Middle East Virtual Roadshow
Enabling CIOs to Turn AI, Sovereignty, and Resilience into Business Advantage
Taking place virtually on April 22, 2026 in Saudi Arabia and April 23, 2026 in the United Arab Emirates, the IDC AI Sovereignty and Resiliency Summit Series brings together senior leaders at a time of geopolitical and economic uncertainty across the Middle East.
As organizations accelerate AI adoption, they face growing challenges around regulation, governance, and trust. IDC research shows that while IT spending in the region is expected to grow by around 5% in 2026, this could slow to 3–4% under continued geopolitical pressure, increasing the need for resilient and secure AI strategies.
At the same time, many organizations struggle to operationalize AI due to fragmented data environments and governance gaps. Gulf markets such as Saudi Arabia are expected to show greater resilience, requiring leaders to sustain innovation while preparing for external uncertainty.
The IDC AI Sovereignty and Resiliency Summit Series helps organizations design AI strategies that are compliant, trusted, and resilient by design. Through keynotes, panels, and expert discussions, IDC analysts and industry leaders will share practical insights on strengthening data control, ensuring regulatory alignment, and building secure digital infrastructures.
Designed for CIOs, CDOs, and technology and risk leaders, the summit provides actionable guidance on reinforcing digital sovereignty and turning AI into a resilient driver of business value.
- IDC AI Sovereignty and Resiliency Summit | Saudi Arabia | April 22, 2026
- IDC AI Sovereignty and Resiliency Summit | United Arab Emirates | April 23, 2026
Be the region´s trusted vendor of choice
The IDC AI Sovereignty and Resiliency Summit Series 2026 explores how organizations can:
- Build secure and sovereign data infrastructures that ensure control and resilience
- Strengthen data governance, quality, and trust across complex environments
- Embed compliance, security, and transparency into AI initiatives
- Turn AI investments into resilient, measurable business outcomes
Event Key Themes
Data as the New Capital: Building a Modern Data Strategy
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Resilience
Strengthening infrastructure, disaster recovery, and business continuity to ensure uninterrupted operations.
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Digital Sovereignty
Expanding nationally controlled digital infrastructure and secure data ecosystems to support strategic autonomy.
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Cybersecurity
Protecting digital infrastructure and enterprise operations amid heightened cyber risk.
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Cloud Continuity
Designing resilient cloud architectures that support multi-region availability, operational stability, and sovereign requirements.
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AI Innovation
Continuing to invest in AI-driven capabilities that enhance productivity, automation, and competitive advantage.
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Smart Investment
Balancing cost pressures while prioritizing strategic technology investments that drive long-term innovation and resilience.
Focus on the Right Market. Drive Real Results.
AI, Sovereignty, and Resiliency – UAE
23 April 2026
Why Partner with Us?
Position Your Brand at the Forefront of AI Sovereignty and Resilience
- Connect with senior decision-makers shaping AI, data, and digital sovereignty strategies
- Showcase your solutions as enablers of secure, resilient transformation
- Build credibility as a trusted thought leader in AI, governance, and cybersecurity
- Generate business opportunities with the region’s leading enterprises and public sector organizations