Speakers KSA
Mohammad Ali Shalan
VP Digital Transformation, PMI Saudi Chapter
Mervat A. Alrassan
Director Corporate IT Dept., King Saud University Medical City, Riyadh, KSA
Mervat A. Alrassan
Director Corporate IT Dept., King Saud University Medical City, Riyadh, KSASaudi National woman started the career as programmer and reached to the position of Corporate IT Director of King Saud University Medical City, Riyadh KSA for last many years.
- Managing 3 data centers and one DR -DC. She study and propose latest data center and Disaster Recovery Data center Design and implementation keeping in mind all norms of different standards like CBAHI, Himms 6 ,CA ,CAP etc.
- Fully flexible in adopting latest construction suggestions made by team and very enthusiastic in approving and monitoring daily progress of the work.
- Recipient of many awards as BEST CTO Best CSO etc and active member of all hospital boards.
- Very cooperative to all staff members special favor to young female coworkers.
- Leading a team of 50 staff members.
- Single woman in King Saud University Medical City advisory board for Digital Transformation.
- All ISO(27001) are obtained under her leadership.
- Developed and implemented many projects for the safety and security of patients.
- Fully aware with latest threat detection and removal techniques.
- Stated the DC with only 50 servers now constructed new DC to host 500 servers.
- HVAC (old fashioned) are transformed into Rack mounted(HVAC)
- Card access controls are replaced with face recognition.
- Automatic Door opening and closing for authorized persons.
- Digital signage installed in all Hospital construction as priority for patients and staff members ease.
- Kiosk technology implemented to make paperless environment.
Ali Saif
Head of IT, Tanmiah Food Company
Ali Saif
Head of IT, Tanmiah Food Company
Afnan Ahmed Chowdhury
Director of IT, Al Ahsa Health Cluster
Afnan Ahmed Chowdhury
Director of IT, Al Ahsa Health ClusterAfnan A. Chowdhury Afnan A. Chowdhury is a dynamic digital transformation leader with over 22 years of cross-industry experience driving impactful change in the UK and Saudi Arabia. Known for his visionary leadership and hands-on expertise, Afnan delivers innovative strategies that align technology with business goals, empowering organizations to achieve measurable results. At Al-Ahsa Health Cluster, he led a groundbreaking digital transformation for 1.2 million residents, building a high-performing IT team and revolutionizing healthcare services through cutting-edge technology. His ability to translate complex challenges into actionable solutions has earned him a reputation as a strategic thinker and effective change agent. With advanced credentials, including an MSc in Technology and Innovation Management and a Postgraduate Diploma in Organizational Leadership, Afnan combines technical depth with executive-level insight. His expertise spans digital strategy, data analytics, IT governance, and cybersecurity, enabling businesses to innovate securely and efficiently. Afnan excels in creating digital transformation roadmaps, establishing governance frameworks, and fostering data-driven decision-making. His leadership is defined by a results-oriented approach and a relentless focus on driving growth, operational excellence, and long-term innovation.
Ibrahim Hamed
Group CIO, Al-Kifah Holding
Ibrahim Hamed
Group CIO, Al-Kifah Holding
Suliman Khader
Group Chief Information Officer, Alfaisaliah Group
Ladle Patel
Senior Advisor, Arab National Bank
Ladle Patel
Senior Advisor, Arab National Bank
M A Wajid Tanveer
Group CIO, Balubaid Group Of Companies
M A Wajid Tanveer
Group CIO, Balubaid Group Of Companies
Forward-thinking Senior IT Executive with a proven 25-year track record across multiple industries.
Renowned for leading digital transformation initiatives, integrating cutting-edge technologies, and enhancing organizational resilience. Expertise spans Digital Transformation, Cloud Computing, SaaS, CRM, WMS, TMS, Business Intelligence, ERP, and emerging trends such as AI, ML, blockchain, and cloud security.
Angel Narciso
Senior Director, Head of Data, Analytics and AI @ Qiwa, Takamol Holding
Angel Narciso
Senior Director, Head of Data, Analytics and AI @ Qiwa, Takamol HoldingBringing 20+ years of experience to the table, Ángel Narciso is a Business Executive and Data Strategist known for his open-minded, client-centric approach. His passion lies in offering solutions that analyze and manage business needs, leading high-performing teams, and steering traditional businesses towards a digital, data-driven future. With a proven track record in multiple business domains, Ángel Narciso seamlessly blend data expertise with strategic leadership to drive growth and innovation.
Hazem Jarrar
Chief Technology Officer, King Faisal Foundation
Hazem Jarrar
Chief Technology Officer, King Faisal FoundationA recognized technology leader known for crafting the requisite strategic vision to achieve business goals, offering a unique blend of executive acumen, global team building, and technology solutions development credited with strong ROI and operational improvement. A highly creative thinker and analytical problem solver with demonstrated ability to manage technology projects from planning through execution/completion under pressure of fast-paced time-sensitive environments. Consistently delivering excellence over several decades of working life requires extraordinary commitment, talent and sense of duty. As the Chief Technology Officer at the King Faisal Foundation, Hazem has significantly contributed to the building of a responsive technology structure that consistently delivers results by aligning technology initiatives with strategic business goals; with substantial improvement to service delivery, standardization, and business/systems performance.
Dr. Sameh Hablas
Chief Advisor, Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence SDAIA
