Celebrating ICT Trailblazers of the Middle East
What is The Iconic CIO?
The Iconic CIO, curated by CXO Capital, brings together Middle East’s top tech leaders. This platform sparks dynamic discussions and offers insights into the latest technological trends in the ICT industry.
The event honours Chief Information Officers (CIOs) driving modernization and digital disruption across the region with the Iconic CIO recognition. These leaders are advancing innovation, setting new industry standards, and seizing emerging opportunities to fuel business growth. By showcasing their achievements, we foster a culture of excellence within the ICT sector.
What the platform offers

Showcase Innovations
Shed light on innovative tech products and services to influential leaders.

Direct Access
Engage with leading CIOs and digital leaders directly

Lead Generation
Discover new business opportunities

Networking Opportunities
Connect with peers, clients, and potential customers
Insightful Discussions
Gain firsthand insights into CIOs challenges and priorities
Increase Visibility
Boost your company’s profile in the tech ecosystem
Collaborate
Explore partnerships with leading organisations
Stay Ahead
Monitor market dynamics and emerging trends
Showcase Innovations
Shed light on innovative tech products and services to influential leaders.
Direct Access
Lead Generation
Networking Opportunities
Insightful Discussions
Gain firsthand insights into CIOs challenges and priorities
Increase Visibility
Boost your company’s profile in the tech ecosystem
Collaborate
Explore partnerships with leading organisations
Stay Ahead
Monitor market dynamics and emerging trends
Founder’s Message
The Iconic CIO brings together top CIOs from across the Middle East to discuss emerging technologies that drive economic transformation and empower businesses to make strategic decisions and enhance customer experiences.
The Iconic CIO recognition is a testament to the visionary leadership of CIOs and business leaders driving innovation and business transformation for their enterprise. In today’s dynamic digital environment, where technology is the driving force behind every business expansion and customer demands are constantly evolving, it’s crucial to engage with dynamic leaders who can navigate these roadmaps, drive business value and growth!
- Anoop Mathur, Founder, CXO Capital
CIO Nomination
Media Coverage
Exposure in business and
tech publications
Accolades
Industry Engagement
Social Media Impact
Peer Recognition
Vendor Recommendations
Endorsements from technology partners
Self-Assessment
CIOs’ key accomplishments over the past year
This 360-degree approach ensures a fair, data-driven selection process,
identifying the region’s most influential technology leaders.
Nominations for The Iconic CIO 2025 will commence soon
ICT Leaders
The Iconic CIO attracts the crème de la crème of technology leadership, bringing together an exclusive group of industry pioneers and tech luminaries shaping the digital future of the Middle East. These influential leaders are catalysts for transformation across industries, setting standards that resonate throughout the global tech landscape.





























Registration
Congratulations to all the winners of THE ICONIC CIO 2024 Registrations “NOW Closed”
Speakers 2024
Anoop Mathur
Founder
CXO Capital
Jayakumar Mohanachandran
Group Chief Information Officer
Buzeki Enterprises
Mayank Bhargava
Group CIO
Emaar
Meher Mirchandani
Author - Come Alive
Ramandeep Singh Virdi
CIO (Restaurants) Middle East and North Africa
Kuwait Food Company (Americana)
Veneeth Purushotaman
Group CIO
Aster DM Healthcare
Yahyah Pandor
CIDO
Fine Hygienic Holding
Anoop Mathur
Founder
CXO Capital
Jayakumar Mohanachandran
Group Chief Information Officer
Buzeki Enterprises
Mayank Bhargava
Group CIO
Emaar
Meher Mirchandani
Author - Come Alive
Ramandeep Singh Virdi
CIO (Restaurants) Middle East and North Africa
Kuwait Food Company (Americana)
Veneeth Purushotaman
Group CIO
Aster DM Healthcare
Yahyah Pandor
CIDO
Fine Hygienic Holding
Kathan Desai
Founder & COO
BugBase
Kaushal Shah
Regional Director
Perpetuuiti Technosoft
Prasenjeet Shahi
Co-Founder & COO
Karnival
Vaneet Mehta
Vice President & Regional Head - Middle East, Central Asia & Africa
Tata Communications
Premium Partners
Associate Partners
Partners 2024





Winners 2024
Event Highlights
