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IDC: CIO Summit Qatar 2026
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.
The essentials
Event details
- Dates
- 17 November 2026
- Location
- Doha, Qatar
- Organiser
- International Data Corporation
- Industry
- Cybersecurity
Agenda themes
Topics covered
- 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
On stage
Speaker
- Jyoti Lalchandani, IDC
On the floor
Sponsor
- ManageEngine
Logistics
Where to stay
Places to stay near the venue.
Al Nakheel
Najd boutique hotel
Al Mirqab
Park Hyatt ★★★★★
223 Sikkat Wadi Msherib, الدوحة
فندق رويال قطر
شارع الاصمخ, الدوحة
Mercure Grand Hotel
Abdul Aziz Bin Ahmed
Qatar Palace Hotel
Al Asmakh Street
The Tower
الدوحة
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