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SUMMARY:GISEC GLOBAL 2026
DESCRIPTION:### Overview\nGISEC GLOBAL 2026 is the leading cybersecurity event in the Middle East and Africa\, held at the Dubai Exhibition Centre\, Expo City\, in the United Arab Emirates. The event brings together global CISOs\, security leaders\, vendors\, startups\, investors\, policymakers\, and digital transformation executives to explore the next generation of cyber defense. The program emphasizes a broad spectrum of cyber topics\, including AI security\, cloud protection\, data privacy\, threat intelligence\, ransomware defense\, and digital risk management\, with a strong focus on how these areas intersect with disruptive technologies such as GenAI\, IoT\, and 5G. Attendance is aimed at a global audience\, with thousands of InfoSec professionals convening to learn\, network\, and shop for cutting-edge solutions.\n\n### Format and Tracks\nGISEC GLOBAL 2026 combines expo floor exhibits with a multi-track conference format across several on-site stages. The Global event features a Main Stage where top CISOs and security leaders share breach stories\, lessons learned\, and forward-looking security strategies. The CyberSecurity Congress\, hosted by the UAE Cyber Security Council (DESC)\, focuses on regional and global cyber defense collaboration. Additional tracks include Government Stage\, Critical Infrastructure Stage\, and Dark Stage\, each hosting a mix of keynote presentations\, panel discussions\, and live demonstrations. The conference also highlights AI security topics\, addressing adversarial AI\, deepfakes\, AI-driven ransomware\, and GenAI risk management alongside demonstrations of new\, AI-powered cyber defense technologies.\n\n### Agenda and Sessions\nThe program spans multiple days with a dense schedule of sessions designed for security practitioners\, decision makers\, and technology providers. Key formats include:\n- Main Stage talks featuring senior security leaders discussing breach stories and AI related risks\n- Tracks focused on Cloud Security\, Data Privacy\, Threat Intelligence\, and 6G security\n- Sessions on Enterprise Security\, IT/OT security\, and Platform Security in the context of evolving cloud and AI architectures\n- National and international perspectives from government and industry leaders\n- Startup and innovation showcases\, including dedicated Startup Program and Networking opportunities\n\nAgenda items emphasize practical takeaways for building resilient cyber programs\, including threat hunting\, zero trust approaches\, governance\, risk management\, and compliance. Networking events are highlighted as a major value of the show\, with ample time set aside for attendees to connect with global CISOs\, vendors\, and potential investors.\n\n### Speakers and Program Details\nGISEC GLOBAL 2026 showcases a broad roster of speakers drawn from government\, industry\, and enterprise security leadership. The lineup typically includes regional and international experts sharing experiences from private and public sectors\, with emphasis on digital resilience\, security governance\, and cutting-edge cyber defense technologies. The program also includes insights from technology vendors and startups illustrating the latest cybersecurity solutions in AI safety\, cloud security\, incident response\, and threat intelligence.\n\n### Who Should Attend\nGISEC GLOBAL 2026 is ideal for CISOs\, IT managers\, cybersecurity professionals\, policymakers\, digital transformation leaders\, and security vendors. The event offers extensive networking with buyers\, investors\, and technology partners\, along with opportunities to explore products and services from a wide range of cybersecurity vendors.\n\n### FAQ and Practical Details\nThe event takes place in person at the Dubai Exhibition Centre\, Expo City\, Dubai\, UAE\, from May 5 to May 7\, 2026. An on-site format is emphasized with offline attendance options and ample expo floor time for product demonstrations and one-on-one meetings. The show aims to connect attendees with the latest cyber defense technologies and threat intelligence\, while offering a platform for collaboration between private sector\, government\, and international security communities.\n\n### Why Attend\nAttendees benefit from access to diverse content across multiple tracks\, live demonstrations\, and curated sessions designed to help organizations benchmark and improve their cyber resilience. The event also presents a strong opportunity to network with CISOs and security leaders from around the world and to explore partnerships with leading cybersecurity vendors and startups.\n\n### Logistics\nDubai Exhibition Centre\, Expo City\, Dubai\, United Arab Emirates. Dates: 5 May 2026 – 7 May 2026. Times are typically 10 AM to 5 PM local time daily. For more information\, attendees are advised to visit the official GISEC site and the Expo City event page for the latest program updates and registration details.\nhttps://gisec.ae?ref=ainave
LOCATION:Dubai\, United Arab Emirates\, AE
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