UAE Speakers
Dr. Jassim Haji
President, International Group of Artificial Intelligence | Official Chairperson of Future IT Summit
Dr. Jassim Haji
President, International Group of Artificial Intelligence | Official Chairperson of Future IT Summit
Olaf Penne
Data, Analytics and AI Strategist. Delivering Training, EDGE
Olaf Penne
Data, Analytics and AI Strategist. Delivering Training, EDGE
“Olaf Penne has a more than 10 years experience as a leader in data driven transformations. In different industries he has lead the implementation and the change enabling businesses working with analytics and AI. Since 2023 Olaf Penne is working as Data, Analytics and AI expert in the Learning & Innovation factory of Edge Group in Abu Dhabi, where he is developing data literacy and expert training programs accelerating the Data & AI driven transformation.
Dr. Ebrahim Al Alkeem
President of KU Alumni Council, Khalifa University
Dr. Ebrahim Al Alkeem
President of KU Alumni Council, Khalifa University
Dr. Ebrahim Al Alkeem is a cybersecurity & artificial intelligence expert with over 18 years of experience in the field. He is recognized as a leader in the industry for his keen insight and creative ideas. Dr. Ebrahim has worked with many technologies in different positions and is currently leading the cybersecurity department. He has published several articles in prestigious journals and has been a speaker and panel member at cybersecurity events and summits. Dr. Ebrahim holds a Ph.D. in Engineering from Khalifa University and has received numerous worldwide recognized security certificates. He is an active member of many engineering associations across the world
Kamran Ali
AI and Analytics Program Manager, EMEA GE Healthcare
Kamran Ali
AI and Analytics Program Manager, EMEA GE Healthcare
A seasoned AI & Analytics Leader with extensive experience in leveraging technology to drive impactful outcomes. I currently serve as the AI & Analytics Program Manager for EMEA at GE HealthCare, leading enterprise-level initiatives that employ AI and Machine Learning,. My expertise encompasses various technologies, including Salesforce, Tableau, and cloud platforms.
I am passionate about building efficient and scalable data ecosystems that empowers organizations with actionable insights.
Most recently I authored a paper on Social Determinants of Health and AI – Patient Transition from Primary to Specialized Care, presented at Jumeirah University in December 2023.
Awad Ahmed Ali El-Sidiq
Head of Artificial Intelligent & Analytics
Awad Ahmed Ali El-Sidiq
Head of Artificial Intelligent & Analytics
Mr. Awad Ahmed Ali El-Sidiq (Chief Data Officer of the year 2023 , Award Winner of Best AI Project Implementation for Energy and Utilities Sector 2022 – 2023 & Award Winner of Oracle Worldwide DBA Excellence Award for EMEA Region at Open World USA 2013) is Head of Artificial intelligence & Analytics at ADNOC Distribution – U.A.E, Key Member on Data warehouse – Big Data Worldwide Leader Program.
With more than 15 years of IT Industry experience in architecting and managing large enterprise Database Applications and Advance Analytics Solutions for delivering services to more than 10,000 users and millions of customers across all ADNOC Distribution businesses.
Pioneer in Implementing BI & Advance Analytics (AI/ML) Solutions in Oil and Gas industry in Middle East & Africa region (MEA). His dedication and initiatives has been recognized globally. Has led major AI/ML Use Cases Development and Deployment with huge Business Revenues and Benefits.
One of the First Globally to Implement and Consolidate Successfully Enterprise Critical Production Databases using Oracle Exadata , Exalogic and Private Cloud Appliance in EMEA Region.
Lt. Colonel Dr. Hamad Khalifa Al Nuaimi
Head of Telecommunication, Abu Dhabi Police GHQ
Sheik Abdullah Jamal Mohideen
Data, Governance and Engagement Manager - Office of Strategy, Projects and Analytics, Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City
Sheik Abdullah Jamal Mohideen
Data, Governance and Engagement Manager - Office of Strategy, Projects and Analytics, Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City
A highly accomplished professional with over 20 years of experience Data Sciences, Business Intelligence (BI), AI, and Analytics. He has a proven track record of driving successful outcomes for large public sector health organizations across UAE, U.S, Qatar, Malaysia and India.
Throughout his career, Sheik Abdullah has achieved notable accomplishments, including:
- Implementing Advanced Analytics and AI solutions for major public sector healthcare provider networks, encompassing 40 hospitals and 200+ Primary Health Centre’s.
- Developed a custom chatbot for Healthcare Data Analytics using LLMs (Large Language Models).
- Established and built the Advanced Analytics and AI practice at Cerner Middle East, positioning the organization as a leader in healthcare analytics and artificial intelligence solutions in the region.
- Led the development and implementation of a highly effective Population Health Data Analytics Solution.
Dr. Chan Yeob Yeun
Associate Professor, Khalifa University, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Dr. Chan Yeob Yeun
Associate Professor, Khalifa University, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Dr. Chan Yeob Yeun holds M.Sc. (1996) and Ph.D. (2000) degrees in Information Security from Royal Holloway, University of London. After his Ph.D., he joined Toshiba TRL in Bristol, UK, and later became a Vice President at LG Electronics, Mobile Handset R&D Center, in Seoul, Korea (2005) where he was responsible for developing mobile TV technologies and related security. He left LG Electronics in 2007 and joined KAIST (Korea) until August 2008 and then Khalifa University of Science and Technology in September 2008. Dr. Yeun is currently a researcher in cybersecurity including IoT/USN security, cyber-physical system security, cloud/fog security and cryptographic techniques as an Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science and an active member of Center for Cyber-Physical Systems (C2PS). He also enjoys lecturing M.Sc. Cyber Security and Ph.D. Engineering courses at Khalifa University. He has published more than 160 journal articles and conference papers, eight book chapters and ten international patent applications. He also serves on the editorial board of multiple international journals and on the steering committee of international conferences. He is a senior member of the IEEE.
Somy Varghese
Head of Digital Transformation and Technology
Somy Varghese
Head of Digital Transformation and Technology
Dr. Jassim Al Awadhi
Digital Transformation Principal and AI Researcher
Dr. Jassim Al Awadhi
Digital Transformation Principal and AI Researcher
Dr. Jassim Al Awadhi – Has 20+ years of experience in the telecommunication sector in various fields. Engineering, Product Development and Design, Project management, Customer Experience. Designing and enhancing fixed and mobile products and services, also optimizing customer experience touch-point journey. Recently, Jassim has been part of the Digital Transformation program in a leading telecom organization. Jassim holds a Bachelor's in electronics engineering, a Master's in strategic management, and a PhD in Digital transformation, specifically in AI implementation. Jassim has published peer-reviewed articles and is a speaker and panelist in research and conferences.
Shameed Sait
Head of AI
Shameed Sait
Head of AI
Shameed Sait is an AI expert with 18 US patents on AI and several AI research articles. He has deployed AI solutions in a variety of fields, including education, forecasting, predictive maintenance, and AI assistants. He has built multiple applications using ChatGPT/GPT-4 AI models. Shameed is a also chess enthusiast who has developed chess engines based on the GPT and other AI models. Shameed is now the Head of Artificial Intelligence at GEMS Education, Dubai, where he oversees many AI programs focused on enhancing learning and teaching outcomes. He has received several prestigious AI awards and accolades from various organizations.
Sebastian T Samuel
Chief Information Office
Sebastian T Samuel
Chief Information Office
Sebastian T Samuel is the Chief Information Officer at AW Rostamani Group, Dubai.
With more than 25 Years of experience in the Information Technology industry, Samuel heads a team of professionals with responsibilities for technical oversight including research, development, technology, and product design activities spanning the AW Rostamani portfolio which includes Automotive, Real Estate, Manufacturing, Logistics, Retail, Travel and Tours. Sebastian holds Master’s in Computer Applications and he is also certified in Enterprise Governance of IT (CGEIT) & Enterprise Architecture (TOGAF). He is an ExO Consultant and Coach who can help organizations to leverage Exponential Technologies for their growth. He has expertise in Digital Transformation. Modernizing Technology Architecture, Data Science and ML Implementations, Customer Experience Technologies, ERP Modernization, Corporate Strategy & Performance Management, Governance Risk and Compliance, and Business Continuity Management.
Sebastian provides leadership for the continued development of an innovative, robust, and secure digital environment throughout the group. His initiatives include improving service delivery through embracing effective and efficient use of technology; creating business models for delivering new services and leading strategic initiatives to transform the business through effective and efficient use of technology to be flexible, adaptable, and responsive to customer needs.
As a professional committed to continuous growth and leadership development, he has completed the prestigious Stanford LEAD program offered by Stanford Graduate School of Business in 2022. Equipped with cutting-edge knowledge in leadership, innovation, and entrepreneurship, he is poised to drive positive change to the business, navigate complex challenges and deliver impactful results.
Venkataramana Venkat Suryanarayanan
Chief Financial Officer-SFC Group
Ali Abouda
Group Chief Financial Officer - CFO-Gulf Navigation Holding PJSC
Fouad Chahmi
Director Of Finance And Administration-Arthur D. Little
Khalid Chami
Group Chief Financial Officer-Ali & Sons Holding LLC
Mohamed Ragab
Ragab-Applications Development Section Head- Electonic Government Authority of Ras Alkhaimah
Mohamed Ragab
Ragab-Applications Development Section Head- Electonic Government Authority of Ras Alkhaimah
Dr. Zeyad Sarairah
Artificial Intelligence Expert, Roads & Transport Authority
Dr. Zeyad Sarairah
Artificial Intelligence Expert, Roads & Transport Authority
Artificial Intelligence expert with a demonstrated history and experience of more than 15 years, working in the information technology and services industry & the academic field. Strong Advanced Analytics professional skilled in Innovation Management, Communication, and Digital Transformation strategies.
Experienced in strategic projects regarding AI and holistic strategic master-plans development with remarkable experience in Machine learning, NPL, Computer vision, Deep Learning, BI, software design, and development activities.
Salahuddin Almohammadi
Group IT Director, HSA Group
Shaker Alowainati
Chief Technology Officer-INDEX HOLDING
