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The 51st Edition of the Digital Transformation Summit UAE is part of a globally recognized series hosted across more than 10 cities worldwide, bringing together leaders driving the future of enterprise innovation. Under the theme “Driving the UAE’s Next Digital Leap Through Agentic AI” the summit will explore how organizations are evolving into AI-native, agile, and resilient enterprises through intelligent automation, scalable digital infrastructure, cybersecurity, and data-driven decision-making. Taking place on 4 November 2026 in Abu Dhabi, the summit will convene 200+ CIOs, CTOs, CDOs, CISOs, and senior technology leaders to discuss the next phase of enterprise transformation. Through insightful keynotes and strategic discussions, attendees will gain practical insights into Agentic AI, enterprise agility, AI governance, human-AI collaboration, and technologies shaping the future of business.
The summit brings together the entire ecosystem behind enterprise transformation technology leaders, AI innovators, cloud providers, and government stakeholders to address the shift toward autonomous enterprises, while focusing on the most impactful enterprise technology trends discussed at global summits, including AI-driven automation, digital infrastructure, and secure, scalable transformation.
Group Chief Transformation Officer
Apparel Group
Global transformation leader with 26+ years across Fortune 100s, banks, and governments. Built $600M+ tech IP, led AI transformations, MIT alumnus, advisor, and contributor to global digital initiatives.
Executive Director Head Enterprise Platforms
Emirates NBD
Digital transformation strategist with 20+ years in UAE sectors including telecom, government, and finance. Expert in AI integration, smart government, and human-centric digital transformation strategies.
Executive Director Cybersecurity Operations
Department of Government Enablement
Group Chief Digital & Information Technology Officer
Al Bawani Holding
Digital transformation leader with 20+ years across EMEA, formerly with GE, Mubadala, Petrofac, and Mantrac. Expert in operational excellence, change leadership, and AI-driven enterprise transformation; Top CIO 2024 awardee.
Chief Information Officer
Petrofac
IT and digital transformation leader with 20+ years across engineering, aviation, and technology sectors, specializing in cybersecurity, AI, and operational efficiency across Europe, Middle East, and Africa.
Group Chief Transformation Officer
Apparel Group
Global transformation leader with 26+ years across Fortune 100s, banks, and governments. Built $600M+ tech IP, led AI transformations, MIT alumnus, advisor, and contributor to global digital initiatives.
Chief Digital and Technology Officer
Jindal Steel
AI and digital transformation leader with expertise in autonomous operations and Industry 4.0 across multiple sectors. PhD in AI, Top 10 CTO honoree, delivered 90+ digital use cases and CoEs.
Chief Operations and Technology Officer
Sukoon Insurance
Insurance technology leader with 30+ years across global markets. Led AI-driven transformation, multi-billion-dollar initiatives, and enterprise modernization. Recognized by Gartner, IDC, and industry awards for innovation.
Chief Digital Officer
Innovo Group
Digital transformation leader with 20+ years in construction and technology sectors across Australia and UAE, specializing in construction tech, digital strategy, and large-scale enterprise transformation.
Chief AI and Data Science Officer
Apex Group Ltd
Global AI and data leader with 20+ years advising investors worldwide. Published author, speaker, and mentor at Harvard Wyss Institute, focused on AI innovation, data strategy, and impact investing.
Chief Information Officer
Intermass Engineering And Contracting
Transformation leader with 25+ years across construction, government, manufacturing, and retail. Focuses on data-driven enterprise governance, capital discipline, risk management, and operational performance optimization.
Executive Director Head Enterprise Platforms
Emirates NBD
Digital transformation strategist with 20+ years in UAE sectors including telecom, government, and finance. Expert in AI integration, smart government, and human-centric digital transformation strategies.
National Risk and Policy Director Executive Office of Anti-Money
Laundering and Counter Terrorism Financing
AI and cybersecurity expert with 19+ years specializing in AML, counter-terrorism financing, and risk policy. PhD in Engineering, researcher, speaker, and contributor to global security frameworks.
Chief Data Officer
Abu Dhabi Quality and Conformity Council
Chief Data Officer with 16+ years in analytics and BI. Expert in data strategy, AI models, and governance, driving advanced data systems and operational efficiency at ADQCC.
Group Chief Data Officer
PureHealth
Global data and AI leader with 30+ years across healthcare and tech. Former Microsoft MEA leader, Mozilla Foundation contributor, startup founder, and key figure in responsible AI movement.
Chief Information Officer (Sr. Director)
Aujan Coca-Cola Beverages Company (ACCBC)
Technology leader with 21+ years in UAE conglomerates across multiple sectors. Drives IT strategy, digital transformation, and enterprise value creation across B2B, B2C, and B2E ecosystems.
Director of Data & Analytics
OSN
Data and analytics leader with 16+ years across media, healthcare, and tech. Specializes in experimentation, insights, and AI-driven decision-making. NYU Stern graduate focused on insight-led transformation.
Head of Artificial Intelligence
Mashreq
Xi Lang leads AI strategy at Mashreq, driving enterprise AI transformation, innovation, governance, and data-driven solutions with 15+ years’ experience.
AI is reshaping enterprise transformation, but the real challenge is scaling human judgment, trust, and governance in an autonomous world. In this keynote, Joseph Bradley explores how Enterprise Intelligence Infrastructure (EII) will combine human expertise with AI-driven execution to build future-ready organizations.
Our events bring together the latest advancements in digital transformation, AI-driven innovation, intelligent automation, and enterprise technologies shaping the future of business across the region. We connect CIOs, CTOs, CDOs, CISOs, digital leaders, enterprise architects, and technology innovators to explore how organizations can build agile, resilient, and AI-native enterprises in an increasingly dynamic digital economy.
Elevate your professional growth through engaging discussions, expert-led sessions, and collaborative exchanges focused on the future of enterprise transformation, AI adoption, and intelligent business operations.
Gain insights from leading transformation and technology experts as they share real-world strategies, emerging technologies, and practical lessons in scaling digital transformation across modern enterprises.
Connect and collaborate with industry peers to exchange experiences, solve shared business challenges, and shape the future of intelligent enterprise transformation.
Meet one-on-one with global technology providers and innovation partners offering tailored solutions to support your organization’s transformation, infrastructure, AI, and business growth goals.
The Digital Transformation Summit is a high-impact, insight-driven platform designed for senior technology leaders, transformation executives, AI strategists, and business decision-makers driving enterprise innovation, agility, and measurable business value.
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