Data+AI Day | Dubai

Name: Data+AI Day | Dubai
Start: 2026-11-19T04:30:00.000Z
End: 2026-11-19T12:40:00.000Z
Location: Dubai, UAE

The Autonomous Enterprise: Strategic Data Architecture & Algorithmic Value

Thursday 19 November 2026

Dubai, UAE

Hosted by Factor

2 attendees
8 hours

Overview

In 2026, the CDAO has emerged as the primary architect of corporate intelligence and asset commercialisation. As organisations transition from experimental AI to autonomous operating models, leadership requires a sophisticated realignment of data equity, infrastructure costs, and algorithmic governance.

This summit explores the shift toward agentic workflows, regional data sovereignty strategies, and the optimisation of data liquidity as a core business asset. We examine how CDAOs and CDOs balance aggressive automation velocity with mathematical integrity and regulatory agility to build a predictive, anti-fragile organisation. By integrating enterprise-wide data fabrics with high-leverage orchestration, this event provides the roadmap for leaders to drive long-term capital efficiency and define the cognitive soul of the enterprise toward 2030.

What we will cover

Data Liquidity Establishing high-speed data fabrics to provide instant, frictionless access across legacy silos.
Algorithmic Monetisation Transitioning data assets from operational cost centres into direct drivers of corporate EBITDA.
Sovereign Architecture Navigating localised storage mandates by deploying regional, compliance-ready cloud frameworks.
Model FinOps Managing high-density compute variables to optimize the true fiscal cost of AI inference.
Agentic Frameworks Evolving from basic retrieval models to fully autonomous, non-deterministic operational workflows.
Data Remediation Eradicating systemic data debt through automated classification, deduplication, and lifecycle asset preservation.
Adaptive Governance Building real-time compliance loops to monitor model drift, algorithmic bias, and ethical logic boundaries.
Ecosystem Orchestration Shifting toward data-as-a-product delivery models to democratise access across business units.
Predictive Analytics Leveraging continuous machine learning loops to shift from historical reporting to forward-looking intelligence.
Compute Optimisation Balancing data processing speeds with sustainable, long-term storage architectures.
Information Integrity Securing upstream data supply chains to ensure absolute precision in automated decision-making.
Cognitive Legacy Designing systemic knowledge frameworks to preserve institutional intelligence for long-term resilience.

Agenda

8:30 am Networking Breakfast(Data+AI Day - Plenary)
9:15 am Welcome Address(Data+AI Day - Plenary)
9:25 am From Pipeline to EBITDA: Commercialising Data Assets to Drive Corporate Strategy(Data+AI Day - Plenary) This opening address highlights the evolution of the CDAO into a primary driver of corporate growth and enterprise value. This session outlines how to align data monetisation frameworks directly with corporate EBITDA, ensuring data initiatives are integrated seamlessly with core business strategies to unlock new revenue streams.
9:45 am Architecture for Scale: Modernising the Enterprise Data Fabric(Data+AI Day - Plenary) High-density analytics and autonomous workflows thrive on agile, modern data architectures. This session explores the practical, collaborative pathways to establishing high-speed enterprise data fabrics, leveraging cutting-edge hybrid-cloud ecosystems to power real-time data streaming layers capable of accelerating enterprise AI.
10:05 am FinOps for Data & AI: Maximising Capital Efficiency Across Compute Ecosystems(Data+AI Day - Plenary) Scaling complex data models offers an exceptional opportunity to introduce advanced financial discipline into modern cloud engineering. This session introduces sophisticated FinOps practices designed to optimize model training, streamline inference pipelines, and deliver total budget predictability while accelerating innovation velocity.
10:25 am The Power of C-Suite Convergence in Building Resilience That Boards Support(Data+AI Day - Plenary) Join an expert, cross-function C-Suite panel as they explore how partnerships among top executives are essential for addressing today’s global megatrends. Moving beyond the buzzwords of fusion teams, this discussion will focus on the importance of collaborative leadership in navigating shifts in technology, governance, and market dynamics, showcasing how integrated strategies across business functions can bolster organisational resilience and agility.
10:55 am Networking Break & Morning Tea(Data+AI Day)
11:25 am Peer-Driven Debate(Data+AI Day)
11:55 am High-Velocity Data Quality: Transitioning from Aggregation to Value Preservation(Data+AI Day) High-quality AI outcomes rely on a pristine, well-governed data foundation. This session addresses the strategic opportunity to elevate enterprise data health, implementing clean, automated data lifecycles that protect high-value assets, streamline storage utility, and provide a trusted launching pad for advanced automation.
0:15 pm Navigating Digital Sovereignty: Compliance Integration & Localised Cloud Partnerships(Data+AI Day) Evolving regional regulatory frameworks and data residency guidelines offer an excellent avenue for organizations to build regional market trust. This conversation details how regional CDAOs are partnering with global and local cloud providers to architect sovereign-ready data systems that comply fully with UAE regulations while utilising premier technology stacks.
0:35 pm Establishing Adaptive AI Governance: Balancing Corporate Safety, Ethics and Innovation Velocity(Data+AI Day) As advanced software tools and automated logic handle increasingly vital consumer workflows, building transparent oversight structures enhances corporate reputation and user trust. This session details how to create adaptive governance frameworks that ensure algorithmic compliance and ethical boundaries while actively supporting business innovation.
0:55 pm Operationalising Agentic AI: Accelerating from Pilot to Production Value(Data+AI Day) Moving beyond initial chat interfaces, the modern CDAO focuses on deploying production-grade, autonomous workflows that deliver definitive fiscal and operational value. This luncheon keynote provides a strategic look at the infrastructure, metrics, and partnership ecosystems required to scale advanced automation successfully.
1:15 pm Lunch Break & Peer Connect(Data+AI Day)
2:15 pm CDAO Exchange(Data+AI Day)
2:45 pm Safeguarding the Model: Collaborative Resilience for Enterprise Data & AI(Data+AI Day) As enterprise data environments expand, hardening model endpoints and data repositories creates a foundation for secure corporate innovation. This session explores how data leaders partner with security teams and technology vendors to maintain continuous, secure operations across all AI models and vector databases.
3:05 pm Transforming the Data Operating Model: Scaling via Product-Based Delivery(Data+AI Day) To drive true business agility, data departments are successfully shifting toward high-leverage, data-as-a-product delivery models. This session demonstrates how to design internal operating structures that forge a co-ownership model, deeply integrating data teams with core lines of business to accelerate project deployment.
3:25 pm The Data-Literate Enterprise: Workforce Enablement & Human-AI Collaboration(Data+AI Day) Maximising enterprise productivity requires a comprehensive approach to how humans and advanced data systems interface. This deep dive focuses on the strategic enablement of the existing workforce, establishing clear operational frameworks for digital tools, and building strong data literacy across non-technical business units.
3:45 pm Leadership Longevity: Cultivating Resilient and Sustainable Executive Cultures(Data+AI Day) Leading large-scale data transformation initiatives provides an outstanding opportunity to build sustainable, high-performing organizational cultures. This forward-looking discussion addresses executive cognitive wellness, team empowerment, and how to cultivate resilient operational habits that retain top-tier technology talent.
4:05 pm The Closing Panel: The UAE 2031 Vision: Macroeconomic Trends Shaping Regional AI Strategy(Data+AI Day) A comprehensive closing debate featuring the region's prominent data executives to synthesise the day's strategic milestones. This heavyweight panel steps back from specific software tools to analyse global macroeconomic indicators, such as regional talent migration, local semiconductor investments, and digital trade flows, that will shape regional growth over the next three years.
4:35 pm The CDAO as Strategy Architect(Data+AI Day) Moving beyond the management of data pipelines to serve as the primary architect of corporate intelligence. The CDAO's mandate towards 2030 is to design the enterprise's "Cognitive Soul", the high-integrity framework of unified data, algorithmic ethics, and autonomous logic that dictates how the business learns, decides, and reflects its corporate values when humans are out of the loop.

Speakers

Noman Rasheed · Chief Information Officer, Dubai Islamic Bank (DIB)
Miguel Rio-Tinto · Group CDIO, Emirates NBD
Olivier Busolini · Group CISO, Mashreq Bank
Antonietta Mastroianni · CIO, e& UAE
Krishnan Gopi · Group Chief Distruption Officer, Aldar
Mohamed Abdel Razek · Group Head of Technology, Information, and Transformation, Mashreq Bank
Shameek Kundu · Chief AI Officer, Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank
Sean Langton · Chief Information Officer (CIO), Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank
Himanshu Shrivastava · Chief Technology Officer (CTO/CIO/CDO), Ai-Futtiam
Frank Meyer · Chief Digital Officer, Etihad
Dena AlMansoori · Group CTIO, ADNOC Group
Jasim Al Awadi · Chief ICT Officer, Du
Divyesh Vithlani · Group Chief Technolog & Transformation Officer, First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB)
Pedro Sousa Cardoso · Chief Information Officer (CIO), Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank
Veneeth Purushotaman · Group CIO, Aster DM Healthcare
Marwan Bin Haidar · Executive Vice President - Innovation & The Future, Dubai Electricity & Water Authority - DEWA
Veresh Sita · Chief Digital Officer, Emaar
Khalid Murshed · Group COO / CEO, e& enterprise
Oliver Skagerlind · Group CTO, Dubai Holding
Saleem AlBlooshi · Chief Technology Officer (CTO), Du
Mohammed Al Rais · CEO, Al Rais Investment