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.
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
فندق جي دبليو ماريوت مدينة الكويت
Fahad Al Salem Street, القبلة
Four Seasons Hotel - Burj Al Shaya
Oasis Hotel
Four Points by Sheraton
Sheraton
مدينة الكويت
Marriott Executive Apartments ★★★★★
Abdel Moneim Ryadh Street, Kuwait City
Courtyard Marriott
شارع الشهداء, Kuwait
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