Saudi Arabia CIO Summit: IDC and e& enterprise join forces for 14th edition

The theme of this year’s summit is “The Future of IT: Rethinking Digitalization for an AI Everywhere World,” reflecting the growing importance of artificial intelligence and digital transformation across industries. With the rapid evolution of AI, organizations are reimagining how they operate, enhancing efficiency, boosting productivity, and driving profitability to new levels.

A platform for thought leadership and innovation

The IDC Saudi Arabia CIO Summit has become a vital platform for IT leaders and decision-makers to explore emerging trends and share insights on the challenges and opportunities brought by technological advancements. The summit will feature keynote presentations, expert panel discussions, and interactive sessions, offering attendees the chance to engage with industry thought leaders, technology experts, and peers.

e& enterprise, a leader in enterprise digital services, will play a pivotal role as the summit’s Host Partner. With its extensive experience in delivering digital transformation solutions, e& enterprise is well-positioned to help organizations harness the power of AI and advanced technologies to drive innovation and growth. Their collaboration with IDC underscores the strategic importance of digitalization and AI in shaping the future of business in Saudi Arabia and the broader region.

“We are thrilled to welcome e& enterprise on board as our Host Partner for this year’s edition of the IDC Saudi Arabia CIO Summit,” says Jyoti Lalchandani, IDC’s regional managing director, for the Middle East, Türkiye, Africa, and India. “e& enterprise has expanded its portfolio in the highly competitive digital transformation space and is currently playing a major role in accelerating the region’s digital journey and facilitating the shift toward AI. The CIO Summit has been the platform of choice for industry leaders across the Kingdom for the past 14 years, and together with e& enterprise and our other partners, we aim to empower ICT ecosystem players to develop their capabilities and thrive in the ever-evolving digital era.”

Digitalization and AI: Shaping the future of business

As organizations across the globe face the realities of an increasingly digital world, the need for AI-driven solutions is becoming more pronounced. This year’s summit will focus on how AI can revolutionize industries, from improving operational efficiency to unlocking new revenue streams. The event will provide attendees with valuable insights into how AI can be leveraged to tackle complex business challenges and create a more competitive landscape.

Tareq Alangari, CEO of e& enterprise Saudi Arabia, adds: “I am delighted to announce our role as Host Partner for the IDC Saudi Arabia CIO Summit in Riyadh, a testament to our commitment to supporting the digital transformation landscape in the Kingdom. This event underscores our dedication to shaping the future of IT in alignment with the Kingdom’s ambitious Vision 2030, where artificial intelligence will undoubtedly play a pivotal role and local talent will drive the change. It’s an honor to contribute to discussions that will define the technological landscape of tomorrow.”

The 2024 edition of the summit will feature the launch of the inaugural CIO50 Awards for Saudi Arabia. This new initiative will honor and celebrate the top 50 CIOs and senior technology executives in the Kingdom for their role in driving innovation, enhancing resilience, and spearheading rapid change within their organizations and across Saudi Arabia.

Discussions will cover the pulsating heart of the modern ICT landscape, with dedicated sessions exploring topics such as digital infrastructure, DevOps strategies, predictive analytics, enterprise IT transformation, low-code/no-code platforms, omni-experience transformation, cybersecurity policies, regulations, and compliance, technology buyer trends, application modernization strategies, AI and the tech revolution, effective hybrid cloud deployment, sustainability, digital resilience, and tech architectures for success.