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GITEX to Host the First Gulf CIO Summit in Doha, Qatar This Week
Published Jan 26, 2012
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Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), the region’s leading venue operator and event organiser announced that GITEX Technology Week, the MEASA region's premier Information and Communications Technology (ICT) event, is organising the first Gulf CIO Summit, currently being held in Doha, Qatar on 25 to 26 January 2012.
Created on the basis of research conducted at GITEX Technology Week 2011, the summit is hosting top ICT leaders to discuss challenges and priorities of the Middle East’s Chief Information Officers (CIO’s). The show also brings together IT Directors, Executives, Government Representatives and more speaking at the summit covering industry revelations and challenges.
This event is the new year’s first and leading ICT summit in the region featuring innovative and key learning methods on the region’s ICT sector; interactive strategies and solutions; benefits from advanced networking breakthroughs and qualitative credibility from industry’s top decision makers.
With one of the highest GDP’s and the fastest growing economies in the world, Qatar’s booming ICT market is expected to expand to $3.7bn by 2013. ictQATAR, the nation's supreme council of information and communication technology, will be building on the significant progress that Qatar has made in the ICT sector by facilitating research and investments to accelerate advancements in the industry.
“The Gulf CIO Summit heralds a fantastic start to the year for Gitex as it takes on a regional agenda. We continue to position our brand locally, regionally and internationally through our strategic portfolio of premium industry events across the region. With Qatar now one of the leading ICT markets in the MENA region, the summit is sure to yield positive results on both the corporate and consumer perspectives.” said Trixee Loh, Senior Vice President, DWTC.
Over 20 speakers and experts are representing leading organisations in the region such as Doha Bank, Dubai Investments Group, DUBAL, EMC², Georgetown University, McAfee, Oracle, Qatar First Investment Bank, Qatar Foundation, SIDRA, and more.
Umesh Kalelkar, IT Director of Qatar Financial Centre Regulatory Authority said: “The Gulf CIO Summit has allowed us to partner with our key neighbors in catering to the government’s commitment to establishing a more a vibrant ICT platform to the region; we look forward to many more opportunities to move forward with the UAE in the future”. News Release
“Among the many leading events organised by DWTC, Gitex Technology Week is one of the three largest ICT exhibitions in the world and is one of the most influential and high profile events in the global ICT sector today. We are proud to align ourselves with the Gulf CIO Summit which will bring together thought leaders in the regional ICT sector to discuss, educate and tackle issues and challenges in the regional marketplace.” said Christiaan Beek, Principal Architect IR & Forensics at McAfee.
“KPMG is delighted to participate in the 2012 Gulf CIO Summit. It’s a valuable opportunity for executive and senior regional IT professionals to share their knowledge and local understanding, “said Jeroen Menting, IT Advisory Services Partner, KPMG.
The event is supported by Gold Sponsors EMC² and Mansoft, and Keynote Sponsors Oracle and McAfee.
About The Gulf CIO Summit:
The Gulf CIO Summit is an exclusive gathering of C- level ICT executives, from some of the leading companies in the region, designed to interact, educate and discuss business opportunities in a focused environment with the key providers, Government entities and other users from across the region.
The summit focuses on breakthrough technologies, their implementation challenges and the top priorities of today’s CIOs.
To learn more and/or attend the event please visit http://dwtcconferences.com/GulfCIOSUMMIT/home.html
About DWTC:
With a vision to make Dubai the world’s leading destination for all major exhibitions, conferences and events, DWTC has evolved from being the forerunner of the fast growing exhibitions industry, into a multi-dimensional business catalyst, focusing on Venues, Events and Real Estate Management.
Complementary to the primary service offerings are a range of value added services from media/advertising, engineering and technical consultation and wedding planning, security services and an award winning hospitality portfolio.
For more information about DWTC visit us at www.dwtc.com
For more information, please contact:
Hill & Knowlton
Mousa Nimer
Tel: +971 50 737 6154
Email: mousa.nimer@hillandknowlton.com
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