# Event Details

- **Event Name**: IDC CIO Summit 2026
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 11 Feb, 2026 at 08:00 am
- **Event Description**: Celebrating 19 years of thought leadership, the IDC CIO Summit - Middle East returns on 11–12 February 2026 in Dubai as the region’s premier gathering of technology decision-makers.

This year’s edition explores the rise of AI-native enterprises and the Agentic Stack — intelligent systems that enable real-time decision-making, adaptability, and innovation. With regional AI spending forecast to reach $11.4B by 2027, CIOs must balance bold innovation with governance, trust, and integration.

Bringing together 500 CIOs, technology leaders, and global experts, the Summit offers strategic insights, real-world case studies, and practical guidance to help organizations architect the next generation of digital enterprises.

To qualify for participation in the Summit, please contact

Wahab Bou Hamdan
Mobile: +971 56 536 5160
Email: wbouhamdan@idc.com

Disclaimer:
Registration on the LinkedIn Events page does not constitute confirmed attendance. Participation is subject to official confirmation by email from IDC.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dubai/idc-cio-summit-2026/200029347354508
- **Event Categories**: business
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 6

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Dubai
- **state**: DU
- **country**: United Arab Emirates
- **location**: Atlantis, The Palm
- **lat**: 25.129618448845
- **long**: 55.115901118159
- **full address**: Atlantis, The Palm, مطعم الزعفران, نخلة جميرا دبي, الإمارات العربية المتحدة, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is IDC CIO Summit 2026 being held?
  - **A:** IDC CIO Summit 2026 takes place on Wed, 11 Feb, 2026 at 08:00 am to Wed, 11 Feb, 2026 at 08:00 am at Atlantis, The Palm, مطعم الزعفران, نخلة جميرا دبي, الإمارات العربية المتحدة, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
- **Q**: Who is organizing IDC CIO Summit 2026?
  - **A:** IDC CIO Summit 2026 is organized by IDC MEA.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** IDC CIO Summit 2026 is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Dubai, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If IDC CIO Summit 2026 sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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