The Middle east’s most powerful aI event

Mr. Renat Bekturov, ex-Director and CEO of AIX. Previously held a position of the Head of Asset management development department of AIFC Authority. He has over 16 years of experience in financial services industry.

Prior to joining AIFC Authority he was head of Treasury at the National Investment Corporation of the National Bank of Kazakhstan.

Mr. Bekturov also worked at the Development Bank of Kazakhstan and was involved in number of the landmark debt capital market transactions, such as first Sukuk issue in CIS region. Renat holds MSc degree in Banking and Finance with Distinction from University of Leicester and is a CFA Charter holder.

Eng. Mozah Alnuaimi is an Emirati engineering expert specializing in sustainable energy and infrastructure at the UAE Ministry of Energy & Infrastructure (MOEI), where she also serves as Chief AI Officer for strategic implementation, leading the Ministry’s transition from the AI expert phase to the transformative phase. She is the Technical Co-Chair of the Global Cooling Pledge, supporting international efforts on sustainable cooling. She holds a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from United Arab Emirates University and a master’s degree in engineering management from the University of Wollongong in Dubai. With 17 years of federal leadership, she has pioneered first-of-kind national programs in green transportation and sustainable cooling and contributes to national policy through federal committees on circular economy and the water-energy-food nexus. Her recognitions include the UAE Innovates Award (2025) and the ENOC Women in Energy Award (2024).

Omran AlShamsi is the Chief AI Officer at the UAE Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation, leading the integration of artificial intelligence into national labour systems. With 14 years of experience spanning public sector innovation, digital transformation, and data strategy, he has driven major initiatives in workforce planning, data governance, and systems development. He is focused on harnessing AI to enhance efficiency, support evidence-based policymaking, and advance more resilient and future-ready government systems.

Joseph Nadi is a senior technology leader specializing in large-scale transformation through Data and AI. He is currently the Chief AI & Technology Officer at TAMM, leading the evolution of Abu Dhabi’s government services platform into an AI-native, agentic ecosystem that is redefining how citizens, residents, and businesses interact with government services.

He has held senior leadership roles across government and industry, including at Core42 as Chief Delivery Officer, and previously as Chief Data Architect for the Abu Dhabi Government. Earlier in his career, Joseph held senior roles at Microsoft, Oracle, Avanade (Accenture), and KPMG, and he holds an MBA with honors from IE Business School.

Ahmed Khalifa Al Houqani is the Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer at the UAE General Civil Aviation Authority, leading AI strategy, governance, and adoption across the Authority. His work spans responsible and agentic AI, aviation operations, air traffic management, government services, safety, and enterprise transformation. With a background in IT leadership, cybersecurity, and digital transformation, he focuses on translating emerging technologies into practical capabilities that improve operational performance, enhance services, and establish the foundations for AI-enabled aviation and government.

Olfa Messaoudi is the Chief Digital and Marketing Officer of L'Oréal Middle East. With 20 years of experience, Olfa exudes a wealth of knowledge within digital and marketing transformation. She has
worked alongside global brands and agencies across the US, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.
In her current position, Olfa leads all aspects of L’Oréal’s marketing efforts in the GCC, including business strategy, digital, media, e-commerce, platforms, services, market intelligence and consumer insights.

Olfa joined the L’Oréal Group in 2010 as the Global Digital Manager for Lancôme, where she oversaw the
digital transformation of the brand including 360 activations, e-commerce, and customer relationship
management.
In 2014, Olfa moved to Dubai to join the L’Oréal Middle East Luxe Division as the Regional Head of
Digital. She played a key role in the acceleration of e-commerce within the region and had an immense
influence in the digital front where she led the luxury transformation. Olfa also took part in media
upskilling and hackathons with L’Oréal’s partners and brand animations.
In 2017, Olfa returned to Paris as the Global Vice President of digital, E-commerce and customer
relationship management for YSL Beauty. She has significantly contributed to the acceleration and
growth of E-commerce of the brand. Olfa also enhanced YSL Beauty online to offline consumer
experience through services and beauty tech roll out with a strong upgrade of online animations.
Prior to her current role, Olfa joined the SAPMENA Luxe Management Committee in 2021 in Singapore
as the Chief Consumer Experience Officer. Apart from playing an instrumental role in enhancing the
online to offline consumer journey, Olfa set the foundation for the customer relationship management
transformation. She also implemented new frameworks that fostered seamless consumer experience
across media and e-boutique.
Olfa is a French Tunisian national and holds a Master’s degree in E-commerce with a specialty in
Marketing from Université Paris XII. She is fluent in French, English and Arabic.

Raja Al Mazrouei is an accomplished business leader with extensive experience spanning finance, technology, innovation, banking, trade finance, and corporate governance. Recognized as one of the UAE’s pioneering female leaders in technology and financial
services, she has played a significant role in advancing innovation, digital transformation, and economic development across the region. She currently serves as Chairwoman of the Harvard Business School Middle East and North Africa Advisory Board (HBS MENAAB) and is widely
regarded as a leading advocate for innovation, entrepreneurship, and women’s leadership.

Raja currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Etihad Credit Insurance (ECI), the UAE Federal Export Credit Company, where she leads the organization’s strategic vision and growth agenda. Under her leadership, ECI continues to enhance its role in supporting the
UAE’s non-oil exports, strengthening national competitiveness, enabling sustainable trade, and accelerating the digital transformation of export credit and trade finance solutions. Since her appointment in 2022, she has driven initiatives that reinforce ECI’s contribution to the UAE’s economic diversification and global trade ambitions.

Prior to joining ECI, Raja held senior executive positions at several leading organizations, including Higher Colleges of Technology, Dubai Holding, National Bonds Corporation, and Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC). She is particularly recognized for her tenure as
Executive Vice President of DIFC FinTech Hive, where she played an instrumental role in establishing one of the Middle East’s most successful and influential fintech ecosystems, fostering innovation and entrepreneurship across the financial services sector.
Raja holds an MBA in Global Leadership and Management from the United Arab Emirates University (UAEU). Throughout her career, she has pursued executive education and leadership development programs at globally renowned institutions, including Harvard
Business School, London Business School, University of California at Berkeley, Singularity University, Said Business School at University of Oxford, and Hawkamah Institute for Corporate Governance.

Beyond her executive responsibilities, Raja serves on the boards of several prestigious organizations, including Mohammed Bin Rashid School of Government, Al Ansari Financial Services, Zand Digital Bank, Al Masraf Bank, and Ittihad International Investments. Through
these roles, she contributes to shaping governance, financial innovation, and economic growth across multiple sectors.

Raja’s leadership and achievements have been recognized through numerous regional and international accolades. She was named among Forbes Middle East’s “Top 100 CEOs in the Middle East” and “100 Most Powerful Businesswomen” and has been recognized by Arabian Business as one of the “50 Inspiring Business Leaders” and “Women of Influence in the Arab World.” She was also listed among the “50 Most Influential Women in Middle East Finance” by Dow Jones. More recently, she was recognized among Forbes Middle East’s “100 Most Powerful Businesswomen 2025” and received the “Woman of the Year (Leadership) Gold Award” at the Citywealth Powerwomen Awards International 2025. Raja was also recognized by Favikon as one of LinkedIn’s leading creators in the Insurance & Insurtech category in the UAE. With a relentless commitment to innovation, leadership excellence, and sustainable economic growth, Raja Al Mazrouei continues to shape the future of trade finance, technology, and business leadership in the UAE and beyond.

Dr. Jörg Goschin is a recognised leader in the Private Markets arena, distinguished by an international track record that spans principal investment, executive leadership, venture building, and government advisory. He brings a powerful combination of strategic and operational insight, supported by a well-established network across industry and policy circles in Germany and Europe.
As CEO of KfW Capital since its founding in 2018, Jörg has built and shaped one of Europe’s most influential investors in venture capital funds and direct co-investments. Under his leadership, KfW Capital has become a cornerstone of the German and European VC ecosystem, driving innovation and early-stage financing at scale. Prior to this, he held senior roles at leading global institutions, including Partner at The Blackstone Group in London, Managing Director at Cerberus Capital, and Member of the Management Committee at BNP Paribas in Frankfurt. He began his career at The Boston Consulting Group and Metzler Bank.
Jörg holds a PhD in Finance and a dual degree in Electrical Engineering and Economics, grounding his financial expertise in deep technological understanding.

About KfW Capital
KfW Capital, the dedicated equity investment arm of Germany’s state-owned KfW Group, is a cornerstone institutional investor in the European VC and Growth Equity landscape. Since its establishment in 2018, it has committed over €2.9 billion to more than 150 international venture capital funds, building a substantial and influential market presence.
Building on its track record, KfW Capital launched a benchmark €1 billion growth fund-of-funds in 2023, attracting significant commitments from top-tier institutional investors and leading single family offices. In 2025, the organisation further expanded its mandate with a new €1 billion direct co investment programme, enabling it to invest directly in innovative, later-stage technology companies alongside private fund managers from its existing portfolio.
Beyond its investment activities, KfW Capital plays a pivotal role in strengthening the broader venture ecosystem. Through the KfW Capital VC Academy in Berlin and its role as a strategic advisor to the German government, it actively shapes the future of the German and European VC landscape and drives technological innovation.