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5TH NOVEMBER 2024
THE RITZ CARLTON ABU DHABI | GRAND CANAL

HOSTED BY:




BUILDING CYBER RESILIENCE TO SAFEGUARD


UAE’S DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURES




SUPPORTING PARTNERS




ORGANIZED BY




SUPPORTING PARTNERS






ORGANIZED BY




ABOUT THE SUMMIT


The Government Cybersecurity Summit Abu Dhabi is a high-level gathering of
policymakers, industry leaders, and cybersecurity experts aimed at addressing
the “State of the UAE CyberDefence” and the increasingly complex challenges
faced by governments in safeguarding their digital assets and infrastructure.
This summit serves as a platform for discussing innovative strategies, sharing
best practices, and fostering collaboration to enhance cybersecurity resilience
across government sectors.


With a focus on the latest trends, technologies, and threats in cybersecurity,
the event offers insightful keynote presentations, panel discussions, and
interactive workshops.
Participants have the opportunity to explore cutting-edge solutions, engage with
industry thought leaders, and gain valuable insights into emerging cyber risks.
The summit will discuss topics such as fortifying national cybersecurity
frameworks, policy and governance in the digital age, and collaborative cyber
resilience. Through these topics, attendees will engage in discussions on
crafting effective mitigation policies, implementing robust security measures,
and fostering international cooperation to combat cyber threats.
The Government Cybersecurity Summit Abu Dhabi is not only a platform for
knowledge exchange but also a catalyst for driving meaningful action towards
strengthening cybersecurity posture at the national and international levels. By
bringing together stakeholders from government, industry, and academia, this
summit aims to shape the future of cybersecurity and ensure a secure digital
environment for all.
Growing
The Middle East cybersecurity market is projected to grow significantly,
reaching
USD 23.4 billion by 2028 with a CAGR of 9.6%
Adoption of Advanced Technologies:
There is a growing trend towards the adoption of advanced technologies such as
AI, machine learning, and blockchain to bolster cybersecurity defenses and
manage threats more effectively
Focus on Critical Infrastructure Protection: : Increased focus is being placed
on protecting critical infrastructure sectors such as energy, finance, and
government, which are prime targets for cyberattacks
Focus on Critical Infrastructure Protection: : Increased focus is being placed
on protecting critical infrastructure sectors such as energy, finance, and
government, which are prime targets for cyberattacks

The UAE cybersecurity market is expected to witness robust growth, with an
expected increase from USD 0.59 billion in 2024 to USD 1.07 billion by 2029,
growing at a CAGR of 12.72%




1 DAY SUMMIT


4 KEY PANEL SESSIONS


5 HIGH LEVEL ADVISORY BOARD


8+ KEYNOTES AND PRESENTATIONS


250+ ATTENDEES


15 SPONSORS




5 MEDIA PARTNERS




KEY TOPICS AND THEMES

Assessing the Threat Landscape in the UAE:
Understanding emerging cyber risks, challenges, and devising proactive
strategies to mitigate them.
Cybersecurity in Government:
Address the importance of cybersecurity frameworks in safeguarding government
data, systems, and infrastructure against evolving threats.

Managing Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs):
Developing robust defense mechanisms to detect, prevent, and respond to
sophisticated cyber-attacks targeting government entities.
Development of AI in Cybersecurity:
Exploring the role of artificial intelligence in enhancing cybersecurity
measures, including threat detection, incident response, and predictive
analytics.
Leveraging cyberthreat intelligence: Using Cyber Intelligence as a key to
anticipating and neutralising emerging cyberthreats in real-time through
informed, strategic decision-making
Creating and implementing an incident response strategy: A cornerstone of cyber
resilience, ensuring preparedness and swift action in the face of cyber
incidents

Human Capacity Building: A cornerstone of cyber resilience, ensuring
preparedness and swift action in the face of cyber incidents
Securing Critical Infrastructure:
Safeguarding vital sectors such as energy, utilities, and transportation from
cyberattacks to maintain national security and public safety by implementing
strategies for the development and consolidation of practices, controls,
standards, and regulations for human resources management.


H.E. DR. MOHAMED AL-KUWAITI

Head of Cyber Security, UAE Government





H.E. DR. OMAR AL SHAIBA

Executive Director Information Technology Affairs Sector Dept. of Municipalities
and Transport


H.E AMER SHARAF ALHASHMI

CEO of Cyber Security Systems and Services Sector Dubai Electronic Security
Center


KHALED ESSAM ALI

Executive Director of Technology Dubai Future Foundation


DR SAEED ALMARRI

Chief Information Security Officer at Dubai Police HQ


THOMAS HEUCKEROTH

SVP, IT Infrastructure & Cybersecurity The Emirates Group


LORI BAKER

Vice President - Data Protection & Regulatory Compliance Dubai International
Financial Centre Authority


ENG. ADEL RASHED ALMEHAIRI

Director of UAE Computer Emergency Response Team, Telecommunications and Digital
Government Regulatory Authority


LT. COLONEL SAEED M. ALSHEBLI

Deputy Director of Digital Security Department Ministry of Interior - UAE


SAIF SALEM BAMADHAF

Director IT & Smart Government Services Department of Energy - Abu Dhabi


SULTAN OMRAN ALOWAIS

Director of Smart Services Department
Ministry of Cabinet Affairs UAE - Prime Ministers Office


MUNTHER ABDULKAREEM BINAMRO

Director of Information Technology Department, Abu Dhabi Quality & Conformity
Council


KHURRAM SHABIR

Chief Internal Auditor & Risk Officer General Pension and Social Security
Authority (GPSSA)


SARFARAZ MUNEER

Vice President – Cyber Security and Technology Platform, Mubadala


DR. EBRAHIM AL ALKEEM

Cybersecurity & Artificial intelligence Director, Abu Dhabi Government


BIJU HAMEED

Director - Technology Infrastructure & Operations, Dubai Airports


MOHAMED JAMAL-EDDINE

Chief Digital & Information Officer Abu Dhabi Ports Group




KHALED ALTENAIJ

Cyber Security Head ENOC


MOHAMED ALMALEKI

Head - Information Security Office, Federal Tax Authority



Time 5th November 2024 | Abu Dhabi 08:30 Registration 09:00 Welcome Remarks
09:05 Welcome Note by Conference Chairman 09:15 Opening Keynote Presentation:
National Security And Cybersecurity in the Age of AI & Advanced Technologie

H.E. Dr. Mohamed Al-Kuwaiti, Head of Cyber Security, UAE Cyber Security Council
09:25 Keynote Presentation: The State of Cyber in the UAE – The race to ensure a
resilient and secure cyberspace in the UAE and the Region

H.E Amer Sharaf Alhashmi, CEO of Cyber Security Systems and Services Sector,
Dubai Electronic Security Center 09:40 Opening Panel discussion: 2024 Global
Threats Trends and Analysis – Preparing Public Sector Institutions Today for
Tomorrow’s Challenge


 * Examining the evolving threat landscape disrupting the cyber space in the
   world and the region
 * Discussing strategies to secure public digital assets and infrastructures
   from AI powered attacks
 * Exploring how to leverage AI powered tools to predict and protect against AI
   powered threats?
 * Discuss how we need to improve policies, procedures and structures to counter
   digital threats, in their several forms that target government institutions
 * Promoting the culture of government–to–government communication, coordination
   for better analysis and readiness


Moderator:
 * Dr.Hoda A.Alkhzaimi, Co-Chair for Global Future Council for Cyber Security,
   World Economic Forum


Panelists:
 * H.E. Dr. Mohamed Al-Kuwaiti Head of Cyber Security UAE Government
 * H.E. Dr. Omar Al Shaiba Executive Director Information Technology Affairs
   Sector Dept. of Municipalities and Transport
 * H.E Amer Sharaf Alhashmi CEO of Cyber Security Systems and Services Sector
   Dubai Electronic Security Center

10:30 Technology Innovation Session 1
Enabling a Secure Public Sector in a Disruptive Digital World Powered by AI
10:45 Technology Innovation Session 2
Building Cyber Resilience through Real Time Analytics and Visibility To Predict,
Prevent And Mitigate Attacks 11:00 Panel Discussion: Discussing the Growth of
Digital Transformation in the Public Sector in the UAE and Underlying Risks as
Everything goes Digital


 * To what extent is digital transformation changing the protection of important
   information infrastructures and the management of digital security risk?
 * How is the risk evolving along the value chain, including beyond/across
   sectors?
 * Are “hybrid threats” as well as threats against confidentiality and privacy
   becoming increasingly challenging in relation to the protection of government
   digital assets and essential services against digital security risks?


Panelists:
 * Dr Saeed Almarri, Chief Information Security Officer, Dubai Police HQ
 * Mohamed Jamal-Eddine, Chief Digital & Information Officer, Abu Dhabi Ports
   Group
 * Thomas Heuckeroth, Senior Vice President - IT Infrastructure & Cybersecurity,
   The Emirates Group
 * Lori Baker, Vice President - Data Protection & Regulatory Compliance, Dubai
   International Financial Centre Authority
 * Khaled Essam Ali, Executive Director of Technology, Dubai Future Foundation

11:40 VIP Exhibition Tour and Networking Coffee Break 12:10 Fireside Chat:
Cybersecurity for Public Sector Cloud Computing - Exploring security challenges
and solutions for adopting cloud technologies in government operations 12:30
Presentation: Managing Threat Detection and Response in our New Digital Reality
This session will explore the latest best practices and innovative solutions on
how to effectively manage and respond to threats, amidst the changing landscape
of today’s cyber threats. 12:45 Technology Innovation Session 3
Implementing Zero Trust Architecture in Government Systems: Strategies,
Challenges, and Best Practices 13:00 Panel Discussion: Discussing the Growth of
Digital Transformation in the Public Sector in the UAE and Underlying Risks as
Everything goes Digital

 * To what extent is digital transformation changing the protection of important
   information infrastructures and the management of digital security risk?
 * How is the risk evolving along the value chain, including beyond/across
   sectors?
 * Are "hybrid threats" as well as threats against confidentiality and privacy
   becoming increasingly challenging in relation to the protection of government
   digital assets and essential services against digital security risks?



Panelists:
 * Lt. Colonel Saeed M. AlShebli, Deputy Director of Digital Security
   Department, Ministry of Interior – UAE
 * Khurram Shabir, Chief Internal Auditor & Risk Officer, General Pension and
   Social Security Authority (GPSSA)
 * Sarfaraz Muneer, Vice President – Cyber Security and Technology Platform,
   Mubadala
 * Dr. Ebrahim Al Alkeem, Cybersecurity & Artificial intelligence Director, Abu
   Dhabi Government

13:40 Presentation: Whole-of-Nation Approach to Managing Cybersecurity:
Highlighting strategies for engaging the public to providing a safe digital
environment for citizens and residents alike, and enhancing awareness of current
threats of an open cyberspace and ways to guard against it.

Eng. Adel Rashed Almehairi, Director of UAE Computer Emergency Response Team,
Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority 13:50 Technology
Innovation 4
The Rise of Automation and Bots: Real-time detection and mitigation of malicious
bot attacks

Understanding the different forms of bot attacks and malicious activities and
how to rapidly identify and block “bad” bots before they can steal data, commit
fraud, or harm the system 14:00 Panel Discussion on Cybersecurity in Critical
Public Infrastructure (Telcom, Transport and Energy)


 * Distributed cloud security: challenges with driving enterprise agility and
   how to manage them
 * Managing the risks and complexity resulting from scaling across cloud
   environment
 * Driving CX innovation with application modernization in a secure and safe
   manner
 * Emerging Technologies in IT/OT Security - strategies and best practices
 * Securing apps in a hybrid and multi-cloud environment


Panelists:
 * Sultan Omran Alowais, Smart Services Director, Prime Minister’s Office
 * Saif Salem Bamadhaf, Director IT & Smart Government Services, Department of
   Energy - Abu Dhabi
 * Biju Hameed, Director - Technology Infrastructure & Operations, Dubai
   Airports
 * Khaled Altenaiji, Cyber Security Head, ENOC
 * Mohamed Almaleki, Head - Information Security Office, Federal Tax Authority

14:40 Chairman Closing Remarks 14:45 Networking Lunch and End of Conference


SPONSORS

OFFICIAL DIGITAL PAYMENTS PARTNER




STRATEGIC CYBERSECURITY PARTNER



STRATEGIC CYBERSECURITY PARTNER




STRATEGIC PARTNER



STRATEGIC PARTNER





MEDIA PARTNERS




WHO WILL ATTEND

Participants will be below job titles from Government and Semi Government
Ministries and Entities, Schools, Colleges and Universities from UAE and the
Region.
 * Ministers
 * Director General
 * Chief Executive Officers
 * Executive Directors
 * Chief Information Security Officers

 * Cybersecurity Chiefs
 * Chief Digital Officers
 * Chief Information Officers
 * Director of Cyber Security
 * Chief Technology Officers

 * Chief Digital Officers
 * Directors of Digital Transformation
 * Chief Solutions Architect
 * Information Security Director
 * Heads of IT

 * Head of Infrastructure
 * Chief Application Architect
 * VP Application Development
 * Director Application Development
 * Head of DevOps

 * Head of Platform Engineering
 * Directors of Future Foresight
 * Heads of Digital Transformation
 * Heads of Future Foresight
 * Directors of IT

 * Head of Informatics Department
 * Data Analysts
 * Data Scientist

Participants will be below job titles from Government and Semi Government
Ministries and Entities, Schools, Colleges and Universities from UAE and the
Region.

 * Ministers
 * Director Genera
 * Chief Executive Officers
 * Executive Directors
 * Chief Information Security Officers
 * Cybersecurity Chiefs
 * Chief Digital Officers
 * Chief Information Officers
 * Director of Cyber Security
 * Chief Technology Officers
 * Chief Digital Officers
 * Directors of Digital Transformation
 * Chief Solutions Architect
 * Information Security Director

 * Head of Infrastructure
 * Chief Application Architect
 * VP Application Development
 * Director Application Development
 * Head of DevOps
 * Head of Platform Engineering
 * Directors of Future Foresight
 * Heads of Digital Transformation
 * Heads of Future Foresight
 * Directors of IT
 * Heads of IT
 * Head of Informatics Department
 * Data Analysts
 * Data Scientist




OPPORTUNITIES TO PARTICIPATE

 * We invite you to partner with us to take advantage of this great platform and
   connect with UAE and Regional Cybersecurity, IT and Digital Transformation
   leaders involved in the strategic implementation of the Abu Dhabi and UAE’s
   Cybersecurity agenda to understand their plans, challenges, requirements and
   how you can support them.
 * Whether you are looking to educate your target market, launch a new product
   or increase your branding and visibility, our team will work closely with you
   to carefully develop a package that suits your requirements and helps you
   stand out.


WHO SHOULD SPONSOR

Solution providers offering various services:
 * Cybersecurity Solution Providers
 * Artificial Intelligence Solution Providers
 * Machine Learning
 * Application and Platform Development
 * System Development
 * System and Data Integration
 * Big Data and Advanced Analytics
 * Data Privacy
 * Enterprise Architecture and ERP
 * Cloud Computing & Data Centers
 * Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
 * RPA & Paperless
 * OT and IT Convergence
 * Blockchain


WHY GET INVOLVED

Get the chance to position your brand as one of the leading companies in the
public sector to help stakeholders achieve their targets.


IMPROVE YOUR BRAND AWARENESS

Take advantage of this platform to gain access to key digital transformation
stakeholders involved with ongoing and upcoming projects in Abu Dhabi and get
insight into their plans to invest in new technologies and identify
opportunities.


GET IN FRONT OF YOUR TARGET MARKET

Learn about the challenges faced by leading public sector entities and identify
how you can provide them with customized solutions to help them overcome these
challenges


INCREASES YOUR COMPETITIVENESS

Learn about the requirements of key government entities and large institutions,
influence decision-makers, and stand a chance of being shortlisted for upcoming
projects.


GENERATE STRONG LEADS


IMPROVE YOUR BRAND AWARENESS:

Get the chance to position your brand as one of the leading companies in the
public sector to help stakeholders achieve their targets.


GET IN FRONT OF YOUR TARGET MARKET:

Take advantage of this platform to gain access to key digital transformation
stakeholders involved with ongoing and upcoming projects in Abu Dhabi and get
insight into their plans to invest in new technologies and identify
opportunities.


INCREASES YOUR COMPETITIVENESS:

Learn about the challenges faced by leading public sector entities and identify
how you can provide them with customized solutions to help them overcome these
challenges


GENERATE STRONG LEADS:

Learn about the requirements of key government entities and large institutions,
influence decision-makers, and stand a chance of being shortlisted for upcoming
projects.


GAIN PROJECT INSIGHTS:

Get first-hand details on timelines and requirements of current transformation
initiatives from across the country and spot opportunities.



Contact Us
Marketing Inquiries & Speaking Opportunities
Stan Abraham
Head – Conference Production
 * stan@intellicon-me.com
 * +971 56 316 0133

Sponsorship Inquiries
Kenneth Fredrick
Director Sponsorship
 * kenneth@intellicon-me.com
 * +971 547528016

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 * Partnerships@intellicon-me.com

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