KUWAIT CITY — ALSAYER Group served as the Platinum Sponsor for two major regional events focused on artificial intelligence and digital archiving, held recently at the Radisson Blu Hotel Kuwait. The International Forum on Artificial Intelligence and Digitization and the Gulf Conference and Exhibition for Modern Archiving and Document & Records Management took place under the patronage of H.E. Omar Saud Alomar, Minister of State for Communications and Information Technology and Acting Minister of Information and Culture.
The events convened government officials, industry leaders, and technology experts from across the Gulf region and beyond. Notable participants included Dr. Khaled Mohammed Al-Zamel, Chairman of the Communication and Information Technology Regulatory Authority (CITRA); H.E. Najat Hussain Ebrahim Hamad, Acting General Manager of the Central Agency for Information Technology (CAIT); H.E. Kenichiro Mukai, Ambassador of Japan to Kuwait; and H.E. Dr. Zafar Iqbal, Ambassador of Pakistan to Kuwait.
Representing ALSAYER Group was a senior delegation composed of key executives, including Ivan Tkachenko, Chief Information Officer, Ibrahim Al Fouzan, Senior Business Director of the Toyota Service Division, and others from various divisions such as Lexus Marketing, IT, and Corporate Excellence.
The AI forum, held under the theme “Crisis Management, Innovation and the Future of Institutions,” explored how artificial intelligence can bolster organizational resilience, improve data-driven decision-making, and accelerate digital transformation across sectors including healthcare, education, cybersecurity, cloud computing, big data, and the Internet of Things. Meanwhile, the archiving conference centered on “Smart Sustainable Environment,” highlighting topics such as electronic archiving, knowledge management, content governance, and adherence to international records-management standards.
During the forums, ALSAYER Group showcased its digital transformation and innovation projects related to Toyota and Lexus. The company displayed Toyota Land Cruiser vehicles alongside the latest Lexus electric models, reflecting its emphasis on sustainability. The Kuwait Modern Pentathlon Federation, a strategic partner of ALSAYER, hosted interactive technology-based activities for attendees, while commemorative gifts were distributed throughout the event.
Mohamed Naser Al-Sayer, Executive Board Member and Chair of ALSAYER’s Sustainability Committee, emphasized the role of artificial intelligence in advancing knowledge and information management within organizations. He highlighted AI-powered digital content management solutions as key to enhancing compliance, protecting critical data, and fostering innovation for long-term growth.
Ivan Anatoliy Tkachenko, the group’s CIO, noted that AI and digital transformation have become essential, rather than optional, components for driving operational excellence and sustainable development. He stressed the company’s commitment to investing in technology and cultivating a culture of continuous learning to deliver value to customers.
In a panel discussion, Agostinho Cajetan Barretto, Group Manager of PMO and Service Delivery, expressed pride in ALSAYER’s leadership in innovation and digital transformation. He reaffirmed the group’s dedication to adopting emerging technologies and expanding its capabilities to promote efficiency and sustainable growth in the communities and industries it serves.
ALSAYER Group’s involvement in these forums underscores its strategic focus on innovation and its support for Kuwait’s transition toward a knowledge-based economy.