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CFO Connect Qatar is a strategic platform built to empower finance leaders as the nation accelerates diversified growth, digital transformation, and long-term economic resilience under Vision 2030. As the CFO role expands beyond financial stewardship to driving enterprise strategy, the forum examines how digital finance, automation, and data intelligence are reshaping Qatar’s evolving business landscape. It also highlights how regulatory shifts, tax reforms, and rising governance expectations are redefining risk management, agility, and sustainable value creation.

Participants will explore practical use cases across real-time forecasting, digital payments, treasury modernization, and technology-enabled compliance. Conversations will tackle liquidity pressures, FX dynamics, supply-chain dependencies, and talent gaps impacting finance functions in high-growth and energy-driven sectors. Alongside deep insights, CFO Connect Qatar delivers powerful peer learning and networking opportunities for leaders committed to elevating transparency, operational efficiency, and strategic decision-making as Qatar moves into its next phase of economic advancement.

Focus of the Summit
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Digital Ecosystems: Discover how AI, cloud, and data are enabling real-time finance decisions.

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Future-Ready Models: Explore agile and automated finance frameworks aligned with Vision 2030.

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Strategic CFO Roles: Learn how CFOs and CTOs drive innovation and enterprise value.

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Compliance & ESG: Understand finance-led ESG, tax digitalization, and risk governance in KSA.

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Benchmarking Success: Gain insights from regional finance transformation case studies and ERP adoption.

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Tech-Driven Collaboration: Uncover how integrated platforms and cross-functional teams are accelerating financial planning and performance in the digital age.

Industry Focus

The summit will focus on key industries including Manufacturing, BFSI, Travel & Tourism, Aviation, Telecom, Hospitality, Healthcare, Entertainment, KPOs, BPOs, Contact Centres, E-Commerce, Retail, Logistics, Supply Chain, and Pharma.

Who Should Attend

The conference provides an opportunity for attendees to network, learn about the latest industry trends and developments, and gain new skills and knowledge to enhance their careers and improve their organization’s technology infrastructure.

CFOs | Global CFOs | Group CFOs
Director - Finance
Vice President Finance
Head of Finance
GM of Finance
CIOs | Global CIOs | Group CIOs
Director - IT
Vice President IT
Head/GM of IT
Agenda
  • 08:30 AM

    Registration & Networking Breakfast

  • 09:00 AM

    Setting the Strategic Intent

  • 09:15 AM

    Chairperson Opening Remarks

  • 09:30 AM

    Panel Discussion 1: Real-Time Finance – Building Resilient, Agile Finance Functions for Vision 2030

  • 10:20 AM

    Networking & Refreshment Break

  • 10:50 AM

    Keynote 1: Thought Leadership Session

  • 11:05 AM

    Panel Discussion 2: Redefining Financial Leadership: The CFO-CIO Partnership in Vision 2030

  • 12:05 PM

    Case Study I: ESG & Governance Transformation

  • 12:20 PM

    Keynote 2: Thought Leadership Session

  • 12:30 PM

    Networking & Lunch Break

Speakers
  • 01:30 PM

    Case Study II: The AI-Enhanced CFO - Balancing Speed, Insight & Governance

  • 01:40 PM

    Panel Discussion 3: Tech-Driven Governance Enabling Transparent, Accountable Finance Structures

  • 02:30 PM

    Panel Discussion 4: The CFO’s Tech Blueprint – Designing Future-Ready Finance Architecture

  • 03:25 PM

    Case Study III: Empower your finance team to lead in the AI

  • 03:40 PM

    Networking & Refreshment Break

  • 04:10 PM

    Panel Discussion 5: Mergers & Acquisitions: Navigating the Buy-Side and Sell-Side Landscape

  • 05:00 PM

    CFO Elite Circle Certificates

  • 05:15 PM

    Award Ceremony: Middle East CFO Connect

  • 05:30 PM

    Award Ceremony: Middle East CFO Connect

  • 08:30 AM

    Registration & Breakfast

  • 10:20 AM

    Networking & Refreshment Break

  • 12:30 PM

    Networking Lunch Break

  • 03:40 PM

    Networking & Refreshment Break

CFO Connect - Qatar
Aman Khan
CFO

Doha Bank

CFO Connect - Qatar (1)
Rajesh Bansal
CFO

Starlink Qatar

CFO Connect - Qatar (2)
Nazmath Nazeer
CFO

MBK Holding

CFO Connect - Qatar (3)
Nirav Bavisi
CFO

Al Ahed Holding

CFO Connect - Qatar (4)
Emad Awadallah
Head of Department

Qatar University

CFO Connect - Qatar (5)
Girish Jain
CFO

Al Khaleej Auto, Qatar

CFO Connect - Qatar (6)
Riyas Ahmed
CFO

Eram Holdings

Awards
Individual Awards
CFO Connect - Qatar (3)
CFO of the Year

Recognizes an exceptional finance leader who has driven strategic impact, growth, and innovation across the business.

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Emerging CFO of the Year

Honors a rising finance leader demonstrating strong potential, agility, and forward-thinking leadership.

CFO Connect - Qatar (5)
Best Transformation Leader in Finance

Celebrates excellence in leading finance transformations that align people, process, and technology.

CFO Connect - Qatar (6)
Excellence in Financial Strategy

Awarded for driving powerful, results-oriented financial strategies with measurable business outcomes.

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Most Influential CFO in Digital Transformation

Recognizes a CFO who championed digital finance initiatives, tools, and automation with strong leadership.

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Sustainability Champion in Finance

Highlights a finance leader who has embedded ESG and sustainability into core financial operations.

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Best CFO in Cost Optimization

Acknowledges mastery in reducing costs while maintaining operational efficiency and performance.

CFO Connect - Qatar (10)
Outstanding CFO in Crisis Management

Awarded for steering the organization through critical periods with resilience and smart financial decisions.

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Best CFO in Mergers & Acquisitions

Recognizes excellence in leading complex M&A deals with financial prudence and strategic alignment.

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Top CFO in Working Capital Management

Highlights outstanding performance in optimizing cash flows and working capital cycles.

CFO Connect - Qatar (13)
CIO of the Year

Honors a CIO who has driven IT excellence and contributed significantly to finance transformation.

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Digital Visionary of the Year

Awarded to a leader whose digital-first mindset has redefined financial operations and innovation.

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Architect of Scalable Innovation

Recognizes a finance leader creating scalable financial systems for long-term business growth.

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Emerging CIO of the Year

Celebrates an up-and-coming IT leader shaping the future of finance and enterprise tech.

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Digital-First CFO of the Year

Honors a CFO who has embedded digital thinking into every layer of the finance function.

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IT Leader in AI-Led Enterprise Evolution

Recognizes innovation and execution in leveraging AI to evolve enterprise-wide processes.

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CIO Driving Business Resilience

Awarded for IT leadership that ensured organizational adaptability, continuity, and agility.

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Lifetime Achievement in IT

A prestigious honor recognizing decades of transformative impact in finance and technology leadership.

Team Awards
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Best Finance Team of the Year

Awarded for exceptional team performance in driving financial accuracy, efficiency, and innovation.

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Excellence in Financial Planning & Analysis

Recognizes excellence in data-driven planning, forecasting, and financial analysis.

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Outstanding Corporate Finance Strategy

Honors teams driving long-term capital strategy, investments, and sustainable financial planning.

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Best Digital Finance Transformation Initiative

Celebrates breakthrough digital projects that redefined finance operations and agility.

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Top Finance Team in Cost Optimization

Recognizes teamwork that delivered significant cost savings while enabling strategic growth.

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Excellence in Finance Shared Services

Awarded for streamlined, high-performing finance operations across regions or business units.

CFO Connect - Qatar (29)
Most Agile Finance Team in Crisis Management

Celebrates rapid-response teams who adapted quickly during crisis with minimal business disruption.

CFO Connect - Qatar (30)
Best Treasury & Risk Management Team

Honors excellence in liquidity, risk mitigation, and treasury operations.

CFO Connect - Qatar (31)
Finance Team Excellence in Mergers & Acquisitions

Awarded for managing end-to-end M&A processes with strategic and financial discipline.

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ESG Finance Team of the Year

Recognizes teams integrating ESG metrics into mainstream financial decision-making.

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Best Cross-Functional IT Collaboration

Honors seamless teamwork between finance and IT functions for digital excellence.

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Innovative Intelligent Automation Team

Awarded for deploying automation to enhance finance processes and reduce manual workload.x

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Top Compliance & Regulatory IT Team

Recognizes a team ensuring robust regulatory tech systems and compliance controls.

CFO Connect - Qatar (36)
Best IT Team of the Year

Honors an IT team that significantly contributed to digital transformation in finance.

CFO Connect - Qatar (37)
Best IT Team for Startups & Growth Companies

Celebrates teams that empowered high-growth or startup finance environments with smart IT solutions.

CFO Connect - Qatar (38)
IT Team Driving Digital-First Business Models

Awarded for enabling the shift to digital-native financial strategies and operations.

CFO Connect - Qatar (39)
Excellence in Cloud-First Infrastructure

Recognizes top performance in deploying scalable, secure, and efficient cloud infrastructure.

CFO Connect - Qatar (40)
Most Data-Driven IT Team

Celebrates teams leveraging data analytics to guide finance decisions and operational efficiency.

Partners

Technology Partner

Blueprint Technologies

Blueprint Technologies is a niche, boutique SAP solutions company helping global customers in their digital transformation journey. With deep expertise in SAP S/4HANA, SuccessFactors, Concur, and advanced analytics, the company delivers tailored solutions that optimize business performance. Headquartered in Bengaluru with a global presence across the Middle East, North America, and Europe, Blueprint combines innovation with industry knowledge to drive measurable outcomes. Recognized as an SAP Gold Partner, it is trusted by enterprises to modernize operations, enhance agility, and create sustainable growth.

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