The first edition of the OERLive Digital Transformation Conference & Awards, organised by OERLive and UMS Events, was touted as a grand success.

Hosted on the 27th of October at the Al Bustan Palace, A Ritz-Carlton Hotel, the event witnessed an established panel of speakers who discussed topics encompassing Digital Transformation, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Smart Cities, 5G, automation, Industry 4.0, and future tech.

The panel of speakers included:

1. Hassan Fida Al Lawati – The National Program Head for Artificial Intelligence & Advanced Techs from the Ministry of Transport, Communications & Information Technology

2. Dr. Zahra Al Rawahi – CEO, Artificial Intelligence Academy (Switzerland)

3. Laila Al Hadhrami – Smart City Development Manager, National Energy Center

4. Saud Al Zakwani – Information Management & Technology Head of Data Science, PDO

5. Hussain Al Maimani – Sales Manager – Banking & Energy Sectors, GBM Oman

6. Mohammed Nayaz – Partner – PwC ME

7. Ganesh Iyer – Vice-Chairman – SSA Solutions

8. Thuraiya Al Harthi – Project Manager of the National Unified Government Portal

9. Satyabrata Acharya – Business Head, Euclideon Holographics Middle East

10. Nabil Al Sayed – Founder & Chief Executive Officer, NIFTY Souq UAE

Panel Discussion 1:

Artificial Intelligence: The Future of Work & Life

Moderator: Alvin Thomas – Assistant Editor, OERLive

Panel Discussion 2:

Digital 4.0: How the Move to Digital is Inevitable

Moderator: Swathi Suresh – Digital Editor, OERLive

The event was made possible by Presenting Sponsor – Oman Arab Bank; Endorsement Partner – Oman Banks Association; Energy Partner – Petroleum Development Oman; Technology Partner – GBM Oman; and Associate Partners – MHD ITICS, Alizz Islamic Bank, Dhofar Insurance Company, and IMTAC. Meanwhile, media coverage was provided by Alam al–Iktisaad Wal A’maal, Al Shabiba (Arabic), and Times of Oman and OERLive (English).

The OERLive Digital Transformation Excellence Awards saw 12 top companies take home top honours for their initiatives in the field of digital transformation and tech adoption.

Here is the complete list of winners:

Alizz Islamic Bank – Digital Initiative of the Year

Dhofar Insurance – Pioneers in Tech Adoption and Insurance

Bank Nizwa – E-banking Services of the Year

GBM Oman – Digital Transformation Partner of the Year

Mohsin Hani Al Bahrani – Leadership in Digital 4.0 in the Automotive Sector

IMTAC – Outstanding Initiatives in Smart Connected Street Lighting

Muscat Eye Laser Center – Excellence in Eye Care Technology

MHD ITICS – Resource Management and Inspired Investment

Oman Arab Bank – Digital Banking Services of the Year

Petroleum Development Oman – Excellence in National Development

Software Systems LLC. – Outstanding Data Analytics Solution Award

Takaful Oman – Leaders in Islamic Insurance

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Photos of the event can be found below: