Conference
It is not just about recognition but about learning and sharing ideas at the AI World Series. As part of your Finalist package you get access to our full day conference bringing together some of the Worlds leading minds in Artificial Intelligence to discuss the latest advancements and best practices that you can take home and implement within your company.
Expect a carefully curated agenda packed with forward-looking, innovation conscious conversations, including:
Agenda
08:30 Registration & Networking
09:00 Official Opening & Welcome
09:15 Opening Keynote: AI is not the Point: Diane Magers, Founder, Experience Catalysts
09:45 Panel: AI Strategy in Action: How Businesses Are Winning with AI
10:30 Coffee Break & Networking
11:00 Open Workshop: Designing Journeys with Codin Caragea, Founder, Experience Edge
11:30 Panel: Generative AI in the Enterprise: Opportunities, Risks, and Real-World Applications
12:15 Presentation: Sindhu Sreenath, Questionpro MEA
12:45 Networking & Refreshments in the Foyer
13:15 Gala Lunch
14:45 Awards Ceremony
16:00 Sundowners Celebration @ RedRoof
Speakers
Marlan Hardie
Strategic Advisor, StageOne Ventures
Marlan operates as Advisor at Stage 1 Ventures. With 20 years in the customer care industry and a consulting background, Marlan has worked with many of the largest call centers in the telecom, cable, financial services, media and entertainment organizations. He evangelizes that “the brands that deliver the best customer experience have already provide the best employee experience.
James Khan
CEO, Westbourne + Partners
James Khan is CEO of Westbourne + Partners, a boutique advisory firm. A business technologist with 30 years’ experience, he has led AI strategy across banking and insurance globally, focusing on transformation, innovation, and competitive advantage.
Sindhu Sreenath
General Manager, QuestionPro
Sindhu Sreenath, a distinguished MBA graduate from London Business School and recognized as the Student of the Year, brings over 15 years of industry expertise. Specializing in scaling businesses and driving go-to-market strategies, Sindhu has led high-performance teams across sales, technical, and product development. Certified by Forrester in CX leadership, she excels in enhancing customer experiences and loyalty, spearheading impactful transformation initiatives for top regional clients in enterprise, government, and SME segments.
Berdia Qamarauli
CEO & Founder, Centigen
Berdia Qamarauli is Founder and CEO of Artisio and Centigen AI, building the enterprise AI operating system. Creator of ADAPT, a governance framework for AI authority and accountability. His work focuses on a principle: authority without governance is exposure.
Amna AlHammadi
AD Hub Lead, Young AI Leaders (YAIL)
Amna Alhammadi is an accomplished technology enthusiast and emerging leader in Artificial Intelligence and sustainability, based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. With a solid academic foundation, she is currently pursuing her Master’s degree in Machine Learning (2024-2026) at Mohammed Bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence, complementing her Bachelor of Computer Science (2022) from the United Arab Emirates University, where she graduated with a 3.6 GPA. Amna has a demonstrated history of blending technical expertise with a passion for innovation and impactful solutions. Her professional experience spans key roles in renowned organizations.
Codin Caragea
Founder & CEO, Experience Edge
Senior transformation executive with 25+ years’ leadership across banking, financial services and regulated enterprises in the GCC and Europe. Proven in enterprise transformation, CX-led growth, digital and AI-enabled operating models, and large- scale capability building. A hands-on innovator working with CEOs to design and scale value-driven products and services. Expert in translating strategy into revenue growth, profitability, productivity and cost-to-serve improvement, with pricing and positioning grounded in execution. Trainer and advisor delivering practical, actionable frameworks.