SITE Hosts IDC CIO Summit Saudi Arabia 2023

IDC has announced the sponsorship collaboration with the Saudi Information Technology Company (SITE) for the upcoming 13th edition of the prestigious Saudi Arabia CIO Summit, scheduled to take place on September 13-14 at the Fairmont Hotel in Riyadh.

The annual IDC CIO Summit Saudi Arabia is a highly anticipated event within the tech industry calendar of the region. Under the theme “Enabling the Digital Economy’s Leaders,” this year’s summit will serve as a distinguished platform, attracting influential business leaders, IT heads, and industry analysts from around the world. They will gather to share their collective insights and engage in valuable idea exchange.

“We are excited to welcome SITE as our Host Partner for this year’s IDC Saudi Arabia CIO Summit,” said Hamza Naqshbandi, IDC’s associate vice president for Saudi Arabia and Bahrain. “Saudi Arabia’s dedication to harnessing the power of technology and innovation to drive its ambitions for a vibrant digital economy is evident. The Kingdom’s commitment to digital transformation is backed by comprehensive policies, infrastructure investments, innovation platforms, skill development, and collaborative regulations, all aimed at facilitating the growth of digital enterprises. Sustainability and AI are also gaining prominence and will be additional strategic focal points for Saudi technology leaders. These subjects, along with other tech trends, will steer discussions at the forthcoming IDC Saudi CIO Summit. In collaboration with SITE and our partners, our goal is to support the ICT and digital leaders of the Kingdom in developing the competencies, performance metrics, and organizational structures needed to thrive in the new digital economy.”

Dr. Hesham Altaleb, Vice President of Research, Development & Innovation at SITE, stressed the significance of tech-powered events like the IDC Saudi CIO Summit in bolstering leadership in the realms of technology and innovation. He emphasized the importance of staying in touch with market needs and shifts to stay current with new ideas and trends. “SITE is a leader in the industry, and from this vantage point, we believe it is essential to engage in dynamic discussions with industry leaders, innovators, and business professionals to comprehend current challenges, offer optimization solutions and services, and be an integral part of the broader change for the better,” noted Dr. Altaleb.

The IDC Saudi Arabia CIO Summit has been a cornerstone of the region’s ICT calendar for 13 years, serving as the premier source of learning about the latest developments in the industry. The 2023 edition will feature a meticulously crafted agenda, including informative presentations, in-depth discussions, expert-led panel sessions, and end-user perspectives delivered by prominent IT leaders from across the region.