The third edition of the Data 2030 Summit MEA 2024 is set to take the region by storm! This summit invites data practitioners, thought leaders, and visionaries from across the Middle East and Africa to explore the future of data management, AI, and innovation.
With the summit’s theme
“Navigating the New AI Era with Transformative Data Management”
it promises to be an event of learning and networking, designed to equip enterprises with the knowledge and tools to thrive in the rapidly evolving landscape of AI and data.
This year’s edition marks the third annual summit. It’s going to make a powerful debut in the MEA region, offering an opportunity to meet like-minded professionals and experts!
Unlocking the Future with Three Dynamic Stages
The third edition of the Data 2030 Summit MEA will host 40+ international speakers, bringing together thought leaders from both the public and private sectors. The summit is divided into three key stages: Data Strategy, Data Governance & Quality, and Cloud & Modern Data Platform.
Each stage will deliver technical sessions, and forward-thinking strategies for helping organizations create robust, agile data systems that enable AI-driven business transformation.
Stage 1: Data Strategy
Focused on the creation of a modern, future-proof data strategy, this stage addresses the vital role data management plays in ensuring the successful application of advanced analytics and AI. Topics will range from establishing ownership and aligning technical and strategic goals to executing data strategies that drive business outcomes.
Stage 2: Data Governance & Quality
This track will focus on ensuring that data is not only accessible but also reliable, secure, and high-quality. From tackling data governance strategies to developing frameworks for managing master data and metadata, the session will be crucial for building a sustainable data governance environment that accelerates AI deployment.
Stage 3: Cloud and Modern Data Platform
Cloud environments are essential for delivering the visibility, automation, and governance required for modern data management. This stage will explore how organizations can create scalable, multi-cloud platforms to support AI initiatives and data-driven decision-making.
In addition to these specialized stages, the sessions on the Plenum stage will set the tone for the entire summit with groundbreaking, inspirational presentations. These sessions will tie together the key themes and energize attendees for the in-depth discussions to follow.
Dubai: November 13th, 2024 – Driving Data-Driven Transformation in Dubai
The summit’s Dubai edition will kick off with a keynote on Driving Data-Driven Culture: Humanizing the Data Skillset & Mindset. This session will lay the groundwork for the day’s discussions on how organizations can foster a culture that embraces data and AI as catalysts for innovation. Following this, a panel discussion on The Future of Data Management: Bridging Analytics, Applied, and Generative AI will delve into AI’s role in data management.
Other key topics will include the strategic importance of data management in AI-first organizations, designing effective data strategies for the AI era, and balancing on-prem and cloud platforms for regulated industries. There will be sessions on treating data platforms as products to maximize ROI and scaling analytics for sustainable growth. Additionally, attendees will learn how to achieve data excellence with a unified data quality framework. The day will conclude with a keynote on Data Strategy: Foundation to Analytics and AI-Driven Business Value Creation. This will summarize the day’s discussions and set the stage for the following edition in Riyadh.
Riyadh: November 25th, 2024 – Pushing Data Boundaries in Riyadh
The summit’s Riyadh edition will begin with a keynote on The Future of Data Management – Augmented. Always Active. Always On., focusing on the evolution of real-time, always-on data management platforms. Another keynote will cover Architecting Data Quality and Security in an Era of Decentralization, addressing the challenges of ensuring data integrity and security in decentralized systems.
This day will feature discussions on Generative AI for Data-Driven Innovation and Competitive Advantage and the role of AI in data analytics strategies. There will be sessions on the evolution of generative AI in banking, leveraging data and technology for business transformation, and building a master data strategy. Attendees will learn how to manage privacy at scale under the Saudi Personal Data Protection Law. They will also explore how to align IT and data strategies for maximum AI benefits and navigate data governance in Saudi Arabia.
A Thriving Networking Opportunity
Beyond the rich content, the summit offers an invaluable opportunity for networking. It brings together a diverse community of data professionals, allowing for the exchange of ideas, best practices, and lessons learned. This is a prime opportunity to connect with like-minded peers and build lasting relationships with data and AI experts.
Get ready to navigate the new AI era – see you in Dubai and Riyadh!
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