Redington Tech Citadel

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May 13, 2026, 10:00 AM - May 13, 2026, 2:00 PM (GST)

About
The Event

Join us for the most anticipated virtual business conference of the year, where innovation meets opportunity.

A virtual business conference is an event that allows participants, speakers, and exhibitors to engage in discussions, networking, and presentations via digital platforms. These conferences are designed to bring together professionals from different industries to share insights, explore new technologies, discuss business trends, and foster connections—all without the need for physical travel.

When

May 12, 2026

Where

This event will held online.

Event
Attractions

50+

SPEAKERS

75+

WEBINARS

500+

ATTENDEES

About Event

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Event
Schedule

Day - 01 Wednesday-May 13

May 13, 2026 11:00 am

Session by AWS - India

Ankit Gupta
Partner Lead - Data & AI, AWS India

Ankit Gupta

Partner Lead - Data & AI, AWS India

May 13, 2026 11:00 am

Session by HPE

Saleh Al Nemer
CTO and Chief Architect, HPE

Saleh Al Nemer

CTO and Chief Architect, HPE

May 13, 2026 11:00 am

Session by Microsoft

Kanta Mirchandani
Regional Distribution Lead - Microsoft CEMA, Microsoft

Kanta Mirchandani

Regional Distribution Lead - Microsoft CEMA, Microsoft

Kanta Mirchandani is an award winning Director of Partner Development at Microsoft, based in Dubai, where she leads partner and channel strategy across the Central Europe, Middle East, and Africa (CEMA) region. With extensive experience in channel sales, partner ecosystem development, and go-to-market strategy, Kanta is responsible for driving scale through distributors, indirect resellers, and strategic partner alliances—enabling growth across cloud, AI, and security solutions.

May 13, 2026 11:30 am

Session by HP

Goerge Seeman
Business Development Manager – Saudi Arabia ACF Lead - Middle East & Saudi Arabia - HP, HPI

Goerge Seeman

Business Development Manager – Saudi Arabia ACF Lead - Middle East & Saudi Arabia - HP, HPI

With more than 20 years of experience in the IT industry, George has built a distinguished international career spanning the Middle East and North America. Having worked with HP in various roles across United Arab Emirates, Canada, and Saudi Arabia, he has strong expertise in sales, product management, and business development. Throughout his career, he has successfully led and managed diverse regional operations, including the Middle East, Egypt, and both Eastern and Western Canada. His experience in driving business growth, developing strategic partnerships has enabled him to deliver consistent results across multiple markets and industries.

May 13, 2026 11:30 am

Session by Qlik

Syed Muhammad Umar Kazmi
Solutions Architect, Qlik

Syed Muhammad Umar Kazmi

Solutions Architect, Qlik

With over 20 years of experience, Umar Kazmi is a seasoned expert in the Data and AI space, known for his ability to architect and deliver seamless data transformation initiatives. As the technical sales lead for Qlik in the MEA region, he works closely direct with customers as well as with a diverse network of GSIs and resellers to champion the next generation of AI-driven analytics. Prior to Qlik, Umar held senior positions in Informatica, IBM and leading Telecommunication companies.

Andy Parkinson
Senior Director, Qlik

Andy Parkinson

Senior Director, Qlik

Andy Parkinson is a technology executive with over 25 years of experience in sales leadership, partner ecosystems, and emerging market growth across EMEA. As Senior Director of Distribution and Channel Sales at Qlik, he oversees the total distribution and channel business across META and Europe North, driving adoption of Qlik's data integration, analytics, and AI solutions through a broad network of partners, resellers, GSIs, and ISVs.
Prior to Qlik, Andy held senior leadership roles at IBM across the Middle East, Africa, and Turkey, building deep expertise in enterprise technology, cloud, and software sales that continues to inform his strategic approach today

May 13, 2026 11:30 am

Session by Gitlab

Kayle Fung
Senior Cloud Ecosystem Sales Manager, APAC, GitLab

Kayle Fung

Senior Cloud Ecosystem Sales Manager, APAC, GitLab

May 13, 2026 12:00 pm

Session by Nutanix

Shaista Ahmed
Director - Channel, OEM-Alliances & Distribution , Nutanix

Shaista Ahmed

Director - Channel, OEM-Alliances & Distribution , Nutanix

May 13, 2026 12:00 pm

Session by Redhat

Amr Alkafoury
Associate Principal Solution Architect, Red Hat

Amr Alkafoury

Associate Principal Solution Architect, Red Hat

Throughout his journey with Red Hat, Amr has consistently exemplified the spirit of collaboration, going above and beyond to support colleagues and customers alike.

His remarkable contributions were pivotal in the successful execution of major projects, such as ADMCC, KFH, Warba, Dubai Airports, and BSS.

May 13, 2026 12:00 pm

Orchestrating the AI Journey

Sridhar S
Executive Vice President, Redington

Sridhar S

Executive Vice President, Redington

May 13, 2026 12:15 pm

Session by Illumio

Nick Ross
Senior Channel Sales Engineer, Illumio

Nick Ross

Senior Channel Sales Engineer, Illumio

May 13, 2026 12:15 pm

Redington Academy by Harsh Ramling

Harsh Ramling
Global Practice Lead- Security, Redington

Harsh Ramling

Global Practice Lead- Security, Redington

"Global Security Practice Lead at Redington, responsible for defining the company’s global security strategy, portfolio direction, and ecosystem alignment. Bridging market insights, technology/security trends, and execution to deliver measurable security and business outcomes at scale."

May 13, 2026 10:15 am

Welcome Video, Guide for Citadel

May 13, 2026 10:20 am

Welcome Note

Dharshana Kosgalage
Executive Vice President, Redington Gulf

Dharshana Kosgalage

Executive Vice President, Redington Gulf

May 13, 2026 10:30 am

Session by Economist & Global Analyst

Nenad Pacek
Founder & President,, Global Success Advisors EMEA Business Group

Nenad Pacek

Founder & President,, Global Success Advisors EMEA Business Group

Nenad Pacek is the founder and president of Global Success Advisors and the EMEA Business Group. He is the author of four books, most recently “The Future of Business in Emerging Markets” and “Global Economy”. Nenad regularly interacts with global and regional managers of large corporations, performing several face-to-face speeches/consultations every week around the world. He is the former Executive VP of the Economist Group (Economist Intelligence Unit) where he spent almost two decades advising international companies and running several Economist businesses globally and regionally. He chaired over 100 Government Roundtables with Presidents, Prime Ministers and their cabinets across Europe, Middle East, Africa, Asia and Latin America. He resides in Austria with his wife and three daughters.

May 13, 2026 12:30 pm

Session by Canalys

Sheena Wee
Principal Analyst , Channels Analysis APAC with Omdia

Sheena Wee

Principal Analyst , Channels Analysis APAC with Omdia

May 13, 2026 01:00 pm

Closing Note

Hishamul Hasheel
Vice President, Redington Gulf

Hishamul Hasheel

Vice President, Redington Gulf

Our
Speakers

Sridhar S

Executive Vice President, Redington

Saleh Al Nemer

CTO and Chief Architect, HPE

Nick Ross

Senior Channel Sales Engineer, Illumio

Syed Muhammad Umar Kazmi

Solutions Architect, Qlik

Ankit Gupta

Partner Lead - Data & AI, AWS India

Shaista Ahmed

Director - Channel, OEM-Alliances & Distribution , Nutanix

Kanta Mirchandani

Regional Distribution Lead - Microsoft CEMA, Microsoft

Sheena Wee

Principal Analyst , Channels Analysis APAC with Omdia

Nenad Pacek

Founder & President,, Global Success Advisors EMEA Business Group

Hishamul Hasheel

Vice President, Redington Gulf

Dharshana Kosgalage

Executive Vice President, Redington Gulf

Harsh Ramling

Global Practice Lead- Security, Redington

Goerge Seeman

Business Development Manager – Saudi Arabia ACF Lead - Middle East & Saudi Arabia - HP, HPI

Andy Parkinson

Senior Director, Qlik

Amr Alkafoury

Associate Principal Solution Architect, Red Hat

Throughout his journey with Red Hat, Amr has consistently exemplified the spirit of collaboration, going above and beyond to support colleagues and customers alike.

His remarkable contributions were pivotal in the successful execution of major projects, such as ADMCC, KFH, Warba, Dubai Airports, and BSS.

Kayle Fung

Senior Cloud Ecosystem Sales Manager, APAC, GitLab

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Video

HP

Aureon Dynamics pioneers intelligent automation platforms that blend data, design, and decision-making. Their Platinum Sponsorship underscores their mission to empower industries with smarter, faster, and more sustainable technologies.

HPE

Verdantia Labs develops eco-smart technologies that connect innovation with sustainability. As the Bronze Sponsor, they promote responsible tech design and environmentally conscious innovation.

Qlik

QuantumEdge Solutions develops advanced software and infrastructure systems designed to enhance performance, scalability, and security. As the Technology Partner, they bring cutting-edge innovation and technical expertise that power the digital backbone of the event.

Microsoft

Omnex Connect delivers seamless communication infrastructure for large-scale digital events. Their sponsorship powers reliable connectivity and meaningful interactions among attendees, exhibitors, and speakers alike.

AWS

Nutanix

Lunaris Digital crafts immersive digital ecosystems for enterprises seeking innovation at scale. As the Gold Sponsor, they champion creativity, technology, and collaboration across the global tech landscape.

Red Hat

Gitlab

Illumio

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