The AI ERA Summit Oman
Shaping the Next Generation of AI
Building Oman’s AI-Powered Future — Connecting government, regulators, enterprise leaders and global AI innovators in Muscat.
About the Summit
The AI Era Summit – Oman Edition brings together leaders from the public and private sectors under one roof to accelerate AI adoption and explore Oman’s emerging technology infrastructure and strategic investment opportunities. The summit will spotlight initiatives including the AI Special Economic Zone, AI City Muscat, National AI Supercomputer, and Sovereign Cloud Infrastructure, supporting His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik’s vision to establish Oman as a leading AI innovation hub in the Gulf by 2030.
With ministries expected to deploy AI solutions by 2027 and immediate pilots across sectors including health, policing, electricity, education, and agriculture, alongside incentives for private-sector AI investment such as fast-track licensing, tax holidays, and subsidy programmes, Oman is rapidly building a comprehensive AI ecosystem. The AI Era Summit – Oman Edition is an elite gathering of senior government, technology, and business leaders focused on AI adoption, digital transformation, technology-enabled governance, innovation, and investment opportunities shaping Oman’s digital future including a dedicated AI Innovation Showcase & Startup Pitch that brings emerging AI solutions face-to-face with investors and decisionmakers.
Discover. Innovate. Lead.
250+
Delegates
25+
Speakers
10+
Sponsors
10+
Hours of Sessions
Key Discussion Points
Ten defining sessions and panel conversations set to shape AI adoption, governance and growth across Oman’s government, enterprise and industry sectors.
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Oman’s National AI Programme
Turning strategy into measurable execution under Oman’s National Programme for AI and Advanced Digital Technologies.
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Building the Muscat AI Special Zone
Free-zone incentives, investment pathways, public-private collaboration, and attracting global AI capital to Oman.
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Sovereign Cloud & Data Infrastructure
Data residency, Omantel Otech and Oracle dual-region cloud capacity, and building resilient national digital infrastructure.
04
AI Governance, Ethics & Responsible Adoption
Oman’s human-centred AI governance pillar, international policy frameworks, and balancing innovation speed with accountability.
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Generative & Agentic AI in the Enterprise
Moving from pilot to production, data privacy, identity governance, and the planned Omani-language generative AI model.
06
AI in Banking & Financial Services
AI-driven fraud detection, AML compliance, digital trust, and cloud-native AI-enabled core banking.
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AI in Oil, Gas & Energy
IoT, predictive maintenance, private 5G deployments, and scaling industrial AI safely across critical operations.
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AI Talent & Workforce Development
Building national AI capability, local skills pipelines, and public-private partnerships in AI education and training.
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AI in Government & Public-Service Delivery
Citizen-facing platforms and the Mueen AI framework for localized Arabic LLMs.
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AI and Cybersecurity
Securing models, data pipelines, and AI-enabled infrastructure.
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AI Innovation Showcase & Startup Pitch
10+ AI startups present real-world solutions live to investors, government and enterprise decision-makers.
The Investment Response
A standalone “Oman AI market” figure is not separately published by major trackers; AI is best framed as the fastest-growing segment within Oman’s wider digital-transformation and ICT markets. Oman’s Digital Transformation market is estimated at US$2.93 billion in 2026, projected to reach US$4.01 billion by 2031 at a 6.48% CAGR — with AI and machine learning identified as its fastest-growing technology segment.
US$2.93B
Digital Transformation Market, 2026
US$4.01B
Forecast Market, 2031
12.9%
2026–2031 CAGR
US$6.42B
Oman ICT Market, 2026
US$9.75B
ICT Market Forecast, 2031
8.73%
ICT CAGR, 2026–2031
Oman’s data-centre market — the infrastructure layer underpinning AI — is forecast to grow from US$288 million (2025) to US$492 million by 2031 (9.34% CAGR). The digital economy contributed RO 800 million to GDP in 2023, with a stated ambition to reach 10% of GDP by 2040, up from roughly 2% in 2021.
Oman’s digital economy is growing. AI is now its fastest-growing layer.
Why The AI ERA Summit?
The National Programme for AI and Advanced Digital Technologies (2024–2026) places cybersecurity, digital trust and AI capability among Oman’s strategic priorities. Royal Decree 50/2026 established the Muscat AI Special Zone under MTCIT and OPAZ.
Sovereign cloud infrastructure is already in place: Omantel’s Otech (AWS-accredited) and Oracle’s dual-region cloud give sponsors concrete Oman-specific case studies. Oman is positioning as an agile, incentive-led AI hub rather than competing on raw compute scale.
We are not gathering to discuss a distant AI future. We are bringing together the leaders building it now.
Why Attend The AI ERA Summit 2026?
Building Oman’s AI-Powered Future
Gain Strategic Insights
Understand how Oman’s AI priorities translate into real opportunities.
Learn What’s Next in AI
See how generative, agentic and sovereign AI move into production.
Connect with Decision-Makers
Meet CIOs, CTOs, government leaders and investors driving AI adoption.
Discover Sector Opportunities
See how AI transforms energy, banking, telecom, logistics and healthcare.
Build Regional Partnerships
Connect with organisations shaping the region’s AI ecosystem.
Turn AI Into Impact
Discover practical strategies for deploying AI securely and profitably.
2026
Be part of the conversation shaping Oman’s AI-powered future.
The AI ERA Summit 2026 Speakers
Rajesh Srivastava
General Manager – Information Technology
Jindal Steel Duqm
Deepesh Saxena
Head of IT
BankDhofar
Amit Chaulkar
IT Director
Renaissance Services
Gopinath Kishorekumar
Sr. Cybersecurity Consultant & ISO Program Controller
Petroleum Development Oman
Libeesh Moidunni N C
Head of Digital Transformation
Middle East College
Abdullah Albalushi
Chief Information Officer
The Zubair Corporation
Hussain Sajjad Ali Al Lawati
Head of IT Applications & Innovation
National Bank of Oman
Who Should Attend The AI ERA Summit 2026?
Connecting the Leaders, Practitioners, and Visionaries Driving Oman’s AI Transformation
Industry Sectors
From national infrastructure to emerging technology, the The AI ERA Summit brings together leaders from the industries shaping Oman’s digital future.
Oil, Gas & Energy
Banking & Financial Services
Telecommunications
Government & Public Sector
Logistics & Ports
Oil, Gas & Energy
Banking & Financial Services
Telecommunications
Government & Public Sector
Logistics & Ports
Healthcare
Manufacturing & Industry 4.0
Retail & E-Commerce
Education
Technology & Cloud
Healthcare
Manufacturing & Industry 4.0
Retail & E-Commerce
Education
Technology & Cloud
Key Highlights of The AI ERA Summit 2026
The Core Anchors Driving Oman’s High-Tech Digital Economy & AI Execution
Expert-Led Keynotes & Panel Discussions
Hear from government leaders, CIOs, CDOs, CTOs and AI innovators shaping Oman’s AI-powered future.
From Strategy to AI Execution
Explore how Oman’s National AI Programme and Muscat AI Special Zone are translating AI strategy into real-world opportunities.
Generative & Agentic AI in Action
Discover how organisations are moving generative and agentic AI from pilots to secure, scalable production.
Sovereign Cloud, Data & AI Infrastructure
Gain insights into sovereign cloud, data residency, in-country infrastructure, resilience and the foundations powering Oman’s AI ecosystem.
Sector-Focused AI Insights
Explore practical AI applications across oil & gas, energy, banking, financial services, government, telecom, logistics and other critical industries.
High-Impact Networking & Partnerships
Connect with senior decision-makers, technology leaders, investors and AI innovators to build strategic partnerships across Oman and the GCC.
Why Sponsor The AI ERA Summit 2026?
Put your brand at the centre of Oman’s most decisive AI conversation and connect directly with the leaders building its AI-powered future.
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Reach Senior Decision-Makers
Engage directly with C-suite executives, government leaders, CIOs, CDOs, CTOs and technology decision-makers.
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Access Oman’s AI Ecosystem
Connect with MTCIT, OPAZ and key players across Oman’s growing digital economy.
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Showcase Your Solutions
Demonstrate your AI, cloud, cybersecurity and digital-transformation solutions against real-world Oman challenges.
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Build Brand Leadership
Position your organisation as a contributor to Oman’s AI-powered future and the Muscat AI Special Zone.
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Generate Enterprise Opportunities
Create high-quality business conversations across government, banking & financial services, energy and technology.
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Build Strategic Partnerships
Develop relationships with regional partners, system integrators and GCC technology leaders.
Who Should Sponsor The AI ERA 2026?
The partners and providers building the technology, infrastructure, trust and skills behind Oman’s AI-powered future.
Global Hyperscalers
Cloud and AI infrastructure providers expanding their presence in Oman.
Telecom & Sovereign Cloud Providers
Companies powering Oman’s connectivity, cloud and national digital infrastructure.
AI & Technology Leaders
Generative AI, LLM, agentic AI and AI platform providers.
AI Governance & Risk Companies
Providers of AI governance, ethics, risk and compliance solutions.
Cybersecurity Leaders
Companies securing AI models, data pipelines and digital infrastructure.
Systems Integrators & Consultants
Organisations delivering AI implementation and digital transformation at scale.
Fintech & Financial Technology Providers
Companies transforming banking, financial services and digital trust through AI.
Energy & Industrial AI Providers
AI solution providers serving oil & gas, energy, manufacturing and industrial operations.
Partners of The AI ERA Summit 2026
Silver Partner
Media Partners
AI Innovation Showcase & Startup Pitch
Where AI Startups Meet Investors, Government & Enterprise
Most conferences talk about what AI could do. This one-hour showcase shows what AI is already doing. 10+ AI startups take the main stage to pitch real, working solutions across finance, healthcare, cybersecurity, energy, logistics, manufacturing, retail, education and smart government.
What happens on the day
Live Product Pitches
Covering the problem, the AI solution, traction and what each startup is looking for.
Key Decision-Makers in the Room
Investors, government leaders and enterprise decision-makers actively evaluating AI technology.
Follow-Up Meetings & Networking
Direct engagement during the summit to turn pitches into funding, pilots and commercial partnerships.
Pitch Your Innovation. Build Your Brand. Enter the GCC.
The AI ERA Summit Awards 2026
Recognizing The AI ERA Excellence
AI Leadership Award
CDO / CIO of the Year
AI Innovation in Government Award
AI in Financial Services Award
AI in Energy & Industry Award
Responsible AI & Governance Award
AI Talent & Workforce Development Award
Sovereign Cloud & Infrastructure Award
AI Startup of the Year
Muscat AI Special Zone Impact Award
