Expotrade Global, organizers of the Smart Data Summit, today announced that the upcoming edition of the conference, to be held on 15-16 April 2019 at Sofitel Dubai The Palm Resort & Spa, has received support and recognition from the Dubai Blockchain Center as the Official Supporting Partner.

With a growing dependency on technology, there is an underlying need for businesses to change the way they operate and deliver innovative solutions. At this two-day conference, over 40 international and regional industry experts will come together to deliver keynote sessions, case study presentations and participate in panel discussions on topics crucial to the big data analytics industry in the region.

Announcing the partnership, Marwan Al Zarooni, CEO, Dubai Blockchain Center, said, “Blockchain technology is crucial in creating value not only for projects that we run today but also for many years to come. Dubai Blockchain Center is a leader in the region in promoting the use of this technology in all applicable technology sectors. The technology can safeguard data privacy and enabel an all inclusive data economy. Therefore, we would encourage Big Data and Artificial Intelligence projects to consider including an element of decentralization and privacy protection in their projects.”

At the 6th Annual Smart Data Summit, Marwan Al Zarooni will deliver a presentation on Smart Data in the Age of Blockchain.

Mr. Brad Hariharan, Regional Director, Expotrade Middle East, said, “We are extremely honoured to have the support of the Dubai Blockchain Center as the Official Supporting Partner for the upcoming edition of the Smart Data Summit. In line with Dubai government’s vision to be the world’s first blockchain powered city, the summit promises to be a compelling and stimulating event with leading international and regional experts highlighting the importance and examining the opportunities of implementing cutting edge technologies in the region. We are grateful to the Dubai Blockchain Center for their support and valuable guidance.”

The event will witness over 300 senior IT, marketing, business intelligence, and finance experts representing banking, information technology, government, media, telecom, hospitality, retail, travel, healthcare and entertainment sectors. Across two days, the summit will cover 20 topics that highlight the importance of harnessing data analytics to drive business growth.

More information on the Smart Data Summit is now available at https://www.smartdatadubai.com/. Follow the Summit on social media with the hashtag #SMDATA.