261 - Giorgio Torre, SPM: BRICS Series, KPMG - Digital Sovereignty & The Gulf Tech Frontier

Let us know your thoughts. Send us a Text Message. Follow me to see #HeadsTalk Podcast Audiograms every Monday on LinkedIn Episode Title:🇶🇦Digital Sovereignty & The Gulf Tech Frontier🇶🇦 Another thought-provoking episode of Heads Talk this week as I sit down with an influential figure in the Gulf’s digital transformation space.  Giorgio Torre, a leader in data, sustainability and technology advisory, KPMG, with a broad international remit, but a particular focus on the GCC region, including Qatar and Saudi Arabia. Giorgio and I first planned this conversation over a year ago. A lot has changed since then. So this is a timely, refreshed discussion exploring how the Gulf is boldly positioning itself as a global technology and AI sovereignty powerhouse. From quantum computing and autonomous energy systems, to culturally relevant Arabic-language AI models, Giorgio’s insights are grounded in strategy, policy and lived advisory experience across governments, central banks and regulatory bodies. Giorgio is not just an advisor, he’s a voice of influence in the region, with over 120,000 followers and more than 12 million monthly views on LinkedIn. His posts ignite discussions across industry, policy and academia. Topics Covered ◽️Gulf Digital Sovereignty and Strategic Tech Independence ◽️AI Turf War: DeepSeek, OpenAI, and GCC’s Position ◽️Qatar’s “Fanar” and the Rise of Culturally Aware AI Models ◽️Fusion of Quantum Computing and AI in the Gulf ◽️GCC"s shift from Hydrocarbon Dependency to Digital Innovation ◽️Qatar & Saudi Arabia’s AI Strategies in Energy, Security, and Autonomy ◽️Developing local AI Ecosystems and Talent Pipelines across the GCC ◽️Regulatory Innovation and Cross-border Digital Diplomacy ◽️Why Qatar is Emerging as a Magnet for Business, Careers & Innovation So download⏳grab a cup of Bird & Blend Tea Co. - Peach Cobbler Tea ☕️& have a listen🛋 Episode Sponsored by ◽️Accxia - 𝔼𝕦𝕣𝕠𝕡𝕖"𝕤 𝕃𝕒𝕣𝕘𝕖𝕤𝕥 ℙ𝕣𝕚𝕧𝕒𝕥𝕖 ℂ𝕝𝕠𝕦𝕕 𝕗𝕠𝕣 𝔸𝕥𝕝𝕒𝕤𝕤𝕚𝕒𝕟 ABOUT THE HOST #AFlyOnTheBoardroomWall #HTBRICSSeries #HeadsTalkPodcast Support the show Follow, Support, Contact Heads Talk - A Fly On The Boardroom Wall LinkedIn Website Twitter Email at info@elainepringle.com