OpenText Summit Middle East 2025
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Thank you for making OpenText Summit Middle East 2025 a huge sucess

Explore our latest innovations in AI-driven information management, Cloud, Analytics, CyberSecurity, and Customer Experience. Keynotes, panels, and expert sessions provided deep insights into regional trends and the future of technology.

  Wednesday, 28 May 2025  |   Dubai, Atlantis The Palm

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Information reimagined
Elevate human potential

Imagine what you can achieve when you are able to unleash the power of information that evolves with your organisation’s needs and priorities to drive your business forward. This is what we call – information reimagined.

A transformation is underway that will redefine how we perceive, process, and utilise information. It leverages advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), security, and cloud to enhance the way we collect, analyse, and disseminate data. 

Rather than just organising facts - the emergence of dynamic, context-aware systems facilitates more efficient decision-making by adapting to users’ needs and providing personalised insights. 

At OpenText Summit Middle East, we will show you how this vision isn’t far off in the future; and how we’re building it now. 

 

*Here is a preview from our last summit

Join us for OpenText Summit Middle East 2025!

Explore new possibilities, exchange ideas, and discover innovative solutions that are driving businesses forward in the digital age. This is your opportunity to:

  • Hear keynote speakers, experts, and your industry peers delve into practical use cases, offering insights to drive your organization forward.
  • Connect with professionals who share your challenges and experiences.
  • Forge new relationships, exchange ideas, and collaborate face-to-face.
  • Gain knowledge from local industry experts and partners who comprehend the specific challenges you face daily.


Register now to attend OpenText™ Summit Middle East  – Elevate Human Potential on 28 May 2025.

We look forward to seeing you there.

Agenda at a glance

8:30 AM - 9:30 AM

Registration, Welcome & Light Breakfast

9:30 AM - 9:45 AM

Summit Plenary

Executive welcome and keynote

Navigating the future: Pioneering Generative AI strategies for enterprise growth

Gain a comprehensive understanding of the UAE's AI national agenda with insights into its economic and technological growth forecasts. Discover the transformative potential of Generative AI for the future of business and work, and learn how OpenText's AI-driven solutions can help you stay competitive and thrive in the dynamic business landscape of the UAE.

Harald Adams, Vice President of Sales Emerging Markets, OpenText

9:45 AM - 10:00 AM

The Human Condition in the Age of AI

For decades now, we have been facing many existential challenges that are redefining our lives, how we work and how we interact. AI has emerged as a technology that can flip the conversation and provide us with new capabilities to solve these critical challenges we all face. In this inspiring keynote, Suren Naidoo will talk about some of the pertinent AI trends and for the first time, introduce a Arabized live demonstration of the OpenText Aviator.

Suren Naidoo, Vice President International Presales, OpenText

10:00 AM - 10:15 AM

Innovation showcase

Rob Renna, Senior Principal Solutions Consultant, OpenText

Karim Rizkallah, Regional Vice President, Solution Consulting Emerging Markets, OpenText

10:15 AM - 10:30 PM

Fireside Chat: From Runway to Real-Time Intelligence

Todd Cione, President, Worldwide Sales, OpenText

Ahmed Khalifa Al Houqani​, Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer, General Civil Aviation Authority, UAE

10:30 AM - 10:45 AM

Fireside Chat: Cyber Resilience in Action: Shaping the UAE’s Digital Future

As technology becomes boundless, it is pivotal that organizations understand the business impacts and applications of technologies such as AI, Automation and Robotics. Join this engaging fireside chat as they share their perspective on the road ahead for technology in the region.

Todd Cione, President, Worldwide Sales, OpenText

Rajeev Nair, Chief Delivery Officer, Core42

10:45 AM - 11:15 AM

Lighting Talks & Tea / Coffee & Networking Break

11:15 AM - 11:45 AM

Panel Discussion

Breaking barriers: Elevating human potential with AI

Rita Jackson, Senior Vice President, Product Marketing, OpenText

Mamoun Alhomssey, Chief Technology Officer, Ajman Bank

Aus AlZubaidi, Chief Information Security Officer, MBC Group

Saud Al Zakwani, Head of Digital Transformation, Petroleum Development Oman
 

11:45 AM - 12:15 PM

Panel Discussion

Stories of excellence in business transformation

Get insights from a panel of strategic organizations about their vision into the future of Business Transformation and learn about the AI vision that OpenText is crafting in the region.

Ibrahim Azab, Regional Vice President, Cybersecurity, MEA, OpenText

Yasser Alshehhi, Chief Information Officer, Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation

Padmanabhan Nurani, Director, Digital Technologies I Innovation I Support, Higher Colleges of Technology

Walid Radi, Head of Business Technology Service Management & Partnerships - Technology,  Dubai Airports

Amr Samir, Governance Head, EBank

12:15 PM - 12:45 PM

The OpenText AI story + Business Value Consulting

Karim Rizkallah, Regional Vice President, Solution Consulting Emerging Markets, OpenText

Garen Yacoubian, Regional Vice President, Business Value Consulting, OpenText

12:45 PM - 1:15 PM

Lightning Talks, coffee break and the opening of Central Show Floor

1:15 PM - 1:45 PM
 Breakout 1:  Reimagine Business Information

Knowledge reimagined: Transform information chaos into knowledge

Ayman Al Khatib, Principal Solutions Consultant, OpenText

Ayman Al Bimani, Acting Geomatics Manager, CC Energy Development Oman

Breakout 2: Reimagine Digital Information

Engineering Reimagined: Discover the true impact of AI on Application Development

Marc Merheb, Director, Solutions Consulting, OpenText

Central
Show Floor

1:45 PM - 2:15 PM
 Breakout 1:  Reimagine Business Information

Conversations Reimagined: Boost loyalty and drive growth with AI-powered customer and employee experience

Mohamed Elbadry, Principal Value Engineer, OpenText

Breakout 2: Reimagine Digital Information

Observability and Service Management reimagined: A cost-effective platform approach to simplify ITOps complexity

Mahmoud Ibrahim, Lead Value Engineer, OpenText

Alanoud AlDawood, Senior IT Services Enablement Analyst, WTCO

Central
Show Floor

2:15 PM - 2:45 PM
 Breakout 1:  Reimagine Business Information

Knowledge reimagined: Advanced information management & governance lifecycle

Karim Bounid, Director, Solutions Consulting, OpenText

Breakout 2: Reimagine Digital Information

Security reimagined: Redefining Cybersecurity - Key Innovations to stay ahead of evolving threats

Kutlay Telik, Senior Manager, Solutions Consulting, OpenText

Central
Show Floor

2:45 PM - 3:15 PM
 Breakout 1:  Reimagine Business Information

Analytics Reimagined: Leverage AI to discover and monetize insights from unstructured data at scale

Sandeep Kumar Thakur, Lead Solutions Consultant, OpenText

Breakout 2: Reimagine Digital Information

Decisions Reimagined: Harness the power of Data & AI for better business decisions.

Zeyad Zohair, MEA Analytics Sales Manager, OpenText

Central
Show Floor

3:30 PM - 4:00 PM

Customer awards, sponsor recognition and mega raffle draw

4:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Networking lunch

Our Speakers

Karim RizkallahKarim Rizkallah
RVP, Solution Consulting | Emerging Markets
OpenText
Garen YacoubianGaren Yacoubian
RVP Business Value Consulting
OpenText
Rob RennaRob Renna
Senior Principal Solutions
OpenText
Ayman AlkhatibAyman Alkhatib
Principal Solution Consultant
OpenText
Kutlay TetikKutlay Tetik
Senior Solutions Consulting Manager
OpenText Cybersecurity
Marc MerhebMarc Merheb
Director Solution Consulting
OpenText
Todd CioneTodd Cione
President, Worldwide Sales
OpenText
Karim BounidKarim Bounid
Director Solutions Consulting
OpenText
Mahmoud IbrahimMahmoud Ibrahim
Lead Value Engineer
OpenText
Mohamed ElbadryMohamed Elbadry
Principal Value Engineer
OpenText
Sandeep Kumar ThakurSandeep Kumar Thakur
Lead Solutions Consultant
OpenText
Rita JacksonRita Jackson
Senior Vice President, Product Marketing
OpenText
Harald AdamsHarald Adams
Vice President, Emerging Markets
OpenText
Suren NaidooSuren Naidoo
Vice President, International Presales
OpenText
Zeyad ZohairZeyad Zohair
MEA Sales Analytics Manager
Opentext
Ahmed Khalifa Al HouqaniAhmed Khalifa Al Houqani
Cheif AI Officer
General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA)
Rajeev NairRajeev Nair
Chief Delivery Officer
Core42
Aus ALZUBAIDIAus ALZUBAIDI
CISO
MBC Group
Saud Al ZakwaniSaud Al Zakwani
Head of Digital Transformation
Petroleum Development Oman (PDO)
Ibrahim AzabIbrahim Azab
RVP Sales Cybersecurity
OpenText
Walid RadiWalid Radi
Head of Business Technology Service Management
Dubai Airports
Padmanabhan NuraniPadmanabhan Nurani
Director - Digital Technologies
Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT)
Mamoun AlhomsseyMamoun Alhomssey
Chief Technology Officer
Ajman Bank
Alanoud AldawoodAlanoud Aldawood
Senior IT Services Enablement Analyst
Water Transmission Company (WTTCO)
Ayman Al-bimani‬‎Ayman Al-bimani‬‎
Geomatics Manager
CC Energy Development Oman (CCED)
Yasser AlshehhiYasser Alshehhi
Chief Information Officer
ENEC
Amr SamirAmr Samir
Head of Governance
Export Development Bank of Egypt (EBank)

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Ingram Micro

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Xerox

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Location

Atlantis the Palm
Crescent Road, The Palm, Dubai
United Arab Emirates

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