What is GISEC GLOBAL?

GISEC GLOBAL is the leading cybersecurity exhibition and conference in the Middle East and Africa, connecting global cybersecurity experts, technology providers, and business leaders.

Where is GISEC GLOBAL held?

GISEC GLOBAL is held annually at the Dubai Exhibition Centre, Expo City in the United Arab Emirates.

When is GISEC GLOBAL 2026?

GISEC GLOBAL 2026 will take place from 5 to 7 May 2026 at the Dubai Exhibition Centre, Expo City.

What topics are covered at GISEC?

GISEC covers cybersecurity, AI security, cloud protection, data privacy, threat intelligence, ransomware defence, and digital risk management and much more.

Does GISEC GLOBAL focus on AI security?

GISEC GLOBAL strongly focuses on AI security, bringing together global cybersecurity leaders to address emerging threats such as adversarial AI, deepfakes, AI-driven ransomware, and GenAI risks while showcasing the latest AI-powered cyber defence technologies.

Who should attend GISEC GLOBAL?

GISEC GLOBAL is ideal for CISOs, IT managers, cybersecurity professionals, technology vendors, startups, policymakers, and digital transformation leaders.

Can companies exhibit at GISEC GLOBAL?

Yes, cybersecurity vendors, solution providers, and technology companies can exhibit their products and services at GISEC GLOBAL.

Why is GISEC GLOBAL considered a top cybersecurity expo?

GISEC GLOBAL is considered a top cybersecurity expo because it is the largest and most influential cybersecurity gathering in the Middle East & Africa, bringing together global CISOs, government leaders, and technology innovators.

Does GISEC GLOBAL offer networking opportunities?

Yes, GISEC GLOBAL provides extensive networking with global cybersecurity leaders, buyers, investors, and technology partners.

How can businesses benefit from attending GISEC?

Businesses discover cutting-edge cybersecurity solutions, benchmark strategies, gain threat intelligence insights, network with industry leaders, and strengthen organisational cyber resilience.

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MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA’S LARGEST CYBERSECURITY EVENT

The 15th edition of GISEC GLOBAL will take place from 16-18 Sep 2026 at the Dubai Exhibition Centre (DEC), Expo City, in collaboration with the UAE Cybersecurity Council, Dubai Electronic Security Centre, Ministry of Interior and Dubai Police .

GISEC is the leading gathering ground for the cybersecurity community worldwide. Top global cybersecurity enterprises, CISOs from major corporations across the Middle East, Africa & Asia, government dignitaries and cyber leaders, regional and international innovators and global experts came together to decisively lead cybersecurity transformations across sectors and nations.

Experience cutting-edge solutions from over 750 global cybersecurity brands, as we anticipate welcoming more than 25,000 Infosec professionals from 180+ countries.

Connect and engage with the cybersecurity community, including global industry leaders, top CISOs, and key decision-makers from government, Banking & Finance, oil & gas, healthcare, manufacturing, energy, infrastructure, defense, communications, and much more!

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No other show brings more CISOs, Infosec professionals & Government leaders together!

Main Stage

Top CISOs reveal real breach stories, while AI takes the spotlight with deepfakes, GenAI, and next-gen ransomware.

CyberSecurity Congress Hosted by UAE CSC

Driving local, national, and global cooperation to build stronger cybersecurity defense strategies.

Government Stage

Hosted by DESC, most coveted global government agenda for cybersecurity in the region.

Critical Infrastructure Stage

Global experts tackle cyber risks across law enforcement, energy, telecom, nuclear, power, 6G security, and more.

Dark Stage

Experience live demos, hacker talks, and breakthroughs in cyber warfare, cloud, forensics, hardware hacking & more.

X-Labs

Cutting-edge AI, IoT, 5G, Cloud & Immersive Tech security, with nonstop demos and presentations.

GISEC North Star

The largest showcase of most innovative cybersecurity startups

Inspire Stage

A global gathering of women leaders and changemakers unfolding the inspiring moments.

ABOUT THE SHOW

MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA’S LARGEST CYBERSECURITY EVENT

GROW YOUR BUSINESS WITH GISEC GLOBAL

Main Stage

Main Stage

CyberSecurity Congress Hosted by UAE CSC

CyberSecurity Congress Hosted by UAE CSC

Government Stage

Government Stage

Critical Infrastructure Stage

Critical Infrastructure Stage

Dark Stage

Dark Stage

X-Labs

X-Labs

GISEC North Star

GISEC North Star

Inspire Stage

Inspire Stage

Real Voices. Real Impact. The GISEC Experience.

Ahmad Fida Weldali

CSO

Linkshadow

Inass Farouk

Chief Marketing Officer of Microsoft

Microsoft

Bashar Bashaireh

AVP of Cloudflare shares

Cloudflare

Avinash Advani

CEO

Cyberknight

Shalev Hulio

Co-Founder & CEO

Dream Group

Nour Fateen

AVP Global Sales Engineering

Recorded Future

Ajay Biyani

Vise President

Securonix

Mishaal Khan

Ethical Hacker

OSINT & GEOINT Expert

Dr. Bushra AlBlooshi

Director of Cybersecurity & Governance Risk Management

DESC

PARTICIPATING COUNTRIES ARE THE GLOBAL CYBER DRILL 2025

Cybersecurity Prediction

by our Incredible Speakers!

Syed Quadri

COO of Spire Solutions

Spire

Ram Narayanan

Country Manager of Check Point Software

CheckPoint

Evan Bourgouin

COO

Mindflow

Essam Abou El Seoud

Head of Enterprise Sales

Kaspersky

Ashraf Kohei

Regional Sales Director META

Group-IB

Hussein Shafik Bahgat

Group CISO

ADIB - Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank

Eng Bader Ali AL-SALEHI

Director General

Oman National Cert

Joe Grand

Inventor and Hardware Hacker

Tech Wizard & Author

Pieter Wigleven

Director of Customer Engineering EMEA

Zero Networks

Steven Baten

Vice President

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