Connect | MENA // Major Panel: Kuwait’s digital pivot - How public–private alignment will shape success in the next decade

Kuwait is entering a decisive phase in its digital transformation. The state is investing heavily in cloud, cybersecurity, and national digital services, while private operators are scaling data center capacity, modernising networks, and attracting global platforms. Yet the country’s long‑term competitiveness hinges on how effectively these two spheres align. This session examines Kuwait as a case study in coordinated digital‑economy building: where policy meets infrastructure, where sovereign priorities meet commercial execution, and where collaboration (or the lack of it) will determine whether Kuwait becomes a regional digital hub or remains a follower. Join this session to explore how national strategy is translating into real demand, investment and long‑term capacity planning. Delve into public–private alignment on cloud adoption, regulatory support and sovereign data priorities, along with the practical levers that shape private‑sector scale such as land allocation, energy pricing, permitting and PPP models. The discussion will consider Kuwait’s path to attracting hyperscalers, regional cloud players and enterprise workloads, and the role partnership will play in securing its digital future.