Agenda
CIO Summit 2026
One day event
Registration & Networking
IDC Welcome Address
Nagia El-Emary
Country Director (Egypt), IDC
Opening Address: Government Affiliation
Advisory Council Felicitation
IDC Keynote: Building the CIO roadmap for the agentic era
Nagia El-Emary | IDC
Country Director (Egypt)
Nagia El-Emary
Event Sessions
One day event 9:35 am
IDC Keynote: Building the CIO roadmap for the agentic era
One day event 9:00 am
IDC Welcome Address
Driving Business Value from AI Investments
The Evolution of the Intelligent Enterprise – Redefining Business through AI
Intelligent Automation and Productivity: Transforming Business Processes and Workforce Efficiency
Building the Data Foundation for the AI-centered Enterprise
Agentic AI: The Next Frontier in Cybersecurity Challenges
Building a Sustainable Infrastructure Backbone for the GenAI Wave
Tea / Coffee & Networking Break
Engage, Explore, and Network—Where Technology Meets Unforgettable Moments!
Platinum Tracks (Parallel Sessions)
12:10 pm Session Overview
12:13 pm Start of Session Raffle
Attend the Track, Ask Questions, Rate Sessions & Stand a Chance to win
Track A
12:15 pm – 12:25 pm
From Hype to Reality: Delivering Impact with Agentic AI
12:25 pm – 12:35 pm
Agentic AI: Strategic Opportunities and Operational Challenges for CIOs
Track B
12:15 pm – 12:25 pm
Compliance Automation & Data Governance for AI Systems
12:25 pm – 12:35 pm
Digital Sovereignty (Navigating Cloud Choices, Data Residency, and Regulatory Requirements)
Track C
12:15 pm – 12:25 pm
Security for Autonomous Systems
12:25 pm – 12:35 pm
Rethinking Enterprise Defense
Lunch & Networking
Technology Focus Group Sessions – (Parallel Sessions)
1:35 pm Session Overview
1:38 pm Start of Session Raffle
Attend the Track, Ask Questions, Rate Sessions & Stand a Chance to win
Track A
1:40 pm – 1:50 pm
Delivering Transformative Value with AI
1:50 pm – 2:00 pm
Cloud Strategies for the Agentic Enterprise
2:00 pm – 2:10 pm
Edge Intelligence for the Agentic AI Era
2:10 pm – 2:20 pm
Strategic Sourcing and Procurement in the Digital-First Enterprise
Track B
1:40 pm – 1:50 pm
Innovation at Scale
1:50 pm – 2:00 pm
The Economics of Intelligence: Rethinking IT Investment in the AI Age
2:00 pm – 2:10 pm
Resilience by Design (Building Adaptable Architectures)
2:10 pm – 2:20 pm
Aligning IT with Business Outcomes
Track C
1:40 pm – 1:50 pm
Responsible AI Leadership
1:50 pm – 2:00 pm
Evolving Talent Strategies as AI Enters the Mainstream
2:00 pm – 2:10 pm
Upskilling the Workforce with AI
2:10 pm – 2:20 pm
Priorities for Change and Continuity
For The CIO- By The CIO Tracks
2:20 pm – 2:50 pm
Managing Cost and Deriving Value Out of AI
2:20 pm – 2:50 pm