8 Jun 2026
Waldorf Astoria Doha Lusail
IT Security Summit & Awards Qatar
Securing an AI-Powered Business
REGISTER NOWNavigating the new frontier of trust, compliance, and innovation
Qatar’s security strategy centers on sovereign cloud adoption, regulatory alignment, and AI-driven resilience. National frameworks and cloud-first policies ensure data residency and privacy, supporting secure digital transformation in government, BFSI, healthcare, and energy. Organizations are investing in automation, threat intelligence, and compliance, with a strong emphasis on local infrastructure and talent to build robust, sector-specific security postures.
IDC CISO Excellence Awards
The IDC CISO Excellence Awards 2026 celebrate the top 30 visionaries redefining cybersecurity. This prestigious accolade honors those who revolutionize security, drive digital transformation, and fortify resilience through innovation. We recognize pioneers of cutting-edge cyber technologies and champions empowering the workforce against evolving threats. Awardees achieve excellence in risk mitigation and business impact, earning induction into an elite circle. Winners will be honored at an exclusive ceremony during the Security Roadshow & CISO Excellence Awards 2026
At IDC, we uphold the highest standards of transparency and impartiality. Each nomination undergoes a rigorous, multi-tiered review.
IT Security Summit & Awards Qatar
One day event
Registration & Networking
IDC Welcome Address
Redesigning Security: Sovereignty, AI, and Resilience in Focus
Sovereign Security: Localizing Talent, Data, and Infrastructure
AI-Powered Threat Detection and Response
Zero Trust Security Models for Government and BFSI
Cloud Security: Compliance, Visibility, and Resilience
Identity and Access Management (IAM): The Only Perimeter
Operational Technology (OT) Security for Critical Infrastructure
Tea/Coffee & Networking Break
Platinum Tracks (Parallel Sessions)
Platinum Track A
Start of the Session Raffle
Data Privacy and Protection: Navigating New Regulations
Q&A (Ask Questions & Stand a Chance to Win a Raffle)
Managed Detection and Response (MDR): The Digital Control Plane
Q&A (Ask Questions & Stand a Chance to Win a Raffle)
AI-Driven Security Automation and Orchestration
Q&A (Ask Questions & Stand a Chance to Win a Raffle)
Platinum Track B
Start of Session Raffle
Cybersecurity Talent Development and Certification
Q&A (Ask Questions & Stand a Chance to Win a Raffle)
Supply Chain Security: Mitigating Third-Party Risks
Q&A (Ask Questions & Stand a Chance to Win a Raffle)
Incident Response and Digital Forensics
Q&A (Ask Questions & Stand a Chance to Win a Raffle)
Platinum Track C
Start of Session Raffle
Security Analytics and Threat Intelligence Platforms
Q&A (Ask Questions & Stand a Chance to Win a Raffle)
Regulatory Compliance: Governance and Beyond
Q&A (Ask Questions & Stand a Chance to Win a Raffle)
Healthcare Cybersecurity: Protecting Patient Data and Services
Q&A (Ask Questions & Stand a Chance to Win a Raffle)
Gold Tracks (Parallel Session)
Gold Track A
Banking Sector Resilience: API Security and Open Banking
Q&A (Ask Questions & Stand a Chance to Win a Raffle)
GenAI Risks and Opportunities in Cybersecurity
Q&A (Ask Questions & Stand a Chance to Win a Raffle)
Security Awareness and Culture Building
Q&A (Ask Questions & Stand a Chance to Win a Raffle)
Gold Track B
Cloud-Native Security Architectures
Q&A (Ask Questions & Stand a Chance to Win a Raffle)
Quantum Readiness: Preparing for the Next Encryption Frontier
Q&A (Ask Questions & Stand a Chance to Win a Raffle)
Sovereign Security: Localizing Talent, Data, and Infrastructure
Q&A (Ask Questions & Stand a Chance to Win a Raffle)
Gold Track C
AI-Powered Threat Detection and Response
Q&A (Ask Questions & Stand a Chance to Win a Raffle)
Zero Trust Security Models for Government and BFSI
Q&A (Ask Questions & Stand a Chance to Win a Raffle)
Cloud Security: Compliance, Visibility, and Resilience
Q&A (Ask Questions & Stand a Chance to Win a Raffle)
Gold Track D
Identity and Access Management (IAM): The Only Perimeter
Q&A (Ask Questions & Stand a Chance to Win a Raffle)
Operational Technology (OT) Security for Critical Infrastructure
Q&A (Ask Questions & Stand a Chance to Win a Raffle)
Data Privacy and Protection: Navigating New Regulations
Q&A (Ask Questions & Stand a Chance to Win a Raffle)
End User Panel Discussion
End User Panel 1
Secure AI in Action: Lessons from CISOs
End User Panel 2
Cloud Security: Balancing Innovation and Compliance
End User Panel 3
AI and Automation: Transforming Security Operations
End User Panel 4
Identity Security: The New Battleground
IDC CISO Excellence Awards Ceremony
Mega Raffle Announcement
Lunch & Close of Summit
Event Gallery
