At the Data 2030 Summit MEA in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, we gathered to explore the intersection of data management, AI, and innovation. As a Speaker and Round Table Host, I had the privilege to discuss the transformative potential of Generative AI—a game-changer reshaping industries, driving innovation, and creating a competitive edge for organizations.

At the Data 2030 Summit MEA in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, we gathered to explore the intersection of data management, AI, and innovation. As a Speaker and Round Table Host, I had the privilege to discuss the transformative potential of Generative AI—a game-changer reshaping industries, driving innovation, and creating a competitive edge for organizations.

Here’s a recap of my session and insights from the other brilliant minds who shaped the day.

🎤 My Talk: Generative AI for Data-Driven Innovation and Competitive Advantage In my session, I shared:

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    Explained the mechanics of GANs (Generative Adversarial Networks), transformers, and how these technologies drive creativity and innovation.

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    Real-World Applications:
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    The Role of Data
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    Ethics and Challenges
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    Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 and AI:: 🌍
    🌅With 66 of 96 Vision 2030 goals tied to AI and data, Generative AI has the potential to drive unprecedented economic diversification and leadership in innovation.🌅

💡Keynotes that Set the Tone
Ulysses Demos (Red Sea Global):
Patrick TALENG (Deloitte):

🗣️ Panel Discussion:

The Future of Data Management The panel “Bridging Analytics, Applied, and Generative AI” was focused on AI to transform data into a strategic asset.

Nourah Ziyad AlGhamdi (CST)
Sayed Gaber (Banque Du Caire)
Samy Hegazy (Informatica),

🚀 The Stellar Speaker Lineup

1️⃣ Data Strategy Track:
Ladle Patel ( ابو ياسين ) (Arab National Bank):
Amr Metwally (Itqan Clinical Simulation):
Jihad Chreim (Kuwait International Bank):

2️⃣ Data Governance & Quality Track:
Ángel Narciso (Copernican & Qiwa):
Dr. Randa Aljably (Shaqra University):

3️⃣ Cloud & Modern Data Platforms Track:
Mudassir Javed:
David C. (Aramco):

Interactive Roundtables:

Collaboration in Action Engaging in peer discussions during the roundtables provided actionable

Insights:

🌍My roundtable, “Implementing Controls to Monitor and Validate Generative AI Outputs”, focused on practical strategies to ensure ethical AI adoption.

Other sessions addressed topics like AI readiness, metadata management, and data governance foundations led by the eminent personalities like Dr. Abeer S. Al-Humaimeedy, Vice Dean of King Saud University.

Reflections and Takeaways:

The Data 2030 Summit MEA was more than just an event—it was a platform to shape the future of data innovation. From building modern data platforms to leveraging AI responsibly, every session underscored the importance of collaboration and innovation.