The stage is set for the highly anticipated World CIO 200 Summit Grand Finale, taking place from September 15 to 18, 2025, in Egypt. Bringing together over 200 CIOs, business leaders, and global technology visionaries, the event promises four days of inspiration, collaboration, and recognition, shaping the future of digital transformation across industries.
A packed four-day agenda
Day 1 – September 15: A thrilling start
The Grand Finale opens in Cairo with high-energy team-building activities at the Dragon Boat Race Challenge, blending competition with collaboration. Participants will form groups, strategize, and race in a dynamic contest symbolizing the agility required in today’s IT leadership. The day will conclude with a gala dinner at the Pyramids, honoring the spirit of teamwork and innovation.
Day 2 – September 16: Strategy and recognition
The second day transitions into boardroom-style sessions and panel discussions in Alexandria, spotlighting enterprise resilience, AI-driven transformation, and cybersecurity leadership. The evening will feature the prestigious GEC Awards Ceremony, recognizing outstanding achievements in IT leadership across the Middle East, Africa, and beyond.
Day 3 – September 17: Visionary keynotes and thought leadership
Highlights include:
- Arunachalam Muruganantham, celebrated globally as “The Padman,” delivering an inspiring session on innovation, resilience, and impact-driven leadership.
- Major General Indrabalan, who will present insights as a thought leader in defense & security technology.
Day 4 – September 18: Closing with purpose
The summit concludes with a focus on future-readiness, showcasing strategies around AI, sustainability, and digital transformation. Delegates will share key takeaways and commit to regional and global collaboration in building resilient, innovative enterprises.
Now in its 10th edition, the world CIO 200 Summit has grown into the world’s largest and most transformative community of CIOs and IT leaders. With stops in 40+ countries, the journey culminates in Egypt, celebrating not only regional innovation but also the global impact of CIO leadership.
“Technology leaders today are no longer just custodians of IT — they are strategists of gsrowth, guardians of resilience, and architects of digital futures,” said Tushar Sahoo, Founder of the Global CIO Forum. “The Grand Finale is where we celebrate this evolution, recognise outstanding achievements, and set the agenda for the next decade of transformation.”
