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CIO Summit India

Day 1

10:40 am

Tea / Coffee & Networking Break

12:00 pm

Democratizing Data + AI

Data and AI are now core to competitive advantage, yet their use is still concentrated among specialists. CIOs must democratize data and AI so every function can act on trusted insights. This session will show how a unified, governed data foundation and modern data and AI platform enables secure self service analytics, AI and domain specific applications. CIOs will gain practical guidance and examples on scaling adoption across business units while maintaining governance, compliance and control.

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Kamalkanth Tummala

Kamalkanth Tummala

Vice President and Country Manager, Databricks

Rajesh Ramdas

Rajesh Ramdas

Senior Director – Field Engineering, Databricks

1:15 pm

Building a Data Foundation for Innovation

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Mandar Bhide

Mandar Bhide

APAC Technical Expert, Data Management & Protection, Hitachi Vantara

2:40 pm

Platinum Tracks (Parallel Tracks)

Step into the future — The first 30 tech trailblazers stand a chance to win a Robot Projector Lamp

Track 1

2:45 pm – 2:54 pm

Operational Data Platform for AI

Arujh Gopal

Arujh Gopal

Regional Sales Leader, India, Couchbase

2:55 pm – 2:59 pm

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Track 2

2:45 pm – 2:54 pm

Simple. Intelligent. Video Devices for the AI-Driven Workplace

Abhilash K L

Abhilash K L

Territory Account Manager – South India, Neat

2:55 pm – 2:59 pm

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4:10 pm

Regroup for High Tea Roundtable

Day 2

9:10 am

Welcome Address & Recap from Day 1

Ronita Bhattacharjee

Ronita Bhattacharjee

Group Vice President, Events, META, India & APAC, IDC

10:35 am

The Agentic AI: IDC Trends and Predictions

Deepika Giri

Deepika Giri

Vice President, Research, IDC

10:55 am

CIO Masterclass Workshop: Designing the India-Led Global Enterprise of 2028

As Indian enterprises expand globally and accelerate AI adoption, CIOs are being asked to balance innovation with resilience, sovereignty, and trust at an unprecedented scale. This interactive strategy workshop will place participants in the role of leadership teams of India-headquartered global organizations across industries such as banking, manufacturing, healthcare, digital platforms, and infrastructure.
Working in groups, participants will design their organization’s 2028 operating model by allocating investments across AI transformation, digital platforms, cyber resilience, workforce evolution, ecosystem governance, and regulatory readiness. Along the way, they will confront real-world trade-offs driven by emerging risks, global compliance pressures, and the growing complexity of AI-enabled enterprises.
The session is designed to spark board-level thinking, peer exchange, and practical insight into how leading CIOs can architect growth, trust, and resilience simultaneously in the next phase of digital transformation.
Sakshi Grover

Sakshi Grover

Senior Research Manager, Cybersecurity Products and Services, Asia Pacific, IDC

1:05 pm

AI Visionaries Acknowledgement

Resilient Security Operations in FSI- Qatar

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Overview

As digital transformation accelerates, financial institutions in Qatar are navigating a rapidly changing landscape where resilience, intelligence, and trust are more critical than ever. This exclusive session explores how AI and advanced analytics are reshaping operations — from enhancing decision-making and customer experience to strengthening organizational resilience.

 

Through expert insights and real-world examples, we’ll examine how financial institutions can harness the power of AI to optimize performance, increase agility, and proactively manage risk. The session will also highlight how modern Security Operations Centers (SOCs) and intelligent threat detection and response strategies enable institutions to stay secure, compliant, and future-ready in an AI-driven world.

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Resilient Security Operations in FSI- Qatar

One Day Event

8:00 am

Registration, Networking & Breakfast

8:30 am

Welcome Address

Eren Eser

Eren Eser

Associate Research Director, Türkiye, IDC

8:35 am

IDC Keynote: AI-Driven Resilience: Redefining the Future of Financial Institutions

This session will explore the evolving responsibilities of modern security leadership in the face of an increasingly complex and sophisticated threat landscape. It will then delve into the profound impact of artificial intelligence on cybersecurity, examining both the risks and the transformative security use cases AI enables. The presentation will also provide insights into strategic security investment priorities for organizations navigating this dynamic environment.

Eren Eser

Eren Eser

Associate Research Director, Türkiye, IDC

8:55 am

Future-Ready Financial Services: Using AI to Supercharge Operational Resilience

Elias Haddad

Elias Haddad

Head of SE Organization North Gulf & NALE, Splunk

9:15 am

A New Era for Security: Powering the Agentic SOC with Splunk

Waleed Abosree

Waleed Abosree

Sr Solutions Engineer North Gulf & NALE, Splunk

9:25 am

Open Discussion

Tom Gamali

Tom Gamali

Field CTO & Advisor MEA TRC, Splunk

9:35 am

Summary & Closing Remarks

Speakers

Eren Eser

Eren Eser

Associate Research Director, Türkiye

IDC

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Elias Haddad

Elias Haddad

Head of SE Organization North Gulf & NALE

Splunk

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Waleed Abosree

Waleed Abosree

Sr Solutions Engineer North Gulf & NALE

Splunk

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Tom Gamali

Tom Gamali

Field CTO & Advisor MEA TRC

Splunk

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CIO Summit Qatar

One Day Event

8:30 am

Registration & Networking

9:00 am

IDC Welcome Address

Jyoti Lalchandani

Jyoti Lalchandani

Head of WW Events & MD – META, Central Asia, India, IDC

9:10 am

Opening Address: Government

9:25 am

Advisory Council Felicitation

9:35 am

IDC Keynote: Building the CIO Roadmap for the Agentic Era

Jyoti Lalchandani

Jyoti Lalchandani

Head of WW Events & MD – META, Central Asia, India, IDC

10:05 am

Scaling AI for the Agentic Future: Closing the Enterprise Gaps

10:25 am

Solving the Data Dilemma for Real AI Value

10:45 am

Security for Autonomous Systems: Risks and Countermeasures

11:00 am

High-Performance Compute and Networking: Building the Backbone of AI-Driven Enterprise

11:15 am

Generative AI in Financial Services & Energy: Early Use Cases, Value Realization, and ROI

11:30 am

National AI Sovereignty: Balancing Competitiveness with Control​

11:45 am

Tea / Coffee & Networking Break

Engage, Explore, and Network—Where Technology Meets Unforgettable Moments!

12:05 pm

Platinum Partner Sessions

12:05 pm Session Overview
12:08 pm Start of Session Raffle
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Track A

12:10 pm – 12:25 pm

Agentic AI: Strategic opportunities and operational challenges for CIOs​

12:25 pm – 12:40 pm

From hype to reality: Delivering impact with agentic AI

12:40 pm – 12:55 pm

AI Observability: End-to-End Observability for Generative AI, Agentic, and LLM Workloads

12:55 pm – 1:10 pm

The Shift From CDN to IDN: The Rise of Intelligent Delivery Networks

1:10 pm – 1:10 pm

Announcement of the Raffle Draw Winner

Track B

12:10 pm – 12:25 pm

AI infrastructure readiness: Are enterprises truly prepared?​

12:25 pm – 12:40 pm

Modernizing Digital Infrastructure for the AI Economy

12:40 pm – 12:55 pm

Modernizing for Autonomy: How Migration and Platforms Enable Agentic AI

12:55 pm – 1:10 pm

The Urgent Risks of Unchecked AI Sprawl

1:10 pm – 1:10 pm

Announcement of the Raffle Draw Winner

Track C

12:10 pm – 12:25 pm

Security for Autonomous Systems

12:25 pm – 12:40 pm

Rethinking enterprise defense

12:40 pm – 12:55 pm

Securing Communication for Generative & Agentic AI

12:55 pm – 1:10 pm

From Innovation to Impact: Leveraging AI on Cloud

1:10 pm – 1:10 pm

Announcement of the Raffle Draw Winner

1:10 pm

Lunch & Networking

2:10 pm

Technology Focus Group Session (Parallel Tracks)

2:10 pm Session Overview
2:13 pm Start of Session Raffle
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Track A

2:15 pm – 2:30 pm

Delivering Transformative Value with AI

2:30 pm – 2:45 pm

Edge Intelligence for the Agentic AI Era

2:45 pm – 3:00 pm

Resilience by Design (Building adaptable architectures)

3:00 pm – 3:15 pm

Resilience by Design (Building adaptable architectures)

3:15 pm – 3:15 pm

Announcement of the Raffle Draw Winner

Track B

2:15 pm – 2:30 pm

Innovation at Scale

2:30 pm – 2:45 pm

The Economics of Intelligence: Rethinking IT Investment in the AI Age

2:45 pm – 3:00 pm

Strategic Sourcing and Procurement in the Digital-first enterprise

3:00 pm – 3:15 pm

Aligning IT with Business Outcomes

3:15 pm – 3:15 pm

Announcement of the Raffle Draw Winner

Track C

2:15 pm – 2:30 pm

Responsible AI Leadership

2:30 pm – 2:45 pm

Navigating the Agentic Shift: CIO Priorities for Change and Continuity

2:45 pm – 3:00 pm

Upskilling the Workforce with AI

3:00 pm – 3:15 pm

Evolving talent strategies as AI enters the mainstream

3:15 pm – 3:15 pm

Announcement of the Raffle Draw Winner

3:15 pm

For The CIO- By The CIO Tracks

Parallel Tracks

3:15 pm – 3:45 pm

Agentic AI in Action: Industry use Cases and Early Wins​

3:15 pm – 3:45 pm

The CIO Talent Agenda: How CIOs, CHROs, and Business Leaders Are Shaping the Future Workforce

3:45 pm

Mega Raffle Announcement

3:50 pm

Close of Summit

Speakers

Speakers

Eren Eser

Eren Eser

Associate Research Director, Türkiye

IDC

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Hayriye Karadeniz

Hayriye Karadeniz

CIO

Koç Holding

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Akın Börekçi

Akın Börekçi

Chief Digital Transformation & Information Technologies Officer

SOCAR Türkiye

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Tunç Şenyol

Tunç Şenyol

Global IT Director

Hayat Holding

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Ayşegül Gürkale

Ayşegül Gürkale

CHRO

Enerjisa Üretim

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Burcu Batı

Burcu Batı

CFO

sahibinden.com

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Nursel Ölmez Ateş

Nursel Ölmez Ateş

HR & Corporate Communications Vice President

Borusan Holding

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Mert Uygur

Mert Uygur

CMO

Arzum Elektrikli Ev Aletleri

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Kaan Konak

Kaan Konak

CIO

Aksigorta

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Emre Yüksel

Emre Yüksel

Head of Information Security & Systems

Anadolu Hayat Emeklilik

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Engin Kavas

Engin Kavas

CTO

Aydem Enerji

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İsmihan Baysal Anderson

İsmihan Baysal Anderson

IT and Automation Director

İstanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport

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Aydın Çetin

Aydın Çetin

CSDO

Demirören Medya

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Altuğ Soydan

Altuğ Soydan

IT & Digital Transformation Director

OTOKAR

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Osman Özdemir

Osman Özdemir

New Products Manager

ASEE

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Ali İnal

Ali İnal

CIO

Enerjisa Üretim

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Serdar Kiraz

Serdar Kiraz

Chief Intelligence Officer

HepsiFinans

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Mehmet Ufuk Dokuzluoğlu

Mehmet Ufuk Dokuzluoğlu

Group CIO

Zeren Group Holding

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Dr. Emre Sert

Dr. Emre Sert

Digital Transformation Director

Sabancı Üniversitesi

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Aydın Bozdemir

Aydın Bozdemir

Marketing & Digital Insurance Coordinator

Anadolu Sigorta

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Caner Gümüş

Caner Gümüş

Product Lead, Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics

Softtech

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Ali Çakıroğlu

Ali Çakıroğlu

CTO

BELBIM

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Tayfun İşbilen

Tayfun İşbilen

CIO

İSKİ

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Mehmet Fahri Can

Mehmet Fahri Can

CEO

İşNet

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Nazım Tercan

Nazım Tercan

Senior Growth Lead

KoçDigital

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Public Sector Congress

16 Dec 2026 Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh At Kingdom Center

Public Sector Congress

Saudi Arabia

16 Dec 2026 Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh At Kingdom Center

Overview

Saudi Arabia is entering a decisive phase of Vision 2030 execution, where digital programs are moving from pilots to platform-scale capabilities across ministries and sectors. Generative AI (GenAI), data platforms, and sovereign cloud are redefining how policies are crafted, services are delivered, and outcomes are measured. With SDAIA’s continued leadership and a maturing ecosystem of partners, 2026 will focus on safe, responsible, and production-grade AI that improves citizen experience, enhances operational efficiency, and strengthens national competitiveness.

The IDC Public Sector Congress 2026 convenes technology leaders, policymakers, CISOs, CIOs, data leaders, and industry experts to share practical lessons on scaling AI and digital government. The agenda emphasizes AI safety and governance, integrated service platforms, digital sovereignty, cloud modernization, cybersecurity resilience, sustainability-by-design, and workforce readiness. Attendees will gain a pragmatic roadmap to move from isolated use cases to shared capabilities that deliver measurable public value.

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IT Security Xchange Saudi Arabia

11 Nov 2026 Crowne Plaza Riyadh Rdc Hotel & Convention by IHG

IT Security Xchange Saudi Arabia

Securing an AI-Powered Business

11 Nov 2026 Crowne Plaza Riyadh Rdc Hotel & Convention by IHG

Navigating the new frontier of trust, compliance, and innovation

As Saudi Arabia accelerates its digital transformation under Vision 2030, the role of the CISO is shifting from technical guardian to strategic change-maker. Cybersecurity has become a national imperative, shaping organizational trust, competitiveness, and digital sovereignty. With the META security market expected to reach $8.4 billion by 2027, Saudi CISOs stand at the center of one of the world’s fastest-advancing security ecosystems.

The Kingdom’s global leadership is driving public and private organizations to align with national frameworks such National Cybersecurity Authority (NCA) guidelines, the Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL), and the Cloud Computing Regulatory Framework (CCRF). As AI adoption accelerates and giga-projects expand, CISOs now play a decisive role in enabling secure innovation and responsible digital growth.​​

Strategic Takeaways for CISOs:
Lead cybersecurity as a pillar of digital and national strategy​
• Embed trust, governance, and sovereignty into enterprise decision-making​
• Enable secure and responsible AI-driven transformation​
• Build resilience models that support the Kingdom’s long-term digital ambitions​

The Saudi CISO Xchange 2026, taking place in Riyadh, will bring together the Kingdom’s most influential security leaders to shape the next era of resilient, trusted, and innovation-driven cybersecurity leadership.

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Crowne Plaza RDC, Riyadh

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CIO Summit Kuwait

One Day Event

8:30 am

Registration & Networking

9:00 am

IDC Welcome Address

Jyoti Lalchandani

Jyoti Lalchandani

Head of WW Events & MD – META, Central Asia, India, IDC

9:10 am

Opening Address: Government Affiliation

Najat Hussain Ibraheem

Najat Hussain Ibraheem

Acting Director General, Central Agency for Information Technology (CAIT)

9:25 am

Advisory Council Felicitation

9:35 am

IDC Keynote: Building the CIO Roadmap for the Agentic Era

Jyoti Lalchandani

Jyoti Lalchandani

Head of WW Events & MD – META, Central Asia, India, IDC

10:05 am

From Hype to Reality: Delivering Impact with Agentic AI

10:25 am

Solving the Data Dilemma for Real AI Value

10:45 am

Security for Autonomous Systems: Risks and Countermeasures

11:00 am

High-Performance Compute and Networking: Building the Backbone of AI-Driven Enterprise

11:15 am

Generative AI in Financial Services & Energy: Early Use Cases, Value Realization, and ROI

11:30 am

National AI Sovereignty: Balancing Competitiveness with Control​

11:45 am

Tea / Coffee & Networking Break

Engage, Explore, and Network—Where Technology Meets Unforgettable Moments!

12:05 pm

Platinum Tracks (Parallel Sessions)

12:05 pm Session Overview

12:08 pm Start of session Raffle

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Platinum Track A

12:10 pm – 12:25 pm

Strategic Opportunities and Operational Challenges for CIOs​

12:25 pm – 12:40 pm

Scaling AI for the Agentic Future: Closing the Enterprise Gaps

12:40 pm – 12:55 pm

AI Observability: End-to-End Observability for Generative AI, Agentic, and LLM Workloads

12:55 pm – 1:10 pm

The Shift From CDN to IDN: The Rise of Intelligent Delivery Networks

1:10 pm – 1:10 pm

Announcement of the Raffle Draw Winner

Platinum Track B

12:10 pm – 12:25 pm

AI infrastructure readiness: Are enterprises truly prepared?​

12:25 pm – 12:40 pm

Modernizing digital infrastructure for the AI economy

12:40 pm – 12:55 pm

Modernizing for Autonomy: How Migration and Platforms Enable Agentic AI

12:55 pm – 1:10 pm

The Urgent Risks of Unchecked AI Sprawl

1:10 pm – 1:10 pm

Announcement of the Raffle Draw Winner

Platinum Track C

12:10 pm – 12:25 pm

Security for Autonomous Systems

12:25 pm – 12:40 pm

Rethinking Enterprise Defense

12:40 pm – 12:55 pm

Securing Communication for Generative & Agentic AI

12:55 pm – 1:10 pm

From Innovation to Impact: Leveraging AI on Cloud

1:10 pm – 1:10 pm

Announcement of the Raffle Draw Winner

1:10 pm

Lunch & Networking

2:10 pm

Technology Focus Group Sessions – (Parallel Sessions)

2:10 pm Session Overview

2:13 pm Start of Session Raffle

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Technology Focus Group Session – Track A

2:15 pm – 2:30 pm

From Data Protection to Data Resilience: A Strategic Approach

Moataz El-Kerdany

Moataz El-Kerdany

Enterprise Account Manager, Veeam

2:30 pm – 2:45 pm

Cloud Strategies for the Agentic Enterprise

2:45 pm – 3:00 pm

Edge Intelligence for the Agentic AI Era

3:00 pm – 3:15 pm

Resilience by Design (Building Adaptable Architectures)

3:15 pm – 3:15 pm

Announcement of the Raffle Draw Winner

Technology Focus Group Session – Track B

2:15 pm – 2:30 pm

Innovation at Scale

2:30 pm – 2:45 pm

The Economics of Intelligence: Rethinking IT Investment in the AI Age

2:45 pm – 3:00 pm

Strategic Sourcing and Procurement in the Digital-First Enterprise

3:00 pm – 3:15 pm

Aligning IT with Business Outcomes

3:15 pm – 3:15 pm

Announcement of the Raffle Draw Winner

Technology Focus Group Session – Track C

2:15 pm – 2:30 pm

From Budget Overruns to Value Realization

2:30 pm – 2:45 pm

Navigating the Agentic Shift: CIO Priorities for Change and Continuity

2:45 pm – 3:00 pm

Upskilling the Workforce with AI

3:00 pm – 3:15 pm

Evolving Talent Strategies as AI Enters the Mainstream

3:15 pm – 3:15 pm

Announcement of the Raffle Draw Winner

3:15 pm

For The CIO- By The CIO Tracks

3:15 pm – 3:45 pm

Agentic AI in Action: Industry Use Cases and Early Wins

Rami Al-Haddad

Rami Al-Haddad

Group Chief Information Officer, Menzies Aviation

3:15 pm – 3:45 pm

The CIO Talent Agenda: How CIOs, CHROs, and Business Leaders Are Shaping the Future Workforce

3:45 pm

Mega Raffle Announcement

3:50 pm

Close of Summit

IT Security Xchange South Africa

IT Security Xchange South Africa

Securing an AI-Powered Business

10 Sep 2026 Focus Rooms

Navigating the new frontier of trust, compliance, and innovation

The Middle East and Africa’s security market is growing at an exciting pace, with spending expected to climb to $8.4 billion by 2027, positioning the region among the world’s fastest-growing cybersecurity markets.

With Africa’s internet user base projected to surpass 1.1 billion by 2029, governments and enterprises across the continent must prepare for a more complex threat landscape. The rapid rise of e-commerce, digital services, and AI has further expanded the attack surface, intensifying the region’s cybersecurity challenge.

For South Africa, its security transformation is entering a pivotal phase. The introduction of the Cybersecurity Bill of 2024 signals a major step forward in safeguarding critical information infrastructure and reinforcing national readiness.

At the same time, AI is set to propel the country’s cybersecurity ecosystem into a new era, with IDC projecting AI spending to reach $3.6 billion by 2028, growing at a CAGR of 39%. This surge, fueled by GenAI and emerging agentic AI capabilities, offers both unprecedented opportunity and a new class of risks.

AI is set to propel the country’s cybersecurity ecosystem into a new era, with IDC projecting AI spending to reach $3.6 billion by 2028, growing at a CAGR of 39%. This surge, fueled by GenAI and emerging agentic AI capabilities, offers both unprecedented opportunity and a new class of risks.

For South Africa’s CISOs, cyber-resilience, therefore, sits firmly at the top of the agenda.

The South Africa IT Security Xchange 2026, taking place at Johannesburg on 10 September, will unite security leaders, regulators, and IDC experts to define how organizations can master secure innovation. Walk away with actionable frameworks to make security a strategic differentiator, not just a reactive cost.​​

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Focus Rooms

Heaton Lane Longlake 20, Modderfontein Lethabong, Sandton, 1609, South Africa

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IT Security Xchange & Awards UAE

IT Security Xchange & Awards UAE

Securing an AI-Powered Business

Navigating the New Frontier of Trust, Compliance, and Innovation

The UAE is rapidly strengthening its cybersecurity landscape as the country pushes ahead with bold digital ambitions. The newly updated UAE National Cybersecurity Strategy 2025–2031 sets clear priorities to strengthen national cyber resilience, improve digital trust and foster sustainable innovation.

 

Guided by the ambitious goals of the UAE Centennial Plan and the “We the UAE 2031” Vision, the national cybersecurity strategy reinforces that as digital transformation accelerates, cybersecurity must advance in parallel to maintain the nation’s leadership on the global stage. The momentum mirrors what we see across the wider region, where the cybersecurity market is projected to reach USD 8.4 billion by 2027. As organizations across government, BFSI, healthcare, energy, and smart city ecosystems scale cloud, AI, and digital services, security strategies evolving in unconventional ways.

Enterprises in the UAE are embracing intelligent automation and analytics to enhance detection and response, identity management, and overall resilience. At the same time, the expanding digital footprint – fueled by national digital services, cloud-first mandates, and connected infrastructure- has made trust, sovereignty, and compliance central to security strategy.

The UAE IT Security Xchange 2026, taking place on 11 June at Dubai, brings this fast-moving landscape into focus. The event will unite CISOs, regulators, technology providers, and industry leaders, alongside IDC’s top analysts, to explore what it takes to build secure, scalable, and future-ready digital environments in the UAE. Through expert insights, practical case studies, and collaborative discussions, the Security Xchange will help security leaders strengthen their architectures, align with national priorities, and turn cybersecurity into a driver of confidence and innovation.

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 Xchange & CISO Excellence Awards 2026

At IDC, we uphold the highest standards of transparency and impartiality. Each nomination undergoes a rigorous, multi-tiered review.

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