Dr Erdal Ozkaya Named USA’s Country Ambassador by Global CIO Forum
Global CIO Forum announces Dr. Erdal Ozkaya as USA’s Country Ambassador, recognizing his outstanding contributions to the field of cybersecurity. Dr. Ozkaya, serving as Chief Cybersecurity Strategist at Xcitium, is renowned for his expertise in cybersecurity strategy, business development, and academic leadership.
With a distinguished career spanning security advisement, speaking engagements, lecturing, and authorship, Dr. Ozkaya is a leading figure in cybersecurity. He is deeply passionate about raising cyber awareness and leveraging innovative approaches and technologies to address the evolving security needs of individuals and organizations worldwide.
Dr. Ozkaya’s extensive contributions include authoring numerous cybersecurity books, developing security certification courseware, and designing exams for various vendors. His commitment to community outreach and cybersecurity education has earned him widespread acclaim and recognition within the industry
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The World CIO 200 Summit 2023 USA edition
Esteemed technology leaders, and visionaries from across the globe gathered for the highly anticipated World CIO 200 Summit USA edition at Molos Restaurant 1 Pershing Road Weehawken, New Jersey on 5th September. The IT leaders embarked on a journey filled with profound insights, thought-provoking discussions, and transformative ideas.
The event followed the theme of ‘Rise of the power’. The World CIO 200 2023 roadshow is designed to help IT leaders develop and enhance the qualities of leadership, power, vision and focus. Distinguished industry experts and thought leaders shared their insights and visions for the future of technology and digital transformation.
Dr. Erdal Ozkaya-Chief Cybersecurity Strategist | CISO-Xcitium kicked off the event with his country inaugural keynote. The event brought together some of the most influential minds in the industry for a transformative and knowledge-rich experience. CIOs, tech experts, and thought leaders from various sectors convened to exchange ideas, share best practices, and form invaluable professional connections. The roadshow will continue in the remaining countries and will culminate in a grand finale at Baku, Azerbaijan from 17th to 19th September.
Dr Erdal Ozkaya explains the activities and objectives of Global CISO Forum
Dr Erdal Ozkaya, Chief Cybersecurity Strategist and CISO, Comodo; and President and Board Member, Global CISO Forum invites security executives to join the Forum since security is embedded everywhere.
The World CIO 200 Roadshow 2021 culminated its grand finale on 6th December. The World CIO 200 Summit event partners were Dell Technologies, Mindware, Automation Anywhere, Arcon, Logitech, AWS, Redington, Zero&One, Huawei, Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise, Pure Storage, VAD, Akamai, Veritas, BMB, Exclusive Networks, F5, StorIT, Infoblox, Citrix, Laserfiche, TechnePlus, Spectrum Networks, Infinite Blue, BITS, Paessler, Secure Net, Finesse, Commvault, PROW at the Forefront and RNS Technology Services.
The first day of the event was joined by the top industry’s leaders including Sandrine El Khodry, Alcatel Lucent Enterprise; Krishnan Gopi, TMRW; Venkatesh Mahadevan, Dubai Investments; Dinesh Chandra, Automation Anywhere; Faisil Syed, SEHA Abu Dhabi; Samer Semaan, Pure Storage; Loubna IMENCHAL, Logitech; and Soheyl Kadjani, Abu Dhabi Bank; Qusai Almeqdadi, Ernst and Young; Jayakumar Mohanachandran, Easa Saleh Al Gurg; Arul Jose Vigin, DIFC Courts; and Walid Elsaher, Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone; Dr Jassim Haji, IGOAI; Emmanuel R; Aco Momcilovik, IGOAI; Dr Thiago Felipe S. Avanci; Jamal Berrich, Mohammed First University Oujda; Jorge Sebastiao, Global Blockchain Organisation; Dr Manal Jalloul, AI Lab; Dwayne Bravo.
The second day of the event was joined by top keynote speakers including
Anil Bhandari, Arcon; Adeshola Onadipe; Abidali Neemuchwala, Compass Digital Acquisition Corporation and Venkatesh Mahadevan, Dubai Investments; Ali El Kontar, Zero&One; Setiaji Setiaji; Gaurav Mazumdar; Abidali Neemuchwala, Compass Digital Acquisition Corpotation; Venkatesh Mahadevan, Dubai Investments; Abdul Rahim; Spectrum Networks; Natalie Hore, Azraq; Wissam Al Adany, Ghabbour Auto; Selestin Thomas, Digital Technology and IT Infra; and Ektaa Sibal, India’s #1 Inner-Self Transformation Specialist. A total of four breakout sessions were successfully concluded during The World CIO 200 Summit, supported by Zero&One, Automation Anywhere, Akamai, Aruba HPE.
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200+ CIOs and IT executives attend Global CIO Forum’s World CIO Summit in Ajman
The world CIO 200 Roadshow 2021 culminated its grand finale on 6th December. It brought together some of the major names in technology and included a series of insightful presentations, tech talks, round table meetings, fireside chat and incisive panel discussions at Topaz Ballroom, Fairmont Ajman in UAE with the theme of event #ChangeX.
This year, the roadshow has covered 36+ countries and provided a platform to a large number of exhibitors with foremost engaging sessions. Over 4,000 C-Level executives have been recognised in the 2021 edition.
The World CIO 200 Summit event partners were Dell Technologies, Mindware, Automation Anywhere, Arcon, Logitech, AWS, Redington, Zero&One, Huawei, Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise, Pure Storage, VAD, Akamai, Veritas, BMB, Exclusive Networks, F5, StorIT, Infoblox, Citrix, Laserfiche, TechnePlus, Spectrum Networks, Infinite Blue, BITS, Paessler, Secure Net, Finesse, Commvault, PROW at the Forefront and RNS Technology Services. The summit built roadmaps for strategic decision making and identified yardsticks that are the key drivers of growth in the digital world.
The World CIO 200 Summit 2021 grand finale was inaugurated by Ronak Samantaray, CEO, Global CIO Forum and Anushree Dixit, Global Head of Content and Strategic Alliances, Global CIO Forum with their welcome address.
The first day of the event was joined by the top industry’s leaders including Sandrine El Khodry, Vice president Middle East and Africa, Alcatel Lucent Enterprise; Krishnan Gopi, CEO, TMRW; Venkatesh Mahadevan, CIO, Dubai Investments; Dinesh Chandra, Regional VP and Head of ME, Automation Anywhere; Faisil Syed, Digital Transformation Manager, SEHA Abu Dhabi; Samer Semaan, Channel Manager Middle East, Pure Storage; Loubna IMENCHAL, Vice-President and Head of Logitech for Enterprise business AMECA at Logitech Africa Middle East Turkey Central Asia; and Soheyl Kadjani, SVP and Head of Technology Strategy, Transformation and Fabric First Abu Dhabi Bank.
The The UAE Tech Panel included Qusai Almeqdadi, Senior Manager, Ernst and Young; Jayakumar Mohanachandran, Group Chief Information Officer, Easa Saleh Al Gurg; Arul Jose Vigin, Head of Information Technology, DIFC Courts; and Walid Elsaher, Director of Information Technology, Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone.
Further, there was another panel discussion on AI Transforming the Future: Promises, Opportunities, and Challenges of Artificial Intelligence with panelists including Dr Jassim Haji, President, Artificial Intelligence Society; Emmanuel R – Co-Director, Global AI Ethics Institute; Aco Momcilovik, Co-Director – Global AI Ethics Institute and Co-Founder – IGOAI Country Advisor : Croatia; Dr Thiago Felipe S. Avanci, Lawyer, Professor of Law, Board Member – CEST, POLI, USP; IGOAI; GAIEI; FISP; Jamal Berrich, Professor and Member of ‘Maison de l’intelligence artificielle’ – Mohammed First University Oujda; Jorge Sebastiao, Co-Founder – Global Blockchain Organisation; Moderator Dr Manal Jalloul – Founder, AI Lab; Certified Instructor and University Ambassador, NVIDIA; Lecturer, American University of Beirut.
The second day of the event started with morning yoga and wellness session with Ektaa Sibal, Global Wellness Ambassador – Global CIO Forum and India’s #1 Inner-Self Transformation Specialist.
Later, the event was also joined by top keynote speakers including Anil Bhandari, Chief Mentor ANB and Arcon; Adeshola Onadipe, World Peace Ambasaddor; Abidali Neemuchwala, Chairman and CEO, Compass Digital Acquisition Corporation and Venkatesh Mahadevan, CIO, Dubai Investments; Ali El Kontar, Founder and CEO, Zero&One; Setiaji Setiaji, ICT Department of West Java Province Head of Department; Gaurav Mazumdar, Grammy Nominated Sitarist and Music Composer and Educator; Abidali Neemuchwala, Chairman and CEO, Compass Digital Acquisition Corpotation and Venkatesh Mahadevan, CIO, Dubai Investments; Abdul Rahim; Spectrum Networks; Natalie Hore, Founder, Azraq; Wissam Al Adany, CIO, Ghabbour Auto; Selestin Thomas, Nissan Digital General Manager – Digital Technology and IT Infra; and Ektaa Sibal, Global Wellness Ambassador – Global CIO Forum | India’s #1 Inner-Self Transformation Specialist.
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