With digital transformation as a key pillar for Kuwait Vision 2035, the country is focusing on adopting smart and digital technologies to innovate its services, drive the economy, and improve quality of life, while increasing operational efficiency and performance of key sectors. This goal has pushed for greater investment in Kuwait’s ICT market which is expected to reach 10B USD by 2024 (Global Data).
In line with this, the Digital Transformation Kuwait Conference was hosted on 2-3 November 2022, in collaboration with the Central Agency for Information Technology – CAIT, providing a national platform for Kuwait’s digitalization stakeholders and ICT experts, game changers, and leading international solution providers and consultants, who discussed the latest plans and innovations in the country’s digital transformation journey, global best practices, and innovative solutions to overcome challenges faced and ensure a successful and secure digitalization.
A high-level international forum addressing key advances and pressing challenges in Kuwait digital transformation through opening speeches, presentations, panel discussions, and more
A high-level international forum addressing key advances and pressing challenges in Kuwait digital transformation through opening speeches, presentations, panel discussions, and more
Showcasing the latest advances in digital transformation
Coordinating media interviews between international, regional, and local channels, VIPs, speakers, sponsors, and delegates.
Prestigious ceremony to honor the event partners
Time | Activity |
08:00 | Registration, refreshments, and networking |
09:05 | Opening remarks by Great Minds Group |
09:10 | Welcome address and opening remarks by Aws Al Ansari, Innovation Strategist, Gulf Bank |
09:15 | OPENING KEYNOTE SPEECH Central Agency for Information Technology |
09:45 – 10:30 | Opening panel discussion: Driving Kuwait’s vision to transform into a digital society and economy
Panelists:
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10:30 – 10:45 | Presentation: Toward upgraded, connected digital world Speaker:
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10:45 – 11:00 | Presentation: Role of emerging technologies in advancing the digitalization journey
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11:00–11:15 | PRESENTATION: DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION - TRANSFORMING PERSPECTIVES Ahmad Marouf, Managing Partner, Diyar |
11:15– 11: 20 | PRESENTATION – AI DOCTRINE |
11:20 –12:00 | Ribbon cutting, VIP tour and networking break |
12:00– 12:25 | Innovation technology session This session will highlight latest technologies in digitalization. The session consists of 10-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.
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12:25 – 12:35 | PRESENTATION: REINFORCING DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION THROUGH THE LEGISLATIVE SYSTEM
Lawyer Lina Adlouni, Founder- Adlouni and Partners Law Firm - Head of Investments and Business Committee Kuwait Law Society |
12:35 – 13:20 | Panel discussion- Improving healthcare delivery through digital transformation
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13:20–13:35 | Keynote Presentation: The impact of culture on digital transformation Speaker: Sandrine Moustafa El Khodry, Vice-President Middle East & Africa, Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise |
13:35–13:50 | Session reserved - NTEC- Impulse Speaker: Izzat Abou Amarah, CEO & Vice Chairman, Impulse International for Telecommunications |
13:50 –14:30 | Panel discussion - Digitalization of the banking and financial sector – from digital services to open banking, and future payments
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14:30 | PARTNER RECOGNITION CEREMONY |
14:40 | Closing remarks by Aws Al Ansari, Innovation Strategist, Gulf Bank |
14:45 | Networking lunch and end of day one |
Time | |
08:30 | Registration, refreshments, and networking |
09:30 | Welcome address and opening remarks by Aws Al Ansari, Innovation Strategist, Gulf Bank |
9:30 – 10:15 | Panel discussion - Government digital transformation - Innovative and intelligent solutions to enable efficient operations and services
Panelists:
Sulaiman Al-homoud, Planning & Demand Director- Enterprise Division, Ooredoo Kuwait |
10:15 – 11:00 | Panel discussion - Delivering an enhanced customer experience in a digitalized era
Panelists:
Moderator: Aws Al Ansari, Innovation Strategist, Gulf Bank |
11:00–11:35 | Innovation technology session
This session will highlight latest technologies in digitalization. The session consists of 10-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.
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11:35 – 12:00 | Executive Networking break |
Developing the required infrastructure and capabilities for Kuwait’s digital journey | |
12:00 – 12:40 | Panel discussion - Oil and gas digital transformation in the fourth industrial revolution age
Panelists:
Moderator: Tamer Charife, Risk Advisory Partner & Cyber Leader for Kuwait & Qatar, Deloitte |
12:40– 13:25 | Panel discussion: Cloud computing adoption to increase storage capacity and enable digitalization
Panelists:
Moderator: Aws Al Ansari, Innovation Strategist, Gulf Bank |
13:25– 14:10 | Panel discussion: Securing and safeguarding the digital infrastructure from cyber threats
Panelists:
Moderator: Shaheela Banu A Majeed, CISO, Kuwait Gulf Oil Company |
14:10 | RAFFLE DRAW |
14:15 | Wrap up, recommendations, and closing remarks by
Aws Al Ansari, Innovation Strategist, Gulf Bank |
14:20 | NETWORKING LUNCH AND END OF CONFERENCE |
Great Minds Conferences are a great platform to get your message across to your target audience. Whether you are looking to educate your target market, launch a new product or increase your branding and visibility, our team will work closely with you to develop a package that suits your requirements and helps you stand out as a Great Mind in this space
Opportunity to position your brand as one of the leading companies in the sector to help stakeholders and project owners achieve their targets.
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 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.
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.
Get first-hand details on timelines and requirements of current projects from across the country and spot opportunities.
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