September 13, 2023
Jumeirah Beach Hotel, Dubai

HIGHLIGHTS OF 2nd SECURITY CONCLAVE

3rd Security Conclave is curated to disseminate powerful knowledge on Cyber Defence-related strategies to 200+ CISOs & Security Professionals from the United Arab Emirates. A Robust Conference Agenda, featuring insights from Thought Leaders & Industry Experts and Solution Providers will converge in a Glitzy Awards Evening, where over 30 Security Leaders & Vendors will gain top recognition across multiple categories. An Exhibition area with Top Cyber Security Solution Providers will witness B2B meetings throughout this stellar gathering.
REINFORCING
THE NATION’S
CYBER DEFENSE
As cyberattacks continue to become more sophisticated, Government Officials & business leaders in the UAE have shown greater willingness to confront the risks involved and invest in proper measures to keep cyberattacks at bay.

The UAE has been investing heavily in cybersecurity in recent years, with the government launching several initiatives to strengthen its cyber defenses and protect critical infrastructure. In addition, the growing adoption of digital technologies, such as the Internet of Things (IoT) and cloud computing, has increased the need for cyber security in the UAE.

200+
by-invite-only
attendees

10+
Hours of Keynotes
& Panel Discussions

15+
Solutions
Providers

Exhibition Area
with Dedicated
Business Meeting Area

THE LEADING
B2B CONFERENCE FOR
UAE’S DIGITAL
SECURITY
LANDSCAPE!
Held under the theme, ‘Reinforcing the Nation’s Cyber Defense’ – 3rd Security Conclave UAE, consists of a series of powerful keynotes & panel discussions featuring a myriad of Industry Experts and Solutions Providers. The initiative will host 200+ key decision-makers from the UAE, who form the value-chain of the National Cyber Security Eco-system.

H.E. Dr Mohammed
AL Kuwaiti

Head of Cybersecurity
Government of UAE

Dr. Aloysius
Cheang

Chief Security Officer
Huawei Middle East &
Central Asia

Dr. Mohammad
Khaled

Director Business
Development and Strategic Projects, e&

Sultan Al
Owais

Director of Smart Services
Prime Minister’s Office
UAE

David Brown

Security Operations Director
CyberGate

Othman Al Akkad

VP Of Technology
Ejabi InfoSec

Lt. Col. Dr. Hamad
Khalifa Al Nuami

Head of
Telecommunication
IT Centre
Abu Dhabi Police

Somnath Sarkar

Regional Cyber Security
Thought Leader

Amrut Sugandh

Vice President,
Group Cyber Security,
Leading Bank in UAE

Vipin Kumar Bhaskaran

Head of Information Security Risk,
Governance and
International Security
First Abu Dhabi Bank

Irene Corpuz

Founding Partner and Board Member, Women in Cybersecurity

Dr. Heba Ahmad

Senior Researcher
Dubai Electronic Security Center

Ahmed Nabil

Head of Cyber Defense Security Operations, Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank

Jamal Saleh

Director General
UAE Banks Federation

Hessa Al Nahdi

Technology Lead,
Government Entity,
UAE

Vineesha HK

Regional thought leader and Expert, Digital Transformation in Public Sector of UAE, Women Techmaker Ambassador of UAE, GCC Women Leader of the year

Olivier Busolini

Executive Vice President
Head of Information Security
Information Security Unit
Mashreq Bank

Dr. Hossam Elshenraki

Associate Professor in
Criminal Investigation
Dubai Police Academy

Arun Menon

Head Of Cyber Security
Airtel Africa

Anas El Tahir

CISO
Legal Affairs Department
Government of Dubai

Sunil Paul

Co-Founder &
MD, Finesse

Biju Hameed

Director,
Technology Infrastructure Ops,
Dubai Airports

Mohammad Shaaban

Solution Architect
Sysdig

Hessa Humaid
Al Matrooshi

Team Leader of information
Security
Free Zones Authority

virgin mobile

Imran Shaikh

CTO
Virgin Mobile UAE

SPONSORS TO DATE

PLATINUM SPONSOR
GOLD SPONSORS
SILVER SPONSORS
Identity & Access Partner
BRONZE SPONSORS
Exhibitors
Association Partner

Key topics

CISO SUCCESS
STORIES

CLOUD SECURITY RISK & GOVERNANCE

CYBER
AI

CYBER
RESILIENCY

PRIVILEGED ACCESS MANAGEMENT

ZERO TRUST
APPROACH

SECURITY
OUTLOOK 2022

WHO WILL ATTEND ?

3rd Security Conclave will host an exclusive audience of 200+ senior professionals who form the value chain of UAE’s Cyber Security Eco-system.

The Summit has been curated for the following job titles

  • CISO
  • Head of Information Security
  • Head of OT / ICS
  • Head of SCADA
  • VP, Security
  • Heads of Cyber Security
  • Head of Cloud Security
  • Head of Network Security
  • Head of Identity & Access Management
  • Head of Risk Management
  • Head of Cyber Forensics
  • Head of Data Protection
  • Head of Compliance & Fraud
  • Head of Data & Analytics
  • Head of Privacy
  • Head of DevOps


Each attendee is privately invited by us, based on their position & relevance in their enterprise.

QNA RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ALLOW ADMITTANCE TO THE EVENT

AGENDA

12:00 – 13:00 :
BADGE COLLECTION + WELCOME COFFEE & REFRESHMENTS
13:00 – 13:10 :

Welcome Note by MC of 

13:10 – 13:20 :
Opening Act – Raed Ahsan, Ethical Hacker
13:20 – 13:40 :
Keynote 1: Huawei Product and Solution Cybersecurity Building trust and resiliency through zero trust, transparency and security-by-design
Dr. Aloysius Chang, Chief Security Officer, Huawei Middle East & Central Asia

13:40 – 14:30 :

Panel Discussion 1: The Cyber Security Landscape in 2023 and Beyond
  • Vipin Kumar Bhaskaran, Head of Information Security & Governance, First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB)
  • Dr Hossam El Shenraki, Associate Professor in Criminal Investigation, Dubai Police Academy
  • Amrut Sugandh, VP CyberSecurity, GISO, Leading Bank in the UAE
  • David Brown, Security Operations Director, CyberGate Defense
  • Dr Aloysius Cheang, Chief Security Officer, Huawei Middle East & Central Asia
Moderator : Dr Hamad Khalifa, Head of Telecommunications Section IT Center, Abu Dhabi Police Headquarter

14:30 – 14:50 :

Keynote 2: Jamal Saleh, Director General, UAE Banking Federation

14:50 – 15:10 :

Keynote 3: The Economics of Cyber Security Sultan Al Owais, Director of Smart Services, Prime Minister’s Office, UAE

15:10 – 15:40 :

NETWORKING BREAK + B2B MEETINGS AT SPONSOR LOUNGE

15:40 – 16:30 :

Panel Discussion 2: Women in Cyber Security :
  • Hessa Al Nahdi. CISO. Government Entity. UAE
  • Hessa Almatrooshi, Assistant Director of Information Securitv. Aiman Free Zone
  • Vineesha HK, Regional Thought Leader and Expert
  • Dr. Heba Ahmad, Sr Researcher, Dubai Electronic Security Center
Moderator : Irene Corpuz, Founding Partner & Board Member, Women in Cyber Security Middle East
16:30 – 16:50 :
Keynote 4: Navigating the Evolving Security Landscape of Cloud Native Applications Mohammad Shaaban, Solution Architect, Sysdig
16:50 – 17:10 :
Keynote 5: Closing the Data Security Gap – Effective Strategies for Protecting Your Data Wherever It Goes, Othman Al Akkad, VP Technology, Ejabi Infosec
17:10 – 17:30 :
Address by Guest of Honor
H.E. Dr Mohamed Al Kuwaiti, Head of UAE Cyber Security Council

17:30 – 18:20 :

Panel Discussion 3
Cloud Vulnerabilities and Cyber Resilience
  • Somnath Sarkar, Regional Security Thought Leader
  • Ahmed Nabil, Head of Cyber Defense Security Operations. Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank
  • Imran Shaikh, CTO. Virgin Mobiles ME
  • Arun Menon, Head of Cyber security, Airtel Africa
  • Sunil Paul, Co-Founder & MD, Finesse
Moderator : Dr Mohammed Khaled, Safe Cognitive and Transformation Thought Leader.

18:20 – 18:40 :

Keynote 7: Notes from a Cloud Security Journey Olivier Busolini, Executive Vice President, Head of Information Security, Mashreq Bank

18:40 – 19:40 :

NETWORKING BREAK + B2B MEETINGS AT SPONSOR LOUNGE

19:40 – 20:40 :

Awards Ceremony + VIP Gala Dinner

WHY ATTEND?

  • Acquire knowledge from the cybersecurity experts about emerging technologies
  • Meet MEA cybersecurity solution providers to gain practical insights into latest digital developments
  • Network with industry peers and thought leaders to understand the key innovations and adoption of security strategies.
  • Hear real world experiences from end users sharing success stories and failures.
  • High-Octane idea exchanging and networking platform
  • 200+ attendees

WHY SPONSOR ?

  • Establish your brand
  • Meet the top IT Security Decision Makers of MEA region
  • Showcase your out of the box concepts, technologies and solutions
  • Get in touch with potential customers

For More Information Contact:

Biju Krishnan, Event Producer
+971 586823535 | biju@qnamarcom.com
Yeshi Upadhyay, Editorial Executive
+971 581268767 | yeshi@qnamarcom.com
Ankit Shukla, Managing Director
ankit@qnamarcom.com
September 13, 2023
Jumeirah Beach Hotel, Dubai

HIGHLIGHTS OF 2nd
SECURITY CONCLAVE

3rd Security Conclave is curated to disseminate powerful knowledge on Cyber Defence-related strategies to 200+ CISOs & Security Professionals from the United Arab Emirates. A Robust Conference Agenda, featuring insights from Thought Leaders & Industry Experts and Solution Providers will converge in a Glitzy Awards Evening, where over 30 Security Leaders & Vendors will gain top recognition across multiple categories. An Exhibition area with Top Cyber Security Solution Providers will witness B2B meetings throughout this stellar gathering.
REINFORCING
THE NATION’S
CYBER DEFENSE
As cyberattacks continue to become more sophisticated, Government Officials & business leaders in the UAE have shown greater willingness to confront the risks involved and invest in proper measures to keep cyberattacks at bay.

The UAE has been investing heavily in cybersecurity in recent years, with the government launching several initiatives to strengthen its cyber defenses and protect critical infrastructure. In addition, the growing adoption of digital technologies, such as the Internet of Things (IoT) and cloud computing, has increased the need for cyber security in the UAE.

200+
by-invite-only
attendees

10+
Hours of Keynotes
& Panel Discussions

15+
Solutions
Providers

Exhibition Area
with Dedicated
Business Meeting Area

THE LEADING
B2B CONFERENCE FOR
UAE’S DIGITAL
SECURITY
LANDSCAPE!
Held under the theme, ‘Reinforcing the Nation’s Cyber Defense’ – 3rd Security Conclave UAE, consists of a series of powerful keynotes & panel discussions featuring a myriad of Industry Experts and Solutions Providers. The initiative will host 200+ key decision-makers from the UAE, who form the value-chain of the National Cyber Security Eco-system.

H.E. Dr Mohammed
AL Kuwaiti

President,
UAE Cyber Security Counil

Sultan Al
Owais

Director of Smart Services
Prime Minister’s Office
UAE

Dr. Aloysius
Cheang

Chief Security Officer
Huawei Middle East &
Central Asia

David Brown

Security Operations Director
CyberGate

Mohammad Shaaban

Solution Architect
Sysdig

Dr. Heba Ahmad

Senior Researcher
Dubai Electronic Security Center

Othman Al Akkad

VP Of Technology
Ejabi InfoSec

Lt. Col. Dr. Hamad
Khalifa Al Nuami

Head of
Telecommunication
IT Centre
Abu Dhabi Police

Vipin Kumar Bhaskaran

Head of Information Security Risk,
Governance and
International Security
First Abu Dhabi Bank

Amrut Sugandh

Vice President,
Group Cyber Security,
Leading Bank in UAE

Jamal Saleh

Director General
UAE Banks Federation

Ahmed Nabil

Head of Cyber Defense Security Operations, Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank

Somnath Sarkar

Regional Cyber Security
Thought Leader

Olivier Busolini

Executive Vice President
Head of Information Security
Information Security Unit
Mashreq Bank

Vineesha HK

Regional thought leader and Expert
Digital Transformation in Public Sector of UAE
Women Techmaker Ambassador of UAE, GCC Women Leader of the year

Dr. Hossam Elshenraki

Associate Professor in
Criminal Investigation
Dubai Police Academy

Hessa Al Nahdi

Technology Lead,
Government Entity,
UAE

Biju Hameed

Director,
Technology Infrastructure Ops,
Dubai Airports

Arun Menon

Head Of Cyber Security
Airtel Africa

Anas El Tahir

CISO
Legal Affairs Department
Government of Dubai

Sunil Paul

Co-Founder &
MD, Finesse

Hessa Humaid
Al Matrooshi

Team Leader of information
Security
Free Zones Authority

Irene Corpuz

Founding Partner and Board Member, Women in Cybersecurity

virgin mobile

Imran Shaikh

CTO
Virgin Mobile UAE

SPONSORS TO DATE

PLATINUM SPONSOR
GOLD SPONSORS
SILVER SPONSORS
Identity & Access Partner
BRONZE SPONSORS
EXHIBITORS
Association Partner

Key topics

CISO SUCCESS
STORIES

CLOUD SECURITY RISK & GOVERNANCE

CYBER
AI

CYBER
RESILIENCY

PRIVILEGED ACCESS MANAGEMENT

ZERO TRUST
APPROACH

SECURITY
OUTLOOK 2022

WHO WILL ATTEND ?
3rd Security Conclave will host an exclusive audience of 200+ senior professionals who form the value chain of UAE’s Cyber Security Eco-system.

The Summit has been curated for the following job titles

  •  CISO
  • Head of Information Security
  • Head of OT / ICS
  • Head of SCADA
  • VP, Security
  • Heads of Cyber Security
  • Head of Cloud Security
  • Head of Network Security
  • Head of Identity & Access Management
  • Head of Risk Management
  • Head of Cyber Forensics
  • Head of Data Protection
  • Head of Compliance & Fraud
  • Head of Data & Analytics
  • Head of Privacy
  • Head of DevOps

  • Each attendee is privately invited by us, based on their position & relevance in their enterprise.
    WHY ATTEND?
    • Acquire knowledge from the cybersecurity experts about emerging technologies
    • Meet MEA cybersecurity solution providers to gain practical insights into latest digital developments
    • Network with industry peers and thought leaders to understand the key innovations and adoption of security strategies.
    • Hear real world experiences from end users sharing success stories and failures.
    • High-Octane idea exchanging and networking platform
    • 200+ attendees

    AGENDA

    12:00 – 13:00 :
    BADGE COLLECTION + WELCOME COFFEE & REFRESHMENTS
    13:00 – 13:10 :
    Welcome Note by MC of #SC23
    13:10 – 13:20 :
    Opening Act – Raed Ahsan, Ethical Hacker
    13:20 – 13:40 :
    Keynote 1: Huawei Product and Solution Cybersecurity Building trust and resiliency through zero trust, transparency and security-by-design Dr. Aloysius Chang, Chief Security Officer, Huawei Middle East & Central Asia

    13:40 – 14:30 :

    Panel Discussion 1: The Cyber Security Landscape in 2023 and Beyond
    • Vipin Kumar Bhaskaran, Head of Information Security & Governance, First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB)
    • Dr Hossam El Shenraki, Associate Professor in Criminal Investigation, Dubai Police Academy
    • Amrut Sugandh, VP CyberSecurity, GISO, Leading Bank in the UAE
    • David Brown, Security Operations Director, CyberGate Defense
    • Dr Aloysius Cheang, Chief Security Officer, Huawei Middle East & Central Asia
    Moderator : Dr Hamad Khalifa, Head of Telecommunications Section IT Center, Abu Dhabi Police Headquarter

    14:30 – 14:50 :

    Keynote 2: Jamal Saleh, Director General, UAE Banks Federation

    14:50 – 15:10 :

    Keynote 3: The Economics of Cyber Security Sultan Al Owais, Director of Smart Services, Prime Minister’s Office, UAE

    15:10 – 15:40 :

    NETWORKING BREAK + B2B MEETINGS AT SPONSOR LOUNGE

    15:40 – 16:30 :

    Panel Discussion 2: Women in Cyber Security: Female Powerhouses of the UAE!
    • Hessa Al Nahdi, CISO, Government Entity, UAE
    • Hessa Almatrooshi, Assistant Director of Information Securitv. Aiman Free Zone
    • Vineesha HK, Regional Thought Leader and Expert
    • Dr. Heba Ahmad, Sr Researcher, Dubai Electronic Securitv Center
    Moderator : Irene Corpuz, Founding Partner & Board Member, Women in Cyber Security Middle East
    16:30 – 16:50 :
    Keynote 4: Navigating the Evolving Security Landscape of Cloud Native Applications Mohammad Shaaban, Solution Architect, Sysdig
    16:50 – 17:10 :
    Keynote 5: Closing the Data Security Gap – Effective Strategies for Protecting Your Data Wherever It Goes, Othman Al Akkad, VP Technology, Ejabi Infosec
    17:10 – 17:30 :
    Address by Guest of Honor
    H.E. Dr Mohamed Al Kuwaiti, Head of UAE Cyber Security Council
    17:30 – 18:10 :
    Panel Discussion 3
    Cloud Vulnerabilities and Cyber Resilience
    • Somnath Sarkar, Regional Security Thought Leader
    • Ahmed Nabil, Head of Cyber Defense Security Operations. Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank
    • Imran Shaikh. TO. Virain Mobiles ME
    • Arun Menon, Head of Cyber security, Airtel Africa
    • Sunil Paul, Co-Founder & MD, Finesse
    Moderator : Dr Mohammed Khaled, Safe Cognitive and Transformation Thought Leader.

    18:20 – 18:40 :

    Keynote 7: Notes from a Cloud Security Journey Olivier Busolini, Executive Vice President, Head of Information Security, Mashreg Bank

    18:40 – 19:40 :

    NETWORKING BREAK + B2B MEETINGS AT SPONSOR LOUNGE

    19:40 – 20:40 :

    Awards Ceremon y & VIP Gala Dinner
    WHY SPONSOR ?
    • Establish your brand
    • Meet the top IT Security Decision Makers of MEA region
    • Showcase your out of the box concepts, technologies and solutions
    • Get in touch with potential customers
    For more information contact:
    Biju Krishnan, Event Producer
    +971 586823535 | biju@qnamarcom.com

    Yeshi Upadhyay, Editorial
    Executive +971 581268767 | yeshi@qnamarcom.com

    Ankit Shukla, Managing Director
    ankit@qnamarcom.com
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