Cybersecurity

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.

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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 LalchandaniIDC

Logistics

Where to stay

Places to stay near the venue.

  • Al Nakheel

    630 m from the venue

  • Najd boutique hotel

    700 m from the venue

  • Al Mirqab

    740 m from the venue

  • Park Hyatt ★★★★★

    210 m from the venue

    223 Sikkat Wadi Msherib, الدوحة

  • فندق رويال قطر

    710 m from the venue

    شارع الاصمخ, الدوحة

  • Mercure Grand Hotel

    290 m from the venue

    Abdul Aziz Bin Ahmed

  • Qatar Palace Hotel

    690 m from the venue

    Al Asmakh Street

  • The Tower

    610 m from the venue

    الدوحة

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