Middle East CISO Community
Inner Circle
21 April 2027 | Fairmont Riyadh
21 April 2027
Fairmont Riyadh
Expand your network and engage with peers
Join the Gartner Middle East CISO Community Inner Circle, an intimate dinner event offering facilitated, roundtable discussions and informal networking with CISO peers. Explore a timely, peer-driven topic and exchange ideas in a collaborative setting designed to surface candid perspectives and actionable insights.
Engage with peers to discuss the most critical issues impacting CISOs today:
Elevating CIO and CISO Influence in Enterprise AI Strategy
Strengthening Executive Alignment and Accountability for AI Outcomes
Advancing AI From Experimentation to Measurable Business Value
Middle East CISO Governing Body
The Governing Body Co-Chairs shape the discussion topics and agenda, ensuring that all content is driven By CISOs, For CISOs®.
Governing Body Co-Chairs

Nick Charnley
TAQA
CISO

Alex Constantinidis
QNB
Group CISO

Shafiullah Ismail
Mubadala Capital
Senior Vice President & Head of Information Security and Risk
Agenda
21 April 2027
16:30 - 17:30 Executive Networking Reception
17:30 - 18:30 Discussion Topics
Beyond AI Deployment — CIOs & CISOs as Business Value Leaders
AI has shifted from a technology initiative to a business imperative, increasing expectations for CIOs and CISOs to influence outcomes far beyond IT and cybersecurity. CEOs and boards are looking to technology leaders not only to securely deploy AI, but also to help shape strategy, improve decision-making, and contribute directly to business growth.
As accountability for AI outcomes expands, technology leaders must build stronger partnerships across the executive team, establish clear ownership models, and identify where AI can create the greatest business impact. This conversation focuses on how leading CIOs and CISOs are redefining their roles and driving enterprise value in the next phase of AI adoption.
Discussion Questions:
How have expectations from CEOs and boards changed as AI adoption has matured?
Where is AI creating tangible business value today, and how are you balancing value creation with governance, security, and risk management?
How are you defining accountability and ownership for AI outcomes across technology, security, risk, and business leaders?
What frameworks or criteria are you using to identify and prioritize AI opportunities that are most likely to drive business impact?
How are you building partnerships across the executive team to ensure AI initiatives align with strategic business goals and deliver measurable results?
18:30 - 19:00 Networking Break
19:00 - 20:00 Summary Discussion & Dinner
20:00 - 21:00 Social Hour
Apply to Participate
Each application is carefully vetted to ensure members meet established criteria, preserving the quality of the network and enabling meaningful, peer‑level discussions among leaders from the world’s leading organizations.
Once you submit your application, a Community Program Manager will schedule a conversation to understand your priorities and interests and complete onboarding, including access to year‑round community events.
Location
Venue
Fairmont RiyadhMore Information
Event Licence number: 9729153766
Community Programme Manager
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