18th September 2025
Neera Dubai, Habtoor City | Dubai
Chief Data
Officer
Co-Host Partner
Welcome
It is our privilege to welcome you to this exclusive event crafted for Chief Data Officers in Saudi Arabia, with a focus on exploring Real- Time Data Integration, Hybrid Data Strategies, and the enablement of AI and Advanced Analytics through Governance and Unified Data Layers.
As data becomes the cornerstone of innovation and decision-making, organizations in the MEA region face complex challenges in integrating diverse architectures, aligning hybrid strategies, and balancing the need for governance with the drive for AI-enabled insights. This event provides a unique platform to address these critical areas with actionable insights and forward-looking solutions.
This February, data leaders from across industries in Saudi Arabia will gather in an interactive environment designed for collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and progress in data strategy and implementation.
Our agenda will center on three transformative themes. We’ll explore how to overcome data silos and enable real-time decision-making through integration and modern architectures, including the role of data virtualization in reducing complexity and driving efficiency. Discussions will delve into hybrid strategies that optimize cloud, on- premise, and edge ecosystems while balancing scalability and security. Finally, we will examine how unified data layers and governance frameworks can accelerate AI and advanced analytics projects, ensuring compliance and unlocking actionable insights.
We’ll also address the region-specific challenges, including the complexities of regulatory compliance, data talent gaps, and the cultural shifts needed to embrace modern data practices. The event will highlight practical strategies for building resilient systems, fostering innovation, and driving measurable value from enterprise data.
We invite you to join this gathering of data leaders to exchange expertise, uncover innovative approaches, and collaborate on shaping the future of data management and analytics in the MEA region.
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Gopi
Maren
AVP – Data Governance, Quality & Privacy
Rakbank
Ali brings around 2 decades of diverse IT expertise, excelling in data analytics programs. As a strategic leader, he has transformed Analytics teams, integrating innovative tech stacks, DataOps & Agile practices to expedite project delivery and improving data product’s quality. He speaks and writes passionately about building best engineering practices, especially around data quality and DataOps principles at various events.Gopi Maren is a UAE-based data management and governance professional with over 15+ years of experience driving enterprise-wide data initiatives across the Middle East, Africa, and Asia-Pacific. His expertise spans data/AI governance, quality, privacy, and regulatory compliance, particularly within the financial services and government-linked sectors.
Alexey
Sidorov
Chief Data Evangelist
Denodo
Alexey started his carrier 27-years ago building volumetric model of radioactive pollution of Chernobyl nuclear disaster Zone with Russian Academy of Science and since then earned his reputation as the strategic adviser in all aspects of Data Management. Prior joining Denodo as Chief Evangelist, Alexey built and managed enterprise-wide Data Integration platforms for industry giants like Nokia and Deutsche Bank. In the last 15 years Dr Alexey has been helping many companies across 3 continents to Digitally Transform their business with the edge-cutting Data technologies from Teradata and Informatica.
Dmitry
Menshenin
Head of Insights and Analytics
Sanofi
Dmitry is a data science enthusiast with a strong passion for advanced analytics, AI, and data-driven decision-making. He thrives on transforming data into strategic insights and unlocking the potential of AI to make work not only smarter but more enjoyable. Dmitry actively encourages business teams to harness the power of data and embrace bold, insight-led decisions that drive real impact. He holds a Master’s degree in Applied Mathematics from Lomonosov Moscow State University and a Diploma in Advanced Analytics and Data Science from MIT. Outside of work, Dmitry is an avid cyclist and nature lover, with a keen interest in photography, travel, and cinematography.
08:30
Registration opens
09:15
Intro to tpo33 – Program and Proceedings
09:30
Data Governance at the Speed of AI: Balancing Innovation with Regulatory DisciplineGopi Maren – AVP – Data Governance, Quality & Privacy | Rakbank
09:50
Roundtable Discussions
• Table 1 – Moderated by Gopi Maren – AVP – Data Governance, Quality & Privacy | Rakbank
• Table 2 – Moderated by Alexey Sidorov – Chief Data Evangelist | Denodo
• Table 3 – Moderated by Dmitry Menshenin – Head of Insights and Analytics | Sanofi
10:30
Hybrid Data Strategies: Balancing Cloud, On-Premise, and Edge EcosystemsAlexey Sidorov – Chief Data Evangelist | Denodo
11:50
Roundtable Discussions
• Table 1 – Moderated by Alexey Sidorov – Chief Data Evangelist | Denodo
• Table 2 – Moderated by Dmitry Menshenin – Head of Insights and Analytics | Sanofi
• Table 3 – Moderated by Gopi Maren – AVP – Data Governance, Quality & Privacy | Rakbank
11:40
UFrom Vision to Value: Preliminary Steps in AI & Analytics EnablementDmitry Menshenin – Head of Insights and Analytics | Sanofi
12:00
Roundtable Discussions
• Table 1 – Moderated by Dmitry Menshenin – Head of Insights and Analytics | Sanofi
• Table 2 – Moderated by Gopi Maren – AVP – Data Governance, Quality & Privacy | Rakbank
• Table 3 – Moderated by Alexey Sidorov – Chief Data Evangelist | Denodo
12:45
13:00
Co-Host Partner
Who and why should attend?
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The event brings the industry’s best and brightest minds and helps delegates:
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