The World CIO 200 Summit 2025 Grand Finale, hosted by the Global CIO Forum, entered its second day with a powerful mix of keynotes, thought leadership, workshops, and celebrations, continuing the momentum of innovation and collaboration in Cairo and Alexandria.
The day began with registration and welcome kits, followed by a networking breakfast where delegates connected informally before the official ribbon-cutting ceremony and inauguration.
Morning Highlights
- Opening Keynote: Basil Ayass, Event Maestro, set the tone with an inspiring session.
- Welcome Note: Ronak Samantaray, Co-founder & CEO, Global Enterprise Connect, officially kicked off the day.
- Keynote Speaker: Venkatesh Mahadevan, Global Board Member, Global CIO Forum, delivered insights on global CIO leadership.
- Charbel Zreiby, Regional Director, Channel Specialist, Dell Technologies, shared insights on next-gen technology leadership.
- Panagiotis Kouris, CEO, Office Line SA, presented “From Idea to Impact: AI in Action.”
- Thought Leadership: Marcel Kampman (HappyKamping) & John Liu (Commonland Foundation) explored “The Human Code.”
- Keynote: Gopan Sivasankaran, Sales Director ME Enterprise, Sophos, addressed “Compliant | Complacent | Compromised.”
Midday Highlights
Delegates enjoyed a coffee networking break while exploring the GCF Partner booths, followed by:
- Workshop: Foundational Micro Learning Certification Program led by Dr. Rachel Wong Mei Ming.
- Networking Lunch with peers and industry leaders.
Afternoon Sessions
- Justin Endres, Chief Revenue Officer, Seclore: “The Harmless Breach: Turning Data into Its Own Defence.”
- Imran Abdulla, GM, Orbus Software: “Enterprise Architecture-Driven AI Adoption.”
- Ektaa Sibal, Mentor of Change, NITI Aayog, shared a signature talk on “A Mindful Leader’s Inner Operating System.”
- Workshop: The CIO Culture Code – 5 Foundational Pillars of a Legacy Inspired Culture with Dr. Mike Smith & Sandy Basil.
Evening Celebrations
- Class of 2025 Graduation Ceremony honored outstanding CIOs.
- Delegates enjoyed a networking dinner in the hotel gardens, followed by a vibrant Clubbing Night – “Pharaohs After Dark.”
- The evening concluded with the GCF Global Leaders Meet, marking a day full of insight, collaboration, and celebration.
Acknowledgment of Sponsors
The success of Day Two was made possible with the support of our esteemed sponsors:
Platinum Sponsors
OfficeLine | Mindware | Dell
Gold Sponsors
AHAD | Barco-NMK | Nutanix | Sophos | SUDO | Synology | SolarWinds | Obrela | FVC – Barco | GEMSoft | NETS International | Orbus | Prophaze – F9 Infotech | Pure Storage – VAD | Forescout | Zero&One | Sudo Consultants | F9 Infotech | Logitech | Asbis | Pure Storage | Seclore
Gold Partners
Huawei | Xyris | ACI | HPE-Aruba
Silver Sponsors
Everest Consulting | Accops | Amiviz | Savick
Silver Partners
Paramount | Securenet | Sangfor
Exhibitors / Exhibiting Partners
HTP Global Technologies LLC | ManageEngine | Safe4Sure AI Limited | Citadel Global | Ermetix | Al Rostamani Communication | JustSolve | BITS Secure | Finesse | Silverse | EMT | F9 Infotech | Smart Irtekaz | IITHR | Delta | X Longevity | Windmill Digital | Trinest Sky | Onpointserv | Nihilent | Simuphish
Supporting Partners
TMC | Digital Track | OISS Group | Mosholu (Pty) Ltd | Safe4Sure | HTP Global Technologies | PNP
Special Categories
- SAVIC → Registration Partner
- SwissGRC → GRC Partner
- StorIT – Exelixi → AI Partner
- HPE → CIO200 Graduation Day Exclusive Partner
- DXFT → Exclusive Networking Partner (TBC)
