Agenda
CIO Summit Kuwait
One Day Event
Registration & Networking
IDC Welcome Address
Jyoti Lalchandani
Head of WW Events & MD – META, Central Asia, India, IDC
Opening Address: Government Affiliation
Najat Hussain Ibraheem
Acting Director General, Central Agency for Information Technology (CAIT)
Advisory Council Felicitation
IDC Keynote: Building the CIO Roadmap for the Agentic Era
Jyoti Lalchandani
Head of WW Events & MD – META, Central Asia, India, IDC
From Hype to Reality: Delivering Impact with Agentic AI
Solving the Data Dilemma for Real AI Value
Security for Autonomous Systems: Risks and Countermeasures
High-Performance Compute and Networking: Building the Backbone of AI-Driven Enterprise
Generative AI in Financial Services & Energy: Early Use Cases, Value Realization, and ROI
National AI Sovereignty: Balancing Competitiveness with Control
Tea / Coffee & Networking Break
Engage, Explore, and Network—Where Technology Meets Unforgettable Moments!
Platinum Tracks (Parallel Sessions)
12:05 pm Session Overview
12:08 pm Start of session Raffle
Attend the Track, Ask Questions, Rate Sessions & Stand a Chance to win
Platinum Track A
12:10PM – 12:25PM
Strategic Opportunities and Operational Challenges for CIOs
12:25PM – 12:40PM
Scaling AI for the Agentic Future: Closing the Enterprise Gaps
12:40PM – 12:55PM
AI Observability: End-to-End Observability for Generative AI, Agentic, and LLM Workloads
12:55PM – 1:10PM
The Shift From CDN to IDN: The Rise of Intelligent Delivery Networks
1:10PM – 1:10PM
Announcement of the Raffle Draw Winner
Platinum Track B
12:10PM – 12:25PM
AI infrastructure readiness: Are enterprises truly prepared?
12:25PM – 12:40PM
Modernizing digital infrastructure for the AI economy
12:40PM – 12:55PM
Modernizing for Autonomy: How Migration and Platforms Enable Agentic AI
12:55PM – 1:10PM
The Urgent Risks of Unchecked AI Sprawl
1:10PM – 1:10PM
Announcement of the Raffle Draw Winner
Platinum Track C
12:10PM – 12:25PM
Security for Autonomous Systems
12:25PM – 12:40PM
Rethinking Enterprise Defense
12:40PM – 12:55PM
Securing Communication for Generative & Agentic AI
12:55PM – 1:10PM
From Innovation to Impact: Leveraging AI on Cloud
1:10PM – 1:10PM
Announcement of the Raffle Draw Winner
Lunch & Networking
Technology Focus Group Sessions – (Parallel Sessions)
2:10 pm Session Overview
2:13 pm Start of Session Raffle
Attend the Track, Ask Questions, Rate Sessions & Stand a Chance to win
Technology Focus Group Session – Track A
2:15PM – 2:30PM
Delivering Transformative Value with AI
2:30PM – 2:45PM
Cloud Strategies for the Agentic Enterprise
2:45PM – 3:00PM
Edge Intelligence for the Agentic AI Era
3:00PM – 3:15PM
Resilience by Design (Building Adaptable Architectures)
3:15PM – 3:15PM
Announcement of the Raffle Draw Winner
Technology Focus Group Session – Track B
2:15PM – 2:30PM
Innovation at Scale
2:30PM – 2:45PM
The Economics of Intelligence: Rethinking IT Investment in the AI Age
2:45PM – 3:00PM
Strategic Sourcing and Procurement in the Digital-First Enterprise
3:00PM – 3:15PM
Aligning IT with Business Outcomes
3:15PM – 3:15PM
Announcement of the Raffle Draw Winner
Technology Focus Group Session – Track C
2:15PM – 2:30PM
From Budget Overruns to Value Realization
2:30PM – 2:45PM
Navigating the Agentic Shift: CIO Priorities for Change and Continuity
2:45PM – 3:00PM
Upskilling the Workforce with AI
3:00PM – 3:15PM
Evolving Talent Strategies as AI Enters the Mainstream
3:15PM – 3:15PM
Announcement of the Raffle Draw Winner
For The CIO- By The CIO Tracks
3:15PM – 3:45PM
Agentic AI in Action: Industry Use Cases and Early Wins
3:15PM – 3:45PM