GISEC GLOBAL 2026

GISEC GLOBAL 2026: The Biggest Cybersecurity Event in the Middle East & Africa

About GISEC GLOBAL 2026
GISEC Global 2026, scheduled from May 5–7 at the Dubai Exhibition Centre, Expo City, stands as the premier cybersecurity event in the Middle East and Africa. This 15th edition promises to be the largest yet, bringing together over 25,000 professionals from more than 180 countries, including chief information security officers (CISOs), government officials, and leading cybersecurity innovators. With more than 750 global cybersecurity brands participating, the event offers an unparalleled platform for networking, knowledge exchange, and showcasing cutting-edge solutions across sectors such as banking, healthcare, energy, and critical infrastructure.

Who Will Attend?

Professionals from 180+ countries: CISOs, IT managers, and cybersecurity experts.

Exhibitors: Leading companies showing the newest security products and services.

Speakers: Experts sharing knowledge about new threats and technology.

Key Speakers
GISEC GLOBAL 2026 will feature top leaders, including: H.E. Dr. Mohamed Al-Kuwaiti – Head of Cybersecurity, UAE Government, H.E. Amer Sharaf – CEO, Dubai Electronic Security Center, Brett Johnson – Former cybercriminal turned security expert, and Yiannis Pavlosoglou – Vice-Governor, National Cybersecurity Authority of Greece

They will talk about AI in cybersecurity, national defense, and protecting digital systems.

Sponsors & Exhibitors
The event is supported by leading companies, including:

Huawei, Amazon, Fortinet, Bitdefender, HackerOne, Google Cloud Security

Country Pavilions: India, Germany, China, Turkey, Africa, Israel

Why You Should Attend

Network with experts: Meet professionals from 180+ countries.

Learn new skills: Attend over 300 hours of talks and workshops about AI security, Quantum Technology, and next-gen cyber threats.

See the latest technology: Explore new tools and solutions from top cybersecurity companies.

Practice cybersecurity: Take part in real-time simulations and competitions.

What Will Happen at the Event?

Main Stage Talks: Hear stories about real cyberattacks and how to prevent them.

Cybersecurity Congress: Learn about national and global teamwork to fight cyber threats.

Hack-O-Sphere Competitions: Solve hands-on cybersecurity challenges.

Exclusive Meetings Program: Top companies meet leaders for business opportunities.

GISEC GLOBAL 2026 will be an exciting, educational, and professional event, shaping the future of cybersecurity in the region.