“Gartner, the world’s leading information technology research and advisory company, is delighted to partner with ictQatar on this briefing. IT strategy creation has always been a high priority for CIOs and our keynote speaker, Dave Aron, Vice-President of Gartner’s CIO research team, is a true thought leader in this space,” said Myles Bird, Regional Director, Gartner Gulf.

Chan Meng Khoong, Executive Director, Strategic Planning & ICT Development at ictQatar, will brief participants about Qatar’s progress towards knowledge society. “As we continue to work towards successful integration of information and communication technology in daily life throughout Qatar, a strong IT strategy has been integral to our success. Organisations across Qatar will greatly benefit from the knowledge shared in this briefing as they look for ways to grow and thrive,” said Khoong.

In today’s global, high-tech economy, an effective IT strategy is integral to a business’s success. The keynote speaker, Dave Aron, Vice-President and Research Director in Gartner’s CIO group, will discuss what a great IT strategy looks like. He will present his latest research on ICT strategy in Qatar and will provide insight into creating business IT alignment through solid IT strategies.

Participating in this briefing is a clear example of ictQatar’s commitment to the advancement of business through ICT. The event is open to the business and IT community in Doha, however advance registration is required. To register for the event, email gartnergulf@gartner.com.