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DIGITRANS2019THE DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION FORUM

A ROADMAPTO REDEFINING INNOVATIONS

Presents

30-31 OCTOBER 2019ADDRESS DUBAI MALL HOTEL, UAE

Rapid technological changes have become fundamental for all

the World’s economies. Governments across the world are

investing on their digital economy. From cloud computing,

robotics, arti�cial intelligence to digital-currencies, the scope of

current competencies and future opportunities for businesses

but also for countries is scaling.

Digital transformation has the power to improve productivity,

engage customers, develop talent and transform products and

services which is the new technology trend.

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DIGITRANS 2019THE DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION FORUM

Middle East being on the verge of a signi�cant

digital disruption, digital technology needs to

be widely adopted and further improved in

order to enhance e�ciency and meet consumer

expectations while optimizing the costs.

Following a decade of technology shifts, we are

all trying to �gure out how to do more, with less.

“Technology can help.”

The most phenomenal event of the year is back! Now in its 3rd year the DIGITRANS FORUM is once again taking over Dubai for two days: Wednesday 30th – Thursday 31st October 2019.

DIGITRANS is shaping how the future generation will utilize technology in transforming their businesses. Catalysed by the fourth industrial revolution, the forum has evolved into a powerful discussion driven by companies that power the engine of digital age to create better, sustainable solutions for a more evolving economy.

The forum will bring together the regional digital community in the digital capital of Middle East: the UAE. By hosting the best industry experts and cross sector technologies with 300+ technology leaders, the DIGITRANS FORUM will be the �agship of digital transformation in 2019.

You will witness real life case studies, panel discussions, interactive audience Q&As, roundtable discussions and curated networking sessions for a thought-provoking and impactful experience. We bring to you 25+ world class experts on stage to share their use cases of digital transformation initiatives and their future strategies towards developing a digital economy. All achievable by laying a strong digital foundation. Discover it yourself at DIGITRANS FORUM.



DIGITRANS2019


MARKET DRIVERS

56%


Middle Eastern uses smartphones as their primary means of making online purchases (PWC)

$213 billionICT investments in the Middle East and Africa hit by 2019 (IDC)

$2.2 trillion

$300 billion

Worldwide spending on digital initiatives in 2019 (IDC)

The revenue generated from IoT-enabled services and products by 2020 (Gartner)

52%Invests in Internet of Things technologies(Dell Technologies Digital Transformation Index)

$973 billionIT spending in EMEA in 2019 (Khaleej Times)

$182 billionAdded by AI by 2035 in UAE (Arabian Business)

40-45%Current jobs in the region automated by 2030 (Arabian Business)

Spending on emerging tech this year$9.2 B $270 M $152 M $596 M $1.5 B $2.6 B

The internet

of Things

Arti�cial intelligence

Blockchain 3D Printing Augmented reality and

virtual reality

Spending on robotics/

drones


WHY ATTEND DIGITRANS?

Mitigate the digital transformational risks by learning from C-suite leaders who will tell you on how to tackle your topmost concern.

Create data monetization capabilities to make your organization more competitive and lucrative.

Learn to utilize the power of collaborative technologies such as blockchain to create trust and loyalty within customers and organizations as they get more access to them.

Figure your business goals and strategies to improve your organizational performance with the help of right digital transformation tools.

Understand where your organization stands as the economies and businesses transform rapidly.

YOU WILL WITNESS:


Make your business agile and �exible by using DX platforms which will help you scale faster with less risk and more pro�tability.

20+ Countries

4+ RoundtableDiscussions

3+ World-classkeynotes

300+ Attendees25+ Expert Sessions

10+ StartupShowcases

15+ Exhibitors


THE 2019 EDITION WILL FOCUS ON

Cloud Computing

Internet of Things

MR/AR/VR

3D Technology

Big Data

Artificial Intelligence

Blockchain Technology

Business Intelligence

Robotic Process Automation

Data Automation

Enterprise Intelligence

Operational Optimization

Regulatory Control

5G Technology

Autonomous Vehicle

Information Security

Future Skills & Talent Development



Governments

Banking & Finance

Healthcare

Transportation

Retail

Education

FOCUS INDUSTRIES:Chief Executive Officer

Chief Operations Officer

Chief Digital Officer

Chief Data Officer

Chief Information Officer

Chief Technology Officer

Chief Information Security Officer

Vice-President/Director/General Manager/Manager – Operations, Marketing, Information Technology, Technology, Digital, Digital Transformation, CRM

Managers/Specialists/Analysts – Digital Transformation, Information Technology, Business Excellence, Operations, CRM, Digital, Technology

ATTENDEES WILL INCLUDE:


THE 2019 EDITION WILL HOST



2019 PARTNERS

SUPPORTING PARTNER

LEAD SPONSOR

MEDIA PARTNER

SPEAKERS 2019

Eugene Borukhovich Global Head

Digital Health ( G4A )

Bayer, Germany

Ghaith RahmanHead of Ecosystem Development & Partnerships, Co-Head of Programs

AREA 2071, UAE

Prabhat SinghSr. Director & Head of Analytics- APAC

GSK Consumer Healthcare, Singapore

Paolo CinelliDigital Transformation Manager

IKEA Saudi Arabia & Bahrain

Oussama Berqi Director of Engineering

- Head of Data & AI

Careem, UAE


Dr. Maher ShirahDirector of Smart

Services Department

Road Transport Authority (RTA)

Dr. Jalal S. Alowibdi CDO of University of Jeddah

Director of the initiative "Smart University" Saudi Arabia

Ajwad HashimVice President, Innovation and Emerging Technology

Barclays, England

Abhishek RanjanChief Technology O�cer,

CSC E-Governance Services India LimitedGovernment of India, India

SPEAKERS

Naushad Oomer,Director of OperationsHYPERLOOP ONE, India

Ross MacleanGroup Chief Digital O�cer

Varkey Group & GEMS Education, UAE

Soheyl Kadjani Vice President Agile Delivery Transformation

Emirates NBD, UAE

Sanjeev MulayGroup Chief Information O�cer

First Abu Dhabi Bank, UAE

Simon Smith COO - Centrepoint

Landmark Group, UAE

SPEAKERS 2019


SPEAKERS

Ahmed YahyaChief Information O�cer

American Hospital Dubai, UAE

Andy TurnerHead of Education Technology & Innovation

Aldar Academies, UAE

Dr. Osama ElHassanHead of eHealth

Dubai Health Authority, UAE

Dr. Fareed Al AmiriResearcher Knowledge-Based Economy for The Higher Education

Dr. Daniel DaoustChief O�cer - Education, Training,Special Projects &Arti�cial Intelligence

Higher Colleges of Technology, UAE

Dr. Yousef AlhammadiExpo Live Evaluation Committee member, Expo 2020Chief Intelligence O�cer,

Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019UAE

Noora Al AhbabiChief Information Security O�cer

Ministry of Economy, UAE

Rinaldo R de OliveiraHead of Information Security & Governance

Mashreq, UAE

Amr JaberChief Information O�cer

Ministry of Education, UAE

Dr. Fadi AloulProfessor & Department Head | ComputerScience & Engineering/ Director

HP Institute American University of Sharjah, UAE

SPEAKERS 2019


PANELISTS

Veneeth PurushotamanGroup Chief Information O�cer

Aster DM Healthcare, UAE

Saqib ChaudhryChief Information Security O�cer

Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, UAE

Saqr AlhemeiriChief Innovation O�cer & Director – Training and Development Center

Ministry of Health and Prevention, UAE

Khurram QureshiTechnology Industry ExpertUAE

Dr. Farooq WasilGlobal Head,A�ordable Schools

GEMS Education Dubai, UAE

SPEAKERS 2019


MODERATORS

PANELISTS

CONFERENCE AGENDAWEDNESDAY, 30 OCTOBER 2019

09:00 am Welcome Co�ee & Registration

10:00 am Opening Keynote

10:10 am (Panel) Industry Dialogue: A national culture of investment & support for applied research in digital transformation

• Establishing a stimulating environment for research and development in various tech �elds. • Government/regulatory policies and enforcements promoting technological shifts and implementations.

Panelist: DR YOUSEF AL HAMMADI ADVISOR, EARLY CHILDHOOD AUTHORITY

GHAITH RAHMAN Head of Ecosystem Development & Partnerships, Co-Head of Programs - AREA 207

10:50 am Multi cloud environment with next generation technologies

• Infrastructure advances that deliver new capabilities cost-e�ectively. • Data protection model that provides local autonomous operation under global control.

11:10 am Accelerated transformation through IoT and data analytics

• Driving IoT solutions faster with better user expertise to unify the physical and digital worlds.

• Easily prepare machines and sensor data with other data assets to deliver better business outcomes.

11:30 am Networking Co�ee Break


Track A(Government)Building a nation of innovation

AREA 2071 and scaling 10x

• Use the next generation technologies to enhance UAE’s position as a leading center for innovation.

• Deployment of futuristic prototypes and products at a nation-wide scale.

• AREA 2071, UAE’s ecosystem to drive exponential innovation between private and public sectors.

Track B(Banking)Banking in the age of digital disruption

Using blockchain architecture to realize the full potential of IoT

• Combining blockchain and IoT providing a powerful approach for new business models and distributed applications.

• Improving security and information system through blockchain.

Track C(Healthcare)Digital innovation in Health

(Panel) What does it take for the Healthcare to Transform Digitally and be Future ready

• Mandating digital dexterity as part of their strategy

• 5G-enabled tools paired with emerging technologies enhancing current services and applications in healthcare.

12:00 pm

TRACKS


Evolving role of government in

• Managing uni�ed citizen’s digital identity across nation

• Regulating policies and technology to ensure transformations and innovations at core of government initiatives

ABHISHEK RANJANChief Technology O�cer,CSC E-Governance Services India Limited, Government of India

User experience is more important than ever

• Developing intelligent data management strategies, an enterprise-class data model, and technologies to transform the customer experience

• Use of AI & Blockchain for a personalized experience

Implementing virtual testing methods

• Testing a healthcare procedure by use of AI & machine learning

• AR/VR tools helping doctors to learn dangerous medical procedures

12:20 pm

Track A(Government)Building a nation of innovation

GHAITH RAHMANHead of Ecosystem Development & Partnerships, Co-Head of Programs- AREA 2071

Track B(Banking)Banking in the age of digital disruption

AJWAD HASHIMVice President, Innovation and Emerging Technology, Barclays

Track C(Healthcare)Digital innovation in Health

Moderator:VENEETH PURUSHOTAMAN

Group Chief Information O�ce, Aster DM Healthcare

Panelist:

DR OSAMA ELHASSANHead of eHealth,Dubai Health Authority

SAQR ALHEMEIRIChief Innovation O�cer, Ministry of Health and Prevention - UAE

AHMED YAHYAChief Information O�ce, American Hospital

SAQIB CHAUDHRYChief Information Security O�cer,Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi

TRACKS


Vital role of ICTs as a catalyst for sustainable development to accelerate human progress and develop knowledgeable societies.

• Innovation ecosystems and funding policy for high impact sustainable �agship projects.

• Regional level tech initiatives strengthening the impact on sustainable development.

Increasing seamless transactions and protecting customer information

• Utilizing advanced technologies such as analytics and arti�cial intelligence to increase security & improve transactions.

• Deploying strong cryptography and authentication methods to protect customer identity

SANJEEV MULAYGroup Chief Information O�ce, First Abu Dhabi Bank

Pharma Digital Transformation: Changing the Experience of Health

• What is digital health and some key trends

• People activation and working with startups

• Concrete examples around AI and machine learning

EUGENE BORUKHOVICHGlobal Head,G4A Digital Health, Bayer

12:40 pm


Towards greener city: Developing eco-friendly development models

• Shifting to paperless transactions & processes with evolving digital customer service centers.

• Nation-wide initiatives for use of renewable energy.

Digital Transformation through Agile Delivery!

• What do we need to achieve in Digital Transformation?

• How can Agile delivery help in achieving great results?

SOHEYL KADJANI Vice President Agile Delivery Transformation, Emirates NBD

Accelerated transformation through AI and advanced data analytics to:

• Enable a predictive and prescriptive analytical approach to healthcare

• Empower care teams, engage patients, optimize clinical and operational e�ectiveness

PRABHAT SINGHSr. Director & Head of Analytics- APAC, GSK Consumer Healthcare, Singapore

1:00 pm

01:20 pm Lunch

02:20 pm Roundtable Discussion

Here’s a chance to sit with our 25+ world class speakers and discuss your business cases. You will have an hour to move round tables with these experts and address current challenges faced by you or your company and involve their knowledge to guide you through right solution.

03:20 pm Closing Remarks & End of Day 1


CONFERENCE AGENDATHURSDAY, 31 OCTOBER 2019

09:00 am Welcome Co�ee & Registration

10:00 am Opening Keynote

10:10 am (Panel) Industry Dialogue: National cybersecurity: Ensuring security through digital transformation

• What are national development programs for cybersecurity in this region

• What are the Cyber resilience defense strategies that organizations are adopting this year?

Panelists: NOORA AL AHBABI - Chief Information Security O�cer, Ministry of Economy

DR. FADI ALOUL - Professor & Department Head | Computer Science & Engineering /Director | HP InstituteAmerican University of Sharjah

Moderator: KHURRAM QURESHI - Industry Expert

10:50 am Arti�cial Intelligence driving the next- generation business

• Use dynamic AI systems that can enhance processes, counter threats & detect fraud. • Using the predictive analytics of AI for supervised machine learning, anomaly detection and risk management11:10am Public Cloud Computing - Moving from reluctance to acceptance

• Discussing strategic approaches for segmentation practices in cloud computing.

• Comparing regional and international standards for data migration to public cloud & steps for implementing risk-based framework. • Highlighting methods for implementing public cloud-based infrastructures.

11:30 am Networking Co�ee Break


Track D(Retail)Transforming the new shopping reality

How to impress customers: Elevating the omni channel experience

• Cognitive computing enhancing customer interaction and steering seamless shopping experience.

• Micro-service architectures and containerized deployments to handle seasonal loads with minimal errors.

Track E(Education)Digital transformation rede�nes Education

(Panel) Industry Dialogue: Development of future skills

• The role of research institutions in shaping future leaders of tech industries

• How are innovation labs and incubators steering new players & start ups

• What are the skills needed to develop the current transformation team to deal with emerging technologies?

Track F

(Transportation)

Realizing smarter MOBILITY with smart transport

Hyperloop enabled transport systems

Hyperloop technology and its applications for passenger and cargo transport

NAUSHAD OOMER, Director of Operations HYPERLOOP ONE India

12:00 pm

TRACKS

Track D(Retail)Transforming the new shopping reality

PAOLO CINELLIDigital Transformation Manager,IKEA Saudi Arabia & Bahrain

Track E(Education)Digital transformation rede�nes Education

Moderator:

DR FAROOQ WASILGlobal Head, A�ordable Schools, GEMS Education Dubai

Panelists:

AMR JABERAdvisor-Information Technology,Ministry of Education UAE

ANDY TURNERHead of Education Technology & Innovation, Aldar Academies

DR. FAREED AL AMIRI Researcher, Knowledge-Based Economy for The Higher Education

DR. DANIEL DAOUSTChief O�cer - Education, Training, Special Projects & Arti�cial Intelligence,Higher Colleges of Technology

Track F(Transportation)Realizing smarter MOBILITY with smart transport

TRACKS

AI to optimize customer service and retail supply chain operations

• Deploy AI and advanced analytics to understand consumer behavior and develop more engaging customer experience

• AI and machine learning for supply chain optimization to achieve faster delivery and organized inventory control

Technology for better learning and intelligent environment

• How IoT services and devices can improve life at school

• Developing computational thinking, productivity skills through modern teaching

DR. JALAL S. ALOWIBDICDO of University of Jeddah,Director of the initiative"Smart University", Saudi Arabia

AI and digital technologies help improve the reliability, safety and convenience in transport making it the sustainable choice

• Centralizing tra�c management and control solutions for high performance urban network

• AI and machine learning for easing automation of vehicles

12:20 pm



Personalizing shopping experience across channels

• Creating more personalized in-store experiences at e-commerce platforms

• Analyzing uni�ed customer pro�le for cross-channel personalization.

SIMON SMITHCOO, Landmark Group

Use of AR/VR for student experience in STEM development programs

• Implementing immersive technologies to transform engineering and advance exploration research

• Provide new opportunities for collaboration between faculty and students across disciplines.

Addressing transport strategies for autonomous vehicles in smart cities

• What is the transportation model and impact of Self-Driving Transport and Connected Vehicles in cities?

• Share the technology benchmarking and implementation with partners.DR. MAHER SHIRAHDirector of Smart Services Department Road Transport Authority (RTA)

12:40 pm


01:20 pm Lunch

02:20 pm Roundtable Discussion

Here’s a chance to sit with our 25+ world class speakers and discuss your business cases. You will have an hour to move round tables with these experts and address current challenges faced by you or your company and involve their knowledge to guide you through right solution.

03:00 pm DIGITAL LEADER AWARDS

04:00 pm Closing Remarks & End of Summit

Designing a futuristic store

• With digital shelves evolving shopping experience.

• Use of AI and cloud to navigate the store in most seamless way.

Managing student’s privacy and access to information

• Developing a user protection & privacy framework to manage student’s IoT devices and platform.

• Automating compliance with privacy requirements through adoption of modern cryptography techniques that limits access.

ROSS MACLEANGroup Chief Digital O�cer, Varkey Group & GEMS Education

Use of AI & Blockchain for real time operational support

• Use of emerging technology for continuity and accessibility of information.

• How companies can use AI & Blockchain to ease transportation?

OUSSAMA BERQIDirector of Engineering - Head of Data & AI, Careem

01:00 pm


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