The Intelligence Economy: Finance, AI & the Next Global Transformation

• Discussion Axes:
  Capital & Investment in the Intelligent Economy: Identifying Opportunities and Building Strategic Partnerships.

• • AI and intelligent technologies as drivers of the next economic transformation.
  • Connectivity and digital infrastructure as foundations of the intelligent economy.
  • From digital transformation to intelligent enterprises: leadership lessons from major industries.

Speakers:
Dr. Amir Ali Salemi Zadeh —

Founder & CEO, JTA International Investment Holding

Amro Abdu — Kyoto Network
Muamar Magam — Quintus LTC
Nasser Al-Kuwari — AI & Digital Transformation Executive

As artificial intelligence, digital infrastructure and financial innovation converge, a new intelligent economy is taking shape. This opening session explores how AI, connectivity and digital transformation are redefining industries, business models and economic competitiveness, and what leaders must do to prepare for the next global transformation.

Discussion Axes:
• The transition from digital banking to AI-native financial institutions.
• AI-powered payments, lending and financial services.
• Building innovative, inclusive and resilient financial ecosystems.

Speakers:
Hallmat Omer — Erbil Bank
Mert Dedebas — Frankfurt School of Finance & Management
Rashid Al-Derham — Madad Financial Technology

Financial services are moving beyond traditional digitalization toward AI-native models in which intelligence is embedded across banking, payments, financing and customer experience. This session examines how financial institutions and FinTech companies can use AI to build faster, smarter and more inclusive financial ecosystems.

AI-Native Finance: Reinventing Banking, Payments & Financial Services

Leadership in the Intelligent Economy: Technology, Institutions & Human Progress

Discussion Axes:
• Leadership and institutional readiness in an AI-driven world.
• Balancing technological acceleration with human and economic progress.

Speakers:
Firas Budeiri — IOM Qatar
Amro Abdu — Kyoto Network

Technology alone does not define the intelligent economy; leadership, institutions and people determine how its benefits are translated into sustainable progress. This session explores how leaders can manage technological transformation while strengthening institutions, economic opportunity and human development.

Leadership in the Intelligent Economy: Technology, Institutions & Human Progress

Leadership in the Intelligent Economy: Technology, Institutions & Human Progress

Discussion Axes:
• Computing, cloud and connectivity as critical infrastructure for the AI era.

Building research, education and talent ecosystems capable of supporting an AI-ready economy.

Speakers:
Muamar Magam — Quintus LTC
Prof. Khaled Harras – Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar

The AI economy depends on far more than algorithms. Computing power, cloud infrastructure, connectivity, research capabilities and highly skilled talent are becoming strategic assets for countries and organizations. This session examines what it takes to build the technological and human infrastructure required for an AI-ready economy.

The Infrastructure Race: Cloud, Connectivity, Computing & the AI-Ready Economy

Leadership in the Intelligent Economy: Technology, Institutions & Human Progress

Discussion Axes:
•The rise of digital employees and hybrid Human-AI workforces.

•Leadership, reskilling and human capabilities in the AI-powered workplace.

Speakers:
Dr. Marwa Salah – Marwa Salah Foundation
Dr. Jonah Tebaa – Webspot

AI is reshaping not only jobs, but the very structure of organizations and the relationship between people and technology. This session explores the emergence of intelligent digital employees, Human-AI teams and the new leadership and skills required to build productive, future-ready organizations.

AI, Jobs & the Human Future: Leadership, Talent & the Future of Work

Lunch Break

Leadership in the Intelligent Economy: Technology, Institutions & Human Progress

Discussion Axes:
•In Partnership with Pegasus Tech Ventures

Speakers:
Dr. Marwa Salah – Marwa Salah Foundation
Dr. Khaldoon Nusair

The Startup World Cup brings together promising startups to pitch their innovative solutions before a distinguished jury. The competition provides founders with a platform to showcase their ventures, connect with investors and industry leaders, and compete for the opportunity to advance to the Startup World Cup Grand Finale in Silicon Valley.

STARTUP WORLD CUP – QATAR REGIONAL COMPETITION

Summit Agenda - Day Two 30 September 2026

Leadership in the Intelligent Economy: Technology, Institutions & Human Progress

Discussion Axes:
•Tokenization and the transformation of real-world and financial assets.

•Building secure and scalable Web3 infrastructure and ecosystems.•Moving blockchain innovation from experimentation to practical financial applications.

Speakers:
Luca Busolli

Mark Virchenko – RedDuck

Abdul Kareem Abdul Rahman – Erbil Bank

Blockchain is evolving from an emerging technology into infrastructure for a programmable economy. This session explores tokenization, Web3 and digital assets from the perspectives of technology, financial innovation and real-world adoption, examining where sustainable value is emerging beyond speculation.

Beyond Blockchain: Tokenization, Web3 & the Programmable Economy

Leadership in the Intelligent Economy: Technology, Institutions & Human Progress

Discussion Axes:
•Where capital is moving across AI, digital assets and emerging technologies.

•Identifying scalable opportunities while managing risk in the next investment frontier.

Speakers:
Sheikh Muhammad Noman – Pegasus Capital Investments
Daniel Sansano – Daniel Sansano Capitals

AI, digital assets and emerging technologies are creating new investment models while reshaping how capital identifies and evaluates opportunity. This session examines where investors see the next generation of growth and how technology is changing investment strategy, capital allocation and risk.

The Future of Capital: AI, Digital Assets & the Next Investment Frontier

Leadership in the Intelligent Economy: Technology, Institutions & Human Progress

Discussion Axes:
•Regulation, compliance and Responsible AI: building governance frameworks that enable innovation while maintaining accountability and trust.

•AI at scale and intelligent infrastructure: moving from isolated AI applications to integrated, enterprise-wide intelligent systems.•The autonomous enterprise and Human-AI collaboration: how organizations, leadership and work models evolve as AI systems become increasingly autonomous.

Speakers:
Wehad Salzburg – Conformis AI
Muamar Magam – Quintus LTC
Dr. Jonah Tebaa – Webspot

As AI moves from experimentation to large-scale deployment and increasingly autonomous systems, trust becomes a critical foundation for adoption. This session explores how organizations can scale intelligent systems responsibly while addressing governance, regulation, compliance and the evolving relationship between people and autonomous technologies.

Trust & AI at Scale: Regulation, Responsible AI & the Autonomous Enterprise

Leadership in the Intelligent Economy: Technology, Institutions & Human Progress

Discussion Axes:
••Islamic philanthropy and sustainable impact: moving from traditional charitable models toward sustainable, measurable and development-oriented impact.

•Technology for financial inclusion: using digital platforms, intelligent solutions and financial technology to expand access and reach underserved communities.

Speakers:
Dr. Assjad Y. Al-Kazem — Founder & CEO of ASD SOLUTIONS

Said Sheikh-Abdi – IOM
Ihab Salem – SmartApp Solutions

Finance can be a powerful instrument for inclusion and social impact when financial innovation is connected to real human needs. This session explores how Islamic philanthropy, financial inclusion and technology can work together to expand access, improve the delivery of support and create sustainable economic and social impact.

Finance with Purpose: Islamic Philanthropy, Financial Inclusion & Impact

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Lunch Break

GFI AWARDS 2026

Honorees – Special Guests – TBC

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Venue

Doha - Qatar

Hilton Doha

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