Jury Panel

Sheeba Sultan Hasnain
Chairwoman and CIO of SENTIENTE
Sheeba Sultan Hasnain
Chairwoman and CIO of SENTIENTE
At the cutting edge of technology and transformation, Sheeba Sultan Hasnain stands out as a distinguished AI expert, visionary leader, and Chairwoman & CIO of SENTIENTE, a pioneering platform for green book publishing and technology innovation.
Throughout her extensive career, she has developed deep expertise across a wide spectrum of domains, including Digital Transformation, project management and infrastructure development, Business Process Automation and systems analysis, strategic planning and research and development.
Sheeba has earned a reputation as a trusted and respected expert in the UAE Government and MNCs. She has been speaker in various leadership and technical forums, solidifying her position as a thought leader in the field. Driven by an unwavering passion for AI and business, she is currently pursuing her PhD in Business at a prestigious UAE university.
Her career is marked by numerous accolades and recognitions for high-impact projects and outstanding performance. Her most recent accolades (2023-2025) are as follows: Being named among the CIO 50 Middle East by IDC, The World CIO 200 by GEC Media, World 100 CIO by Marlow Business School London and receiving global recognition in women-specific categories Women in AI, Women in Business & Technology, Chief in Tech Leader awards. She is also the Vice President of the Alumni Council at Skyline University College, UAE, and has served on the Judging Panel for the Intelligent ICT Awards. These distinctions exalt her pivotal role in advancing Digital Transformation initiatives that drive operational excellence and contribute to sustainability and innovation.
Beyond her work in technology and publishing, Sheeba is the visionary force behind Women Empowering Women, an initiative dedicated to uplift women through storytelling, mentorship, and inspiration. She is the author of ‘Thankfulness: The Art’ and Lead Author of ‘Women Empowering Women’.
Her journey, defined by resilience, vision, and transformation, continues to redefine innovation and leadership through SENTIENTE’s mission of ethical, intelligent and inclusive technology.
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