IDC CIO Summit 2026

Join the IDC CIO Summit 2026, scheduled from 11th to 12th February 2026, in Dubai, UAE. This event brings together around 500 CIOs, senior IT leaders, and international specialists to discover the future of enterprise generation and digital transformation. The summit’s theme, The CIO Playbook: The Rise of Agentic Systems, focuses on how AI‑native establishments and wise, actual‑time decision systems are reshaping commercial enterprise approach and IT leadership. Attendees gain strategic insights, practical case research, and guidance on key topics like AI governance, data infrastructure, cloud, safety, and talent — all aimed at assisting organisations construct the next era of virtual organisations. The programme capabilities include thought leadership keynotes, expert panels, and networking opportunities with regional and global generation leaders with an extensive impact, and getting to know the surroundings.

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International Data Corporation (IDC) is the leading source of market knowledge, advisory services, and events for the information technology, telecommunications, and consumer technology markets on a global scale.

Event Highlights

• Premier gathering of CIOs and senior tech leaders in the Middle East
• Theme: The CIO Playbook – The Rise of Agentic Systems
• Practical insights on AI‑native enterprises and digital transformation
• Keynotes, panels, and expert sessions on AI, cloud, cybersecurity, and governance
• Networking opportunities with CIOs, industry leaders, and technology partners
• Focus on AI adoption, enterprise transformation, and talent strategy

Event Agenda

• Registration & Networking
• Event Opening
• IDC Welcome Address by Jyoti Lalchandani
• Opening Address
• IDC Opening Keynote
• Panel Discussions
• Approaches for Modernizing Applications
• Advisory Council Felicitation
• Technology Focus Group Sessions
• The CIO- By The CIO Tracks
• Felicitation of Session Speakers
• Summit Tracks (Parallel Sessions)

Why Attend?

• Network with the region's Elite
• Discover real-world cases
• Learn from the best global experts
• Future-proof your strategy
• Master AI security and trust
• Cloud as the AI foundation

Key Thems

• Cloud and infrastructure modernization
• Agentic enterpreniors architecture
• AI and data-driven transformation
• Cybersecurity and risk management

Speakers

• Jyoti Lalchandani - Head of WW Events and MD
• Meredith Whalen - Chief Research and Data Officer
• Thomas Meyer - General Manager and Group Vice President
• Ranjit Rajan - Vice President, Research
• Shahin Hashim - Associate Research Director

Empower your enterprise for the AI-driven future by joining the IDC CIO Summit 2026 in Dubai.