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Manish Vaidya, Head of AI, Data & AI Department | Strategic Affairs at Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi)
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Speaker · CDO Vision Dubai 2026

Manish Vaidya

Head of AI, Data & AI Department | Strategic Affairs at Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi)

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Four priorities, mapped against profiled leaders

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Enhancing public sector services

Source: 734 CIO Vision leader profiles with at least one priority theme, from 742 leaders in the series. Share of those leaders in each theme; leaders may have multiple themes. Yellow marks Manish's saved themes.

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Dubai, 12 Feb 2026

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GST · Panel

Agentic AI and the Future of Enterprise Growth

The future of enterprise growth is closely tied to the adoption of agentic AI, which offers capabilities far beyond traditional AI by enabling autonomous execution. This panel will examine how agentic AI enables continuous improvement in business processes, drives competitive differentiation through faster innovation cycles, and supports customer experiences. Leaders will discuss how to build resilient enterprise architectures that fully leverage agentic AI’s potential. They will also explore strategies for aligning AI initiatives with organizational goals, addressing ethical and governance considerations, and preparing the workforce for AI-driven transformation.

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Manish is currently applying advanced data science and analytics methodologies within the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi to drive innovation and improve outcomes for the region's cultural and tourism sectors

About

Manish Vaidya is a results-driven leader in Data Science and Analytics, based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. With a passion for leveraging data to drive strategic decisions and optimize operations, Manish's expertise lies in transforming complex datasets into actionable insights. Their work at the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) showcases a commitment to innovation within the public sector, likely focusing on enhancing visitor experiences, optimizing cultural initiatives, or improving tourism-related services through data-driven methodologies. Manish excels at building and leading high-performing teams, implementing robust data strategies, and fostering a culture of data literacy. They are an ideal connection for professionals seeking to understand advanced analytics applications in government and tourism, explore data strategy development, or collaborate on projects that harness big data for societal and economic impact. Connect with Manish to discuss the future of data-led initiatives in dynamic regional economies.

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