// Practical AI Forum 2026 speakers
World-class practitioners, innovators, and industry leaders delivering actionable AI insights you can apply from day one.
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Chief Architect · Microsoft
Eric is a Sr. Partner Solution Architect at Microsoft and a recognized voice on practical AI, the future of work and organizational change. He helps organizations and technology partners across EMEA turn the promise of AI into meaningful business outcomes. A passionate advocate for human-centered AI, Eric brings together technology, responsible AI and change management to help leaders rethink how people and AI can work together.
Director · 7X.ae
Mohammed is a Product Innovation Director, Certified AI Scientist, venture builder, and technology entrepreneur with a background spanning product, software, UX, and AI. He leads Product Innovation and Management at 7X in Dubai, overseeing product, engineering, and design teams building digital products, AI applications, and new ventures across logistics, financial services, and government. He founded Yotta at 14 and, over the past decade, has helped more than 400 brands across 16 countries build scalable software products and strengthen their digital presence.
Senior Vice President · Inception42
Maria has more than 18 years of experience leading digital transformation initiatives. In her current role as Senior Vice President of AI Delivery at Inception, she oversees large-scale client engagements and has played a pivotal role in bringing the company's AI-native products to market.
Director · Snowflake
Ahmed is an Executive technology leader with 20+ years of experience across data, analytics, AI, advisory, pre-sales, sales strategy, and enterprise transformation. Currently leading Solution Engineering for Snowflake across META, supporting managers and Solution Engineers across the region while helping organisations build trusted data foundations.
Vice President · Etisalat
Amit is Vice President, AI, Advanced Analytics and CVM at e&, UAE. He leads the Group CVM, Loyalty and AI & Analytics function and also heads the International Center of Excellence (CoE) for Artificial Intelligence (AI).
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