27th October 2025
Executives Hotel KAFD, Riyadh
Chief AI
Officer
Co-Host Partner
Welcome
It’s our pleasure to welcome you to the Sovereign & Secure AI tpo33 event, a premier forum by Hyperight and HP, created exclusively for Chief Artificial Intelligence Officers, CIO, CTO and senior AI leaders in the MEA region.
As generative and agentic AI systems move from experimentation to full-scale production, sovereignty, security, and governance are no longer optional—they are the foundation on which lasting advantage will be built. Constructing hybrid infrastructures that keep data under local control, shielding live models from emerging threats, and governing outcomes across the enterprise are now the decisive challenges of the AI era.
This June 33 leaders from both public and private sector will gather in an environment designed for immersive knowledge exchange and practical collaboration.
Our program focuses on three imperatives. First, we will unpack frameworks and workflows for developing and governing generative and agentic AI in production, ensuring systems remain secure, compliant, and auditable. Second, we will examine how to architect a sovereign hybrid AI infrastructure that delivers sustainable advantage while avoiding lock-in. Third, we will explore proven approaches for fine-tuning and operationalising AI so every initiative stays aligned with enterprise goals.
The summit will dive deep into organisational, technical, and strategic questions—from AI product governance and cost optimisation to value creation through robust retrieval-augmented generation and advanced fine-tuning methods that elevate efficiency and resilience.
We invite you to join fellow CAIOs, CIOs, CTOs, pool collective expertise, and co-create the next generation of sovereign, secure, and well-governed AI systems for the MEA region.
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Ladle
Patel
Senior Advisor – AI & ML Factory
Arab National Bank
Ladle Patel is a passionate Artificial Intelligence (AI) leader with over 12 years of experience across the entire AI lifecycle – from data engineering and machine learning to cutting-edge advancements like Generative AI and Large Language Models. Throughout their career, Ladle has thrived in challenging roles, starting as a Java developer at Thomson Reuters and progressing to manage teams of 20+ at companies like TCS and Genpact. Currently, Ladle leverages his expertise as a Senior Advisor at the Arab National Bank (ANB), Riyadh.
Cihangirk
Koca
Principal Business & AI Strategist – Benelux & Middle East
HP
Cihangir is an expert in business strategy and AI advisory. He is known for creating opportunities and building strong ecosystems that empower businesses to thrive. Cihangir has successfully guided numerous organizations through the challenges of digital transformation and strategic business development. He is appreciated for his ability to simplify complex concepts and inspire actionable insights. Cihangir is passionate about enabling business growth in the AI industry for HP, its customers, and partners, ranging from emerging startups to established enterprises.
08:30
Registration opens
09:15
Intro to tpo33 – Program and Proceedings
09:30
Cracking the Code: How We Tackled AI Strategy Challenges and Came Out Stronger
09:50
Roundtable Discussions
• Table 1 – Moderated by Speaker 1
• Table 2 – Moderated by Cihangir Kocak – Principal Business & AI Strategist – Benelux & Middle East | HP
• Table 3 – Moderated by Ladle Patel – Senior Advisor – AI & ML Factory | Arab National Bank
10:30
Architecting a Sovereign Hybrid AI Infrastructure for Sustainable AdvantageCihangir Kocak – Principal Business & AI Strategist – Benelux & Middle East | HP
10:50
Roundtable Discussions
• Table 1 – Moderated by Ladle Patel – Senior Advisor – AI & ML Factory | Arab National Bank
• Table 2 – Moderated by Speaker 1
• Table 3 – Moderated by Cihangir Kocak – Principal Business & AI Strategist – Benelux & Middle East | HP
11:30
From Strategy to Advantage: Business Perspectives on Agentic AI, Security, and Hybrid InfrastructureLadle Patel – Senior Advisor – AI & ML Factory | Arab National Bank
11:50
Roundtable Discussions
• Table 1 – Moderated by Cihangir Kocak – Principal Business & AI Strategist – Benelux & Middle East | HP
• Table 2 – Moderated by Ladle Patel – Senior Advisor – AI & ML Factory | Arab National Bank
• Table 3 – Moderated by Speaker 1
12:30
12:45
Co-Host Partner
Who and why should attend?
The CAIO tpo33 is tailor made for every practitioner or organization working with or interested in learning how to maximize the ROI of their AI initiatives and function. The event is created for Chief AI Officers, CxOs, or senior managers who are leading the AI initiative and strategy in their organization.
Our tpo33 events bring the industry’s best and brightest minds and help delegates:
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