OpenText Summit Middle East 2025

AI is changing everything.

In the fiercely competitive business landscape, information holds unparalleled significance. However, in the era of AI, fundamental transformations are inevitable—across every role, organization, and industry.

Those adept at leveraging AI will emerge as frontrunners in their respective fields, positioned to spearhead innovation, and lead their industries into the future.

As AI drives breakthrough innovation, smarter work, and better outcomes, it is imperative to learn how to unlock its full potential without compromising trust, security, or compliance.

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.

Let's work smarter together
Find out how to work smarter—and how to thrive in today's rapidly evolving digital landscape.

We look forward to seeing you there.

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Registration, Welcome & Light Breakfast

10:00 AM - 10:15 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

10:15 AM - 10:30 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

10:30 AM - 10:45 AM

Innovation Showcase with Rob Renna, Senior Principal Solutions, OpenText and Karim Rizkallah, RVP, Solution Consulting Emerging Markets, OpenText

10:45 AM - 11:15 AM

Fireside Chat: A Conversation on AI and the Future of Innovation

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 with some of the local technology visionaries as they share their perspective on the road ahead for technology in the region.

11:15 AM - 11:45 AM

Lighting Talks & Tea / Coffee & Networking Break

11:45 AM - 12:15 PM

Breaking Barriers: Women Leading the Way

12:15 PM - 12:45 PM

Panel Discussion - Stories of Excellence in Business Transformation with James McGourlay

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

12:45 PM - 1:15 PM

The OpenText AI Story + BVC

1:15 PM - 1:45 PM

Opening of Reimagine Central Show Floor and Coffee Break

1:45 PM - 2:15 PM

Breakout 1: Reimagine Business Information

Knowledge reimagined: Transform information chaos into knowledge

Breakout 2: Reimagine Digital Information

Engineering Reimagined: Innovate fearlessly and securely at scale

Reimagine Central
Show Floor

2:15 PM - 2:45 PM

Breakout 1: Reimagine Business Information