Events & Executive Engagement
Value Driven IT Solutions (VDITS) actively participates in high-impact regional and global forums where IT cost optimization, cybersecurity, AI, and digital transformation are discussed at board and executive level.
Our leadership engages in these platforms to help organizations across Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and the GCC turn technology from a cost center into a governed, value-generating business asset.
OT Security First MENA Energy & Utilities Forum
Value Driven IT Solutions (VDITS) participated in the OT Security First MENA Energy & Utilities Forum, contributing to a senior-level panel discussion on:
Industrial AI in the Control Loop –
Safer, Smarter, or Riskier?
VDITS Founder & COO Faisal Malik joined industry leaders to examine how AI can be adopted in industrial and OT environments without compromising safety, resilience, or accountability.
VDITS thanks the OT Security First team for hosting a focused, practitioner-led forum and fostering meaningful dialogue across the OT security community.
Key Discussion Themes
- Where AI delivers real, operational value in OT environments
- Why human accountability must remain central in safety-critical systems
- Governance and standards alignment for AI integration
Strategic Conclusion
AI delivers value only when safety, governance, and human oversight remain in control.
AI Energy Summit – Middle East 2026
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia · 26–27 January 2026
Radisson Hotel Riyadh Airport
One of the Middle East's most important gatherings focused on AI in the energy and critical-infrastructure sector.
VDITS Founder & COO Faisal Malik participated as both keynote speaker and panel moderator, contributing to executive-level discussions on governing, securing, and optimizing AI investments.
Governing AI responsibly is the defining leadership challenge of this decade.
Fortifying the Future: Protecting AI-Driven Oil & Gas Infrastructure
As AI becomes embedded in exploration, production, and asset management, securing IT-OT-AI environments is now mission-critical.
"AI security is now a leadership responsibility — not just a technical one."
Key Strategic Focus Areas
- Securing AI across converged IT and OT environments
- Protecting data, models, and identities
- Establishing governance for critical infrastructure
- Building resilient, audit-ready digital ecosystems
Bridging Board-Level Strategy with Real-World Execution
Cutting Costs or Cutting Edge?
What Should Be Your Choice?
A high-level discussion on approaching AI investments and cost optimization without compromising risk, compliance, or long-term value.
"Sustainable outcomes require disciplined, value-driven decision-making."
Critical Dialogue Themes
- Why AI cost overruns usually stem from governance, not technology
- How to evaluate AI across its full lifecycle
- Avoiding vendor lock-in while scaling AI capabilities
- Aligning CIO, CISO, and CFO priorities
Leadership Recognition
VDITS Founder & COO Faisal Malik was featured by The Rise of Leaders for his work across:
- IT and OT cybersecurity
- Digital transformation
- IT cost optimization
- Critical-infrastructure resilience
Recognized for bridging board-level strategy with real-world execution — exactly the approach VDITS brings to client engagements.
Why VDITS Engages in Industry Events
VDITS does not participate in events for visibility.
Optimize IT and AI investments
Strengthen cybersecurity and operational resilience
Establish effective governance
Align technology decisions with financial and risk outcomes