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Celebrating ICT Trailblazers of the Middle East

The rapid advancement of cutting-edge technologies is intensifying competition across the ICT landscape, both locally and globally. As markets become more competitive, visionary leadership is crucial for growth and sustainability.

What is The Iconic CIO?

The Iconic CIO, curated by CXO Capital, brings together Middle East’s top tech leaders. This platform sparks dynamic discussions and offers insights into the latest technological trends in the ICT industry.

The event honours Chief Information Officers (CIOs) driving modernization and digital disruption across the region with the Iconic CIO recognition. These leaders are advancing innovation, setting new industry standards, and seizing emerging opportunities to fuel business growth. By showcasing their achievements, we foster a culture of excellence within the ICT sector.

What the platform offers

Showcase Innovations

Shed light on innovative tech products and services to influential leaders.

Direct Access

Engage with leading CIOs and digital leaders directly

Lead Generation

Discover new business opportunities

Networking Opportunities

Connect with peers, clients, and potential customers

Insightful Discussions

Gain firsthand insights into CIOs challenges and priorities

Increase Visibility

Boost your company’s profile in the tech ecosystem

Collaborate

Explore partnerships with leading organisations

Stay Ahead

Monitor market dynamics and emerging trends

Showcase Innovations

Shed light on innovative tech products and services to influential leaders.

Direct Access
Engage with leading CIOs and digital leaders directly
Lead Generation
Discover new business opportunities
Networking Opportunities
Connect with peers, clients, and potential customers
Insightful Discussions

Gain firsthand insights into CIOs challenges and priorities

Increase Visibility

Boost your company’s profile in the tech ecosystem

Collaborate

Explore partnerships with leading organisations

Stay Ahead

Monitor market dynamics and emerging trends

Founder’s Message

In this dynamic modern economy, CIOs and Digital Business Leaders are the visionaries shaping the course of businesses. This narrative underscores the pivotal role of CIOs in driving revenue expansion, enhancing customer experiences, and spearheading strategic metamorphosis that extends beyond conventional IT functions.

I am thrilled to unveil the forthcoming 2nd edition of THE ICONIC CIO 2025, the prestigious platform dedicated to recognizing the most influential CIOs and Digital Leaders in our nation. Scheduled for May 14th in Dubai.

THE ICONIC CIO 2025 is the ultimate celebration of excellence, innovation, and disruption. Get ready to nominate and vote for your peer CIOs and Digital Leaders. Stay tuned for all the latest updates on speakers, breakout sessions, and recognitions.

Join me in celebrating the trailblazers of the ICT landscape at THE ICONIC CIO 2025. Your presence and participation are eagerly awaited at this engaging event that promotes community spirit and collaboration within the ICT industry. Let’s come together to recognize and honor the pioneers shaping the future of technology.

- Anoop Mathur, Founder, CXO Capital

Nominations

Our unique algorithm determines leading CIOs based on comprehensive data from diverse sources.

This 360-degree approach ensures a fair, data-driven selection process,
identifying the region’s most influential technology leaders.

Registrations ‘NOW Closed’

Registrations

CIO Iconic Awards

Nominations for The Iconic CIO 2025
will commence soon

ICT Leaders

The Iconic CIO attracts the crème de la crème of technology leadership, bringing together an exclusive group of industry pioneers and tech luminaries shaping the digital future of the Middle East. These influential leaders are catalysts for transformation across industries, setting standards that resonate throughout the global tech landscape.

The ICONIC CIO Middle East Nomination Form 2024

Nominations Closed.

Registration

Congratulations to all the winners of THE ICONIC CIO 2024
Registrations “NOW Closed”

CIO Iconic Awards

Speakers 2025

Anoop Mathur

Founder

CXO Capital

Dr. Ebrahim Al Alkeem Al Zaabi

National Risk and Policy Director

Executive Office of Anti-Money Laundering and Counter Terrorism Financing

Kevin Neogy

Group Head of Digital Transformation & AI

The Kanoo Group

Mayank Bhargava

Group Chief Information Officer

Arada

Naushad Mohammed

Director - IT

VAMED

Nishant Saxena

Global CEO

Erba-Transasia

Dr. Sona Saha Das

Lead Data Strategy , Governance & Analytics

Ceer

Sreedhar Suragouni

Chief Operations and Technology Officer

Sukoon Insurance

Syed Fakruddin Albeez

Sr Director, Technology

Emaar

Veneeth Purushotaman

Group CIO

Aster DM Healthcare

Partner Speaker

Ajit Aloz

President

Anunta

Rohil Sharma

Chief Executive Officer

Perpetuuiti Technosoft PTE

Sahil Harjai

Director- New business

HPCL Global Inc.

Premium Partner 2025

Associate Partner 2025

Winners 2025

Ahmed Al Madani

Category : Chemical

Company : Horizon Terminals

Mohammed Sibgathullah Khan

Category : Chemical

Company : National Petrochemical Industrial Company

Shaker AlOwainati

Category : Diversified Group

Company : INDEX Holding

Kevin Neogy

Category : Diversified Group

Company : The Kanoo Group

Subodh Dubey

Category : Diversified Group

Company : Easa Saleh Al Gurg Group

Mayank Bhargava

Category : Diversified Group

Company : Arada Developments LLC

Osama Mallah

Category : Diversified Group

Company : Sumou Holding

Amr Swilam

Category : Diversified Group

Company : Kafaat Business Solutions

Shahood Siddiqui

Category : E-Commerce

Company : One Tech Capital

Khaled Harbah

Category : Education

Company : Prince Mohammed Bin Salman College (MBSC)

Nawaf Abdulrahman

Category : Education

Company : Arabian Gulf University

Ali Katkhada

Category : Engineering

Company : Depa United Group

Dr. Ebrahim Al Alkeem Al Zaabi

Category : Government

Company : National Risk and Policy Director

Abdalla Ahmed

Category : Government

Company : DMCC

Veneeth Purushotaman

Category : Healthcare & Pharma

Company : Aster DM Healthcare

Mohammad M. Zaid Alkilani

Category : Insurance

Company : ALKOOT Insurance, previously Q22 FIFA

Sreedhar Suragouni

Category : Insurance

Company : Sukoon Insurance

Khalid Jalal

Category : Manufacturing

Company : GARMCO

Mohannad Hennawi

Category : Manufacturing

Company : NAFFCO

Mustansir Aziz

Category : Manufacturing

Company : Automech Group

Akhtar Ali

Category : Mining & Natural Resources

Company : Fujairah Natural Resources Corporation

Syed Fakruddin Albeez

Category : Real Estate

Company : King Abdullah Economic City

Prabhakar Posam

Category : Transport & Logistics

Company : Transworld Group

Riasat Ali

Category : Transport & Logistics

Company : RAK Ports

Mohit Duggar

Category : Travel & Hospitality

Company : Millennium Hotels & Resorts

Gaurav Kole

Category : Travel & Hospitality

Company : Leylaty GroupLeylaty Group

M. Irfan Ali

Category : Utilities

Company : CAFU

Feroz Khan

Category : Utilities

Company : Total Energies

Event Highlights

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