Data 2030 Summit is the premier annual event bringing together the Data Management community to accelerate Data Innovation and AI deployment across enterprises. This exclusive roundtable fosters discussions on developing, scaling, and maintaining cutting-edge Data Management strategies, platforms, and architectures for the new algorithmic decade.
Over the past eight years, Data 2030 Summit has evolved into a global knowledge-sharing and networking powerhouse, connecting data practitioners from the Nordics, MEA, APAC, and ANZ regions. It’s more than an event—it’s a movement driving companies towards accelerated data and AI transformation.
This year, the MEA Data Management community will have the unique opportunity to attend two editions of the summit, one in Riyadh and one in Dubai. These tailored agendas address both local and regional challenges, offering a wealth of insights into the latest practices and technologies, alongside unparalleled opportunities for networking and knowledge sharing.
Here’s a glimpse of why the Data 2030 Summit sells out every year well before the event begins:
Limited to 200 Delegates
To maintain the networking and knowledge-sharing experience, this round table summit is limited to a maximum of 200 on site participants. Speakers and exhibitors are carefully pre-qualified and selected to match the current regional market challenges, and provide outstanding content and insights relevant to the participants attending. The event has been sold out way in advance, in every one of the past 6 editions in any of the Europe, MEA and APAC Editions.
Topic Related Round Table Discussions
Along the presentations, we have reserved time for interactive roundtables. This is a good time for your voice to be heard, to share your ideas and your challenges, or to simply benchmark your strategy with your peers. The duration of the roundtables is 40 minutes and in English. After the first 40 minutes roundtable session, delegates will rotate and take their seat on another roundtable for another 45 minute session.
Leading Technology Providers
Delegates attending the summit on-site will have the opportunity to visit the Exhibition Area and explore some of the most cutting-edge technologies and meet the best technology and service providers in the area. Some of them exhibiting for the first time in the MEA region. To make it more transparent and relevant for you, the demos presented during the summit will be listed in the agenda and on the event webpage.
Need-to-know and Up-to-date Topics
The agenda is carefully designed to match the delegate community challenges and needs. Based on the last year’s feedback and our pre-event research, we have constructed the agenda that emulates the current market maturity, current project objectives, as well the aspiration for future technology insight.
A Data Mastery Day with Three Stages
On this edition, during the conference day, delegates will have the opportunity to choose between three super insightful and interactive tracks focusing on Data Strategy, Data Governance and Quality and and Enterprise and Cloud Architecture.
Networking Program
In addition to extending the on-site part of the conference to three stages, we bring the event participants closer together through an informal event format. Once the conference day is finished, we are inviting the delegates to a networking program, starting with a cocktail reception..
Plenum
The keynote presentations are the pillars of the entire conference and the most memorable presentations of the event. As opening plenary talks, they set the tone of the entire conference, tie all themes together and provide excitement on the presentations that are about to come. This year’s keynote list includes visionaries and leading expert names in Data and Information Management.
Interactive Panels
Over the conference days, the delegates will have the opportunity to take part in several interactive panels composed by practitioners and experts. The panels will cover several important topics covering everything from strategy to people, implementation, processes, and technology. The panelists invited are experts and practitioners in the area representing companies in the MEA region and beyond. All panels are in duration of 40 minutes and in English.
Limited to 200 Delegates
To maintain the networking and knowledge-sharing experience, this round table summit is limited to a maximum of 200 on site participants. Speakers and exhibitors are carefully pre-qualified and selected to match the current regional market challenges, and provide outstanding content and insights relevant to the participants attending. The event has been sold out way in advance, in every one of the past 6 editions in any of the Europe, MEA and APAC Editions.
Topic Related Round Table Discussions
Along the presentations, we have reserved time for interactive roundtables. This is a good time for your voice to be heard, to share your ideas and your challenges, or to simply benchmark your strategy with your peers. The duration of the roundtables is 40 minutes and in English. After the first 40 minutes roundtable session, delegates will rotate and take their seat on another roundtable for another 45 minute session.
Leading Technology Providers
Delegates attending the summit on-site will have the opportunity to visit the Exhibition Area and explore some of the most cutting-edge technologies and meet the best technology and service providers in the area. Some of them exhibiting for the first time in the MEA region. To make it more transparent and relevant for you, the demos presented during the summit will be listed in the agenda and on the event webpage.
Need-to-know and Up-to-date Topics
The agenda is carefully designed to match the delegate community challenges and needs. Based on the last year’s feedback and our pre-event research, we have constructed the agenda that emulates the current market maturity, current project objectives, as well the aspiration for future technology insight.
A Data Mastery Day with Three Stages
On this edition, during the conference day, delegates will have the opportunity to choose between three super insightful and interactive tracks focusing on Data Strategy, Data Governance and Quality and and Enterprise and Cloud Architecture.
Networking Program
In addition to extending the on-site part of the conference to three stages, we bring the event participants closer together through an informal event format. Once the conference day is finished, we are inviting the delegates to a networking program, starting with a cocktail reception..
Plenum
The keynote presentations are the pillars of the entire conference and the most memorable presentations of the event. As opening plenary talks, they set the tone of the entire conference, tie all themes together and provide excitement on the presentations that are about to come. This year’s keynote list includes visionaries and leading expert names in Data and Information Management.
Interactive Panels
Over the conference days, the delegates will have the opportunity to take part in several interactive panels composed by practitioners and experts. The panels will cover several important topics covering everything from strategy to people, implementation, processes, and technology. The panelists invited are experts and practitioners in the area representing companies in the MEA region and beyond. All panels are in duration of 40 minutes and in English.
1 Region. 2 Events. 2 Cities.
1 Region. 2 Events. 2 Cities.
We are extremely excited to announce a second event edition in the MEA region, this one hosted in Riyadh.
Alongside the event in Dubai, this year, the MEA Data Management community will have the unique opportunity to attend two editions of the summit. These tailored agendas address both local and regional challenges, offering a wealth of insights into the latest practices and technologies, as well as unparalleled opportunities for networking and knowledge sharing.
Don’t miss your chance to be part of this transformative experience. Secure your spot at the Data 2030 Summit and join the movement driving the future of data and AI.
Practical, Inspirational, ground-breaking presentations setting the tone of the entire conference, tying up all themes and providing excitement on the presentations that are about to come. The Keynotes are in duration of 30 minutes and held in English.
Data Strategy Stage
A strategy and technical track focusing on ways to create a future-proof and agile Modern Data Strategy for enterprise grade application of Advanced Analytics and AI, from ownership to implementation. Presentations are held in English and in duration of 30 minutes.
Data Governance & Quality Stage
Strategy and technical sessions focusing on creating sustainable enterprise-grade Modern Data Governance Strategy that provides qualitative, secure, fast and reliable data products to all functions and stakeholders in the company. Additional focus on Data Quality, MDM and Metadata. Presentations are held in English and in duration of 30 minutes.
Data Architecture Stage
Strategy and technical stage focusing on how organizations can create a modern data platform, manage applications, assets and resources across traditional and multi-cloud environments in ways that deliver visibility, automation and governance. The presentations are held in English and in duration of 30 minutes.
Michael brings over 20 years of experience in the field, having previously held the position of Head of Data and Analytics at Majid Al Futtaim, as well as similar roles at companies like Gildan, CGI, and Oracle. With expertise in various industries including banking, telecommunications, real estate, and manufacturing, Michael specializes in data modeling, warehousing, integration, big data management, and visualization. He is recognized for his strong analytical, communication, and training abilities. Michael is dedicated to continuous improvement and aims to leverage his skills to benefit and enhance the environments he works in.
Meet the Keynote Speaker
How to Build a Robust Data and Governance Platform for Innovation in the AI Age
Sam Khalil
Vice President of Data Insights Novo Nordisk
How to Build a Robust Data and Governance Platform for Innovation in the AI Age?
Sam Khalil
Vice President of Data Insights Novo Nordisk
Meet the Speakers
Ladle Patel
Senior Advisor – Advance Analytics
Arab National Bank
Majd Aldeen Masriah
Chief Technology Officer
Sanadak
Abdullah Albar
Chief Data Officer
Abdul Latif Jameel United Finance (ALJUF)
Nidal Qadous
Data Governance Program Lead
Saudi Aramco
Saleh S. Al Suwaiyel
Director of Partnerships & Data Analytics
Al Rahji Bank
Ángel Narciso
Executive Director | Chief Data Officer
Copernican | Qiwa
Mohamed Elmaki
Manager, Data Analytics & AI
KPMG Lower Gulf
Ahmad Sirka
Chief Data Officer
ADQCC
Ramachandra Rao Yermal
Advisor, Data Platforms
Department of Government Enablement
Omar Khan
Data & MarTech leader
Merkle
JP Bhamu
Group Chief Data & Analytics Officer
GEMS Education
Dr. Debashis Dutta
Senior Advisor Saudi Exim Bank
Ammar Rajab
Senior Data Analyst
NEOM
Brian Jamieson
TBD
Jamieson23
Nourah Ziyad AlGhamdi
Data & Analytics Team Leader
CST
Nijat Aghammadov
Data Governance Senior
PASHA Holding
Niyazi Garagashli
Senior Data Engineer
PASHA Holding | Data Ninja
Khulood Alawadhi
Director Advanced Technology
Moro Hub
Mahmoud Hammoud
Chief Data Officer Multibank Group
Navigating the New AI Era with Transformative Data Management
your ticket is the key to all DATA 2030 SUMMIT MEA has to offer – knowledge, networking and more
Navigating the New AI Era with Transformative Data Management
your ticket is the key to all DATA 2030 SUMMIT MEA has to offer – knowledge, networking and more
