The Qatar edition of the World CIO 200 Summit 2026, held at Andaz Doha, Qatar, on 17 June 2026, concluded successfully, bringing together the nation’s most influential CIOs, technology leaders, cybersecurity experts, digital transformation strategists, and industry innovators for a day of insightful discussions, networking, and recognition.
Organized by the Global CIO Forum in partnership with Global Enterprise Connect, the summit explored the future of leadership, innovation, resilience, and enterprise technology through four strategic pillars: Community, Knowledge, Health, and Human.
The event commenced with a Welcome Note by Chander Raina, President, Qatar Global CIO Forum, followed by the Opening Address by Anushree Dixit, Chief Strategy Officer, Global Enterprise Connect, setting the tone for an engaging day of collaboration and thought leadership.
Community
The first pillar focused on strengthening digital ecosystems through the panel discussion, “Breaking Silos: How CIOs Can Create Cross-Industry Value Networks.”
Moderated by Mohammad Saquib, Senior Network and Security Consultant, Government Entity, the session featured:
- Vladimir Kanyshev, Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), CQUR Bank LLC
- Magdy Mansour, General Manager IT, Doha Cables
- Khalid Lakdawala, Cyber Security Expert, Government Entity
The discussion highlighted the importance of shared innovation platforms, cyber intelligence sharing, collaborative innovation, and ecosystem leadership in accelerating digital transformation.
Knowledge
Following a networking lunch and interactive engagement session led by Chander Raina, discussions continued under the Knowledge pillar with the panel session, “The Next Wave: Agentic AI and Digital Twins.”
Moderated by Mubaraq Muhammad Tharamal, Head of Interconnection & NM (A), Communications Regulatory Authority, the panel featured:
- Amer Bazerbachi, Partner, KPMG
- Abdallah Kamal, IT Manager, Arafat Group
- Ina Nistoras, AI Transformation Director, MagnaQore Inc.
The session explored emerging technologies, AI governance, future enterprise architecture, digital twins, and innovation strategies that will shape the next decade of business transformation.
Health
The Health pillar focused on sustainability, wellbeing, and resilient workplaces through the panel discussion, “Technology for Wellbeing, Sustainability & Smart Workplaces.”
Moderated by Ozel Hurmuzlu, Head of Institutional Quality Management, Qatar University, the session featured:
- Saumy Thomas, Manager of Internal Audit, Qatar University
- Dr. Ali AlSanousi, Executive Director of Clinical Information Systems & Assistant Professor, Hamad Medical Corporation & Cornell University
- Arnab Kumar Mukherjee, Business Continuity Manager, Vodafone Qatar
- Estera Kot, Chief Technology Officer, Clouds On Mars
The discussion examined employee wellbeing technologies, ESG reporting, sustainable IT operations, green data centres, and hybrid workforce strategies.
Adding further insights to the agenda, Michael Netterberg, Consulting System Engineer, HPE, delivered a presentation on Self-Driving Networks, highlighting the role of intelligent infrastructure in modern enterprise operations.
Human
The final pillar explored leadership, trust, and organizational culture through the panel discussion, “The Human-Centric CIO: Leading with Purpose, Trust and Influence.”
Moderated by Camelia Lavina Olteanu, Senior Vice President Group Operations Excellence, QNB Group, the session featured:
- Ali Awkal, Country Director of Information Technology, Hilton
- Dr. Randhir Mazumdar, Founder & Director, Vision Consulting
- Irina Duisimbekova, Founder & President, Licorne Gulf Holding and SympathiQ.com
- Ahmad Javaid, Digital Trust Advisor
The panel discussed leadership evolution, trust and ethics, digital culture, diversity of thought, and the growing influence of CIOs as strategic business leaders.
Recognition
The summit concluded with the prestigious CIO 200 Recognition & Felicitation Ceremony, celebrating Qatar’s leading technology executives for their contributions to innovation, digital transformation, and organizational excellence.
Next-Gen(5–10 Years of Experience)
- Govindas Aldoncar (Ammico International Trad. Cont.)
Master (15–20 Years of Experience)
- Mubaraq Muhammad Tharamal (Communications Regulatory Authority – Qatar)
- Ozel Hurmuzlu (Qatar University)
- Mohamed Kabeer Syed Ahamed (Power International Holding)
- Lirar V. Thachoth (Doha Clinic Hospital)
- Ugur Sanal Inal (QTerminals)
- Jeganraj Marlose (Qatar Airways)
- Chirag Jaiswal (Kempinski Qatar)
- Rahul Kumar (Sheraton Doha)
- Ravi Mahalingam (Darwish Group)
- Mohammad Ismail (Mwani Qatar)
- Muhub Abdul Rakeeb (Jaidah Group)
- Pravin Sharma (Park Hyatt Doha)
- Fareed Alawi (Government Communications Office)
Legend (More Than 20 Years of Experience)
- Toni Elias (Midmac Contracting W.L.L.)
- Mohammad Ibrahim Saheem (Doha Bank)
- Ammar Alassadi (Alfardan Corporation)
- Pallot Yogi Prasad (Shaza Hotels)
- Bilal Rao (RKH Qitarat)
- Mohd Al-Suwaidi (Community College of Qatar)
- Mohammed Abdul Latif Sattar (Bin Arbaid Holding)
- Mohammed Tamimi (Qatar National Bank)
- Shibu Mathai (Hamad International Airport)
- Sam Hakim (United Development Company – UDC)
- Mohammad Asfari (ARTIC)
- Ahmed Samy El Ghamry (Hamad Medical Corporation – HMC)
- Jasim Abdul Rahman (Power International Holding – PIH)
- Lt. Col. Mohamed Hassan Al Sulaiti (NSS)
Congratulations to all the distinguished technology leaders recognized at the World CIO 200 Summit Qatar 2026 for their outstanding contributions to innovation, digital transformation, and technology leadership.
Acknowledgements
The organizers extend their sincere appreciation to all speakers, delegates, award recipients, and partners for contributing to the success of the Qatar edition of the World CIO 200 Summit 2026.
Boardroom Partner
- HPE
Registration Partner
- Samsung
Gold Partners
- eMudhra
- ManageEngine
- LMNTRIX
- Silverse
Their continued support played a pivotal role in making the event a resounding success.
Special gratitude to the Country Heads of Qatar, Mohammad Alkilani, John Mankarios, Amr Metwally, Chander Raina, and Abdus Salam for their distinguished support, leadership, and invaluable contribution to the success of the World CIO 200 Summit Qatar 2026.
As the World CIO 200 Summit continues its global journey, the Qatar edition reaffirmed the power of collaboration, innovation, and visionary leadership in shaping the future of enterprise technology.
