Are you ready to revolutionize the industry with your innovative startup? GISEC Cyber Stars invites you to step into the spotlight and showcase your bold ideas to a global audience of industry leaders. Fuel your ambition with the UnLocK Pitch Competition, where you'll have the chance to prove your entrepreneurial mettle and compete for top honors in the GISEC Cyber Stars Startup Pitch Competition. It's time to make your mark and unlock the future of cybersecurity!
The winner will be selected as the most impressive startup based on creativity, business model, market opportunity etc.
This category will be limited to GCC startups only to promote and support the regional-local startup community and promote startup culture.
This category will be limited to start-ups only to promote idea of entrepreneurship for the budding and aspiring young minds and at the same time giving them exposure to the startup eco system.
This category will be limited to Emirati(UAE) startups only to promote and support the local startup community and promote startup culture
This category will be limited to universities/academia only to promote idea of entrepreneurship for the budding and aspiring young minds and at the same time giving them exposure to the startup eco system.
BEGIN YOUR STARTUP JOURNEY WITH THE PLATFORM BUILT TO ELEVATE YOUR IDEAS TO SUCCESS.
Head of IT, Investment Corporation of Dubai
UAE
Founder and President, Spire Solutions
Director & Ambassador of Global Cyber Alliance, Infosec Ventures & Lloyds Ventures
A seasoned industry veteran at the helm of the cybersecurity division within the UAE's fastest-growing and forward-thinking investment firm
Head of IT & President of Happiness Club, Investment Corporation of Dubai
Head of IT, Investment Corporation of Dubai (UAE)
Founder and President,, Spire Solutions
Top cybersecurity influencer; known as "Cybersecurity girl" with over 800,000 followers
Cybersecurity Influencer, Cybersecurity Girl LLC
United States of America
Global trailblazer, driving the company’s cybersecurity vision of building a safe and secure intelligent connected digital world
Chief Security Officer, Huawei Middle East & Central Asia
CISO of world’s largest international airline flying to over 143 destinations
SVP IT Infrastructure & CyberSecurity, Group CISO, The Emirates Group
Leading De Bacci Capital to unite global investors and innovators in trust and exclusivity.
Co-Founder & CEO, De Bacci Capital
UK
Brings a decade of deep tech startup investment experience to Africa
General Partner, Modus Africa
An early-stage investor specializes in Enterprise SaaS, Consumer, and Fintech opportunities emerging
Analyst, Bessemer Venture Partners
India
Spearheads international investments in early-stage B2B, ESG-positive tech startups
Founder and Managing Partner, Morphosis Venture Capital Limited
USA
Director, Founder Institute Boston Accelerator
Innovation consultant and AI evangelist, drives transformative initiatives in corporate innovation
A visionary leader and business strategist, guides SMEs and startups to global success
Managing Director, Founder Institute GCC
A Cyber Security professional with UAE Cyber Security Council
Cyber Security Analyst, UAE Cyber Security Council
Global CISO of a Fortune 500 company & America’s No. 1 apparel brand
VP & Global Chief Information Security Officer, , Hanesbrands Inc, US
Drives impactful investments in emerging markets, spearheading top decile financial returns
Founder and Managing Partner, Global Ventures
Securing the world's third busiest railway network
Cybersecurity Director / CISO, Dutch Railways
Netherlands
CISO at an Award winning innovative Saudi fintech company, Named CISO of the Year
Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), Tasheel Finance
Saudi Arabia
Global CISO of world's largest digital connected fitness company
Global Chief Information Security Officer, Under Armour
At the forefront of cybersecurity, AI, and risk management for the largest Swiss banking institution and the largest private bank in the world
Executive Director, Head of Risk Management, UBS
Singapore
Multi-award winning, cybersecurity influencer, globally recognized thought leader & cybersecurity evangelist
Globally recognized thought leader and evangelist for Cybersecurity,
Showcase your cyber innovation inside our enormous exhibition space with over 20,000 attendees.
Matchmaking platform provided to each startup to book meetings with attendees via the GISEC Mobile App
Make a difference and join us in making the Cyber world a better place.
Direct Entry to UnLock startup pitch competition with a prize pool of up to AED 100,000
Access to mentorship sessions from top investors, accelerators, incubators, corporate and government organizations
Show them what you’ve got! The winner of the pitch competition will walk away with a handsome amount of prize money.
We’ve got programs that help to strategize and to easily reach out potential business opportunities.
We're here to assist you make the most out of your journey to success. Receive full support of our team from start to finish.
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Keen focus on internet marketplaces and India SaaS and an active investor
Partner, Bessemer Venture Partners
An early-stage investor specializes in cloud software, internet marketplaces, and ML platforms
Senior Associate, Bessemer Venture Partners
Leading financial engineer excelling in international business, environmental advocacy
Co-Founder & BDP, Halliday Growth/ Vrijednosnice Osijek Holding / Mortgage Hub