CXO50 Awards and Conclave 2025
19 Feb, 2025
24th June 2026 Sheraton Grand Hotel, Dubai
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About CXO50
Leadership. Execution. Impact.
Technology leadership has entered a more demanding phase. AI is being embedded into core systems, cloud and infrastructure investments are under scrutiny, and cyber risk and regulation have become standing boardroom concerns. In this environment, CXOs are expected to deliver stability, scale, and measurable outcomes while navigating constant change.
The CXO50 Awards & Conclave 2026, organised by Insight Media & Publishing and CXO Insight Middle East, recognises senior technology and digital leaders whose decisions and leadership are shaping organisational performance across the region. It honours leaders whose work reflects responsibility at scale, sustained execution, and strategic influence.
Are you one of them?
If your leadership has delivered measurable impact and guided your organisation through complexity, we invite you to submit a nomination for CXO50 2026.
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Agenda
Agenda 2026
24th June 2026
06:30 p.m. – 07:00 p.m.
Registration & Networking
07:00 p.m. – 07:05 p.m
Welcome Note
CXO Insight Middle East
07:05 p.m. – 07:25 p.m.
KEYNOTE
Thriving Through Change: Where Innovation Meets Human Potential
Sherifa Hady
VP Worldwide Commercial, SMB & Transactional Sales
HPE Networking
07:25 p.m. – 08:10 p.m.
CXO PANEL DISCUSSION
Governing at Speed: How Enterprises Scale AI Without Losing Control
As organisations move beyond pilots to enterprise-wide AI deployment, governance becomes a test of maturity. CXOs discuss how data discipline, clear decision authority, and operational controls enable AI scale without compromising trust, security, or accountability.
Moderator
Andreas Hassellöf
CEO
Ombori & Phygrid
Dr. Jassim Al Awadi
Executive Director – Head of Enterprise Platforms
Emirates NBD
Jacob Mathew
Head of IT
Abu Dhabi Government Entity
Christian Mataheru
Go to Market Lead - Middle East & Africa
ClickHouse
Amit Bhatia
CISO
Henry Harvin
Stephen Fernandes
Chief Growth Officer
Planview
08:10 p.m. – 09:10 p.m.
CXO50 AWARDS CEREMONY
09:10 p.m. onwards
Dinner
Who Should Attend
- CIOs, CTOs, CISOs, CDOs, and equivalent senior technology leaders
- Business executives with responsibility for digital strategy, transformation, or technology-led performance
- CXOs from enterprise, government, and regulated sectors
- Senior leaders accountable for risk, resilience, governance, and operational outcomes
Why You Should Attend
- Engage with peers operating at a similar level of responsibility
- Take part in focused, senior-level discussion on leadership priorities
- Exchange practical perspectives shaped by real organisational experience
- Be part of a trusted regional CXO community
Speakers
2026 Speakers
Sherifa Hady
HPE Networking
Jacob Mathew
Abu Dhabi Government Entity
Amit Bhatia
Henry Harvin
Stephen Fernandes
Planview
Christian Mataheru
ClickHouse
Dr. Jassim Al-Awadi
Emirates NBD
Sponsorship Packages
Why Sponsor CXO50 Awards and Conclave
- Engage a senior, decision-making CXO audience
- Align with a trusted regional leadership platform
- Build credibility through peer-level recognition
- Support high-value executive dialogue
- Extend visibility across CXO Insight Middle East channels
Platinum Partners
$15,000
Gold Partners
$10,000
Silver Partner
$7,500
FAQs
CXO50 nominations are open to:
- CIOs, CTOs, CISOs, CDOs, and equivalent senior technology leaders
- Business executives with responsibility for technology-led outcomes
- Leaders from enterprise, government, and regulated sectors
Nominations may be submitted by individuals, organisations, or peers.
All nominations are reviewed and evaluated by CXO Insight Middle East through a structured assessment process. The selection focuses on the nominee’s leadership scope, strategic influence, and evidence of sustained execution, rather than individual projects or promotional activity.
Final award recipients are determined solely by CXO Insight Middle East, based on the information provided and the overall leadership impact demonstrated in each submission.
To support a thorough evaluation, nominations should include:
- Clear details of the nominee’s role and responsibilities
- Context on organisational scale and complexity
- Examples that demonstrate leadership impact and measurable outcomes
- Information reflecting the nominee’s leadership over the past year
All submissions are treated confidentially.
- There is no fee to submit a nomination
- Multiple nominations may be submitted
- Shortlisted nominees may be contacted for clarification
- Winners will be announced at the CXO50 Awards & Conclave 2026
Past Events
Previous Editions
Highlights
Highlights
CXO50 Awards and Conclave 2024
20 Feb, 2024
Highlights
CXO50 Awards and Conclave 2023
21 Feb, 2023
2026 Sponsors
Presenting partner
Gold partners
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