AI-Ready Kuwait : Driving Government Transformation for Vision 2035

Discover how AI, cloud, and security are transforming businesses at the AI-Ready Kuwait: Driving Government Transformation for Vision 2035, hosted in a strategic partnership between ZainTECH and Microsoft. This exclusive event brings together industry experts, decision-makers, and Microsoft specialists to share actionable insights, proven strategies, and innovations that are shaping the enterprise technology landscape.

EVENT DETAILS

Date: Tuesday, 16 September 2025
Time: 8:30 am - 2:00 pm
Venue: Waldorf Astoria Kuwait
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Gain a clear view into how AI, cloud, and cybersecurity are redefining operational resilience, productivity, and growth. Hear directly from leaders driving change and connect with peers tackling the same challenges.

8:30 am – 9:15 am

Registration & welcome coffee

9:15 am – 9:30 am

Welcome & Introduction

9:45 am – 10:30 am

Keynote: Kuwait’s path to digital leadership with AI

The vital role of Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) in advancing AI adoption is aligned with Kuwait’s national digital transformation goals.
Introduction to Zain’s technology arm and its role in supporting Kuwait’s AI ambitions through strategic partnerships and innovation.
Zain's commitment to nurturing local talent and capabilities aligned with national strategic objectives.
ZainTECH's approach to accelerating AI adoption and scaling its impact across various sectors.

Nawaf Al-Gharabally

CEO, Zain Kuwait

9:50 am – 10:00 am

Microsoft’s AI strategy: transforming Kuwait for Vision 2035

Strategic value of Microsoft and ZainTECH partnership in enabling KSA organizations' digital transformation.
Microsoft's commitment to supporting KSA Vision 2030 through advanced AI and cloud solutions.

Ala Alaeddine

Country Manager, Microsoft

10:00 am – 10:45 am

AI in action/ value from AI: the latest from Microsoft & ZainTech

Microsoft's latest AI capabilities, including Agentic AI and Microsoft Copilot, tailored for Kuwait Government and Public Sector.
Real-world case studies demonstrating tangible ROI and strategic benefits from AI implementations.
ZainTECH's structured approach to accelerating AI adoption and scaling its impact across various sectors.
ZainTECH’s AI advisory services providing customized AI strategies and roadmap development.

Jad Hammoud
Vice President, ZainTECH (Moderator)

Ashraf Khader
Executive Director, Commercial Solution Sales Lead, Microsoft

10:45 am – 11:00 am

Networking break & CFO track split

11:00 am – 11:30 am

Innovating with Azure: strategies to position your organization for growth

Strategic advantages of Azure datacentres: compliance, latency reduction, and data sovereignty.
Roadmap for Kuwait government and state entities to optimize cloud investments for maximum agility, security, and resilience.
Tailored guidance for organizations new to Azure and best practices for optimizing current Azure environments.
ZainTECH’s Built Different managed cloud services tailored for maximum business continuity and efficiency.
ZainTECH's expertise in helping enterprises seamlessly transition and optimize their Azure workloads.

Rahul Saraswat

Cloud SSP, ZainTECH

11:30 am – 12:00 am

Unlocking the power of data & automation with Microsoft Fabric

Importance of unified data and automation platforms for organizations aiming to leverage AI fully.
Benefits of Microsoft Fabric: integration of data engineering, analytics, AI, and visualization tools (Power BI, Synapse, OneLake).
Practical examples of how Microsoft Fabric can modernize legacy SQL environments and enable transformative business insights and automation for Kuwait government agencies and private enterprises.
ZainTECH’s methodology for accelerating data platform modernization and reducing time-to-value.
Case examples of successful implementations of Microsoft Fabric driving innovation and efficiency.

Michael Bismark

Azure App Innovation Solutions Specialist, Microsoft

12:30 pm – 1:00 pm

Strengthening cybersecurity with Microsoft solutions

Overview of emerging cybersecurity threats impacting organizations in Kuwait.
Microsoft’s integrated cybersecurity framework, leveraging AI (Microsoft 365 Defender, Sentinel, Purview).
Strategic recommendations for leaders to proactively manage cybersecurity risks through integrated AI-driven solutions.
ZainTECH's tailored cybersecurity solutions addressing specific threats relevant to Kuwait government agencies and enterprises.
ZainTECH’s managed cybersecurity offering, enhancing detection, response speed, and compliance adherence.

Sherif El Moshneb
Senior Technical Specialist Cybersecurity, Microsoft

Ramy Ismael
Senior Security Solutions Architect, ZainTECH

1:00 pm – 1:30 pm

Microsoft Copilot: leading the charge or falling behind?

Strategic implications of Copilot adoption on organizational agility, innovation, and competitive positioning in Kuwait.
Copilot roadmap: planned enhancements, integrations, and addressing local enterprise concerns such as data privacy and governance.
Interactive discussion on Kuwait-specific adoption barriers and successful Copilot deployments.
ZainTECH’s approach to driving rapid adoption and measurable outcomes from Copilot implementations.
ZainTECH's insights on effectively managing change and maximizing user adoption of Copilot.

Omar Majali

SSP – AI and Data, ZainTECH

1:00 - Onwards