Qatar Cloud and Cybersecurity Summit 2023 | The Rendezvous Experts | 12 November 2023 | The Pearl Qatar, The Oyster Building. P.O BOX 7256 Doha, Qatar

Qatar's Visionaries and Business Leaders are dedicated to building a thriving knowledge-based economy and securing a prosperous future for its citizens. Developing it as a hub for international business and investment, Qatari Businesses are actively investing in cutting-edge technologies and infrastructure that enhance the efficiency, security, and user experience of the country's ICT systems.
Qatar's leaders recognize the importance of staying up-to-date with the latest state-of-the-art applications. With that said, there is an emphasis on Cloud & Cybersecurity solutions in all functions across various industries, and implementation of advanced software and hardware services. The country is streamlining operations, reducing costs, and increasing productivity, and security. Overall improving the user experience for all citizens and businesses. Creating jobs and improving the overall economy being imperative.
To empower and enhance and meet their vision for 2030, this summit will act as a catalyst by bringing together experts from various industries to discuss the latest challenges, impediments, and applications of cloud computing. The event will also address cybersecurity concerns and work to develop the necessary human capital to support the growth of the digital economy.
The focus is on innovation that helps keep Qatar at the forefront of technological advancements and sets it apart as a leader in the region. The event will bring Top IT and Security Leaders to discuss strategies, action plans, and best practices to develop resilient and agile digital organizations.
All in all, the summit is targeted to Qatar staying ahead of the curve in terms of digital transformation and cybersecurity, which are key priorities for the country's 2030 National Vision.

2023 Speakers

Imran Chowdhury
Global Head of Data Protection & Governance, Al Jazeera Media Network

Mahmoud Aziz
Group Head of Information Technology & Artificial Intelligence, Nasser Bin Nawaf Holding & Partners company

Hoda Taheri
Head of Information Security and IT Operations, Snoonu

Ahmad Javaid
Senior Cyber Security Strategist, Government Industry

Aayush Battacharryya
Sr. Cloud Engineer - Information Solution, North Oil Company Qatar

Muhammad Khaled
Supervisor MEA/Senior Solutions Engineer, ME Acronis

John Mankarios
Vice President - Information Technology, QInvest

Davar Dattawala
Customer Delivery Manager, leading telecom provider in Qatar

Zaheer Meeran
Head of ICT, QPlastics Factory W.L.L.

Dr. Achraf Othman
Head of ICT Accessibility Innovation and Research, Mada Center

Vijay Koppisetti
Senior Information Technology Manager, Commercial Bank

Muhammad Qasim
Head of IT & Cybersecurity (CISSP, CISM, COBIT)

Dr. Fadi Alhaddadin
Assistant Professor in Computer Science, Heriot-Watt University

Faizal Babu Kavungal
Head of Enterprise Risk Management & Governance, Gulf Drilling International Ltd (Q.S.C.)

Amr Metwally
Assistant Executive Director, ITQAN Clinical Simulation & Innovation Center

Jamsheed P Chithari
Manager Infrastructure and Security, Qatar Insurance Group, Qatar Insurance Company

Abdul Salam Knio
Managing Partner, Information and Communication Technology W.L.L.

Juzar Zaveri
IT Consultant

Kamran Saifullah
Cyber Security Professional, Commercial Bank

Dr. Anjum Arshad
Head of IT and Cybersecurity, Gulf Organisation for Research & Development

2023 Sponsors

TECHNOLOGY PARTNER:
• Microsoft

GOLD PARTNER:
• Acronis

NETWORKING PARTNER:
• ManageEngine

SERIES SPONSORS:
• Cloud4C
• Darktrace
• Nozomi
• Nutanix
• Oracle
• PwC
• SUSE
• Software
• Veeam
• Kloudr
• Veritas