra

Odeh Mahmoud

Chief Executive Officer
BOTTEQ Automation

Michael Mattacola

Chief Business Officer
CoreWeave

Simon Vilitskiy

Senior Account Executive
OutSystems

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 100

Unveiling Our definitive compilation of 100 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

The Illusion of Intelligence: A Reality Check on the AI Expectation Gap

This keynote delivers a much-needed reality check: the true value of AI emerges not from tools alone but from how an enterprise thinks, learns, and adapts. For CIOs, CTOs, and forward-thinking C-suite leaders, this means reframing AI as a strategic enabler, much like ERP or cloud computing once were—integrated across functions and deeply embedded in decision-making processes.

From Core to Quantum: Architecting the Future of Intelligence

How Quantum AI enhances machine learning by leveraging quantum systems
Transformative potential across industries
The imminent threat of quantum decryption and the vulnerability of RSA/ECC
AI’s evolving role in proactive and adaptive cyber defence
Governance and frameworks to ensure equitable access and responsible development
Standards development for ethical and secure Quantum AI use
Building internal capabilities for a quantum-accelerated future
Understanding timelines: What’s hype, what’s real, and what’s next?

When AI Takes the Wheel: The Promise and Peril of Agentic Intelligence

he road to scaled deployment is riddled with challenges: misapplied use cases, ballooning costs, and inadequate oversight mechanisms. Many projects stall in the proof-of-concept stage or are quietly cancelled due to unclear ROI or unresolved risks. As AI agents are given greater autonomy, robust governance is no longer optional—it’s essential. 2025 will see the rise of “AI Governance Platforms,” offering policy enforcement, audit trails, and role-based access as core infrastructure for deploying agentic systems responsibly.

AI Readiness from Within: Building Trust, Agility, and Alignment for Transformational Change

This session explores how organizations can prepare their people and culture for meaningful AI integration by focusing on three essential pillars: Enablement, Governance, and Growth. From leadership alignment to training, transparent communication, and stakeholder engagement, successful adoption demands more than implementation; it requires trust, purpose, and a human-centered approach.

Driving Enterprise Growth: CIO Strategies for Scalable Impact

High-impact use cases in IT, agile development, procurement, and customer service
Foundations for successful GenAI scaling: data, infrastructure, and talent readiness
Aligning IT operating models with shifting enterprise priorities
Establishing clear policies, ethical guardrails, and regulatory frameworks
Communicating risks and value effectively across the C-suite
The CIO's role in fostering an innovation-ready culture
Reinvention-readiness: What CIOs must prioritise to keep pace with evolving tech and market forces

The Enterprise Tech Buying Playbook: Trends, Pitfalls, and Smarter Vendor Decisions

Managing multi-vendor quality and hardware inconsistencies
Standardizing configurations to simplify support and IT management
Identifying and prioritizing tech debt across legacy applications and hardware
Creating a phased strategy for IT asset rationalization
Aligning IT, procurement, and business units for collaborative decision-making
Establishing clear evaluation criteria: security, scalability, supportability
Negotiation tactics and vendor management best practices for long-term success

C-Suite Synergy: Turning Digital and Tech Investments into Measurable Business Value

Why organizations struggle to link digital and AI investments to bottom-line outcomes
Moving from pilots to enterprise-scale initiatives that deliver sustainable value
Defining and aligning success metrics across the C-suite
Bridging the disconnect between CIO, CTO, CDO, and CFO roles
Strategies for integrating financial oversight with digital execution
Building shared roadmaps for cross-departmental transformation
The CFO’s evolving role in funding, validating, and de-risking innovation

JOB TITLES

Chief Information Officer
Chief Technology Officer
Chief Information Security Officer
Chief Digital Officer
Chief Data Officer
Chief Data Scientist
Digital Advisors- Government
Directors / VPs / GMs/ Heads of IT
Directors / VPs / GMs/ Heads of Digital Solutions
Directors / VPs / GMs/ Heads of Digital Transformation

Data Scientist
Digital Procurement Heads
Digital Advisors - Government Sector
Head of IT Infrastructure
Head of IT Operations
Heads of Information Security
Head of Analytics / AI
Head of Data Engineering
Head of RPA
Head of Data Science and Analytics

INDUSTRY FOCUS

Government

Oil/Energy

BFSI & Fintech

Telecom

Healthcare

Manufacturing

Logistics & Supply Chain

Ecommerce & Retail

Packaging

Pharma & Life sciences

Media

Health & Wellness

Construction

Utilities

Education

Partners 2025

Lead Partners

Media Partners

Past Partners

Past Supporting Partners

SERIES PARTNERS

What Clients Say

Media Coverage

Testimonials

Walid Lotfy

Head of Data and Senior Economist, Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce

"It was a great experience to see such a diverse group of stakeholders, vendors, and organizational representatives come together, not just to discuss AI and digital transformation, but to actively showcase how they’re implementing it. What stood out most is the strategic, multi-layered approach being taken across different sectors, working in parallel to support the broader country's economy. It’s encouraging to see a continued emphasis on digital innovation while ensuring the human element remains at the heart of it all."

Business Solution Consultant

Zoho

"This event was very insightful. We had the chance to network with major enterprises and clients from international Airways, and leading banks, as well as connect with other companies throughout the event. Over the two days, the energy picked up and it turned into a really engaging experience. We also caught up with some of our existing Zoho partners and explored future opportunities with new connections. Overall, it was engaging, productive and honestly, pretty chill."

H.E. Saleh Hamed

Executive Director – Digital Cloud & Infrastructure Operations Department of Government Enablement, UAE

"I really enjoyed the discussions and the high caliber of attendees at the event. It opened my mind to fresh perspectives and made for a very positive experience overall. One key takeaway for me was the need to further clarify and promote the concept of sovereign cloud, its different levels of sovereignty must be better understood across the ecosystem. Events like this are vital because digital transformation is done by people, for people. They create the space for collaboration, connection, and real progress. Without them, we’d just be stuck in neutral."

Hussein Jaghoub

Group Director – Technology & Cyber Audit, DP World

"It was a wonderful experience participating in the summit. The event brought together insightful and inspiring speakers from across industries, each sharing practical experiences around digital transformation. The networking was especially valuable, I had meaningful conversations around cybersecurity, cost challenges, and emerging technologies. It’s clear that the nation is positioning itself as a global hub for AI and digital leadership, and this summit served as a powerful platform to exchange ideas aligned with that vision. I highly recommend it for anyone looking to stay ahead in the digital space."

Sales Representative

Smartsheet

"This was a really valuable event for us. It gave us the chance to connect face-to-face with many new prospects, including C-level executives and IT decision-makers, which is always more impactful than virtual meetings. The conversations at our booth were insightful and opened the door to deeper understanding of customer needs across the region. The overall quality of attendees was high, and the atmosphere was both interactive and empowering. Based on the positive experience and ROI, we’re definitely looking forward to the possibility of participating again next year."

Sales Representative

Adobe

"Being part of the Summit has been a fantastic experience. We came here to share Adobe’s global expertise in digital transformation, but we're leaving truly inspired by the innovation and creativity emerging from the region. It’s clear that the nation is on an exciting path, and we’re proud to support their bold ambitions. The event was a great platform for meaningful conversations and collaboration. In three words: energized, inspired, and motivated."

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DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION SUMMIT

29th April 2026

08:30 AM - 06:00 PM(GST)

Abu Dhabi

DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION SUMMIT UAE 2026

Editions

DIGITAL LEADERS

SPONSORS

SPEAKERS

UAE's Digital Transformation Market

$183.8 billion

$140 billion

$23 billion

$96 billion

US$ 2.5bn

$1.52 trillion

$20 billion

Speakers 2026

Vladimir Arshinov

Past Speakers

H.E. Saleh Hamed

Philip D. Murphy

Veneeth Purushotaman

Ali Katkhada

Jayakumar Mohanachandran

Aus Alzubaidi

Rizwan Tufail

Vishal Kapil

Walid Hizaoui

Nikhil Chaturvedi

Manish Agarwal

Sridhar Karlapudi

Julian Gutierrez

Mohammed Ali Alawadhi

David Millan

Pavel Shorokhov

Zaheer Mubarak Shaikh

Shaytel Patel

Naima AL FALASI

Maaz Zahid Qureshi

Valerie Hawley

Hussein Jaghoub

Aditya Kaushik

Larissa Dorothea Murmann

Dr Reem Lebhar

Phil Starrett

Edd Atcheson

Paulo Fernandes

Paul Cox

Oleg Baranov

Mourad Jaakou

Jeroen Delbarre

Saranraj Sathyamoorthy

Jamal Khatouri

Ozgur Savas

Shafiullah Ismail

Yosef Schritt

Akshay Shankar

Giby Jude George

Odeh Mahmoud

Michael Mattacola

Simon Vilitskiy

Why Attend ?

Learn & Grow

Explore the Latest Innovations in Digital Solutions

Collaborative Partnerships

Connect with Trusted Technology Partners

Maximized ROI

DT 100

Featured Discussions

JOB TITLES

INDUSTRY FOCUS

Partners 2025

Lead Partners

Media Partners

Past Partners

Past Supporting Partners

SERIES PARTNERS

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