Powering Digital Leadership: Pure Storage & VAD Technologies Join Forces at the CIO 200 Summit Across the GCC

​In an inspiring demonstration of technology leadership and regional collaboration, Pure Storage, in partnership with VAD Technologies, proudly participated in the CIO 200 Summit Roadshow 2025, hosted by the Global CIO Forum.

This influential roadshow travelled across six GCC countries, UAE, KSA, Oman, Kuwait, Qatar, and Bahrain—gathering the region’s most visionary CIOs, digital leaders, and transformation champions under one platform.
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With a shared goal of driving innovation and empowering data-first organizations, the roadshow served as a powerful platform for Pure Storage and VAD Technologies to engage with IT decision-makers and introduce forward-thinking solutions around modern data infrastructure, AI-readiness, and sustainable storage.
 
Expert Insights on Stage
We were honored to have our thought leaders representing Pure Storage at key roadshow stops:

• Samer Semaan, Channel & Alliances Manager – META at Pure Storage, delivered impactful panel sessions in Qatar and UAE, offering deep insights on driving digital transformation through simplicity and innovation.
• Hussam Baafeef, Regional Sales Manager – KSA at Pure Storage, led the conversations in KSA and Bahrain, sharing how businesses can unlock the full potential of their data with Pure’s next-gen storage architecture.

Throughout the roadshow, Pure Storage and VAD showcased how organizations can unlock the power of their data with solutions that are simple, efficient, and future-proof. From booth engagements and technical discussions to executive networking, the summit proved to be a valuable opportunity to reinforce brand presence and spark new conversations across markets.
A big thank you to all the CIOs, partners, and forum organizers who joined us along this journey. Your engagement and enthusiasm made every stop meaningful.
As we continue to expand our footprint in the region, Pure Storage and VAD Technologies remain committed to delivering innovative, customer-centric solutions that empower businesses to lead in the digital age.

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