AI Community Event

Future of Tech Community Event - Tech Trends: What you need to know to stay ahead in 2025

JANUARY 28, 2025

10:00 AM to 12:00 NN
Auditorium, Dubai Technology Entrepreneur Campus (Dtec), Dubai Silicon Oasis

Kick off 2025 with an exciting exploration of the latest tech trends shaping the business landscape. This event will feature thought leaders who will share insights into cutting-edge advancements in AI, automation, and digital transformation. A dynamic panel discussion will dive deeper into how these technologies are impacting industries and enabling growth.

Gain actionable strategies to future-proof your business and stay ahead in an ever-evolving tech-driven world.

The Speakers

Mark Hamill
President, AI for Business Institute

Mark is serial Entrepreneur based in the UAE, CEO of ARCET Global, a business community and events organisation which runs one of the largest CX and AI conferences in the World. CRO at RAIZOR AI, a cutting-edge AI Service Delivery Company and President of the AI for Business Institute in the UAE. Mark’s has Project Managed Transformation programs across the world as a consultant. His entire career has been centred on Customer Experience, Leadership and Communications, creating successful businesses around the World.

Carlo Pepe
Founder, Koshima.ai

With over 25 years of experience, Carlo co-founded Koshima to strategically guide enterprises in adopting impactful AI technologies. Always working in new technologies his journey started in '99 with the UK’s first independent ISP, he progressed to global telecoms, supporting key industries like finance and aviation in optimising connectivity. He also spent six years enhancing public cloud and application modernisation for various companies.

Savio Tovar Dias
VP AI Solutions ME, Raizor

Savio is a global technology services and technical sales leader leveraging +27 years of excellence in customer and employee experience solutions, building robust client relationships, driving revenue and value realisation +12 years of leadership, spearheading innovative transformations, shaping business visions and influencing the tech industry landscape.

Rob Hayes
Founder, Koshima.ai

With +10 years in tech strategy, he co-founded Koshima to help companies embrace AI. Having worked for both large tech companies and startups, he brings a unique perspective that combines strategic vision and hands-on agility, essential for navigating today’s complex technological landscape. He believes that successful AI adoption starts with a deep understanding of the business problems and challenges. As an active member of the AI community, he is dedicated to guiding businesses through the transformative potential of AI, ensuring solutions are tailored to their specific needs.

Shayma Kurz
Founder, Digital Advice

Shayma Kurz, CEO and Founder of Digital Advice, excels in developing and tracking strategic initiatives and driving digital transformation across organizations. With extensive experience in project management and software development within agile framework teams, Shayma previously served as COO and Head of R&D at BaseTrack, a startup where she led multiple departments including HR, Procurement, Business Development, Sales, Aftersales, IT, and R&D. During her 12-year tenure at Mercedes-Benz, she refined her expertise in IT, Procurement, Sales and R&D, notably spearheading the implementation of the Data & Analytics Platform blueprint across China, India, and Germany. Her project management experience spans Europe, the Middle East, the USA, India, and China. Committed to technological advancement, Shayma remains dedicated to staying abreast of the latest innovations and consistently seeks opportunities for progress. She is deeply passionate about fostering female empowerment in STEM fields, actively supporting women in overcoming challenges and advancing in their careers.