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Accelerating Investments towards the National Vision with Intelligent Innovation
29th & 30th January, 2024
Grand Millennium Muscat
Summit Overview
Oman AI Summit is the largest annual technology exhibition and gathering for all Industry professionals and experts in the Sultanate of Oman to discuss, innovate, and discover and accelerate investments, discover the latest applications, best practises and trends evolving in the space of Artificial Intelligence in the region and globally.
With over 9,000+ Visitors and 100+ Exhibitors, Oman AI Summit is the largest exhibition in the Sultanate of Oman bringing together world-class AI Solution providers to meet and connect with Omani Enterprises, Government entities, MSME’s , Educational Institutes, and all Industry sectors. The Summit will attract world renowned speakers sharing the sharpest thought leadership with though-provoking Industry Keynote presentations and Panel discussions. Hear directly from experts and high-level figures on the future of AI and it’s current impact in The Sultanate of Oman.
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As we realize the importance of the small and medium enterprises sector and the entrepreneurial sector, especially projects that are based on innovation, artificial intelligence and advanced technologies, training young people and enabling them to take advantage of the opportunities offered by this vital sector, to Be a basic building block in the national economy system, our government will work to follow up progress in this field. We will give all attention, care and support to the development of a comprehensive national framework for employment, as it is a basic pillar of the national economy, which requires continued improvement of its environment in the public and private sectors, reviewing and developing employment systems in the government sector,
His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, The Sultan of Oman
The summit presents themes and topics that discuss the impact of artificial intelligence in all sectors, and the policies that follow in line with technical progress and human civilization.
Oman AI Summit will be accompanied by a space for workshops. The workshops cover a variety of effective fields in artificial intelligence and its applications in the business world.
Oman AI Summit the largest technology expo in the Sultanate of Oman. Position your brand, connect and meet your Ideal customer profiles, hear directly from Industry experts, and discover the latest trends and cutting edge innovation AI has to offer today
Saudi Arabia
UAE
Jordan
Egypt
China
India
Demonstrate your ability to provide the latest AI solutions in an ecosystem that is primed for change
Meet the leading distributors, consultants, contractors, dealers, traders, integrators and government officials within the MENA’s and Oman’s technology sector
Take advantage of the MENA region’s enviable geographical position for access to the markets of Europe, Asia and Africa
Launch and showcase your latest products and services that are set to transform the region’s technology industry, driving the digital transformation and growth.
Guarantee your place as a preferred vendor for some of the Oman’s and MENA region’s leading technology projects and investments at the live show and place yourself above the rest
Access and connect with government authorities, public & private sector companies that are looking to accelerate their digital transformation projects
Seek new contacts among 9,000+ visitors for future business and update your trade and business contacts at the live show
Raise your company profile and promote your brand as among the market leaders that are guiding the region through the energy transition
Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Vice-Chairman of the Vision 2040 Implementation Follow-up Unit
Undersecretary for Communications and IT at Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology – Oman
Director, Artificial Intelligence and Advanced Technologies Projects Unit atMinistry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology
Technology and Digital Transformation Leader- Commissioner – TRC
Jordan
Executive Director of the Arab Japan Center for Innovation ، Training and Sustainable development
National Program Head – for Artificial Intelligence and Advanced Technologies
Deputy Vice Chancellor for Postgraduate Studies, Research and Innovation at UTAS – Oman
President of the World Association of PPP Units & Professionals
Government Chief Data Officer at Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications – Republic of Estonia
Dr. Zanaty is the Executive Director of the Arab Japan Center for Innovation Training and Sustainable development . He has occupied various other important roles internationally. Dr. Zanaty has been awarded the Best Educational Development Idea from the Foundation for Excellence “Tamayoz“in Saudi Arabia, and awarded the Best Foreigner in social work and international cooperation from the Japanese National Association for Good Deeds under the supervision of the Royal Family in Japan.
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Bio.
Abdullah Bin Ali Al Amri holds a BS in geology from Qatar University, a master’s in engineering geology and hydrogeology from Moscow University, and a PhD in civil engineering: environmental engineering from University Technology Malaysia. His experience includes head of the department of water research, a member of the Committee of Municipality affairs — Dhofar — Sadah, vice chairman of Oman Abalone fisheries management and development committee, member of Shura Council and chairman of the Omani Belarusian friendship committee.
Faisal bin Abdullah al Rawas has been elected the chairman of the Board of Directors of the Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry for the term 2022-2026.
To be the youngest president of the Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry, he represents the public shareholding companies, who were allocated seats for the first time at the OCCI.
He is a member of the board of directors of Oman Packaging Co, a representative of Al Baraka Financial Services, and a member of the board of directors of Salalah Mills, Al Rawas Holding LLC, Kunooz Oman Holding, and Al Baraka Investment Co.
Mr. Munther has backgrounds in finance, accounting and behavioural economics that are gained through experience and a passion to learn. He has undertaken leadership positions at Sultan Qaboos University, Ministry of Economy and their company “The Firm for Business & Economic Consulting”. He looks forward to contribute with his leadership positions as the Vice-Chairman of the Vision 2024 Implementation Follow-up Unit to add value and make an impact to the society and the Sultanate overall.Mr. Munther provides consulting and capacity building training in various business disciplines and skills. These include Finance for Non-Finance, Behavioral Economics, and up-skilling in different business skills.He has also dealt a lot with SMEs via coaching and training programs. What drives him is his passion to learn and become a better version of myself.
Dr. Ali Al Shidhani is a result-oriented thought leader and industry shaper with a proven track record of success in academia, government, and the private sector. With a passion for fostering a positive attitude, I firmly believe that every challenge presents an opportunity for growth. I am dedicated to leveraging technology and innovation to drive economic advancement, both within Oman and globally.
Throughout my career, he has gained invaluable experience across academia, government, and the private sector. I have spearheaded numerous initiatives aimed at nurturing Oman’s knowledge-based economy, which has provided me with a comprehensive understanding of the country’s innovation ecosystem.
Currently serving as the Undersecretary for Communications & Information Technology at the Ministry of Transport, Communications, and Information Technology, I am leading efforts to architect a Digital Economy that contributes to Oman’s prosperity. In my previous role as Group VP Technology for Asyad Group, he was responsible for formulating and executing the organization’s technology and innovation strategy. Prior to that, he served as the director of Research Centers & ICT Research at The Research Council of Oman, where he successfully managed research centers and pioneered national-level initiatives in research and innovation. Additionally, as an Assistant Professor at Sultan Qaboos University, he imparted knowledge, conducted cutting-edge research, and mentored undergraduate and postgraduate students.
He has a strong academic background, with a B.Eng in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Sultan Qaboos University, a Master of IT in Data Communications from the Queensland University of Technology, and a Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of British Columbia.
He is a positive and optimistic person who believes in the power of technology to shape a brighter future for Oman and the world at large, firmly believing that it can only be achieved through unwavering dedication and hard work.
A rich mix of industrial and academic experience in areas of engineering, higher education, business, and Entrepreneurship. Member of several Boards, Professional Bodies, and high-level committees.
Dr. Salim is an energetic and enthusiastic person who enjoys a challenge and achieving personal goals. His present career aim is to work within eGovernment strategic planning and business development for transforming the services to eServices and mServices because he is passionate about working with technologies.
Rebecca Olson leads the team at OABC. Hailing from Upstate New York, Rebecca brings to OABC more than 20 years of experience serving nonprofit and for-profit organizations in Rochester, Boston, Nairobi, Ramallah, and Muscat. After completing her Master of Science (MS) in Communications and Global Business at Rochester Institute of Technology, Rebecca worked with various social development and humanitarian organizations in Boston, pitching urgent press releases to large media outlets and writing speeches for use at international events, UN panel presentations, and US congressional hearings.
After moving to Muscat in 2013, Rebecca founded Olson LLC, a writing and editing company that specializes in web content, information architecture, marketing plans, and other professional materials for a diverse clientele. Rebecca joined OABC as Executive Director in 2017, helping to double the organization’s membership and number of events annually. Promoted to CEO in 2023, Rebecca is passionate about serving OABC members, facilitating more trade between Oman and the U.S., and helping to make Oman an easy place to do business. Outside of work, Rebecca enjoys learning Arabic, traveling, music, and spending time with her three boys exploring the most beautiful parts of Oman.
Technology and Digital Transformation Leader
H.E. Eng Belal Al-Hafnawi is an ICT executive leader experienced in technology, management, leadership, regulatory and strategy. Currently working as Commissioner and full time Board Member at the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (TRC).
His Excellency Belal has 20 years’ experience in technology, telecommunications, information technology and digital transformation. He has worked with several international mobile network vendors and service providers including Huawei, Motorola, Nokia, Samsung Electronics and STC.
He has wide work experience in various telecommunications fields, which include management, advisory, strategy, technical consulting, managing complex programs and projects, operation management and quality.
He holds Bachelor and Master’s degrees in Telecommunications from the University of Jordan, and holds executive certification in Management and Leadership from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), United states, which focused on business implications in Artificial Intelligence and Internet of Things and platform strategies.
He is a technical writer, author and international speaker.
Memberships:
– Internet of Things Community USA, Advisory board member
– Jordan Engineers Association; DigiEng Committee; expert member.
– Princess Sumaya University for Technology, engineering Industrial Advisory Committee (EIAC), board member.
– German Jordanian University, Council of the Deanship of Postgraduate Studies; member with specialization and experience; Technology and leadership
– Mentor in MIT (Massachusetts institute of technology) for seasonal Hackathons
1- Education, training, and international cooperation consultant at Aunak Company for Administrative Services and Development
2- Executive Director of the Arab-Japanese Center of the League of Arab States
3- Honorary President and Founder of Japan’s Tankio Arab Academy in Simplifying Humanities, Life Sciences, Exploration and Creativity in Japan
4- Executive Director of the Egyptian-Japanese Friendship Association
5- He holds a doctorate in information technology engineering and an application to digital learning from Kitami University in Japan, a master’s degree in education from the University of Heidelberg, USA
6- Recipient of the Best Foreign Award in Social Work and International Cooperation from the Japanese
National Society for Good Works under the supervision of the Royal Family in Japan
7- Recipient of the Best Developmental Educational Idea Award from the Excellence Foundation in Saudi Arabia and honored by His Royal Highness Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz, Prince of Riyadh 8 – General Coordinator of Global Environment Programs for the Middle East at the Higher Institute for Advanced Studies in Artificial Intelligence, Chukyo University, Toyota City, Japan
9- Recipient of the Governor of Kitami City Award in Japan for strengthening international educational, academic and social relations with Arab countries
10- Founding member of the Egyptian Scholars Abroad Foundation, Egypt Can Foundation
11- Winner of the Best Developmental Educational Work Award at the UNESCO World Conference on Education for Sustainable Development – Japan
12- General Coordinator and Founder of Japanese-Arab Twinning Academic Programs in Basic and Higher Education
13- Former supervisor with the Japanese JICA Foundation in Egypt to evaluate Japanese activities in Egyptian-Japanese schools in Egypt
14- Former speaker at the Arab-Japanese Roundtable and the Sustainable Development Conferences of the League of Arab States
15- Self-defense sports coach with the traditional Japanese sword
بدأ عزان مسيرته المهنية في الهندسة والتكنولوجيا في سن مبكرة، وتحديداً عندما أتيحت له فرصة الالتحاق بمدرسة فنية وهندسية في سن الحادية عشرة في مدرسة رويال جارد عمان التقنية. ثم واصل تعليمه في جامعة السلطان قابوس كمهندس ميكانيكي ثم انتقل إلى الخارج لمتابعة مهنة واعدة في إحدى الشركات الرائدة في مجال الخدمات النفطية.
دفعني شغفه بالتكنولوجيا نحو ممارسة مهنة في مجال ريادة الأعمال وبدء رحلة مع المؤسسين المشاركين. نشأت رحال نتيجة لاحتياجات العمل والمضايقات اليومية، حيث قدمت حلولاً مخصصة لتلك التحديات. سرعان ما أصبح رحال اسمًا مألوفًا مرادفًا للجودة وخفة الحركة وسرعة التسليم.
Dr. Haji is a veteran in the field Information and Communications Technology with over 3 decades of robust experience in implementing IT strategies to move applications/infrastructure, formulating vision, improving vision/culture, innovation and change management . With hands on expertise in reorganizing operations, managing core infrastructure including servers, storage, network, collaboration, application, middleware products. Deft in IT infrastructure management, management of heterogeneous networks, information security and service delivery as well as it regulatory compliance. Proven ability to affect transformational change across a range of operational areas and create a sustainable difference to a business’s operational performance.
Manage large scale delivery assignments for various platform technologies coupled with established credibility in providing domain support for managing operations round the clock while establishing command center and security operation.
He is continuously conducting research in Artificial Intelligence and Organizational Change, exemplified by his publications on latest technologies and how to be leveraged operationally and economically in organizations. He lead the entire Information Technology department in Gulf Air and implemented numerous cutting edge projects and technologies. He managed to achieve over 40 prestigious awards including 15 distinguished CIOs (Chief Information Officer). He formerly served on the board of directors of a leading hospitality and tourism technology provider in the Middle East and on SITA Council representing Middle East and North Africa. He has the ability to implement processes for improving IT Services entailing continual service improvement, service operations, service transition and service design & strategy.
Start-up growth catalyst, tech expert, Angel investor, entrepreneurial ecosystem builder, founder & media personality.
Biomedical Scientist by academic education, she leveraged her knowledge in the field of technology Entrepreneurship as a career. She played a pivotal role in entrepreneurship education in Oman while being a member of the supreme council of education for eight years (2012-2020),
A great believer in blockchain technology, and the evolutionary power of Web3. An NFT & Crypto evangelist and community builder.
Previously, Managing Director at Oman Technology Fund, spearheading the establishment of US $15M seed fund and accelerator program aimed at investing in technology startups at the seed stage (2016-2018).
Sharifa was also Co-Founder and CTO of MarkeetEx, Oman’s first e-commerce marketplace and delivery App that offers grocery as well as retail products (2018-2022).
She is a member of the board of directors at Awasr Telecommunications Company.
Also previously, Founder of the BizHub Entrepreneurship Centre (www.bizhub-me.com). Previously, the primary consultant hired to design, execute and manage Oman’s first start-up accelerator & seed fund initiative, the “CELL”, a CSR initiative for OMIFCO, an Oman Oil Company Subsidiary (2012-2015).
She also spearheaded the set up and launch of the Cisco Entrepreneur Institute for AMIDEAST in Oman in 2010-2011, as Business Consultant, Programs Manager & Trainer.
-Graduate from the National CEO Program (Oman), IMD
-An MIT Entrepreneurship Certificate holder.
-Associate member of the Accredited Association of Small Business Consultants.
-An Affiliate member of the European Trade Association for Business Angels, Seed Funds and other Early Stage Market Players (EBAN).
-Member of the International Network of Small & Medium Enterprises (INSME).
-Member of the Education Council, Oman.
Hassan Al Lawati has more than 20 years of work experience in the sectors of Petroleum, Telecommunications, and Information Technology, with a qualification of MBA degree in Business Administration from University of Bedfordshire (UK). He aims to convert the Omani ICT industry from a technology consuming to a technology producing culture. He worked previously in Omantel, Shell Oman Marketing Company, and Information Technology Authority. He is currently working as the National Program Head for Artificial Intelligence and Advanced Technologies in the Ministry of Transport, Communications, and IT. He is working on a mission to establish the artificial intelligence and advanced technologies ecosystem in Oman by implementing the Oman’s National AI Strategy which been prepared under his supervision to support the national future direction for bridging the cooperation between the government entities, private firms, SMEs, community, and academia in order to enhance the productivity of the economic diversification sectors and their contribution to GDP.
Laila is a visionary and global futurist leader with over 20 years of experience in the government and private sector. She is the Managing Director of Communities Connect Cities (C3), a leading advisory company in smart and sustainable cities that empowers organizations to achieve their goals and create positive impact. She is also a recognized expert and advisor in metaverse, digital transformation, innovation, and tourism, with multiple publications and awards in these fields.
With a strong focus on the Middle East, Laila has been instrumental in shaping the smart cities agenda and strategy for various governments, UN organizations, and consulting firms. She is the founder of the Smart Cities Ambassadors program, a global initiative that nurtures and mentors individuals to become leaders in the field. She is also a sought-after global keynote speaker and author, who shares her insights and vision on the future of smart and sustainable cities, metaverse, and tourism. Laila is passionate about creating a better world for everyone through technology, collaboration, and innovation.
Rana Gujral is an entrepreneur, speaker, investor, and CEO at Behavioral Signals, an enterprise software company that excels at distinguishing behavioral signals in speech data with its proprietary deep-learning technology. As a thought leader in the A.I./technology space, he often leads keynote sessions and joins panel discussions at industry events such as the World Government Summit, VOICE Summit, The Next Web Conference, LEAP, DeepFest, and Blockchain Economic Forum.
In 2014, Rana founded TiZE, a cloud software for specialty chemicals, and held the role of CEO until its acquisition in 2016. Prior to TiZE, He was recruited to be a part of the core turnaround team for Cricut Inc. At Cricut, Rana led the initiative to build a first-of-its-kind, innovative product for the DIY community and prompted the turnaround of Cricut’s EBITDA position from bankruptcy to profitability within a short span of 2 years. Previously, Rana held leadership positions at Logitech S.A. and Kronos Inc., where he was responsible for the development of best-in-class products generating billions in revenue and contributed towards several award-winning engineering innovations.
Rana is an active investor and an advisor to several startups. He’s a contributing columnist at TechCrunch and Forbes and has been recognized as ‘Entrepreneur of the Month’ by CIO Magazine, awarded ‘US-China Pioneer’ by IEIE, listed as a ‘Top 10 Entrepreneur to follow’ by Huffington Post, and an ‘A.I. Entrepreneur to Watch’ by Inc Magazine.
Deputy Vice Chancellor, Dean University of Technology and Applied Sciences, PhD, MSc,BSc First Class Honors, University of Oxford, University of Nottingham, Oxford Brookes University
Dr. Ibrahim Almosallam holds a PhD degree from the University of Oxford in Artificial Intelligence. He also worked as a visiting researcher in the Artificial Intelligence lab at Stanford University and as a researcher at the National Center for Artificial Intelligence in King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology. Later, he served as a consultant in AI and Quantum Technologies for the Saudi Information Technology Company (SITE). Among his interests are the governance of artificial intelligence and quantum technologies, their legislative solutions, and their intersection with the field of information security. Dr. Almosallam is also a researcher and activist in the field of quantum computing, he published a number of journal articles, patents, and reports, most notably he authored a report titled “Governance of Artificial Intelligence”, and contributed to global reports with the World Economic Forum on the governance of quantum technologies and the secure digital transformation for the post-quantum era.
Hayek has 42 years of experience in investment banking, international finance, board membership, corporate management, infrastructure, emerging markets, public policy, and government relations. He is currently the President of WAPPP (The World Association of PPP Units & Professionals), Co-Founder of Earth64, and strategic advisor to HyperCycle Ai.
In 2019, Hayek was nominated to be President of the World Bank. He has managed multinational teams in both the private and the public sectors and has lived and worked in Africa, the Middle East, Europe, the US, and Latin America.
As an investment banker, he held senior management positions at Citibank, Salomon Brothers, Banque Indosuez, and Bear Stearns. He traded foreign exchange, fixed income instruments, and derivatives, before going on to structured finance, securitization and, later, corporate finance. He led highly visible IPOs and fixed income capital markets placements and advised on M&A deals and infrastructure projects valued at more than US$15 billion.
Hayek is an international expert on public-private partnerships. He founded WAPPP, was Vice-Chair of the United Nations Working Party on PPP, External Advisor to Bain & Co. and Kearney, and Secretary General of Lebanon’s High Council for Privatization and PPP. He helped attract investment commitments of more than US$12 billion to Lebanon, has financed PPP deals in Latin America and Europe, and has advised the Chinese and other governments on PPP strategy and legislation. He worked extensively with UN entities, the World Bank, IFC, EBRD, EIB, and many strategic and financial investors.
His board experience includes membership of the boards of multinational companies, banks, professional associations, civil society NGOs, and a university. It also includes chairing board audit committees and being involved in risk management, strategy validation, succession planning, company divestiture and the corporate governance of state-owned enterprises.
Hayek is a science and technology enthusiast, and is certified in Ai. He is an experienced entrepreneur, who has started and exited three ventures.
He studied in Lebanon, Mexico, and the USA. He holds a Master’s degree in International Management from the University of Texas at Dallas, did an executive course at Harvard University, and is registered as CEO of a financial institution by the UK Financial Conduct Authority.
Hayek is conversant with 11 languages and is a citizen of Lebanon, the UK, and the USA.
Kamal Youssefi is The President of the Board of The Hashgraph Association. He founded Swisscom Blockchain AG, and sits on the boards of multiple companies leveraging the potential of emerging technologies.
His previous projects dealt with structuring tech-enabled business transformations, designing trusted ecosystems for digital assets, and developing enterprise-grade blockchain applications. This includes over a decade in Europe at the Big 4 advisory firm EY and the Swiss Telco Giant Swisscom building digital platforms for enterprises and large corporates.
At his current position, Kamal works closely with startups, enterprises and government entities in Europe and in the Middle East to structure and implement national DLT/blockchain initiatives.
In 2019, Hayek was nominated to be President of the World Bank. He has managed multinational teams in both the private and the public sectors and has lived and worked in Africa, the Middle East, Europe, the US, and Latin America.
As an investment banker, he held senior management positions at Citibank, Salomon Brothers, Banque Indosuez, and Bear Stearns. He traded foreign exchange, fixed income instruments, and derivatives, before going on to structured finance, securitization and, later, corporate finance. He led highly visible IPOs and fixed income capital markets placements and advised on M&A deals and infrastructure projects valued at more than US$15 billion.
Hayek is an international expert on public-private partnerships. He founded WAPPP, was Vice-Chair of the United Nations Working Party on PPP, External Advisor to Bain & Co. and Kearney, and Secretary General of Lebanon’s High Council for Privatization and PPP. He helped attract investment commitments of more than US$12 billion to Lebanon, has financed PPP deals in Latin America and Europe, and has advised the Chinese and other governments on PPP strategy and legislation. He worked extensively with UN entities, the World Bank, IFC, EBRD, EIB, and many strategic and financial investors.
His board experience includes membership of the boards of multinational companies, banks, professional associations, civil society NGOs, and a university. It also includes chairing board audit committees and being involved in risk management, strategy validation, succession planning, company divestiture and the corporate governance of state-owned enterprises.
Hayek is a science and technology enthusiast, and is certified in Ai. He is an experienced entrepreneur, who has started and exited three ventures.
He studied in Lebanon, Mexico, and the USA. He holds a Master’s degree in International Management from the University of Texas at Dallas, did an executive course at Harvard University, and is registered as CEO of a financial institution by the UK Financial Conduct Authority.
Hayek is conversant with 11 languages and is a citizen of Lebanon, the UK, and the USA.
Dr. Ott Velsberg is a renowned Estonian IT specialist and government official, known for his expertise in data governance and data science. As the current Chief Data Officer (CDO) of Estonia, he is responsible for driving the country’s data policy and initiatives related to the use of data in the public sector. Velsberg has a wealth of experience in coordinating data governance and data science, with a focus on domains such as artificial intelligence, open data, citizen-centric data governance, data management, and digital transformation. Under his leadership, Estonia has gained a reputation as a trendsetter in data governance, open data, and artificial intelligence. With his passion for technology and data, he is making significant contributions to Estonia’s digital transformation and shaping the country’s future in data governance.
Award Winning International Keynote speaker, Technology strategist in Digital Governance, Blockchain, and Cybersecurity with a focus on Digital Transformation.Member of Forbes Technology Council.Founder of DxTalks & CryptoTalks The Digital Leaders Platform | Founder of BCCManagement Consultancy | Mentor | Advisor | Investor.
Over 23 years of experience in the Technology Field assisting organizations to transform.
Specialties in ICT Governance, Cybersecurity, & Financial Technologies (Fintech)Digital Transformation Strategies.
Graduated from UNISA South Africa with certifications from Stanford University and Boston University.
Certified professional with many achievements and awards skilled in executive leadership by PWC.
Founder, Host, and Moderator of the DxTalks Series, a Digital Transformation talk show.
Founder of BCCManagement Strategies Consultancy.
Coach and mentor for different NGOs, startups and hackathons helping entrepreneurs Excel.
Trainer in MENA region on Emerging technologies, Fintech, Digital transformation, ICT Corporate Governance and blockchain.
Recently selected as top 50 Global Thought leader and Influencer in Technology and Top 100 Leaders in Governance in digital transformation innovations.
Sanjeev Madavi has over 27 years of global experience in Digital transformation, Innovation, New business ventures and Operational Excellence across multiple industries. He speaks regularly at forums on innovative business ecosystems and is a recognized leader in turning businesses into digital enterprises curating his global experience in business and technology leadership, Strategy & Governance, Process Excellence, Operational Leadership and Business Entrepreneurship.
As the Group Chief Digital Transformation Officer for Khimji Ramdas LLC, he has built the ‘5 To Thrive’ business transformation roadmap that includes innovation, digital models and 4IR emerging technologies for the groups diverse business lines.
He has received several recognitions including the 2023 AchieversX CDO Award from the Royal family of Abu Dhabi, 2022 IDC CIO Award, 2022 IDC CISO Award, 2021 Legend CIO Award from World CIO Forum and the 2019 Supply Chain & Logistics Technology Leader of the Year award.
Sanjeev is a Civil Engineer from COEP with an MBA from IIM Ahmedabad and has completed several executive leadership programs, including Harvard’s Building Capability with PDIA, Stanford GSB LEAD program in Corporate Innovation and Wharton’s Corporate Governance and Boardroom Credentials.
He is currently pursuing his Doctorate in Business Administration from Swiss Business School on the topic ‘Building Digital Agility for Organizational growth in middle east Enterprises.’
