Agenda 2024
09:00 - 10:00
REGISTRATION AND REFRESHMENTS
10:00 - 10:15
National Infrastructure Fund (Infra) - Lead Development Partner for Infrastructure
Sultan Albanyan
Executive Director Business Coverage
National Infrastructure Fund
10:15 - 10:30
Digital infrastructure: Multi-Cloud and Data Centers
- Computing Infrastructure ecosystem: private cloud, public cloud, sovereign cloud and collocation.
- Balancing Security and Agility: Leveraging cloud computing for enhanced operational efficiency and competitive advantage for governments and organizations
- Cloud Security: Implementing robust measures for a secure digital future
Mohammed Alkhayyal
Director Computer Operation Department
Saudi Aramco
10:30 - 10:50
The Infrastructure of Tomorrow
- The evolution of power density
- The modern Enterprise Infrastructure
- Maximize the benefit of Hybrid Cloud
Erick Baduy
CEO - Board Member
Edarat Group
10:50 - 11:10
Powering the Future: How Legrand is Driving the AI Revolution
Arnold Stofberg
Regional Business Development Manager
Legrand Data Center Solutions
11:10 - 11:50
Panel Discussion
Sustainable and Green Data Centres for a Digital Saudi Arabia
- Implementing energy-efficient practices in data centre operations to reduce carbon footprint
- Investing in renewable energy sources like solar and wind to power data centres
- Promoting sustainable business practices among tech companies and encouraging the adoption of green technologies
Moderator
John Seed
Group Director, Strategy & Development
Dar Al Riyadh
Adel Rizk
Head of Data Center Division
Edarat Group
Mohammed Dighriri
General Director of Environmental Data Center
NCEC
Dr. Mohammed ALSURF
Carbon Department Director
Tilad Group
11:50 - 12:20
PRAYER BREAK & VISIT TO EXHIBITOR LOUNGE
12:20 - 12:40
Building the Future with Google Cloud: AI, Infrastructure, and Innovation
- Google Cloud investment in Saudi Arabia
- The latest innovations in GCP AI-powered infrastructure
- The role of AI and Gemini in empowering Google Cloud’s customers and partners
Khalid Alohali
Head of Customer Engineering
Google Cloud
12:40 - 13:00
Data Centers Cooling – Air Cooled Chillers
Reliability, Energy Demand, Sustainability
Ahmad Arouri
Sales Consultation and Strategic Key Account Manager
Daikin Saudi Arabia
13:00 - 13:20
Reimagining Data Centre Cooling: Innovations for a Sustainable Future
- Review and greater understanding of advanced cooling techniques for optimization of energy use and reduction in operational costs
- Greater understanding of the role of innovative cooling solutions to achieve sustainability goals and minimize environmental impact
- Learn real world applications of these new technologies and lessons learned in the process
Saleh Malkawi
Vice President of Sales - Middle East, Turkey, and Central Asia
Uptime Institute
13:20 - 13:30
Why Optical Fiber is an Essential Element for AI-Enabled Data Centers
- The AI ecosystem doesn’t work without fibre
- What it will take for data centres to win in the generative AI era
- Moving the industry forward with every connection
Mustafa Akileh
Middle East DC Manager
Corning
13:30 - 14:10
Panel Discussion
Fortifying the Kingdom's Digital Domain: Mitigating Cybersecurity and Cloud Security Risks
- Adoption of robust cybersecurity frameworks and importance of continuous threat intelligence and monitoring.
- Implementing Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) and Identity and Access Management (IAM) systems
- Utilization of advanced technologies for threat detection and response
Moderator
Saurabh Verma
Vice President, ICT Advisory
Frost & Sullivan
Nezar Alturki
Chief Information Officer
Ministry of Saudi Arabia National Guard
Fahad Alqarni
Cybersecurity Director
Saudi Arabia Government Entity
Muhammad Khurram Khan
Professor of Cybersecurity, Center of Excellence in Information Assurance
King Saud University
ABDULLAH ALAWADH
VP of Technology, Data and Cyber Security
General Commission for Wilayah
14:10 - 14:30
High-Performance Computing - Now and Then in the Kingdom
- What / Why HPC?
- Use Cases for High-Performance Computing
- Future trends in Sustainable Computing and Quantum Computing
Dr. Saad Alowayyed
General Manager
King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST)
14:30 - 15:30
LUNCH BREAK & VISIT TO EXHIBITOR LOUNGE
09:00 - 10:00
REGISTRATION AND REFRESHMENTS
10:00 -10:20
Transforming Tomorrow: The Impact of Evolving Data Requirements
- Shift Towards AI-Optimized Infrastructure: Traditional datacenter network design may not meet the demands of AI, requiring not only data center network design restructuring but also adaptation of distributed storage solutions to optimize AI processing.
- Security and Compliance Challenges: AI introduces new complexities in data privacy and security, particularly around sensitive data storage and processing which increases data center demand in implementing AI-driven cybersecurity measures to proactively monitor and protect against evolving threats.
- Edge Computing Expansion: AI’s real-time processing needs, especially in IoT and autonomous systems are driving data centers toward edge computing, enabling processing closer to the data source, reducing latency and network strain
Ulysses Demos
Sr. Director Data Management and Protection Office
Red Sea Global
10:20 - 10:40
DESERT DRAGON DATA CENTER - Implementing Next-Generation data centers to align with Vision 2030
- Design/Build of Energy efficient and sustainable Data Centers for a modern KSA
- Scalability for future big data and hyper-scaler needs
- Future-Proofing by catering to the new generation of AI demand with Immersive technology
Fahad Khan
CEO
ICS Arabia
10:40 - 11:00
Converting Compliance Resistance into Resilience
Vassilis Hatzidakis, MBA
Senior Cybersecurity Consultant, Information Security & Quality Consultant
Tekpaths
Phaedra Kali, MBA
Senior Consultant, Master Trainer, Certified Coach
Tekpaths
11:00 – 11:40
Panel Discussion
Fostering Sustainable Development and Nurturing Digital Evolution through Digital Infrastructures
- Driving Innovation: Utilizing smart technologies and energy-efficient systems to boost innovation and operational efficiency
- Integrating Sustainability: Incorporating eco-friendly practices into digital infrastructure to support sustainability and technological advancement
- Building Resilient Systems: Designing scalable and resilient infrastructures to support evolving demands and sustainable development
Moderator
Paul Morrison
Data Center Cooling Business Development Manager Europe and Gulf
Legrand Data Center Solutions
Anwar Alsubhi
GM Cloud Infrastructure
Saudi Telecom Company
Sean Doherty
Head of Project and Program Management, Middle East & Africa
JLL
Fahad Khan
CEO
ICS Arabia
Duaa Abaoud
Director
Ministry of Municipalities and Housing
( MOMAH)
11:40 - 12:10
PRAYER BREAK & VISIT TO EXHIBITOR LOUNGE
12:10 - 12:50
Panel Discussion
Driving Technological Advancements in the Generative AI Era
- Scalability and Futureproofing: Building an infrastructure that grows with your organization
- Streamlining Operations: Simplifying management across public, private, and hybrid cloud environments
- Sustainability Goals: Leveraging hybrid cloud to support and enhance sustainability initiatives
Moderator
Iftikhar Alvi
IT Director
Tatweer Education Holding Company
Dr. Mashari Almussaed
Chief Information Officer
Saudi Olympic & Paralympic Committee
Abdulaziz Alsaykhan
CIO
Esports World Cup Foundation
Krish Jangal
IT Director
Arabian Agricultural Services Company (ARASCO)
Kamal Farag
Digital Services Director
HRDF
12:50 - 13:00
Considerations in Selecting Data Centre Storage Solutions
This presentation will discuss the key issues that data centres face in developing their back-up storage architecture. Participants will learn about industry best practices and provided with guidelines on how to choose the best energy storage solution for your data centre.
Gerrit Barnard
Director, Sales - EMEA
C&D Technologies
13:00 - 13:40
Panel Discussion
Mastering Disaster Recovery and Backup: Building Resilience in a Digital World
- Developing a comprehensive disaster recovery plan for maintaining and restoring critical operations in the event of a disaster
- Implementing robust backup strategies to ensure data integrity and availability
- Testing and validating recovery procedures to ensure that disaster recovery plans and backup processes are effective and that your team is prepared for any eventuality
Moderator
Faysal Ghauri
Managing Partner & Chief Strategist
FANUUN BCG
Hassan Al Amri
GM Risk Management and Business Continuity
Mobily
Noor Alshebani
Enterprise Risk Director
ROSHN Group
Naif Al Suliman
Crisis and Disaster Center Director
National Water Company
Mohamed Hasan
Resiliency & IT Disaster Recovery Director
KPMG
13:40 – 14:40
LUNCH BREAK & VISIT TO EXHIBITOR LOUNGE
*The above is a running agenda and is subject to change