Data Innovation Summit MEA

🎉 We're thrilled to welcome Fivetran as our Data Strategy & Governance Stage Partner for the 5th edition of the Data Innovation Summit MEA!

Fivetran, the global leader in modern data integration, powers high-volume data movement for the enterprise. Built for the cloud, their mission is to make access to data as simple and reliable as electricity.

They enable data teams to effortlessly centralize and transform data from hundreds of SaaS and on-prem data sources into high-performance cloud destinations. Fast-moving startups and the world’s largest companies use Fivetran to accelerate modern analytics and operational efficiency, fueling data-driven business growth.

To learn more about the Data Innovation Summit MEA, or sponsor the 5th edition, visit 🎟️ Secure your spot now https://hubs.li/Q044Msc10

Data Innovation Summit MEA 2026 📍 Dubai
📅 20–21 May 2025
🚀 Limited to 1,000 Delegates

For this milestone edition, we’ve sharpened the focus. Across two days and four dedicated stages, the summit dives deep into what truly matters today:

- Agentic & Generative AI
- Federated data governance & sovereign platforms
- Real-time analytics & decision intelligence
- Model-to-mission machine learning
- Ethical, human, and sustainable AI transformation

🎤 4 Main Stages

- M1: AI Strategy & Governance
- M2: Data Strategy & Governance
- M3: Analytics & Decision Intelligence
- M4: Machine Learning, Generative & Agentic AI

💡 What to expect
✔️ 40+ sessions & hands-on workshops
✔️ 50+ world-leading speakers
✔️ 40+ exhibitors & live Tech-in-Practice demos
✔️ VIP Executive Room with roundtables & speaker Q&A
✔️ Case studies from UAE, KSA & across MEA

Join 1,000+ data, analytics, and AI leaders for two days of knowledge sharing, networking, and real-world insights, all in one place.

🎟️ Secure your spot now and be part of the AI transformation journey. https://hubs.ly/Q043yk_C0

The Data Innovation Summit MEA brings together the world’s leading technology and service providers in data, analytics, and AI – all in one place. 🌍

🔹 Explore cutting-edge solutions that are transforming industries.
🔹 Discover top-tier providers showcasing their expertise and products
🔹 Connect with innovators, partners, and thought leaders who are pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in the Data, Analytics and AI space.

Whether you’re looking for the latest tools, innovative platforms, or strategic partnerships, Data Innovation Summit MEA 2026 is the ultimate opportunity to:
✅ Find the solutions you need to accelerate your Data, Analytics and AI journey.
✅ Build valuable connections with industry leaders and innovators.
✅ Gain insights into the most advanced technologies on the market.

🎟 Don’t miss your chance to connect with the best in the business! Secure your spot today.

Join 1,000+ Data & AI leaders in Dubai and be part of the region’s most influential applied Data & AI event. Register at https://hubs.li/Q043NY3q0

🚀 Ab Initio is joining us as a Co-Host Partner for the Data Innovation Summit MEA 2026!

Join 1,000+ data, analytics, and AI leaders for two days of knowledge sharing, networking, and real-world insights, all in one place.

Ab Initio is a global leader with a presence across large enterprises spanning diverse industries where data plays a strategic role. Their technology leads in the fields of data transformation, integration, processing, and AI/ML.

Continuing their legacy of pioneering massively parallel processing, their platform now harnesses the full scalability of cloud computing and is unrivalled in its capability to revolutionize how businesses handle data, from discovery to implementation and deployment, with unmatched scalability and governance.

At DISMEA26, experience:
✔️ 40+ sessions & workshops
✔️ Case studies from UAE, KSA & across MEA
✔️ Executive roundtables & VIP discussions
✔️ Tech-in-Practice demos & solution showcases
✔️ Practical insights on agentic AI, federated governance, real-time analytics & more

🎟️ Secure your spot now https://hubs.li/Q043kVvZ0

We’re excited to announce that Registration is now open for the the 5th annual Data Innovation Summit MEA , the region's premier Data, Analytics and AI event, taking place 20-21 May 2026 at JW Marriot Hotel Marina, DUBAI.

What Awaits You at the 2026 Edition?

The 5th anniversary of the Data Innovation Summit MEA is packed with unmissable opportunities to learn, connect, and innovate:

🌍 2 Full Days in Dubai: Structured as a two-day experience to make it easy for MEA and international practitioners to attend, connect deeply - and enjoy Dubai while doing business.
🎯 1000+ Pre-qualified Practitioners: Join the larges curated gathering of Data, Analytics and AI leaders in the region - CDOs, CAIOs, CIOs and senior decision-makers from highly innovative global and regional organizations.
🎤 45+ International & Regional Speakers: A truly international speaker lineup bringing applied Data & AI expertise to Dubai - hear real-world insights from leaders at Carrefour, Mastercard, PepsiCo, Al Futtaim Real Estate, Adidas, , Hoffmann-La Roche, Easygenerator, Qiddiya Investment Company, C1 Network, Telenor, TUI Group, GEMS Education, Dubai Health Authority, National Bank of Kuwait and many more to come.
📊 30+ Exhibitor Booths: Explore cutting-edge solutions and technologies from industry leaders like Ab Initio, Fivetran, Snowflake, Dremio,Function Group Analytics, dbtlabs, BBI and many more to come.
🎙️ 4 Dynamic Stages: Explore a wealth of knowledge across tailor-made topics on M1 - AI Strategy & Governance Stage, M2 - Data Strategy & Governance Stage, M3 - Analytics & Decision Intelligence Stage, M4 - Machine Learning, Gen & Agentic AI Stage.
🚀 Exhibition Area Activities, VIP & Activity Areas, and Expo Booths Area: Hands-on activities to elevate your skills and strategies.

📢 Tickets prices starting from 249$ or FREE with Hyperight membership. Register at https://hubs.li/Q042fhWh0

🎉 Welcome to the 4th annual Data Innovation Summit MEA! 🎉

We’re officially kicking off an exciting day of learning, innovation, and connection here at Conrad Dubai!

As doors open and registration begins, we’re thrilled to welcome over 1,000 data, analytics, and AI practitioners from across the region and beyond 🌍

Get ready for a day packed with visionary keynotes, cutting-edge case studies, interactive panels, and unmatched networking opportunities.

📍 Make your way to the registration desk, grab your badge, and start exploring everything the summit has to offer:
✅ 4 content-packed stages
✅ 50+ expert speakers
✅ 20+ exhibitors showcasing the future of data & AI
✅ Countless chances to connect, collaborate, and get inspired

Let the conversations begin. Let the ideas flow. Let the innovation start! 🚀
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🚨 The wait is almost over – the Data Innovation Summit MEA kicks off TOMORROW at Conrad Dubai! 🚨

The region’s leading event for data, analytics, and AI is bringing together the world’s top technology and service providers – all in one place. 🌍

Here’s what’s waiting for you onsite:
🔹 Explore cutting-edge solutions transforming industries across MEA
🔹 Meet the top-tier providers showcasing their innovations and tools
🔹 Connect with thought leaders, tech pioneers, and visionary partners

Whether you're on the hunt for the latest platforms, strategic partnerships, or the next big idea in AI – this is where it all happens.

✅ Discover what’s next in Data, Analytics, and AI
✅ Build meaningful connections that move the needle
✅ Learn from and engage with the most advanced technologies on the market

🎉 This year’s edition is completely SOLD OUT – so if you’ve got your ticket, get ready for a game-changing day!

👀 Curious about who’s joining us?
Check out our 2025 partners: https://hubs.li/Q03n5z4z0

We’re excited to welcome Shalin Trivedi, Director of Sales and Business Development EMEA at Kyvos Insights, to take the stage with a powerful session on “Kyvos Dialogs – The Future of Gen-AI Driven Analytics is Here: Accurate. Instant. Conversational”.

🔍 Session Snapshot:
Get ready for analytics that talk back. With Kyvos Dialogs, you can expect:

✔️ >90% GenAI-based query accuracy — in seconds
✔️ Instant, interactive, and conversational insights
✔️ No complex modeling — just simple semantic models that scale
✔️ Real-time access to billions of rows and thousands of columns

While others are stuck with slow, clunky, and low-accuracy GenAI, Kyvos is flipping the script, bringing you fast, precise, and intuitive dialogue with your data.

📲 Stay tuned on our LinkedIn for live highlights from Dubai!

https://hubs.li/Q03n5yFx0

Just one day to go before we officially open the doors to the 4th Annual Data Innovation Summit MEA – happening tomorrow, May 20th, at Conrad Dubai! 🚀

We are beyond excited to welcome 1,000+ data, analytics, and AI leaders, experts, and innovators from across the Middle East and beyond for a full day of knowledge sharing, cutting-edge technology showcases, hands-on learning, and world-class networking.

This year’s edition is fully SOLD OUT – a true reflection of the growing momentum behind data-driven innovation in the region. With over 50 international and regional speakers, 20+ tech exhibitors, and multiple content-packed stages, we’re ready to explore everything from GenAI and Machine Learning to Modern Data Strategies, Responsible AI, and beyond.

Get ready for an unforgettable experience filled with insights, inspiration, and connections that will shape the future of data and AI in MEA.

💡 Follow us here for live updates, behind-the-scenes moments, and speaker highlights throughout the day.

📍See you tomorrow at Conrad Dubai!

Let us present one super amazing speaker, that will join us on the AI Value & Strategy Stage at the 4th annual Data Innovation Summit MEA - Round of applause for the fantastic Kevin Downey, Chief Technology Officer at Data Sentinel.

Kevin is the Cofounder and CTO of Data Sentinel, a technology company specializing in the active management of sensitive data through AI. Kevin has been in the AI, data governance, data management, and data privacy industry for over 20 years, focused on helping organizations design, implement and manage data-centric technology solutions.

You don’t want to miss his presentation on the topic of “Gen-AI Will Transform Your Business - or "Risk It" Without Active Data Governance”

📲 Missed to get a ticket? Follow us here for live updates from Dubai! https://hubs.li/Q03mVBdt0