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26 May 2025 | Atlantis, The Palm
26 May 2025
Atlantis, The Palm
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
The Governing Body Co-Chairs shape the discussion topics and agenda, ensuring that all content is driven By CISOs, For CISOs®.
Basim AlRuwaii
Saudi Aramco
CISO
Ahmed Alketbi
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority
CISO
Alex Constantinidis
QNB
Group CISO
17:30 - 18:30 Executive Networking Reception
18:30 - 19:30 Discussion Topics
Haider Pasha
Chief Security Officer, EMEA & LATAM
Palo Alto Networks
Nikolai Belstein
CISO
Boubyan Bank
Georges De Moura
Group CISO
EDGE Group
Nader Al Ansari
Group Technology Governance, Risk & Compliance
First Abu Dhabi Bank
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.
19:30 - 20:00 Networking
20:00 - 21:30 Summary Discussion & Dinner
21:30 - 22:30 Social Hour
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