Cloudera Announces EVOLVE24 Event Series in the Middle East, Focusing on Trusted Data and AI
Cloudera, a leading company in enterprise AI and data management, has announced its global EVOLVE24 event series, including a significant conference in Dubai. This event aims to provide customers and partners in the Middle East with insights into the hybrid data lakehouse and enterprise AI, highlighting the crucial role of trusted data in fueling future AI developments.
EVOLVE24 will bring together industry leaders, customers, and partners to explore strategies for leveraging data to drive insights and productivity in the era of generative AI. The event will feature breakout sessions, keynote speakers, and hands-on workshops. Key topics include the benefits of modern data architecture, hybrid cloud solutions, and accelerating enterprise AI.
Sponsored by IBM, Amazon Web Services (AWS), and Red Hat, the Dubai event will include sessions focused on the challenges of enterprise AI adoption, hybrid data management benefits, and current data infrastructure trends. An expo zone will showcase cutting-edge solutions for scalable and secure data management, supporting business-critical AI applications and real-time analytics.
A highlight of the event will be a keynote address by Chad Foster, an award-winning business leader, international speaker, and author of "Blind Ambition," an autobiographical work reflecting on his experiences after losing his sight at 21. Additionally, R "Ray" Wang, Founder, Chairman, and Principal Analyst of Constellation Research, will deliver a keynote on the future of data, analytics, and generative AI.
The EVOLVE24 event will also see the announcement of the winners of Cloudera’s Data Impact Awards. These awards recognize outstanding data-driven projects that have significantly impacted their organizations across various industries. Award categories include:
- AI Acceleration
- Cloud (Native) Innovation
- Modern Architectures
- Leadership & Transformation
- People & Society
Charles Sansbury, CEO of Cloudera, emphasized the importance of the event for the region, stating, "EVOLVE24 is one of the world’s most comprehensive data and AI event series, providing organizations in the Middle East with hands-on training and direct access to Cloudera experts. By turning EVOLVE24 into a multi-day, multi-city global conference, Cloudera is bringing the power of our platform and our community directly to our customers around the world, including the Middle East. This is a unique opportunity to collaborate and network with leading experts in data management, analytics, and AI."
Event Schedule:
- Singapore, August 6 – 7
- Dubai, September 12
- São Paulo, October 2 – 3
- New York, October 9 – 10
- Milan, October 23
- Paris, November 14
- Madrid, December 10
With over 25 exabytes of data under management, Cloudera offers a robust hybrid open data lakehouse for analytics and AI, enabling companies to manage and organize large volumes of data efficiently and securely. This empowers businesses to trust their data for accurate analysis and AI-powered decision-making.
For more information about EVOLVE24 and sponsorship opportunities, visit Cloudera's official website.Cloudera announces the EVOLVE24 event series in Dubai, focusing on trusted data, hybrid data lakehouse, and enterprise AI. The event features industry leaders, workshops, and keynote speakers, including Chad Foster and R 'Ray' Wang
