Smart Data Summit PLUS Dubai | 16-17 Nov 2022 | Big Data Conference & Awards

16-17 November 2022
Movenpick Grand Al Bustan
Dubai, UAE

#SMDATA

SMART DATA SUMMIT PLUS & AWARDS 2022

Big Data, Artificial Intelligence & Analytics:
Powering a Stronger Digital Economy
for the MENA region

16-17 November 2022 / Dubai / UAE

SMART DATA SUMMIT PLUS & AWARDS 2022

Organized in line with the vision and directives of H.H. Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE and Ruler of Abu Dhabi towards strengthening the UAE’s Digital Economy and the Arab Federation for the Digital Economy’s initiative to implement the ‘Arab Vision for the Digital Economy’ – the 9th edition of the Smart Data Summit Plus & Awards brings together 400+ senior ‘Data, AI & Analytics’ leaders from the MENA region all under one roof to explore advances in technology, network and drive business conversations.

Advancing digital maturity across Gulf economies represents a $255 billion market opportunity which can be leveraged with investments in digital infrastructure, talent, innovation, adoption and localization spread across government and private sector enterprises.

Helping bridge the digital leap between adoption, development and disruption is played out on the conference agenda which covers educational keynote sessions and interactive panel debates led by government and private sector industry experts who represent both national and global tech champions fueling face-to-face business conversations around digital solutions.

The ‘Excellence Awards’ hosted as part of this prestigious landmark annual event celebrates the implementation of visionary technology projects across a cross-sector of verticals including Government, Telecom, Banking, Healthcare, E-Commerce, Travel, Retail, Education, Automotive and Real-Estate. Teams recognized and celebrated as nominees and winners are proactively ahead of the digital curve by embracing transformative technology and adapting their enterprises to evolve whilst successfully managing change across their organization.

Speakers

H.E.Thuraya Al Hashimi |

Executive Director - Digital Data Enabling Sector Federal Competitiveness & Statistics Centre, Ministry of Cabinet Affairs - UAE

Latifa Saleh AlShehhi |

Data Futurist UAE

Sultan Altukhaim |

General Manager Communications and Information Technology Commission (CITC) - KSA

Dr. Fadi Salem |

Director of Policy Research MBR School of Government

Ahmad Seddik Abdelrahman |

Head - Business Intelligence & Research Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority

Hoda Al Khazaimi |

Director of Cyber Security Center New York University Abu Dhabi

Hesham Saad Al Ghamdi |

Group Chief Data & Analytics Officer Abdul Latif Jameel - KSA

Hamad Abdulrahman |

Director of ICT Directorate King Hamad University Hospital - Bahrain

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Topics Overview

PRESENTATIONS

Q&A

CASE STUDIES

LATEST INNOVATIONS

INDUSTRY TRENDS

PANEL DISCUSSIONS

Smart Data Summit PLUS will host a series of both regional and international keynote presentations, in-depth case studies, lively panel discussions and insightful fireside chats, all of which will focus on implementing effective AI strategies and unlocking the full potential of data.

Digital Leadership – Paving Pathways To Progress With Advanced Technologies

Data Governance, Data Ethics & Data Privacy – Is the MENA region Moving towards Maturity?

Re-Engineering Your Enterprise Decision Making Processes

Key trends around Digital Transformation (DX) currently being witnessed across MENA governments & public sector enterprises

My Data, My Customer, My Story & My Platform: Customer Experience (CX), Marketing & Predictive Analytics in the MENA region

Chief Data Officers (CDOs) Cross-Industry Spotlight Discussion

Cloud Data Security & Resiliency

The Human Factor: People & Workforce Strategies to Succeed in the World of Metaverse, Data Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning & Business Intelligence

Benefits of Attending

Over the course of two educational and inspiring days, this summit will bring together key industry professionals and thought leaders to discuss the latest technologies that are revolutionizing business operations across the globe.

LEARN
how to approach and apply the revolutionary technologies that are changing the world

BUILD
a strong network of business connections and valuable contacts

DISCOVER
the technologies that can supercharge your business and accelerate growth

GAIN
a wealth of knowledge in the data analytics, digitization and AI space

Summit Fast Facts

150+
Top Companies
attend

400+
Attendees
each year

40+
Expert speakers
from world over

10+
Hours of
networking

99%
Found the event very useful

Attendee Profile

Smart Data Summit PLUS will bring together over 400 senior big data, analytics & artificial intelligence professionals and decision-makers from medium to large enterprises

SDS+ Data Awards 2022

SDS+ Data Awards is back to celebrate digital excellence among organizations that are pioneers in data disruption, solving critical challenges, engaging and innovating with tangible results. This recognition is bestowed to organizations that are championing AI & big data analytics decision making.

Here's what our attendees have to say

“We have been extremely impressed by this event. The quality of the venue is excellent. And relatively intimate and super helpful hotel and event staffs. Most important the caliber of the delegates in terms of seniority and job relevance corresponds very well with our product proposition and we have had nothing but useful and productive meetings and discussions. Keynotes and speakers has been a good balance of informed opinion and commercial information. ”

Andrew Wallex
VP Sales
Gemini Data