8:30AM – 9:30AM
REGISTRATION AND REFRESHMENTS
9:30AM – 9:40AM
INAUGURATION CEREMONY
9:40AM – 10:00AM
Embarking on the Kingdom’s Data Oasis: Paving the Way for Unmatched Potential in Saudi Arabia
- Understanding the objectives of Vision 2030 and aligning with NSDAI in positioning KSA as a leading data-driven hub
- Creating efficient policies and regulatory framework to enable the development of a performing domestic ecosystem
- Empowering Data & AI institutions to lead the way in innovation and impact creation
Isa Truchet
Senior Advisor to Assistant Director General
SDAIA
10:00AM – 10:20AM
AI Fusion: Bridging Prediction and Creation with Generative and Predictive AI
- Decoding the synergy of these AI approaches in contributing to enhanced decision-making and problem-solving capabilities
- How can businesses navigate the integration of AI fusion into their existing frameworks while ensuring optimal performance and ethical standards?
- What advancements are on the horizon in research and development to further enhance the capabilities of AI fusion?
Ruchi Batra
Senior Sales Engineer
Alteryx
10:20AM – 10:40AM
Integrating GenAI into the Kingdom's Digital Economy
- Benefits of GenAI: Enhanced interactivity and personalization through advanced chatbots and recommendation systems.
- Market Potential: Rapid adoption across industries, driving innovation and economic growth.
- Barriers to GenAI Implementation: Challenges related to accuracy, privacy and security, and governance hindering effective implementation.
Turki Al-Thakafi
Data Analytics Lead
SAS
10:40AM – 11:00AM
Using GenAI with Structured and Semi-Structured Data
- Diving into the key mechanism through which Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) boosts Large Language Models (LLMs) by merging external public data with confidential internal data, enabling swift response creation
- Understanding how RAG empowers LLMs to gain deep domain insights without retraining, ensuring ongoing relevance, accuracy, and efficiency
- Discovering how data virtualization enhances RAG frameworks, improving scalability and adaptability to changing data environments
Rami Jarbou
Sales Engineer – Middle East
Denodo
11:00AM – 11:40AM
Panel Discussion
Activating Data Strategy: The Path to Implementation
- Understanding the role of a leader and organizational culture in the successful
implementation of a data strategy - In the age of big data, how can organizations balance the need for real-time insights with
the importance of ensuring data accuracy and integrity during strategy activation? - How can ethical considerations and responsible AI practices be embedded into the
implementation journey of a data strategy?
Moderator
Praveen Kokku
Managing Director
Protiviti
Ladle Patel
Senior Advisor - Advance Analytics
Arab National Bank
GHADAH
ALMALKI
Data Director
State Properties General Authority
Nourah Ziyad AlGhamdi
Advance Analytics & AI Lead
Communications, Space & Technology Commission (CST)
SAEED
ALWAHABI
Data Management and Business Intelligence Director
Royal Commission for AlUla
11:40AM – 12:10PM
PRAYER BREAK & VISIT TO EXHIBITOR LOUNGE
12:10PM – 12:30PM
Maximizing Business Impact: Streamlining AI Integration with BI for Enhanced Decision-Making
- Optimise decision-making with seamless AI integration
- Empower the workforce with actionable insights
- Leveraging governed and secure data for AI success
Mohamed Rabie Elgeziry
Solutions Engineer
MicroStrategy
12:30PM – 12:50PM
Fireside Chat
Unleashing the Potential of Data & AI in the Saudi Arabia
Join us for an insightful fireside chat featuring prominent leaders and data professionals as we delve into aligning with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030.
We’ll explore Snowflake, Data, and AI’s significant role in driving economic growth within the Kingdom, shedding light on the exciting opportunities and unique challenges that this burgeoning field presents. Don’t miss this opportunity to unlock the potential of Data and AI in Saudi Arabia’s evolving landscape.
Moderator
Ibrahim Tumar
Sales Director - Saudi Arabia
Snowflake
Nizar Ahmad
Head of Data Analytics
Almarai
Angel Narciso
Senior Director, Data & Intelligence
Qiwa
12:50PM – 13:10
Unleashing AI Potential: The path to practical AI with Boomi
- Learn the essential components for an AI-ready enterprise
- Evaluate your current processes for AI-readiness
- Where to start: explore strategies for automating manual processes and instilling confidence in your data has context menu
Simon Tallmyr
Solutions Engineer
Boomi
13:10 – 13:20
How AI-Powered Data Marketplaces Transform the Value of Data for Governments and Private Companies
- Ensuring access for all employees and stakeholders to the right data assets is vital to increasing efficiency, transparency, innovation and collaboration
- AI-powered data portals centralize an organization’s information and make it securely available to those that need it, inside and outside the organization
- Find out how leading organizations in the GCC and beyond, including Kapsarc and IGA Bahrain are working with Opendatasoft to maximize value from their data using our advanced, all-in-one data marketplace solution
Franck Carassus
CSO & Co-Founder
Opendatasoft
13:20 – 14:10
LUNCH BREAK & VISIT TO EXHIBITOR LOUNGE
14:10 – 14:50
Panel Discussion
Reimagining Success: Navigating Digital Transformation with Analytics and AI
- Accelerating innovation and driving business outcomes by turning data into actionable insights
- Unlocking operational efficiency and business growth with the application of data analytics along with the adoption of AI
- Taking a glimpse into the future to operate more efficiently with big data analytics and AI tools and solutions
Moderator
Nizar Ahmad
Head of Data Analytics
Almarai
Henrik Jorgensen
VP, Head of EMEA Sales
Exasol
Nayef Al-Otaibi
VP & Chief Digital Officer
Saudi Aramco
Majid Jan
Chief Information Technology Officer
Petromin Corporation
14:50 – 15:10
Fireside Chat
Data and AI Dynamics: Shaping the Future Landscape of Digital Transformation in KSA
- Exploring the role of data and AI in fostering innovation and resilience in the face of economic challenges
- How does the democratization of data and AI tools empower SMEs and startups in the digital transformation landscape?
- Examining the role of governmental policies and private sector collaborations in fostering data and AI-driven growth in KSA
Moderator
Sahar Ahmad
Master of Ceremonies
Sivakumar Seshadri
Head of Digital
General organization of Social Insurance
15:10 – 16:00
VISIT TO EXHIBITOR LOUNGE
8:30AM – 9:30AM
REGISTRATION AND REFRESHMENTS
9:30AM – 9:50AM
Data and AI Dynamics: Shaping the Future Landscape of the Digital Economy
- Exploring the role of data and AI in fostering innovation and resilience in the face of economic challenges
- How does the democratization of data and AI tools empower SMEs and startups in the digital economic landscape?
- The rise in need for proactive policies to support and regulate the influence of data and AI on the digital economy
Dr Sohail Munir
Advisor - Emerging Technologies & CoE
Formerly Smart Dubai Government & NEOM
9:50AM – 10:10AM
Analytic Process Automation and its Influence on Tech, Processes, and People
Imran Hashim
Director - IT Infrastructure
MEDGULF Saudi Arabia
10:10AM – 10:30AM
The Evolving Landscape: Generative Artificial Intelligence and Its Business Implications
- What novel applications of generative AI are emerging in predictive analytics and forecasting?
- Discussing the implications of generative AI for the future of human-machine collaboration in business workflows
- What potential disruptions does generative AI pose to traditional business models, and how can organizations adapt proactively?
Engr.Mansour Alobaid
Chairman
ICT Committee, Riyadh Chamber of Commerce
10:30AM – 10:50AM
Empowering analytics with Incorta GenAI
- Overview of Incorta: Introduction to Incorta’s cutting-edge data platform that simplifies real-time data analysis, emphasizing its breakthrough direct data mapping technology
- Impact and Efficiency: Showcasing how different industries leverage Incorta to streamline their data workflows and improve analytics efficiency
- Future Trends and Integration: Insights into the evolving capabilities of Incorta, including its enhanced integration with GenAI and machine learning technologies, and their role in advancing business intelligence
Ahmed Tarek
Director, Sales Engineering – EMEA
Incorta
10:50AM – 11:10AM
Transform Your Business with the TIBCO Platforms
- Connect seamlessly any application, device, or data source
- Unify your data for better access, trust, and control
- Predict confidently with real-time data- driven intelligence
Osama Mohsin
VP - Presales
Bahwan CyberTek
11:10AM – 11:50AM
Panel Discussion
Beyond Automation: Fostering Human Empowerment in the AI Landscape
- Exploring the power of AI technologies to enhance rather than replace human capabilities
- Understanding how organisations balance the need for automation with a focus on preserving and fostering human-centric values
- How can individuals proactively prepare for a future where AI is integrated into various aspects of work and life to ensure empowerment and success?
Moderator
Mousa Alhajlah
Vice Dean & Associate Professor
King Saud University
Abdulaziz Alsaykhan
Executive Director of Technology
Saudi Esports Federation
Majid Jan
Chief Information Technology Officer
Petromin Corporation
Mohammed Shah
Director - IT & Smart City
Knowledge Economic City
Kamal Farag
Digital Services Director
HRDF
11:50AM – 12:20PM
PRAYER BREAK & VISIT TO EXHIBITOR LOUNGE
12:20PM – 12:35PM
Charting the Ethical Frontier: AI for Social Good in Saudi Arabia
JALAL
ALOWIBDI
Director - Data Analysis & Business Intelligent Center
Ministry of Hajj & Umrah
12:35PM – 12:50
Data Evolution: Embracing Data Fabric Architecture for Enhanced Data Management and Integration
- Fostering productivity and enabling businesses to make faster decisions with data fabric architecture
- Using semantic knowledge graphs, metadata management, and machine learning for seamlessly unifying data across various data types and endpoints with data fabrics
- Advantages and use cases of adopting data fabric architecture in new age enterprises
GHADAH
ALMALKI
Data Director
State Properties General Authority
12:50 – 13:05
Digitalization & AI in Smart Cities Infrastructure
- What are the different types of successful ‘bankable’ smart city digitalization investments
- Why human capacity is just as important as technological innovation
- Relevant examples of AI applications in infrastructure that will benefit KSA cities
John Seed
Group Director - Strategy & Development
Dar Al Riyadh
13:05 – 13:20
Beyond Innovation: Assessing Risks in the AI Ecosystem
MOSAB HAWARI
Technology Audit Director
Mobily
13:20 - 14:30
LUNCH BREAK & VISIT TO EXHIBITOR LOUNGE
*The above is a running agenda and is subject to change