Cybersecurity

IDC: CIO Summit Kuwait 2026

The IDC CIO Summit Kuwait 2026 convenes the country’s most senior technology executives to examine the emergence of agentic AI—artificial intelligence systems capable of autonomous reasoning, execution and continuous learning.

Held at the Jumeirah Messilah Beach Hotel & Spa in Kuwait City, the summit provides a platform for CIOs, CTOs and digital leaders to explore how these advanced AI capabilities can deliver measurable business outcomes while maintaining appropriate governance frameworks.

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The essentials

Event details

Dates
14 September 2026
Organiser
International Data Corporation
Industry
Cybersecurity

Agenda themes

Topics covered

  • Understanding Agentic AI and Its Enterprise Implications
  • Kuwait’s Digital Transformation Context
  • The Path Forward for Technology Leadership

On stage

Speakers

  • Yousef Al MazeediICT Director, Capital Markets Authority (Kuwait)
  • Mai B. AlOwaishChief Executive Officer, Kuwait Credit Information Network Company (CINET)
  • Essa HaidarChief Technology Officer, Ooredoo (Kuwait)
  • Barrak Al MatarChief Information Officer, Burgan Bank
  • Rami Al-HaddadGroup Chief Information Officer, Menzies Aviation

Logistics

Where to stay

Places to stay near the venue.

  • فندق بانوراما الكويت

    520 m from the venue

  • فندق جي دبليو ماريوت مدينة الكويت

    670 m from the venue

    Fahad Al Salem Street, القبلة

  • Four Seasons Hotel - Burj Al Shaya

    850 m from the venue

  • Oasis Hotel

    1.0 km from the venue

  • Four Points by Sheraton

    1.2 km from the venue

  • Sheraton

    1.3 km from the venue

    مدينة الكويت

  • Marriott Executive Apartments ★★★★★

    1.5 km from the venue

    Abdel Moneim Ryadh Street, Kuwait City

  • Courtyard Marriott

    2.0 km from the venue

    شارع الشهداء, Kuwait

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