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ACCELERATING THE DIGITAL FUTURE
WITH EMERGING TECH IN THE AGE OF AI
MAY 27, 2025 | Narcissus The Royal Hotel
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My mission is to ensure that patient-centric technologies transform healthcare systems by 1) improving clinical outcomes 2) facilitating care coordination 3) improving practice efficiencies 4) generating meaningful data 15+ years of professional experience in Leading, Managing, Designing and Developing Hospital HIS, ERP and other health tech digital solutions. Leading IT operation including IT infrastructure, Health informatics, digital transformation and governance and compliance.
Professional Experience
Dr Soliman Fakeeh hospital As a Chief Information Officer (CIO) in in Dr.Soliman Fakeeh Hospital, my primary responsibilities involve overseeing and driving the strategic direction for the organization’s IT infrastructure and systems to enhance patient care, streamline operations, and ensure compliance with healthcare regulations. Key responsibilities as CIO Fakeeh Care •Develop and execute the overall IT strategy aligned with the organization’s goals. •Leading the digital transformation initiatives to improve healthcare delivery, utilizing the latest technologies. •Oversee the implementation and optimization of Electronic Health Records (EHR), PACS, CPACS, Interoperability, secure clinical data transactions and other supporting systems. •Oversee the ERP solution including Finance, SCM and HCM solutions. •Leading Network and Cyber security program. •Driving efforts to improve interoperability between healthcare systems, enabling secure and efficient data exchange across organizations. •Leading the integration of various clinical, financial, and operational data systems to support better decision-making and improve patient care. •Leading NPHIES, SEHA, MANASA, MOH and Raqeeb integration. •Implement and managed patient-facing technologies such as mobile health apps, telemedicine platforms, and self-service kiosks. •Implement data analytics tools to drive actionable insights, improve patient outcomes, and support evidence-based decision-making. •Leading efforts to adopt predictive analytics and AI-driven tools for improving clinical workflows and operational efficiency. •Managing relationships with key technology vendors, ensuring successful delivery of IT services and solutions. •Spearhead projects such as AI-driven clinical decision support systems, telemedicine expansions, and robotic process automation (RPA) for streamlining.
Professional experience (Cont’d) Key achievements continue Enhancement of Mobile application development. • Implemented teleconsultation project. • HIMSS 6 accreditation for Riyadh and preparing for HIMSS7 EMRAM and EMAM • CBAHI, JCI, CHI, News week statisca. IT Manager (ERP, HIS and IT operations) CityMed hospital (IT infrastructure, ERP, HIS, HL-7 Integrations, Software development team, IT projects and IT operations) Implementation of HIS BestCare system with KOREAN implementation team. Managing team of ERP, Clinical Application, software development and IT infrastructure. Managing end to end IT services and projects, reporting to CEO. Monitoring overall IT Day to day operations end users support, user training. IT project budgeting aiding on best practice IT solution and services to higher management. Managing HIS, ERP, software development team, IT infrastructure team and health informatics team.
Iftikhar Ali Alvi is a seasoned technology leader with over 22 years of experience in IT strategy, digital transformation, and fintech innovation. Currently, he is overseeing Special Technological Projects at Tatweer Education Holding Company. He has successfully led large-scale digital initiatives, including cloud migrations, AI-driven solutions, and enterprise-wide ERP implementations.
Beyond his executive role, Iftikhar is an advocate for emerging technologies, frequently sharing insights on AI, data analytics, and IT governance at international forums. With a passion for innovation and a results-driven approach, he continues to shape the future of enterprise technology.
A recognized technology leader known for crafting the requisite strategic vision to achieve business goals, offering a unique blend of executive acumen, global team building, and technology solutions development credited with strong ROI and operational improvement.
Consistently delivering excellence over several decades of working life requires extraordinary commitment, talent, and sense of duty. As the Chief Technology Officer at the King Faisal Foundation, Hazem has significantly contributed to the building of a responsive technology structure that consistently delivers results by aligning technology initiatives with strategic business goals; with substantial improvement to service delivery, standardization, and business/systems performance.
KPMG
KPMG Saudi Arabia
Samer has over 20 years of professional and consulting experience, spanning a range of industries and geographies.
Samer is an expert in major transformation projects from corporate strategy development to execution. He has been a trusted adviser to CEOs, senior government officials, and board of directors of leading organizations.
Prior to joining KPMG, Samer founded Prudentis — an innovative start-up consulting firm —and served as its CEO. Previously, he was a Senior Partner at Peppers & Rogers Group; and a Partner at Deloitte.
He also served as a Professor and Research Fellow in Artificial Intelligence and Robotics at the American University of Beirut, the Australian National University, and the University of Oxford.
Samer is a thought leader and renowned author of over 50 publications in international refereed journals and conferences, in the fields of innovation, high-tech, artificial intelligence and robotics.
He holds a Ph.D. in Artificial Intelligence and Robotics from the University of Sydney, Australia, and an MBA from the University of Cambridge, UK.
Dr Fahad is an accomplished digital transformation leader with 20+ years of experience leading teams and driving organizational growth, with a proven track record of success in creating innovative strategies, applying high standards of governance and quality, leading and directing large-scale initiatives, improving operational efficiency, and maximizing impact.
Currently, Dr Fahad is the CIO at Saudi Accreditation Centre, and he has established three main departments to lead the digital transformation journey at the center, namely: IT, Digital Transformation, and Cybersecurity departments. He also successfully implemented more than 20 initiatives and projects in just 3 years, leading to raise the digital maturity of the center to high levels in Qiyas by DGA and ECC index by NCA.
He holds BSc in Computer Science from King Saud University, KSA, MSc in Software Engineering and PhD in Computer Science from University of Southampton, UK.
Recently, he has been recognized as one of the “Top CIO50 Awards in KSA 2024” by IDC & Foundry, selected as one of the “Top 50 Digital Transformation Leaders’ in Saudi Arabia by Exito, named in the “GCC featured IT experts and leaders” by Titans Magazine, selected as one of the “Top 100 IT Leaders” worldwide and ranked #1 in the “IT strategy development and its implementation” category by Global CIO, and chosen as one of the “Top 10 Influential Leaders Driving the Digital Evolution in 2024” The Silicon Leaders Magazine.
As a seasoned IT Director with extensive experience in Digital transformation, IT infrastructure, and Cybersecurity, I have a proven track record of driving innovation and optimizing technology to meet strategic business objectives. Over 25 years, I have led diverse teams, spearheading projects that have transformed the technological landscape of organizations in Retail and manufacturing industries.
With a passion for Cybersecurity, cloud computing, and artificial intelligence, I combine technical expertise with visionary leadership to address the ever-evolving challenges of the digital age. At this event, I’m eager to share insights, foster collaboration, and inspire advancements that shape the future of technology.
Javed A. Akbar is a multi-award-winning global leader in Governance, Risk, Strategy, Audit, and Finance, renowned for turning complex challenges into strategic advantages by integrating sophisticated business, financial, and technological landscapes. With extensive experience in the Middle East and on the global stage, Javed’s career as a senior executive and board member showcases a rare blend of financial acumen, strategic governance, risk management, technology and audit expertise.
Javed has consistently driven sustainable growth, fostered high-performance cultures, and implemented robust governance and resilience frameworks across diverse industries and regions. His leadership on boards and committees in North America and the Middle East highlights his ability to innovate and lead at the highest levels of corporate strategy and risk management.
Beyond his corporate accomplishments, Javed is a captivating speaker and trusted advisor, regularly invited to share his insights at prestigious international conferences, summits, and exclusive executive forums. His thought leadership in risk management, corporate strategy, ESG governance, and emerging technologies resonates with global audiences. Javed holds a master’s degree in Finance from the University of London (UK) and is a Certified Board Director (NACD.DC – USA), Chartered Professional Accountant (Canada & UK) as well as a Certified Internal Auditor (USA). As a sought-after thought leader and trusted advisor, Javed continues to shape the future of Governance, Risk, and Finance on the global stage.
