# IDC: CIO Summit Qatar 2026

- Dates: 17 November 2026
- Location: Doha, Qatar
- Organiser: International Data Corporation
- Industry: Cybersecurity

## About

The IDC CIO Summit Qatar 2026 returns for its seventh edition as the country’s principal forum for technology executives navigating the transition to enterprise artificial intelligence. The summit convenes senior leaders from government ministries, national enterprises and the technology sector to examine how organisations can deploy AI responsibly while managing the practical realities of legacy infrastructure, constrained budgets and emerging skill gaps.

## Official links

- [Official website](https://event.idc.com/event/idc-cio-summit-qatar/)
- [Registration](https://events.idc.com/d/z5qnlw/4W?locale=en-US)
- [Agenda](https://event.idc.com/event/idc-cio-summit-qatar/agendaqa26/)

## Topics

- Agentic AI and the Evolving Role of the CIO
- Legacy Modernisation and Data Foundations
- Infrastructure Economics and Cloud Strategy
- Building AI Talent and Organisational Capability
- Responsible AI and Ethical Governance
- Qatar’s Position in Regional Digital Strategy

## Speakers

- Jyoti Lalchandani, IDC

## Sponsors and partners

- ManageEngine

## Where to stay

- **Al Nakheel**: 200 m from the venue
- **Najd boutique hotel**: 270 m from the venue
- **Al Mirqab**: 300 m from the venue
- **Park Hyatt**: 350 m from the venue, 5 stars, 223 Sikkat Wadi Msherib, الدوحة
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/hotel/qatar/park-hyatt-doha/dohph)
  - Phone: +974 4009 1234
- **فندق رويال قطر**: 350 m from the venue, شارع الاصمخ, الدوحة
  - Phone: +9744249444
- **Mercure Grand Hotel**: 390 m from the venue, Abdul Aziz Bin Ahmed
- **Qatar Palace Hotel**: 420 m from the venue, Al Asmakh Street
- **The Tower**: 480 m from the venue, الدوحة

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Source: https://www.luminik.io/events/idc-cio-summit-qatar/