Accelerating MENA’s Next Generation
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Event Overview

As the economies in MENA are increasingly undergoing digital transformation, governments across the region continue to expand their investments in data management, governance, and protection. Dubai’s government services hit 99.5% digitization rate in 2023. Saudi Arabia’s digital transformation has skyrocketed in recent years, with the Kingdom digitalizing more than 6,000 government services, representing 97% of total government services in 2022. (The National Transformation Program (NTP) report).

These advancements highlight the critical role of data and the integration of cutting-edge technologies such as 5G deployments, AI, IoT, cloud computing, and analytics to achieve MENA’s digital transformation goals.

In this exciting and disruptive era, the Data-Driven Government Conference acts as a crucial platform annually bringing together key stakeholders from ministries, government and public sector to facilitate collaboration, illuminate significant obstacles including real-time data management, data breaches, data accuracy issues, incompatibility among solutions, the constraints of traditional systems and other main issues collectively impeding the region’s swift economic development and exchange insights on leveraging data-driven innovations to drive societal transformation and position the Middle East economy as an economic powerhouse globally.

‘Another characteristic of mature digital governments is that they are data-driven, leveraging their national data assets to generate insights that improve decision making and develop advanced analytics and artificial intelligence use cases.’ – In ‘The Journey to Digital Government 5.0 Part 1 Publication’ by PwC

Market Drivers

Global smart government market was valued at $21.9 billion in 2021, and is projected to reach $124.7 billion by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 19.4% from 2022 to 2031.

United Arab Emirates data center market size was valued at USD 1.25 billion in 2022 and is expected to reach USD 1.91 billion by 2028, growing at a CAGR of 7.34% (Arizton Advisory and Intelligence).

Oman data center market size was previously valued at $286 million and is expected to reach $470.8 million by 2027 , growing at a CAGR of 11.42% during 2021–2027 (Arizton Advisory and Intelligence).

MENA data center market is projected to reach a value of $7.94 billion by 2028 from $4.86 billion in 2022, growing at a CAGR of 8.53% from 2023-2028 (Research and Markets).

Saudi Arabia data Center market is anticipated to grow at a rapid pace of 13.5% during 2024-2028 (Research and Markets)

Bahrain data center market size was valued at USD 166.4 million in 2022 and is expected to reach USD 305.9 million by 2028, growing at a CAGR of 10.68% (Arizton Advisory and Intelligence).

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Event Features

Bigger and Better

The 4th Data-Driven Government Conference is set to exceed expectations, featuring an extended two-day program. This edition will be larger in scale, incorporating evidence-based case studies, interactive panel discussions led by esteemed C-level executives from diverse regions and industries, keynote presentations delivered by influential stakeholders and technical experts, and engaging fireside chats. The event's primary focus will revolve around showcasing crucial advancements and offering practical solutions to address the challenges currently confronting the MENA region.

Diverse Speaker Lineup

By bringing together the brightest minds from various countries in the region, the conference offers a kaleidoscope of insights. It will include a broad spectrum of perspectives of thought leaders, innovators, technical experts from government, public administrations, and data utilization experts providing a well-rounded view of the subject matter.

Groundbreaking Solutions and State-of-the-Art Technologies

The Data-Driven Government Conference, hosting more than 30 Exhibitors and Sponsors, will serve as a showcase for the latest and most innovative products in the field of data. It will be a testament to the cutting-edge advancements in the industry.

Networking

Extensive opportunities spread across two days to establish new partnerships and reconnect with your peers across the region.

Meet the team

Advisory Board Members

Ahmed Said

Advisor of Economic and Statistical affairs to the Minister at Ministry of Communications and Information Technology and Executive Director National Telecommunications Regulatory Authority
Egypt

Ali Abdulla Alsadadi

Chief of Information Technology

Ministry of Oil and Environment
Bahrain

Fatmah Alabdouli

Director of Data Management & Statistics

Ministry of Energy
& Infrastructure
UAE

Noora Alawi

Senior Director - Smart City

Dubai Integrated Economic
Zone Authority

Eng. Ali Abuzinjal

Director of IT

Sharjah Research Technology and Innovation Authority

Mohammad J Sear

Digital Government & Public Sector Consulting Leader - Middle East, Africa, India

EY

Speakers

Ahmed Said

Advisor of Economic and Statistical affairs to the Minister at Ministry of Communications and Information Technology and Executive Director National Telecommunications Regulatory Authority
Egypt

Ali Abdulla Alsadadi

Chief of Information Technology

Ministry of Oil and Environment
Bahrain

Fatmah Alabdouli

Director of Data Management & Statistics

Ministry of Energy & Infrastructure
UAE

Stuart Brown

Chief Data Officer

Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development

Salwa Abdulla

Director - Government Projects and Programs

Federal Authority for Government Human Resources

Dr. Shada Al Ghazali

Acting Director of Public Health Information Department

Department of Health
Abu Dhabi

Muhammed Alsami

Director - Data Governance and Compliance

Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority
Saudi Arabia

Dr. Ebrahim Al Alkeem Al Zaabi

Director - Digital Transformation - Cyber Security - Artificial Intelligence Expert

Government of Abu Dhabi, UAE

Noora Alawi

Senior Director - Smart City

Dubai Integrated Economic
Zone Authority

Dr. Mohammed Khalfan Aldaheri

Director of Strategic Affairs Office

Authority of Social contribution
Ma'an

Eng. Ali Abuzinjal

Director of IT

Sharjah Research Technology and Innovation Authority

Walid Lotfy

Acting Head of Data & Economic Intelligence Section

Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry

Mohammad J Sear

Digital Government & Public Sector Consulting Leader - Middle East, Africa, India

EY

AGENDA

  • AGENDA DAY 1 | 26TH FEBRUARY
  • AGENDA DAY 2 | 27TH FEBRUARY

08:00 – 09:00

REGISTRATION AND NETWORKING

09:00 – 09:05

Welcome Message by GM Events

09:05 – 09:15

Opening Remarks by Conference Chairperson

09:15 – 09:30

Opening Keynote Address: Next Generation Government Enabled by Data

09:30 – 10:10

Regional Panel: The Intersection of 5G and Data to Build the Most Connected Countries

10:10 – 10:25

Keynote Presentation Session

(Reserved for Premium Sponsor)

10:25 – 11:00

Panel Discussion: Building Resilient and Interconnected Government Services by Breaking Down Siloed Systems and Modernizing IT Infrastructure and Applications

11:00 – 11:45

VIP Exhibition Tour & Networking Coffee Break

11:45 – 12:05

Fireside Chat: Low-code/No-code Automation - Is it Worth the Hype?

12:05 – 12:50

Industry Innovation Session

12:50 – 13:05

Case Study: Supercharging e-Public Services with Super Apps

13:05 – 13:40

Panel Discussion: Cyberstorm Alert - Combatting the Wave of Increased Data Breach Risks and Cyberattacks Brought About by Government Digitalization

13:40 – 14:00

Fireside Chat: Cloud Maturity Model - Which Stage of Transformation is the Region at?

14:00

Closing Remarks by Conference Chairperson, Networking Lunch and End of Day 1

08:30 – 09:30

REGISTRATION AND NETWORKING

09:30 – 09:40

Opening Remarks by Conference Chairperson

09:40 – 10:10

Panel Discussion: The Role of Data Quality in Open Government and Open Data Initiatives

10:10 – 10:25

Keynote Presentation

(Reserved for Premium Sponsor)

10:25 - 10:45

Fireside Chat: Web 3.0, Data Sovereignty, and the Evolving Landscape of Data Ownership

10:45 – 11:00

Keynote Presentation: Metaverse-Infused Digital Government: A Look into the Future

11:00 – 11:45

VIP Exhibition Tour & Networking Coffee Break

11:45 – 12:20

Panel Discussion: Elevating the Potential of Smart Cities with Robust Data Management Capabilities

12:20 – 13:05

Industry Innovation Session

13:05 – 13:25

Fireside Chat: Reimagining Citizen Interaction with Generative AI

13:25 – 14:00

Panel Discussion: Unveiling the Hidden Value - Exploring Dark Data and Breaking Down Data Silos

14:00

Closing Remarks by Conference Chairperson, Networking Lunch and End of Conference

Who should Attend?

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Sponsors and Partners

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Why Sponsor?

Get in Front of Your Target Market

Get the chance to network and build relationships with key stakeholders involved in the digitalization of government services across MENA and get insight into their plans to invest in new technologies and spot opportunities.  

Increase Your Competitiveness

Learn about the challenges faced by the region’s industry experts and identify how you can provide them with customised solutions to help them overcome them. 

Generate Strong Leads

Learn about the future of data-driven government and public services and influence decision makers and stand a chance of being shortlisted for upcoming projects.  

Partnership Message

If you have a product or service that will be valuable to the region’s Government and Public Sectors, please contact us on partnerships@gmevents.ae to find out more about sponsorship packages and opportunities  

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