In-Person

Middle East CISO Community

Inner Circle

26 May 2025 | Atlantis, The Palm

26 May 2025
Atlantis, The Palm

Collaborate with your peers

Join Middle East's top CISOs for an intimate networking dinner and facilitated discussion on key business challenges. Enjoy a relaxed evening of dinner and drinks with your peers to share best practices, make new connections and build professional relationships.

Join your peers to discuss the most critical issues impacting CISOs today:

Integrating AI in Cybersecurity for Enhanced Risk Management

Collaborating for Co-Ownership to Drive Digital Innovation

Focusing on Architecture and Innovation

Middle East CISO Governing Body

The Governing Body Co-Chairs shape the discussion topics and agenda, ensuring that all content is driven By CISOs, For CISOs®.

Governing Body Co-Chairs

Agenda

26 May 2025

17:30 - 18:30  Executive Networking Reception

18:30 - 19:30  Discussion Topics

AI in Action — Cybersecurity Strategies for Evolving Threats

Haider Pasha headshot

Haider Pasha

Chief Security Officer, EMEA & LATAM

Palo Alto Networks

Nader Al Ansari headshot

Nader Al Ansari

Head of Group Technology Governance, Risk & Compliance

First Abu Dhabi Bank

Nikolai Belstein headshot

Nikolai Belstein

CISO

Boubyan Bank

Georges De Moura headshot

Georges De Moura

Group CISO

EDGE Group

Pierre Eid headshot

Pierre Eid

Group Head of IT

Azadea Group

Shrenik Jain headshot

Shrenik Jain

CIO & SVP, IT for Middle East

Siemens

Sajid Lokhandwala headshot

Sajid Lokhandwala

Group CIO

Al Khayyat Investments

Faisal Khaliq headshot

Faisal Khaliq

Chief Digital and Technology Officer

Al Ghurair Investment

Shahab Siddiqui headshot

Shahab Siddiqui

Global Head of Cyber Security

Petrofac

Unprecedented AI advancements present both uncharted opportunities and complex challenges for organizations. With AI emerging as both a formidable ally and a potential adversary, cybersecurity remains top of mind as a critical priority. CIOs and CISOs are tasked with defending against AI-powered cyberattacks and finding ways to leverage emerging technologies to bolster their organizations’ cybersecurity defenses. By effectively incorporating AI into cybersecurity frameworks, organizations can protect critical assets and data while allowing for innovation in a secure environment.

Join this discussion to explore strategic approaches to continuous monitoring, adapting to emerging threats and fostering a culture of cybersecurity awareness across the organization.

  • What have you seen or heard from peers about AI attacks and the responses to those attacks?
  • How are organizations evolving to better combat the evolving threats and increased number of attacks due to AI? How are CIOs and CISOs leveraging AI to improve incident response?
  • How can CIOs and CISOs better communicate and collaborate with stakeholders across the business about developing proactive strategies against offensive AI threats?
  • What key elements should be included in an AI governance framework to effectively manage risks and maintain trust within an organization?
  • How can organizations foster a security culture that adapts to the changes brought about by AI and what role do CIOs and CISOs play in this transformation?

19:30 - 20:00  Networking

20:00 - 21:30  Summary Discussion & Dinner

21:30 - 22:30  Social Hour

We look forward to seeing you at an upcoming in-person gathering

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