“Effective governance in the intelligent age is not about replacing human judgment. It’s about deliberately re-architecting where judgment sits,” says Kelly Ommundsen, Head of Digital Inclusion at WEF.
In 2026, Middle Eastern governments will fast-track AI, cloud, and data to boost state capacity, economic power, and geopolitical influence.
Bringing together top minds from ministries and major institutions, the second edition dives into tech, digital transformation, cybersecurity, and citizen experience.
The 2026 edition will explore how government institutions across the Gulf are being reimagined for an AI-driven world and an era defined by GovTech leadership.
At GovTech 2025, Ziad Madanat highlighted how AI-driven CX automation can transform public services, stressing the shift from digital availability to proactive, personalized citizen engagement.
