Cyber Security Summit UAE | Cyber security Conference 2026

36^th Edition

Cyber Security Summit

From Exposure to Control: Securing UAE Enterprises in an AI-Driven Threat Economy

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About Cybersecurity Summit – Dubai 2026

Cybersecurity Summit Dubai is a premier executive platform focused on securing the digital backbone of a rapidly evolving economy. As the UAE accelerates digital transformation, organisations face expanding attack surfaces and increasing complexity.

The summit brings together CISOs and security leaders to address cyber resilience, AI-driven security, cloud architectures, and zero-trust strategies—through real-world insights, peer-led discussions, and actionable solutions to drive measurable risk reduction.

What Sets Us Apart?

The Cyber Security Summit UAE brings together CISOs, government leaders, and technology innovators to address the growing challenge of securing AI-driven and data-intensive environments.

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Featured Discussions

The UAE Cyber Reality Check — Why Security Spend Isn’t Reducing Breach Impact

Despite rising cybersecurity budgets, organisations across the UAE continue to experience increasing breach frequency and impact. This keynote explores the disconnect between investment and outcomes, examining how tool sprawl, fragmented visibility, and misaligned strategies are undermining security effectiveness. Learn how leading CISOs are shifting towards exposure management, risk quantification, and measurable security ROI to regain control.

The AI Attack Surface Is Already Out of Control — Managing Shadow AI & LLM Risk

AI adoption is accelerating faster than governance. From unsanctioned tools to embedded AI workflows, organisations are unknowingly exposing sensitive data and expanding their attack surface. This session unpacks the risks of shadow AI, prompt injection, and LLM data leakage, while outlining practical approaches to building AI security frameworks, data protection strategies, and governance models for the enterprise.

“Harvest Now, Decrypt Later” — Preparing for the Post-Quantum Threat

Encrypted data is already being targeted by adversaries preparing for the quantum era. This keynote explores the implications of post-quantum cryptography, the risks associated with long-term data exposure, and the urgency of transitioning to quantum-resistant frameworks. Attendees will gain a roadmap for crypto-agility, data classification, and future-proof encryption strategies.

Critical Infrastructure Under Attack — Securing OT & ICS Environments in the UAE

As IT and OT environments converge, critical infrastructure across energy, aviation, and logistics is becoming increasingly vulnerable. This panel examines real-world risks facing UAE operators, including SCADA vulnerabilities, ransomware targeting OT, and lack of asset visibility. Experts will discuss strategies for building resilient, secure, and compliant OT environments.

Identity Is Broken — Rethinking IAM, PAM & Non-Human Identity Security

Identity has become the primary attack vector in modern breaches, yet traditional controls are failing. This session explores how attackers bypass MFA, exploit tokens, and target non-human identities such as service accounts and APIs. Discover how organisations can evolve toward an identity-centric security model, leveraging behavioural analytics, identity fabric, and next-generation access controls.

SOC Is Drowning — Fixing Detection & Response at Scale

Security Operations Centres are overwhelmed by alert volumes, false positives, and fragmented tooling. This panel addresses the operational realities of modern SOCs, exploring how organisations can move beyond tool-heavy approaches toward detection engineering, automation strategies, and AI-driven triage. Learn what actually works — and what doesn’t — in improving detection and response outcomes.

Breach in 15 Minutes — Real-Time Attack Simulation

Experience a live, end-to-end cyberattack simulation demonstrating how quickly attackers can compromise an enterprise environment. From initial access to lateral movement and data exfiltration, this session provides a realistic view of attacker techniques and highlights critical defence gaps. Walk away with actionable insights on controls that stop attacks — and those that fail under pressure.

The Third-Party Time Bomb — SaaS, Supply Chain & Vendor Risk

Modern enterprises rely heavily on third-party vendors, SaaS platforms, and APIs — creating an expanded and often unmanaged attack surface. This session explores the growing risks of supply chain attacks, SaaS sprawl, and vendor blind spots, while outlining strategies for continuous risk assessment, SBOM adoption, and third-party risk governance.

Cloud Security Failures — Why Misconfiguration Remains the #1 Threat

Cloud adoption continues to outpace security maturity, with misconfigurations remaining the leading cause of breaches. This panel examines the challenges of securing multi-cloud environments, including visibility gaps, inconsistent policies, and insecure deployments. Learn how organisations are adopting CNAPP, shift-left security, and automated controls to reduce risk and improve compliance.

UAE Cybersecurity Landscape

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AI & Data Security

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Threat Detection & SOC

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Zero Trust Architecture

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Application Security (AppSec & DevSecOps)

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Endpoint & Extended Detection (EDR/XDR)

Series Speakers

We bring together the industry’s most respected voices, delivering sessions that inspire, educate, and leave a lasting impression.

Ali Katkhada

Group Chief Information Officer
Depa United Group

Mohammed Ali Alawadhi

Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer & Director of Digital Department, Ministry of Economy
United Arab Emirates

David Millan

Chief Data & Al Officer Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi

Hussein Jaghoub

Group Director - Technology & Cyber Audit
DP World

Walid Hizaoui

Group Chief Transformation & Strategy Officer
Gargash Group

Aus Alzubaidi

Group Chief Information Security Officer, Director of IT & Media
MBC Group

Shafiullah Ismail

Vice President, Head of Information Security & Risk
Mubadala Capital

Maaz Zahid Qureshi

VP Digital | CX | AI | Innovation
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Why Attend?

The 36th Cybersecurity Summit 2026 is a high-impact platform for learning, collaboration, and innovation. It brings together industry leaders to explore real-world solutions in AI, cloud, identity, and SOC while enabling meaningful peer discussions and partnerships. With focused networking and expert insights, the event delivers strong value by equipping professionals with actionable strategies to stay ahead of evolving cyber threats.

Learn & Grow

At the 36th Edition of Cybersecurity Summit 2026 with footprints all over the globe, further your professional development by being a part of the discussions & collaborative workshops changing the industry as we know it.

Showcase of Digital Solutions by World-Class Technology Providers

Gather practical perspectives from many real-world use-cases shared by the market’s top Innovation & Technology experts. Explore advanced technologies addressing identity, cloud, AI, and SOC challenges.

Collaborative Collaboration

Exchange knowledge and strategies with peers facing similar threats. Collaborate to build for the future together with industry peers and share experiences.

Source Your Most Reliable Partner Through Face-to-Face interactions

We understand that the value of a live event comes from the quality of networking opportunities. Connect & Meet one-on-one with global potential partners for tailored guidance to help you achieve your mission-critical business priorities.

Outstanding Return On Investment for your Time Spent

Whether you’re a seasoned cybersecurity leader or a technology decision-maker, the Cybersecurity Summit UAE is a high-impact, time-efficient platform designed to deliver actionable insights, meaningful connections, and strategic value. Engage with industry experts, explore real-world solutions, and stay ahead of evolving threats—all in one focused environment.

Industry Focus

Financial Services (Banking, Insurance, Fintech)

Government & Public Sector

Healthcare & Life Sciences

Energy, Utilities & Oil & Gas

Manufacturing & Industrial

Telecommunications

Cloud, Data Centers & Technology Providers

Retail & E-commerce

Transportation & Logistics

Critical Infrastructure & Smart Cities

Education & Research Institutions

Media, Entertainment & Digital Platforms

Who Should Attend?

Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs)
Chief Information Security Risk Officers
Chief Information Officers (CIOS)
Chief Technology Officers (CTOS)
Chief Digital Officers (CDOs)
Directors/VPs/Heads of IT & OT Security
Directors/VPs/Heads of Cyber Security
Directors/VPs/Heads of Digital Transformation
Directors/VPs/Heads of Technology Risk

Presidents/Vice Presidents of IT
Heads of Cloud Security
Heads of Information Security
Heads of Data Governance
Heads of IT Infrastructure
Data Protection Officers
Digital Leaders across functions
Chief Information Cyber / Security Risk Officer
Chief Enterprise Architect

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Media Partners

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Testimonials

At Kyndryl, our mission is to design, build, and manage the mission-critical systems that the world depends on. Events like this play a key role in helping us better understand our clients—their challenges across industries and business sizes—and how we can support them in accelerating their digital transformation journeys. The exchange of ideas and the opportunity to engage in face-to-face discussions made this a truly valuable and rewarding experience.

My name is Bahaderi, Regional Sales Director at Lookout. It was a great experience being part of this event. The opportunity to connect with industry leaders, professionals, and key customers made it highly valuable. We had meaningful discussions, exchanged ideas, and gained deeper insights into the real challenges organizations are facing on the ground. Events like these are essential for understanding customer needs and building strong relationships. Overall, it was a very productive and rewarding experience.

This was a very insightful event. The focus on cyber hygiene and the importance of building a human firewall was particularly relevant. It’s clear that cybersecurity is not just about technology—it’s about people and behavior. The discussions and knowledge exchange made this a very valuable experience.

This event has been highly beneficial for us. We had very engaging and fruitful discussions with a wide range of customers and partners, making it a great platform to connect with key stakeholders. The meetings were of high quality and highly productive, allowing us to engage meaningfully with both prospects and existing clients. Overall, it was a very successful experience, and we look forward to participating in future editions.

AI was a major focus at the summit, especially around how data centers can support AI workloads. There were great discussions on challenges like power and heat management, as well as cloud and hybrid infrastructure strategies. It was also a great opportunity to connect with both familiar faces and new professionals.

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