In collaboration with
Achieving Digital Excellence Across
Key Sectors in Kuwait
- 20-21 November 2023
- Grand Hyatt Hotel, Kuwait
2022 Supporting Partners
Ministry of Finance
Ministry of Interior
Ministry of Health Kuwait
Electronic & Cyber Crime
Kuwait International Bank
Kuwait National Bank
Weyay Bank
Supporting partners
Ministry of Health
Ministry of Interior
Electronic and Cyber Crime Combating Department
Arab fund for economic and social development
USKAA - United States Kuwait Alumni Association
Kuwait International Bank
Alhasawi Retail Group
ABCK-AmCham Kuwait
GBCK
COFE App
Circle Turbomart App
about
Why Digital Transformation
Kuwait Conference?
After the resounding success of the inaugural Digital Transformation Kuwait Conference and in collaboration with the Central Agency for Information Technology – CAIT, the 2nd edition of the Digital Transformation Kuwait Conference will be hosted on 20-21 November 2023, Kuwait.
The Conference has proved to be a vital national platform that enables digital progression in Kuwait by bringing the ICT industry leaders and experts to shed light on the efforts, ambitions, and plans to digitize the country’s thriving sectors, such as government, healthcare, education, BFSI and customer experience.
This 2nd Digital Transformation Kuwait Conference will navigate through the challenges and opportunities in the market, address acceleration strategies for various industries and pave the way for effective technology integration. The conference proudly aligns with the Kuwait Vision 2035 to driving digital transformation and adoption.
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
about
Why Digital Transformation
Kuwait Conference?
After the resounding success of the inaugural Digital Transformation Kuwait Conference and in collaboration with the Central Agency for Information Technology – CAIT, the 2nd edition of the Digital Transformation Kuwait Conference will be hosted on 20-21 November 2023, Kuwait.
The Conference has proved to be a vital national platform that enables digital progression in Kuwait by bringing the ICT industry leaders and experts to shed light on the efforts, ambitions, and plans to digitize the country’s thriving sectors, such as government, healthcare, education, BFSI and customer experience.
This 2nd Digital Transformation Kuwait Conference will navigate through the challenges and opportunities in the market, address acceleration strategies for various industries and pave the way for effective technology integration. The conference proudly aligns with the Kuwait Vision 2035 to driving digital transformation and adoption.
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Key Conference Elements
2-Day Cutting-Edge Conference Program
A high-level international forum addressing key advances and pressing challenges in Kuwait digital transformation through opening speeches, presentations, panel discussions, and more
VIP Majlis
A high-level international forum addressing key advances and pressing challenges in Kuwait digital transformation through opening speeches, presentations, panel discussions, and more
2-Day Exhibition of the Latest Technologies and Solutions
Showcasing the latest advances in digital transformation
Media and Live Broadcast Area
Coordinating media interviews between international, regional, and local channels, VIPs, speakers, sponsors, and delegates.
Awards Ceremony
Prestigious ceremony to honor the event partners
Event Key Themes
- Accelerating Kuwait’s digital transformation journey across the government sectors to achieve digital excellence
- Digitalizing the healthcare sector to enhance patient care and wellness journey
- Unlocking the potential of digital tools in academic settings for enhanced learning experience
- Harnessing digital transformation for economic diversification and sustainable growth in Kuwait
- Elevating customer experience (CX) in a rapidly evolving digitalized age
- Shaping the future of the banking, financial services, and insurance (BFSI) sector through digitalized applications
- Driving innovation across sectors by capitalizing on AI and ML
Advisory Board
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Speakers
Dr. Khaled A. Mahdi
Mohammad Altura
Eng. Husain A Alnakkas
Dr. Anwar AlHarbi
Ammar Alsarraf
Dr. Maha Qallaf
Eng. Abdul Karim Al-Fayzan
Jameelah Alotaibi Chairwoman
Abdulla AL Najjar
Dr. Alexander Varghese
Dr. Rajesh Gupta
Dari Al Huwail
Hani Elsayed
Adnan Alrayes
Yasmeen Lahloh
Robert Long
Rami Al Haddad
Dr. Magd Donia
Dr. Jehad Baker
Sharifah M. Al-kanderi
Mohammad M. Al-Ansari
Laila Al Hadhrami
Altaf Al-Thekair
Bashayer Al Zayed
Ghalia Hayat
Dr. Mohamed Sarrab
Hady Medhat
Shaheela Banu A Majeed
Dr. Dheeraj Bhardwaj
Dr. Anis Mattur
Dr. Samantha Torrance
Essa AlMoosa
Tamer Riyal
Bilal Issa
Rami Jarbou
Dr. Khawla Alhasan
Cherry Kris Suarez
Agenda
08:00
Registration, refreshments, and networking
08:45
Opening remarks by Lulu Banat, Conference Director, Great Minds Group
08:50
Welcome address by Dr. Anwar Alharbi, Conference Chairman
09:00
Opening keynote speech by Dr. Ammar AlHusaini, Acting Director General, Central Agency for Information Technology
09:10–10:00
Opening panel discussion: Accelerating Kuwait’s vision for a digitally empowered government
- Achieving the national target to digitalize 90% e-government services in 4 years from today
- Optimizing the adoption and integration of emerging technologies across Kuwait’s governments
- Leveraging on the use of data analytics to enhance citizen and residents’ services
- Enhancing cybersecurity measures in government systems to ensure data protection
Speakers:
- Mohammad Altura, Chief Market Regulation and Competition. CITRA
- Husain A Alnakkas, Chief Information Officer, Kuwait National Assembly
- Dr. Khaled A. Mahdi, General Secretariat, Supreme Council for Planning and Development (SCPD)
- Eng. Abdul Karim Al-Fayzan, Head of the Digital Services Planning and Development Department, Central Agency for Information technology
10:00 – 10:15
Keynote presentation by Essa AlMoosa – Executive Director, Business and Consumer Sales Ooredoo
10:15 – 10:25
From Digital Dream to Reality: Bridging Strategy and Action in Government Strategy Execution by Dr. Magd Donia and Dr. Jehad Baker from KASP
10:25 – 10:35
The journey of artificial transformation in light of technical and security challenges by Sharifah M. Al-kanderi, Information Technology Department Manager, Kuwait Credit Bank
10:35 - 11:20
Panel discussion: Elevating customer experience (CX) in a rapidly evolving digitalized age
- Understanding customer needs of responsivity, time efficiency and problem solving and addressing the constant change of their expectation
- Maximizing the use of big data analytics, data mapping and algorithms to shift from reactive to proactive customer care
- Mapping customer journeys and creating engaging experiences that bridges between online and offline interactions
- Protecting customer’s information, interactions, and online footprint from being accessed or used by third parties
- Maintaining customer’s loyalty and retention by achieving excellent CX cross all organizational mediums
Speakers:
- Dr. Magd Donia, General Manager, KASP – Boodai Group of Companies
- Altaf Al-Thekair, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Circle
- Bashayer Al Zayed, Kuwait Country Manager, COFE App
- Ghalia Hayat, Deputy General Manager, CINESCAPE
- Cherry Kris Suarez, Chief Informatics Lead, Dar Al Shifa Hospital
Moderator:
- Dr. Anis Mattur, Group Chief Information Officer, Alhasawi retail group
11:20 – 12:00
Ribbon cutting ceremony, exhibition tour, and networking break
12:00 – 12:40
Innovation technology session
This session will highlight the latest technologies in digitalization. The session consists of three 15-minute back-to-back presentations from experts in the industry who will provide insights and case studies on the successful application of a variety of digital innovations.
12:00 – 12:15
Innovation technology session: Smartest way to Data Market place by Rami Jarbou, Sales Engineer, Denodo
12:15 – 12:25
Innovation technology session 2
12:25 – 12:40
A Moving Target Defense Approach: Shifting The State of Cyber Risk from Guesstimation towards Causation by Bilal Issa, Technical Lead, TRENDMICRO
12:40 – 13:05
Fireside Chat: Navigating the digital frontier through cybersecurity and digitalization realities
- Discussing the evolving challenges of cybersecurity and cybercrime in an increasingly interconnected world, and explore strategies to protect critical infrastructure and data
- Delving into the world of deepfake technology, its implications on media, trust, and misinformation, and how to mitigate its impact in a digital age
- Deliberating the importance of data privacy regulations and compliance in the context of cybersecurity
- Exploring the evolving threat landscape, including ransomware, IoT vulnerabilities, and supply chain attacks, to raise awareness about new and emerging cyber threats that need attention
Speakers:
- Ammar Alsarraf, Lieutenant Colonel, Acting Head of Supportive Services, Ministry of Interior
- Rami Al Haddad, Chief Information Officer, Menzies Aviation
Moderator:
- Mohammad M. Al-Ansari, Chief Information Officer, Arab Fund for Economic and Social Development
13:05 - 13:30
Fireside Chat: Empowering Kuwait's youth through digital transformation
- Exploring how technology can revolutionize the learning experience, preparing Kuwait's youth for a tech-driven future
- Gaining insights on the aspirations, concerns, and recommendations of the younger generation in the digital transformation journey
- Discuss the synergies between government, education, and youth, charting a path towards a digitally empowered Kuwait, shaping the nation's technological landscape
- Addressing the importance of digital literacy to overcome transitioning challenges and setting strategies for implementation
Speakers:
- Dr. Maha Qallaf, Chief Specialist computer Engineer, Ministry of Education
- Jameelah Al Otaibi, Chairwoman, Kuwait Youth Assembly Platform
Moderator:
- Dr. Khawla Alhasan, Assistant Professor in Management Information Systems (MIS), Arab Open University, Kuwait
13:30
Closing remarks and networking lunch
08:30 – 09:15
Registration, morning coffee, and networking
09:15 – 09:25
Welcome address and opening remarks by Conference Chairman: Dr. Anwar AlHarbi
09:25 – 10:10
Opening panel discussion: Digitalizing the healthcare sector to enhance patient care and wellness journey
- Using digital health systems and telemedicine to monitor patients’ conditions and treatment more effectively
- Exploring the application of data analytics and AI to produce patient algorithms that can study patterns and predict health risks
- Ensuring data privacy to protect sensitive patient information stored in cloud applications
- Normalizing and enhancing remote consultations to improve healthcare accessibility
Speakers:
- Abdulla AL Najjar, Chief Information Officer, DHAMAN
- Dr. Rajesh Gupta, Chief Innovation Officer, Taiba Hospital
- Hani Elsayed, Chief Information Officer, Champion Hospital
- Adnan Alrayes, Chief Executive Director, Virtus Informatics
Moderator:
- Dari Al Huwail, IT VP, Middle East North Africa Health Informatics Association
10:10– 10:40
Innovation technology session
This session will highlight the latest technologies in digitalization. The session consists of three 15-minute back-to-back presentations from experts in the industry who will provide insights and case studies on the successful application of a variety of digital innovations.
10:10 – 10:25
Innovation technology session 1 by Adnan Alrayes, Chief Executive Director, Virtus Informatics
10:25 – 10:40
Innovation technology session 2 by Yasmeen Lahloh, Clinical Executive Manager, and Robert Long, Sales Manager, Intersystems InterSystems
10:40 – 10:55
Smart city for smart living by Laila Al Hadhrami, MD, C3 Advisory, Smart Sustainable Cities Advisor
- Elevating national’s digital portfolio by fostering a vibrant ecosystem of innovation
- Upskilling the workforce to maximize national progress
- Transforming the nation’s agility for building a scalable, robust ICT and 5G infrastructure
- Embracing smart city technologies to enhance urban efficiency, sustainability, and the quality of life for residents
10:55 – 11:10
Case study: Design Driven Digital Innovation: Digital transformation of public transport in Kuwait by Dr. Dheeraj Bhardwaj, Group CEO, City Group Co
11:10 – 11:45
Networking break and coffee
11:45 – 12:15
Innovation technology sessions
This session will highlight the latest technologies in digitalization from experts in the industry who will provide insights and case studies on the successful application of a variety of digital innovations.
11:45 – 12:00
How can Kuwait benefit from the transformative power of AI by Dr. Samantha Torrance, Head of Policy Implementation, Access Partnership
12:00 – 12:15
Accelerate Digital Transformation with Nexthink by Hady Medhat, Country Manager, Nexthink
12:15 – 12:25
Innovation session by Tamer Riyal | Country Manager - Turkey , Levant & Kuwait, Nutanix
12:25 – 12:35
Innovation session by Cyborg Automation
12:35 – 13:00
Fireside chat: Securing the future of Kuwait's oil and gas industry by enhancing information security measures
- Exploring the evolving cyber threats faced by the oil and gas sector in Kuwait and analyzing their implications on the industry's information security landscape
- Discussing effective strategies and best practices to fortify critical data and build a secure and reliable digital infrastructure
- Evaluating the importance of proactive measures, threat intelligence sharing, and collaboration among stakeholders to enhance resilience against cyberattacks
- Discovering cutting edge innovations and AI driven solutions in cybersecurity to reinforce data integrity and information security within the sector
Speaker:
- Dr. Mohamed Sarrab, IT Development Coordinator, OPEC
Moderator:
- Shaheela Banu A Majeed, CISO, Kuwait Gulf Oil Company
13:15
Wrap up, recommendations, and closing remarks
13:30
Networking lunch
Sponsors & Partners
Platinum Sponsor
Platinum Sponsor
OFFICIAL DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION HEALTHCARE PARTNER
Official Security
Partner
Gold Sponsor
Gold Sponsor
Silver Sponsor
Silver Sponsor
Silver Sponsor
Strategic Partner
Strategic Partner
Strategic Partner
Strategic Partner
Strategic Partner
Strategic Partner
Training and Development Sponsor
Associate Sponsor
Associate Sponsor
Associate Sponsor
ASSOCIATE SPONSOR
Exhibitor
Exhibitor
Media Partners
Who Should Sponsor
Solution providers offering various services:
- Application and Platform Development
- System Development
- System and Data Integration
- Big Data and Advanced Analytics
- Data Monetization
- Cyber Security
- Data Privacy
- E-payments
- Enterprise Architecture and ERP
- Cloud Computing & Data Centers
- Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
- RPA & Paperless
- OT and IT Convergence
- Blockchain
- Chatbots and Customer Experience Digitalization
Who Will Attend
Chiefs, VPs, Directors, Heads, Specialists, Advisors, and Consultants from the following departments:
- Information Technology
- Digital and e-Transformation
- Technology Innovation
- Digital Research and Development
- Smart and e-Services
- Data Management and Analysis
- Data Science
- Cloud and Data Storage
- New Technologies
- HR & Shared Services
- Operations
- Customer Experience/Service
- Service Excellence/Quality
Industries
- Ministries and Government Authorities
- Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance
- Oil and Gas
- Healthcare
- Education
- Retail
- Telecom
- Aviation
Opportunities to Participate
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Why get involved
Raise Your Brand Awareness
Opportunity to position your brand as one of the leading companies in the sector to help stakeholders and project owners achieve their targets.
Generate Strong Leads
Learn about the digitalization requirements of key government entities and large companies, influence decision-makers, and stand a chance of being shortlisted for upcoming projects.
Get in Front of Your Target Market
Get access to key digital transformation stakeholders involved with ongoing and upcoming projects in Kuwait and get insight into their plans to invest in new technologies and spot opportunities.
Increases Your Competitiveness
Learn about the challenges faced by Kuwait’s key public and private organizations and identify how you can provide them with customized solutions to help them overcome these challenges.
Gain Project Insights
Get first-hand details on timelines and requirements of current projects from across the country and spot opportunities.
Partnership message
If you have a product or service that will be valuable to leading authorities and companies in Kuwait in the field of digital transformation and cyber security solutions, please contact us on partnerships@gmevents.ae to find out more about sponsorship packages and opportunities
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