Agenda
09:00 AM – 09:50 AM
REGISTRATION AND REFRESHMENTS
09:50 - 10:00 AM
INAUGURATION & OPENING CEREMONY
10:00 AM – 10:10 AM
Exploring Saudi Arabia’s Data Frontier: Unlocking Limitless Opportunities
- Delving into Vision 2030 goals and harmonizing with NSDAI to establish KSA as a premier data-powered centre
- Developing robust policies and governance structures to foster a thriving local ecosystem
- Equipping Data & AI organizations to spearhead advancements and drive transformative outcomes
10:10 AM - 10:20 AM
Shaping Tomorrow’s Vision: Crafting Advanced Data Architecture for Organizational Adaptability
- Synchronizing data frameworks with organizational objectives to ensure data-driven strategies propel business outcomes
- Examining key elements of contemporary data systems, including scalability, streamlined data distribution, and efficient access sharing
- Exploring metadata tagging with AI-driven labels through text analytics and implementing content-based recommendations for connected datasets
Kamaludeen Mohamed
Director - BI and AI, Tawakkalna
Saudi Data and AI Authority (SDAIA)
10:20 AM - 10:40 AM
Unified Data Cloud Architectures: Enabling Seamless Integration and Collaboration Across Enterprise Systems
- Unveiling how unified data cloud architectures connect siloed data sources, offering a holistic and accessible organizational data view
- Highlighting the role of cloud-based platforms in integrating enterprise systems, streamlining processes, and ensuring data consistency
- Exploring strategies to enhance scalability and agility, enabling businesses to adapt seamlessly to changing market dynamics
Ali El Meshmeshy
Lead Solutions Engineer
Dynatrace
10:40 AM - 11:00 AM
No AI Strategy Without a Data Strategy: Unlocking Innovation in the Kingdom
- Rapid Gen AI Adoption, Data as the Foundation – Enterprises are adopting Gen AI at unprecedented speed (65% adoption in <2 years), but most large language model (LLM) apps remain in development due to challenges with quality, governance, and costs. Strong data management is essential for AI success
- Snowflake AI Data Cloud Advantage – A unified platform combining solid data foundations, built-in governance, and integrated AI/ML tools (Cortex AI, Snowflake ML, Horizon, and more) to bring AI to the data, reduce complexity, and improve efficiency and trust.
- Proven Customer Impact Across Industries – Organizations like Kajabi, American Family Insurance, GumGum, and Siemens report faster innovation, cost savings, and scalability by using Snowflake to eliminate data silos, scale ML models, and deploy usable AI applications without tradeoffs
Aamer Mushtaq
Head of Solution Engineering, META
Snowflake
11:00 AM – 11:20 AM
The Future is Denodo Logical: Powering Innovation with A Unified Semantic Data Layer and AI
- Integrate faster and smarter with a logical data layer that unifies diverse data sources across cloud, hybrid, and on-prem environments — without replication or vendor lock-in
- Establish a semantic foundation to support trusted, explainable AI through metadata tagging, contextual enrichment, and policy-driven data access
- Accelerate AI adoption by enabling Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) and real-time insights, while ensuring compliance and security across the data ecosystem
Alexey Sidorov
Chief Evangelist Middle East
Denodo
11:20 AM - 11:40 AM
Empowering Business Decisions with Data & Analytics Solutions
- Data and Analytics Portfolio
- Data Driven Organization
- Data and Analytics offerings
Khaled Idriss
Director - Big Data Solutions
Ejada Systems
11:40 AM - 12:10 PM
Panel Discussion
Ethical Data Governance: Balancing Privacy, Responsibility, and Innovation
- Showcasing the vital importance of data anonymization in protecting privacy by removing identifiable personal details
- Focusing on mitigating bias in AI algorithms by leveraging inclusive and diverse datasets
- Exploring governance approaches, including centralized and decentralized models, to ensure ethical and effective data practices
Moderator
Mansoor Ali Baig
Head - Scientific Computing, R&I
King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Center
Prakash Logaiya
Group Head of Data & AI Engineering
Al-Futtaim
Haniah Alanazi
Director of Data Management & Monetization office
Saudi Electricity Company
Ahmed Alamer
Data Office Director
Zain
12:10 PM- 12:40 PM
NETWORKING BREAK & VISIT TO EXHIBITOR LOUNGE
12:40 PM - 13:00
From AI Agents to the Agentic Spectrum: Redefining Autonomy in Artificial Intelligence
- The shift from AI Agents to an Agentic Spectrum or continuum
- Voice remains relevant for a number of reasons
- Renewed focus on the Arabic language
Cobus Greyling
Chief Evangelist
Kore.ai
13:00 - 13:20
Simplifying Data Complexity: Creating Seamless Automation for Insightful Business Intelligence
- Examining the essential phases of automating the data lifecycle—from acquisition and integration to processing and transformation—for streamlined efficiency
- Delving into the role of advanced analytics in revealing hidden patterns, forecasting trends, and delivering actionable intelligence for strategic decision-making
- Emphasizing the significance of robust data quality and governance through automated validation, error detection, and compliance systems to ensure accurate, trustworthy dashboard inputs
Rishi Mathur
Sales Engineer Manager
Strategy
13:20 – 13:50
Panel Discussion
Innovative Data Strategies Shaping the Future of Businesses: Building Tailored and Adaptive Journeys
- Emphasizing the value of unifying data from diverse touchpoints and channels to deliver a consistent and integrated experience
- Leveraging AI and analytics to proactively identify business / consumer needs and preferences before they are explicitly communicated
- Exploring how real-time data insights empower businesses to adapt and customize end-user engagements dynamically
Moderator
Praveen Kokku
Managing Director
Protiviti
Ulysses Demos
Sr. Director Data Management and Protection Office
Red Sea Global
Anwar AlMussabbih
Data Management Office & Business Insights Manager
Confidential
13:50 – 14:00
Enhancing your Workforce with AI Virtual Subject Matter Experts
- Always Available AI Workforce: Deploy virtual experts that work 24/7, attend unlimited simultaneous meetings, and never take sick days or vacations
- Unlimited Expertise at Scale: Access AI specialists with every certification and the latest industry skills, constantly updated without training costs or delays
- Institutional Knowledge That Never Leaves: Build AI experts that learn your unique infrastructure inside and out—eliminating knowledge loss when team members depart
Laurent Cordelle
Co-Founder & CEO
VirtualFusion AI Ltd
14:00 – 15:00
LUNCH & VISIT TO EXHIBITOR LOUNGE
15:00 – 15:15
Revolutionizing Capital Portfolio Management with AI-Powered Predictive Analytics
- Utilizing Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Data Engineering to provide predictive analytics to forecast and predict project performance health
- The importance of Data Management in enhancing portfolio management to improve performance, reduce risk, and increase efficiency
- Analyzing and visualizing large amounts of data through dashboards to provides real-time project updates to perform actionable data-driven decisions
Fatimah AlGhanam
Capital Portfolio Performance Analysis Lead
Aramco
15:15 – 15:30
Women in AI: Redefining Innovation and Leadership Across Emerging Tech
- Demonstrating the importance of inclusivity and representation as key drivers of ground-breaking advancements in artificial intelligence and technology
- Highlighting the transformative influence of women leaders, reshaping organizational leadership, steering pivotal strategies, and moulding the future of AI-driven industries
- Exploring ground-breaking contributions by women in AI, catalysing revolutionary shifts across diverse sectors and spearheading industry-wide transformation
Imene Mecheter
Data Science Manager
Iberdrola
15:30 – 15:50
Fireside Chat
Unlocking the Potential of Advanced Analytics: Transforming Data into Actionable Intelligence
- Examining the evolution of AI and machine learning in forecasting trends, consumer behavior, and operational complexities with unprecedented precision
- Highlighting the role of advanced algorithms and neural networks in detecting patterns and delivering highly accurate predictions
- Exploring cutting-edge technologies, such as GPT-4 and emerging models, that revolutionize data analysis by extracting groundbreaking insights from vast datasets
Moderator
Afnan Ahmed Chowdhury
Director of IT
Ministry of Health
Faisal Khan
IT Director
AlNASSR Club Company | PIF
Nawaf Alghamdi
Director - Data Analytics & AI
Council of Health Insurance
15:50 – 16:30
CLOSING REMARKS & VISIT TO EXHIBITOR LOUNGE
09:00 AM – 10:00 AM
REGISTRATION AND REFRESHMENTS
10:00 AM – 10:20 AM
Saudi Arabia’s Data Oasis: A Pillar of Vision 2030’s Digital Transformation and Economic Leadership
- Consolidating and optimizing data across diverse sectors, driving the Kingdom’s ambition for a digitally empowered future
- Revolutionising governance by enabling data-driven decision-making, offering real-time insights, and leveraging predictive analytics to anticipate challenges and opportunities
- Fostering innovation, by granting access to extensive datasets that accelerate research, development, and the creation of cutting-edge solutions
Turki Binsalamah
Executive Director for National Strategy
Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property
10:20 AM - 10:40 AM
Harnessing the Power of Data Sovereignty: Fueling Saudi Arabia’s Smart Nation Ambitions under Vision 2030
- Establishing robust, sovereign data ecosystems that uphold security, privacy, and national resilience
- Empowering public and private sectors with interoperable, high-quality datasets to unlock efficiencies and economic value
- Catalyzing next-gen innovations in AI, digital health, and smart infrastructure through seamless access to real-time data streams
10:40 AM – 10:55 AM
Revolutionizing AI Performance: Advancing Data Quality with Adaptive Architectures
- Uncovering how adaptive data architectures are evolving to meet the demands of large-scale data management
- Enhancing AI capabilities by improving data quality through intelligent, adaptive systems
- Charting the future trajectory of adaptive architectures and their impact on AI, including emerging trends and technologies
Eliane Gerges
Regional Director
Dynatrace
10:55 AM - 11:10 AM
Leveraging the Power of Data Mesh to Maximize the Value Derived from Data
- How does Data Mesh contribute to breaking down data silos and fostering collaboration across diverse organizational domains?
- How does Data Mesh align with modern data governance principles, ensuring both value and compliance?
- Understanding how the decentralized approach of Data Mesh can enhance scalability and agility in data utilization
11:10 AM - 11:40 AM
Panel Discussion
The Evolution of Generative AI: From Automation to Human-Like Intelligence
- Unveiling generative AI’s potential to achieve human-like performance benchmarks, redefining possibilities by the end of the decade
- Examining the influence of advanced AI models in decoding and leveraging natural language patterns to power dynamic automation and seamless interactions
- Exploring transformative AI advancements poised to revolutionize knowledge work, from enhanced decision-making processes to fostering collaborative intelligence
Moderator
Dr. Semih Kumluk
Head of AI and Digital Upskilling
PwC Academy Middle East
Mohamed Abdelsadig
Data Analytics and Excellence Director
STC
Shanvaz Mohammed
CTO
AJEX Logistics
Mohammed Shah
Smart City Director
Knowledge Economic City
11:40 AM - 12:10 PM
NETWORKING BREAK & VISIT TO EXHIBITOR LOUNGE
12:10 PM - 12:40
Panel Discussion
Revolutionizing Success: Embracing AI and Analytics for Digital Transformation
- Accelerating innovation by converting data into meaningful and actionable insights
- Leveraging data analytics and AI to unlock operational efficiency and achieve sustainable business growth
- Exploring future-forward strategies with big data analytics and AI to enhance performance and productivity
Moderator
Tunc Ozcan
Director - Data Analytics, Loyalty, Market Insights
Nahdi Medical Company
Yassine Faihe
VP - Global Solutions Architecture
Dremio
Santiago Banales
Managing Director
Iberdrola
Abdullah AlBar
Chief Data Officer
Abdul Latif Jameel United Finance
12:40 PM- 13:00
Transforming Business Intelligence: Integrating Artificial Intelligence into Marketing Analytics
- Adoption of AI and Machine Learning for Prescriptive Analytics to understand the customers’ needs and requirements
- Identifying business opportunities and potential challenges with predictive analytics
- Creating personalized experiences and improving successful marketing plans
Jason Hardy
Chief Technology Officer for Artificial Intelligence
Hitachi Vantara
13:00 - 13:20
Redefining Data Ecosystems: Integrating AI for Smarter, Faster Data Management
- Exploring the integration of AI in data ecosystems to streamline data processing, reduce manual intervention, and enhance operational efficiency
- Discussing the use of AI-powered analytics to extract actionable insights from large datasets, driving faster and more informed decision-making across industries
- Highlighting the impact of AI on data interoperability, ensuring seamless integration across multiple platforms and systems, fostering more cohesive data ecosystems
13:20 – 13:50
Empowering Decisions with Intelligence: Merging Advanced Analytics and Human Judgment
- Highlighting cutting-edge advancements in analytical systems that are revolutionizing decision-making with deeper insights and predictive capabilities
- Examining how intelligent systems are engineered to complement human judgment, fostering a collaborative approach for improved decision outcomes
- Evaluating the integration of these systems, focusing on their alignment with and contribution to broader organizational objectives
13:50 - 15:30
CLOSING REMARKS & VISIT TO EXHIBITOR LOUNGE
*The above is a running agenda and is subject to change