ALSAYER Group participated as Platinum Sponsor of the International Forum on Artificial Intelligence and Digitization and the Gulf Conference and Exhibition for Modern Archiving and Document & Records Management, held recently at the Radisson Blu Hotel Kuwait 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 brought together government officials, industry leaders and technology experts from across the region, including Dr. Khaled Mohammed Al-Zamel, Chairman of the Board of Directors 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 the State of Kuwait; and H.E. Dr. Zafar Iqbal, Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan to Kuwait.
The Group was represented by a senior delegation including Ivan Tkachenko; Eng. Ibrahim Al Fouzan, Senior Business Director, Toyota Service Division; Jassem Al Maraghi Senior Group Manager of Administration Department, Scott McNicol General Manager Car Rental and Leasing; Salah Mohammad General Manager, and Youssef Al Haddad, Deputy General Manager of Lexus Marketing; Agostinho Barretto Group Manager of IT Department and Eng. Nehad AlHaj Ali, Group Manager, Corporate Excellence.
Held under the theme “Crisis Management, Innovation and the Future of Institutions,” the AI forum examined how artificial intelligence strengthens organizational resilience, data-driven decision-making and digital transformation across the public and private sectors, with sessions spanning healthcare, education, cybersecurity, cloud computing, big data and the Internet of Things.
The archiving conference, themed “Smart Sustainable Environment,” addressed electronic archiving, knowledge management, content governance and international records-management standards.
At its dedicated booth, ALSAYER Group presented the digital transformation and innovation initiatives of the Group, Toyota and Lexus, alongside a display of Toyota Land Cruiser models and the latest Lexus electric vehicles, reflecting its commitment to a sustainable future.
Representatives of the Kuwait Modern Pentathlon Federation, a strategic partner of the Group, hosted interactive, technology-driven activities for visitors, and commemorative gifts were distributed throughout the event.
Mohamed Naser Al-Sayer, Executive Board Member and Chairman of the ALSAYER Sustainability Committee, said, “Artificial intelligence is transforming the way organizations manage knowledge and information assets. By leveraging AI-powered solutions for digital content management and knowledge preservation, institutions can enhance compliance, safeguard critical information, and build stronger foundations for innovation and long-term success.”
Ivan Anatoliy Tkachenko, Chief Information Officer, ALSAYER Group, added: “At ALSAYER Group, we believe artificial intelligence and digital transformation are no longer optional, but essential drivers of innovation, operational excellence and sustainable growth. We remain committed to leveraging emerging technologies, investing in our people and fostering a culture of continuous learning to create lasting value for our customers.”
Speaking on a panel discussion on AI and technology, Agostinho Cajetan Barretto, Group Manager, PMO and Service Delivery, said: “ALSAYER Group is proud to lead the way in innovation and digital transformation. We remain dedicated to exploring new technologies and strengthening our capabilities to drive efficiency and sustainable growth across the communities and industries we serve.”
ALSAYER Group’s participation underscores its commitment to embracing innovation, accelerating digital transformation and contributing to Kuwait’s knowledge-driven economy.
