The Dubai AI Festival 2025 is proud to announce Himanshu Shrivastava, Group Chief Technology Officer at Al-Futtaim, as one of its influential speakers. A strategic technology leader overseeing one of the region’s most diversified business groups, Shrivastava brings extensive expertise in driving enterprise-wide digital transformation, AI adoption, and data platform innovation across multiple industries.
His keynote will provide rare and actionable insight into how large-scale, multi-sector conglomerates can harness AI, automation, and digital platforms to drive performance, innovation, and customer-centric growth.
Leading Technology at One of the Region’s Largest Business Groups
At the helm of Al-Futtaim’s technology function, Himanshu Shrivastava is responsible for defining and delivering the Group’s technology vision and roadmap. He oversees:
- The development of enterprise-wide digital and data platforms
- Technology operations across Al-Futtaim’s diverse business portfolio, including Automotive, Retail, Healthcare, Insurance, and Real Estate
- Strategic technology enablement for next-gen ventures under the Blue division, the Group’s innovation and digital business engine
Shrivastava plays a critical role in aligning IT architecture with long-term business value—building future-ready systems that optimize operations and drive smarter, faster decisions.
From Strategy to Execution: AI at Scale
A core focus of Shrivastava’s leadership is embedding AI, machine learning, and data intelligence into business processes—from predictive maintenance in automotive, to personalized retail experiences, to healthcare analytics and digital customer engagement.
His approach balances technology excellence with governance, security, and scalability, ensuring AI is deployed responsibly and in alignment with the Group’s broader sustainability and innovation objectives.
Keynote at Dubai AI Festival 2025: “AI at Scale – Building Intelligent Enterprises Across Industries”
At the Dubai AI Festival 2025, Himanshu Shrivastava will deliver a keynote titled:
“AI at Scale: Building Intelligent Enterprises Across Industries.”
In this session, he will share:
- How Al-Futtaim is leveraging AI and data to enhance customer experience and operational efficiency
- Key strategies for managing multi-sector digital transformation in large enterprises
- The role of AI in enabling smart logistics, digital retail, healthcare intelligence, and more
- Governance, integration, and organizational readiness for sustainable AI adoption
This talk will be vital for CIOs, enterprise architects, digital transformation leaders, and ecosystem innovators looking to understand how complex organizations operationalize AI for long-term advantage.
Himanshu Shrivastava’s presence at the Dubai AI Festival 2025 demonstrates how enterprise technology leadership—when combined with innovation and vision—can build the foundation for truly intelligent and customer-first organizations.
