With artificial intelligence reshaping industries worldwide, the 18th edition of the IDC Middle East CIO Summit is set to make a strong return on February 19–20, 2025, at the Grand Hyatt Dubai. The summit will focus on its ambitious theme: ‘Architecting an AI-Fueled Business,’ marking a pivotal step in shaping the next chapter of AI’s influence on the corporate world.
Generative AI (GenAI) is fast-tracking innovation and pushing companies to adapt or risk being left behind. AI adoption in the Middle East has surged significantly in recent years, with the IDC EMEA Emerging Tech Survey showing that 72% of organizations in the region are either actively using AI or preparing to implement it. This growth has driven firms to rethink traditional models, leading to new approaches in intelligent automation, AI-backed security systems, big data analytics, and the convergence of technologies like 5G, cloud computing, and the Internet of Things (IoT).
“We are witnessing an extraordinary moment in business history: AI is not just reshaping industries — it’s rewriting the rules of competition,” states Jyoti Lalchandani, IDC’s regional managing director for the Middle East, Türkiye, Africa, Central Asia, and India. “For organizations to thrive in this fast-evolving landscape, they must embed AI into their core strategies. Accordingly, the IDC Middle East CIO Summit 2025 has been designed to challenge and inspire IT and business leaders to build a resilient, AI-powered future.”
This summit is more than a gathering of industry professionals; it serves as a vital platform for leaders, innovators, and changemakers to address today’s critical challenges and opportunities. Amid ongoing debates on AI fatigue, cloud management complexities, and scaling AI operations effectively, the event will offer actionable insights on building AI strategies that yield tangible business benefits.
Key areas of focus at the summit include:
- AI-Driven Intelligence Architecture: How can businesses leverage GenAI to enhance business processes and IT frameworks at scale?
- AI-Enabled Security and Automation: Strategies for combating increasing cyber threats with intelligent solutions while ensuring seamless operations.
- AI, 5G, Cloud, and IoT Integration: Exploring how the convergence of these technologies opens new growth frontiers.
Renowned speakers such as H.E. Dr. Saeed Aldhaheri, a visionary futurist and AI ethicist, and leadership expert Adrian Hayes will headline the summit. Their insights promise to inspire transformative thinking and enterprise-wide innovation.
For CIOs and business leaders seeking to harness AI’s transformative potential, the IDC Middle East CIO Summit 2025 is the event where ideas turn into concrete strategies. Attendees will gain the tools and insights necessary to drive business innovation, enhance agility, and ensure sustainable growth in the AI era.
Be ready to propel your organization into an AI-driven future at the IDC Middle East CIO Summit 2025.
