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Apr 16, 2026, 9:00 AM GMT+5:30
Doha, Qatar

About The Event

CFO Connect Qatar is a strategic platform built to empower finance leaders as the nation accelerates diversified growth, digital transformation, and long-term economic resilience under Vision 2030. As the CFO role expands beyond financial stewardship to driving enterprise strategy, the forum examines how digital finance, automation, and data intelligence are reshaping Qatar’s evolving business landscape. It also highlights how regulatory shifts, tax reforms, and rising governance expectations are redefining risk management, agility, and sustainable value creation. Participants will explore practical use cases across real-time forecasting, digital payments, treasury modernization, and technology-enabled compliance. Conversations will tackle liquidity pressures, FX dynamics, supply-chain dependencies, and talent gaps impacting finance functions in high-growth and energy-driven sectors. Alongside deep insights, CFO Connect Qatar delivers powerful peer learning and networking opportunities for leaders committed to elevating transparency, operational efficiency, and strategic decision-making as Qatar moves into its next phase of economic advancement.

Event Thought Leaders

Learn from industry experts and visionaries

Aman Khan

Aman Khan

CFO, Doha Bank

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Rajesh Bansal

Rajesh Bansal

CFO, Starlink Qatar

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Nazmath Nazeer

Nazmath Nazeer

CFO, MBK Holding

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Nirav Bavisi

Nirav Bavisi

CFO, Al Ahed Holding

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Emad Awadallah

Emad Awadallah

Head of Department, Qatar University

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Girish Jain

Girish Jain

CFO, Al Khaleej Auto, Qatar

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Riyas Ahmed

Riyas Ahmed

CFO, Eram Holdings

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Agenda

Event Schedule

08:30 AM
to 09:00 AM
Announcement

Registration & Networking Breakfast

09:00 AM
to 09:15 AM
Announcement

Setting the Strategic Intent

09:15 AM
to 09:30 AM

Chairperson Opening Remarks

09:30 AM
to 10:20 AM

Panel Discussion 1

Real-Time Finance Transformation — What It Means for CFOs in Qatar

10:20 AM
to 10:50 AM

Networking & Refreshment Break

10:50 AM
to 11:05 AM

Keynote

Reimagining Insight, Speed, and Governance for Qatar’s Next Era

11:05 AM
to 12:05 PM

Panel Discussion 2

Data-Driven Finance — From Fragmented Systems to Unified Decision Platforms

12:05 PM
to 12:20 PM

Industry Thought Leader Talk

Decision Intelligence for 2025: From Reporting to Strategic Foresight

12:20 PM
to 12:30 PM

Expert Insight Session

Cybersecurity for Finance Leaders: Protecting Assets in a Digital-First Era

12:30 PM
to 01:30 PM

Networking Lunch Break

01:30 PM
to 02:30 PM

Panel Discussion 3

Governance in the Era of Instant Insight — Ensuring Transparency, Integrity & Compliance

02:30 PM
to 02:45 PM

Case Study Presentation

Modern ERP & Cloud Architecture: The Backbone of Real-Time Finance

02:45 PM
to 03:40 PM

Panel Discussion 4

Treasury in Real-Time — Cash Visibility, Liquidity Risk & Working Capital Excellence

03:40 PM
to 04:10 PM

Networking & Refreshment Break

04:10 PM
to 05:00 PM

Panel Discussion 5

Building Future-Ready Finance Teams: Skills, Certifications & Talent Architecture

05:00 PM
to 05:15 PM
Announcement

CFO Elite Circle Certificates

05:15 PM
to 05:30 PM
Announcement

Award Ceremony: CFO Connect

05:30 PM

Closing Remarks & Group Photo

Who Should Attend

This event is perfect for

CFOs | Global CFOs | Group CFOs

CFOs | Global CFOs | Group CFOs

Director - Finance

Director - Finance

Vice President Finance

Vice President Finance

Heads of Finance, Tax & Treasury etc

Heads of Finance, Tax & Treasury etc

Focus of the Summit

Key benefits and opportunities

Digital Ecosystems

Digital Ecosystems

Discover how AI, cloud platforms, and intelligent data flows are powering real-time financial decision-making across Qatar’s rapidly diversifying and technology-driven economy.

Future-Ready Models

Future-Ready Models

Explore agile, automated finance frameworks that align with Qatar’s Vision 2030 goals—strengthening governance, enhancing operational resilience, and supporting long-term sustainable growth.

Strategic CFO Roles

Strategic CFO Roles

See how Qatar’s CFOs are evolving into enterprise strategists, collaborating with technology leaders to drive innovation, elevate value creation, and lead digital transformation initiatives.

Compliance & ESG

Compliance & ESG

Understand emerging tax and reporting reforms, e-invoicing readiness, transparency mandates, and the expanding role of finance in shaping ESG strategy, compliance, and risk governance in Qatar.

📍 Event Location

Doha, Qatar

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