
One day. Big questions. Meaningful conversations.
AI is moving from experimentation to enterprise transformation. Artefact AI Connect Summit brings together executives and business leaders to explore how AI is changing industries, creating new sources of value, and redefining how businesses compete.
Date: September 28, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM
Location: The Ritz-Carlton, Doha
Register Now – Limited seats available.
What to expect
- Discover how organizations are applying AI to solve business challenges and create measurable value.
- Hear from leaders navigating the opportunities and challenges of AI transformation.
- Explore the technologies and trends that will change the next wave of enterprise transformation.
- Exchange perspectives and experiences with a curated community of senior business leaders.
Register Now – Limited seats available.
Agenda highlights
10:00 – Welcome coffee break
10:20 – Opening Address by H.E. The French Ambassador to Qatar, Arnaud Pescheux
10:25 – Keynote speech
10:35 – Panel discussion – AI for Public Sector: Innovation, Efficiency and Citizen Impact
11:00 – Coffee break
11:15 – Rewiring Processes for the Agentic Era
11:30 – Panel Discussion – AI Transforming Qatar’s Key Industries
11:55 – Closing remarks
12:00– Networking lunch
Expect a day designed not simply to discuss AI, but to understand what it means for your business.
*Due to the high volume of registrations for this event and the limited capacity, your registration request will be placed in a waiting list. You will be notified once your registration is confirmed.
Speaker(s)

HE Mr Arnaud Pescheux, Ambassador of France to Qatar
French Embassy in Qatar

Ahmad El Dandachi, General Manager
Microsoft Qatar

Bassam Fadol, Chief Digital Services
Malomatia

Samy Hegazy, Regional Vice President- Middle East & Saudi Arabia
Informatica from Salesforce

Layla Al-Nisf, Director of Planning, Quality, and Innovation
General Directorate of Customs

Asma Al-Jefairi, Director of Digital Experience
Qatar Museums

Joshua Kobb, Chief Growth and Impact Officer
HEC Paris

Xinxin Mønniche Peng, Director, Data & AI
malomatia

Seungah Lee, Assistant Professor of Entrepreneurship & Organizations
HEC Paris

Rahul Arya, Managing Partner and CEO, Middle East, Southeast Asia, and India
Artefact

Oussama Ahmad, Managing Partner and Lead for Travel & Tourism Practice
Artefact MENA

Vishu Singhal, Managing Partner
Artefact MENA

Shashank Sood, Partner
Artefact

Michel Barakat, Partner & Financial Services Lead
Artefact

Hemanth Mandava, Data Engineer Director
Artefact





