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9th Edition of the International Forum of CIOs
took place on October 26, 27, and 28, 2023
Theme: AI 4 Africa, Future is Now
Location: La Médina - Yasmine Hammamet - Tunisia
Figures
15
SPEAKERS
600
PARTICIPANTS
25
PARTNERS
98%
SATISFACTION
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2021
Thursday 26
Friday 27
Saturday 28
Thursday 26
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2023
08:30 – 09:30
Welcome, Coffee, and Networking
09:30 – 10:15
Official Expo Opening
10:15 – 10:45
Opening Remarks
KEYNOTE
Opening Keynote: “The Challenges of the Young Continent Facing AI”
Speaker: Mohamed Louadi
11:30
Digital Maturity Barometer in Africa; 3rd Edition
Speakers: Chokri Elfidha and Nour Bouakline
AI in Africa
12:45 – 14:00
Lunch
14:00 – 14:30
Expo Visit, Networking, and B2B
14:30 – 15:00
Sponsor
Workshops
Exclusive Networks: “Discover how to secure your entire
Exposure Management Posture with Tenable One, the advanced platform that covers
all types of assets or technology” and “Innovate without borders with Nutanix”
Speakers: Hatim Ahmitach and Marouane Zahrane
Cesar Room
Global IT Vision: “Improve the end-user experience and
ensure security in a digital workplace with UEM”
Speaker: Amine Beyaoui
Cesar Room
3S GNet: “CloudNet: The New Cloud Hub for Africa”
Speakers: Ehsen Zayen and Nabil Zakraoui
Cesar Room
Kaspersky: “Managed SOCs”
Speaker: Tadjine Samy
Cesar Room
15:15 – 15:45
Sponsor
Workshops
HCL: “AI-optimized Endpoint Management and Security”
Speaker: Aurélie Pegoraro
Cesar Room
Insomea: “The New Era of Data and AI with Microsoft
Technologies”
Speakers: Boudour Ben Mekki and Hejer Krichene
Cesar Room
Inetum: “Levers for Successful Digital Transformation”
Speaker: Skander Kechiche
Cesar Room
GIZ: “Unleash the Power of AI – Applications, Benefits, and Challenges”
Speaker: Khaled Khalifa
Cesar Room
15:45 – 16:00
Coffee Break
16:00 – 18:00
Startup and CIO KIDS Talks
16:00 – 18:00
Expo Visit, Networking, and B2B
20:00 – 22:00
Cocktail Dinner and Networking
Friday 27
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2023
08:45 – 09:00
Review of the Previous Day and RAFFLE
Speaker: Kriss Brochec
09:00 – 09:45
AI-Augmented CIO Office
Speaker: Lobna Karoui
Kaspersky Conference: “The Cybersecurity Maturity of Tunisian Companies”
Speaker: Gladys Yiadom
10:15
GIZ Presentation: “Tech 216: Outsourcing and Nearshoring”
Speakers: Ahmed Bouden, Zohra Bouzid, and Khaled Khalifa
Developing an African AI Strategy
Speaker: Alain Kiyindou
11:30 – 12:30
Expo Visit, Networking, and B2B
12:30 – 13:30
Lunch
13:30 – 14:30
Expo Visit, Networking, and B2B
14:30 – 15:00
Sponsor
Workshops
GIZ: “Tech216: Your IT. Made in Tunisia”
Speakers: Zohra Bouzid and Ahmed Bouden
Cesar Room
Network Associates: “AI for Cybersecurity. NDR and PAM: Vital Tools for System and
Data Protection”
Speaker: Riadh Kassab
Cesar Room
Adactim: “Secure Identity and Access Management with Microsoft
Entra”
Speaker: Yazid Missaoui
Cesar Room
Think Tank: “AI Out of Africa. Why is Africa well-positioned to make a quantum leap in
AI?”
Speaker: Alexander Vocelka
Cesar Room
15:15 – 15:45
Sponsor
Workshops
Ingram: “Discover the Latest Innovations in Video
Conferencing, Datacenter Infrastructure, and Network Technologies”
Speaker: Fatima Zahra Bennouna
Cesar Room
Siga: “HR Challenges, Management, and Digitalization Secured by Electronic
Signature”
Speaker: Zouheir Ben Ali
Cesar Room
Kaspersky: “Cybersecurity Awareness for Employees”
Speaker: Tadjine Samy
Cesar Room
15:45 – 16:15
Coffee Break
16:15 – 17:15
Competition: CIO Project
17:15 – 18:00
Leadership 4.0: Unleashing Your Potential Through Artificial Intelligence
Speaker: Karim Bahi
17:15 – 18:00
Emotional Intelligence: Impact on Work Performance
Speaker: Wiem Ayari
20:00 – 23:00
Gala Dinner and Award Ceremony
Saturday 28
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2023
08:45 – 09:00
Review of the Previous Day and RAFFLE
Speaker: Kriss Brochec
09:00
Introduction to the Future of AI
Speaker: Karim Beguir
09:00
AI, Ethics, and Economic Stakes
10:45 – 12:45
Expo Visit, Networking, B2B, and Partner Trophy Distribution
12:45
Forum Summary and Recommendations
13:00 – 13:30
Closing Ceremony and RAFFLE
Speakers: Naceur Kchaou, Hatem Trigui, and Kriss Brochec
13:30 – 14:30
Closing Lunch Cocktail
Partners
Diamond Partners
Platinum Partners
Gold Partners
Cocktail Dinner Sponsor
Official Carrier
Media Partner
Speakers
Eric Adja
Karim Beguir
Kriss Brochec
Wassim Ben Larbi
Nour Bouakline
Toumi Bouchentouf
Mohamadou Diallo
William Elong
Maher Kallel
Lobna Karoui
Alain Kiyindou
Farah Ktata
Mohamed Louadi
Maledh Marrakchi
Saliou Djoulde Sow
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