In conversation with Jyoti Lalchandani, IDC’s Group Vice President and Regional Managing Director for the Middle East, Türkiye, and Africa.
Please tell us more about the upcoming IDC CIO Summit, the theme and how does it align with current trends in the IT industry?
The IDC Middle East CIO Summit 2024 will address the theme ‘The Future of IT: Rethinking Digitalization for an AI Everywhere World’. In today’s era of GenAI-driven disruption, IT leaders find themselves taking on increasingly strategic and collaborative roles, and IDC forecasts that the annual worldwide spending on AI-centric systems will exceed $300 billion by 2026. The 17th edition of the IDC Middle East CIO Summit will provide a unrivaled platform for tech leaders to explore this pivotal shift in the IT landscape and share essential guidance on navigating AI’s transformative influence across industries.
Can you share a bit on the agenda?
The intricately tailored agenda will be packed with thought-provoking presentations, in-depth discussions, and expert-led panel sessions on today’s hottest ICT issues. We will address a diverse range of topics including AI, DevOps Strategies, Digital Economy, Data Security, Cloud, Sustainability, Digital Infrastructure, and much more.
What can the tech industry expect from the IDC Middle East CIO Summit?
The IDC Middle East CIO Summit provides a unique opportunity for attendees to connect directly with influential decision makers, CIOs, tech leaders, and industry experts. CIO-led panel discussions, interactive sessions, and informative keynotes will empower those in attendance. Our exhibition area will showcase the latest technologies, solutions, and innovations for elevating the modern digital journey. And as anyone who has attended the event before can attest, it’s not your typical tech conference — there will be a series of fun activities for our delegates to enjoy throughout the summit. Attendees will also get the chance to have some invaluable one-on-one time with our Advisory Council members.
Who can we expect to hear from during the event?
The IDC Middle East CIO Summit 2024 will bring together the region’s most influential tech leaders and will see more than 70 respected industry speakers share their expertise and invaluable insights on the future of the AI world. IDC thought leaders including Jyoti Lalchandani, Steven Frantzen, Ranjit Rajan, and Hamza Naqshbandi will present research-based content. Attendees will also gain first-hand insights from end users via a series of CIO-led panels. Furthermore, the summit will feature a special appearance from our special guest speaker, Glenn Wilkinson, a renowned security expert and ethical hacker.
You can register for the IDC Middle East CIO Summit 2024 here.
