Securing an AI-Powered Business
Navigating the new frontier of trust, compliance, and innovation
The 2026 IT Security Summit will convene regional and global leaders to address the next wave of cybersecurity challenges. The event will spotlight regulatory transformation, sovereign technology, AI-powered security, and the evolution of security resilience. Attendees will gain insights into compliance, automation, threat intelligence, and sector-specific security strategies, with a focus on building resilient, sovereign, and future-ready security ecosystems for government, BFSI, healthcare, energy, and beyond.
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
Our Sponsors
Venue
Global influencers shared powerful stories of how they confronted challenges — and created opportunities from them
Grand Hyatt Dubai
Oud Metha Road, Dubai Healthcare City Riyadh Street – Near Sheikh Rashid Rd – Dubai
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Gated Assets
Identity Security 2024: Mapping the Threats and Goals
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Ransomware in EMEA – The Threats and Defenses
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The Critical Role of Governments in EU Cyber-Resilience
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