IDC Directions Navigating Disruption in the Age of Digital Business

In-Person Event | Dubai | February 1, 2023

Overview

The year ahead is likely to be characterized by recessionary pressures in key global economies, increasing borrowing costs, unpredictable supply chains, oil price uncertainty, and volatile demand. At the same time, numerous diversification and industrialization initiatives and mega projects will be entering key implementation stages in 2023. For many organizations, the digital and tech investments they made during the pandemic to build resilience could be put to test in 2023 across key business dimensions such as customer experience, operations, and financial management, among others. Further digitalization in key areas and a more rapid shift to a "digital business" could separate the thrivers from the survivors.

Against the backdrop of a global slowdown, tech vendors and providers will need to review their market strategies for the region to identify and tap into opportunities in specific countries and industries that emerge from these disruptive forces. They will also need to prioritize investments in specific areas of their portfolios, go-to-market plans, ecosystem partnerships, and skill sets.

Events Highlights

 

Agenda

Time Event & Speakers
8:30

Registration & Networking

9:30

Opening Act

9:40

Welcome Address

Jyoti Lalchandani

Group Vice President & Regional Managing Director (META), IDC
9:50

Executive Welcome

Crawford Del Prete

President, IDC Worldwide
10:00

What's New at IDC? Innovative Solutions to Enable Tech Supplier Needs in 2023 and Beyond

Jyoti Lalchandani

Group Vice President & Regional Managing Director (META), IDC
10:20

Beyond Uncertainty: Preparing for a New Tech World Order

Steven Frantzen

Senior Vice President & Regional Managing Director (EMEA), IDC

As tech leaders address global economic uncertainty, the tactics they employ will differ from those used in past economic downturns. In a digital-first economy, where an enterprise's competitiveness is tied to its digital business model, leaders will avoid wholesale cutbacks in tech. Furthermore, in the first potential 'as-a-service' recession, where cloud represents 40% of enterprise IT spend, unwinding these investments will be complex. Nevertheless, new tactics will be employed as tech leaders seek to recognize maximum business value from their tech investments. This session will summarize IDC's latest research and IT spending forecasts, while examining how leaders will use technology to navigate disruption and prepare for a new tech world order.

10:50

Navigating the Storms of Disruption in 2023 and Beyond: Technology Market Outlook for the META Region

Jyoti Lalchandani

Group Vice President & Regional Managing Director (META), IDC
11:35

Tea / Coffee & Networking

12:05

Track Sessions (Parallel Sessions)

Track 1

12:05 - 12:40

Connected Technology Ecosystems, Partner Transformation Strategies, and Vendor-Partner Engagement in the Digital-First Era: Trends and Opportunities in the META Region

Ranjit Rajan

Vice President, Research (META), IDC
12:40 - 13:15

Uncovering Digital Trust and Security Market Opportunities in the META Region

Shilpi Handa

Associate Research Director
13:15 - 13:50

Aligning with Sustainability Goals and Capitalizing on Tech Opportunities in the META Region

Melih Murat

Associate Research Director, IT Services & Software (META), IDC

Track 2

12:05 - 12:40

The Elevated Role of the Cloud Supply Chain in Driving Innovation at Scale: Maximizing Revenues from the Next Wave of Cloud Opportunity

Wilson Xavier

Research Director, Telecom & IT Services (META), IDC
12:40 - 13:15

The Future of Enterprise Intelligence: Tapping into Data Analytics, AI, and Automation Tech Opportunities in the META Region

Harish Dunakhe

Research Director, Software and Cloud, META IDC
13:15 - 13:50

Strategizing for the Future: Building a Resilient and Adaptable Infrastructure for the Enterprise

Shahin Hashim

Associate Research Director
Track 1
12:05 - 12:40

Connected Technology Ecosystems, Partner Transformation Strategies, and Vendor-Partner Engagement in the Digital-First Era: Trends and Opportunities in the META Region

12:40 - 13:15

Uncovering Digital Trust and Security Market Opportunities in the META Region

13:15 - 13:50

Aligning with Sustainability Goals and Capitalizing on Tech Opportunities in the META Region

Track 2
12:05 - 12:40

The Elevated Role of the Cloud Supply Chain in Driving Innovation at Scale: Maximizing Revenues from the Next Wave of Cloud Opportunity

12:40 - 13:15

The Future of Enterprise Intelligence: Tapping into Data Analytics, AI, and Automation Tech Opportunities in the META Region

13:15 - 13:50

Strategizing for the Future: Building a Resilient and Adaptable Infrastructure for the Enterprise

13:50

Lunch & Networking: Meet the IDC Experts

15:00

Close of Event

Location

Ritz Carlton DIFC

ritz Carlton

 

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