As enterprises in the Middle East push forward with ambitious innovation agendas, the cloud has become central to driving scalability, agility, and data-led decision- making. With the rise of AI, advanced analytics, and industry-specific platforms, cloud strategies are rapidly evolving—from basic migration to modern, multi-cloud architectures built for resilience and speed.
Now in its 2025 edition, the Cloud Connect Awards, presented by CXO Insight Middle East, continues to honour the organisations and individuals leading the way in cloud innovation. As cloud computing becomes ever more critical to enterprise transformation, this prestigious awards programme recognises the most impactful use cases, forward-thinking strategies, and standout solutions shaping the region’s digital future.
Whether you’re driving cloud innovation, delivering cutting-edge solutions, or setting new benchmarks in enterprise cloud adoption—this is the awards programme that celebrates your impact and showcases your leadership in shaping the cloud-first future.
6.00 – 7.00 pm
7.00 – 7.05 pm
7.05 – 7.20 pm
CTO
Property Finder
7.20 - 7.35 pm
CIO,
KEO International Consultants
7.45 - 8.30 pm
As cloud matures into the foundation of digital economies, the question is no longer about adoption but about advantage. This panel will explore how the intelligent cloud is reshaping competitiveness across industries — from enabling agility and resilience to supporting new models of innovation and governance. Leaders will share perspectives on what enterprises must prioritise in 2025 and beyond to turn digital ambition into lasting impact.
Moderator
Group CISO
Fertiglobe
Director of AI
saal.ai
SVP and Regional Head
MEA Technology Solutions, NTT DATA
Senior Sales Engineer
Commvault
8.30 - 9.30 pm
9.30 pm Onwards
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+971 56 411 0215
merlec@insightmediame.com
+971 55 118 1730
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+971 56 690 3159