Alexandria, Egypt Rana Azeem— The grand finale of the 10th CIO-200 Global Summit was held in the historic and cultural city of Alexandria, Egypt, in a spectacular and dignified manner. The prestigious event brought together more than 200 prominent IT experts, Chief Information Officers (CIOs), and technology leaders** from over 50 countries around the world.
The ceremony commenced with traditional Egyptian cultural performances, introducing the participants to the country’s rich heritage. The summit was formally inaugurated by Dr. Mohammed Hameed, CIO-200 Ambassador for Egyp.
Pakistan was actively represented at the global platform by a distinguished delegation of IT leaders and professionals, including:
*Adnan Rafique Ahmed (Saudi Arabia)— Founder & Executive Director, Smart Irtekaz & Executive Director, Rasikh Institute (TVTC Certified).Hammad Zafar Siddiqui.Rahat Munir Mahar.Faisal Khan (Dubai).
Kashif (Oman).Syed Abdul Qadir— Executive Director, PwC Pakistan & Advisor to Global CIO Forum.Ijlal Jafri— Group CIO, Martin Dow Group & CIO-200 Pakistan Ambassador.Shaukat Ali Khan (UK)— Advisor to the President on ICT Services, Aga Khan University & Executive CDIO, National Health Services (NHS), UK
.Noor-us-Samad— CIO, Thal Limited (House of Habib), Karachi, Pakistan.Dr. Muhammad Akif Khan— Managing Director, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Information Technology Board (KPITB), Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Peshawar.Zeeshan Kaiser — Chief Digital Officer, Samba Bank Limited, Pakistan.Shahid Sumar — Chief Information Officer, Al Baraka Bank Pakistan.Faisal Anwar— Chief Technology Officer, HBL Bank, Pakistan , Shakeel Akhtar – CIO – Indus Hospitals Network
These distinguished individuals showcased Pakistan’s growing IT industry, sharing their expertise and insights with the international community.
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The core objective of the summit was to promote global networking, knowledge-sharing, skill development, and cross-border business collaboration among technology experts. The event also witnessed high-level technical discussions and the signing of several international Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs).
According to CIO-200’s management, among all global editions held this year, the Pakistan edition was declared the most successful and impactful — a recognition that drew special appreciation for the Pakistani delegation.
In their remarks, the Pakistani representatives stated:Engaging with experts from over 50 countries has been an invaluable experience. Not only did we learn from global leaders, but we also had the opportunity to share our
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wn expertise on this prestigious platform. Participation in such international events creates new business opportunities for Pakistan and helps boost remittances, playing a vital role in the country’s economic growth.
