Event overview
We are thrilled to announce the 7th EDITION MENA IT & OT SECURITY CONFERENCE 2026, taking place on 26th October 2026 in Dammam, Saudi Arabia. As OT and IT environments become increasingly interconnected, securing critical infrastructure has never been more essential. With industrial cyberattacks on the rise, organizations must adopt resilient, identity- rst security strategies to protect their most critical assets.
Dammam, the industrial heart of Saudi Arabia and home to major energy, petrochemical, and manufacturing operations, is at the forefront of strengthening Operational Technology (OT) security. As IT and OT systems continue to converge, organizations are prioritizing the protection of industrial control systems (ICS), critical infrastructure, and supply chains against increasingly sophisticated cyber threats—making cyber resilience a strategic imperative.
This summit brings together cybersecurity leaders, OT and IT professionals, government representatives, and industry experts, the summit will explore the latest strategies for securing industrial environments. Through inspiring keynotes, expert panel discussions, and cutting-edge solution showcases, the event will focus on OT/IT convergence, identity security, AI-driven defense, Zero Trust, and operational resilience—equipping organizations to stay ahead of evolving cyber threats
DISCUSSION TOPICS
Zero Trust & Cloud Security in IT/OT – Implementing a “never trust, always verify” approach to secure connected IT, OT, and cloud environments against evolving cyber threats.
Critical Infrastructure Under Vision 2030 – Strengthening the cybersecurity of Saudi Arabia’s critical infrastructure to support digital transformation and Vision 2030 objectives.
Continuous Threat Detection – Leveraging real-time monitoring and advanced analytics to detect, respond to, and mitigate cyber threats before they disrupt operations.
AI in Cybersecurity – Harnessing artificial intelligence to automate threat detection, enhance incident response, and improve cyber defense capabilities.
IT, OT & IoT Security – Protecting interconnected enterprise, operational technology, and IoT ecosystems from increasingly sophisticated cyber risks.
Cybersecurity for Industry 4.0 – Securing smart factories and industrial automation by addressing the cyber challenges of digital manufacturing and connected operations.
Cyber Resilience & Digital Trust – Building resilient cyber strategies that ensure business continuity while fostering trust in digital systems and services.
Agentic AI – Exploring autonomous AI agents that can proactively detect, analyze, and respond to cyber threats while supporting security operations.
Benefits
Knowledgeable Sessions
Opportunity to learn from the global leaders in cyber security on the best practices to achieve cyber resilience in the fast-paced digital world. Connect with world class solution providers about their solutions and advanced level cyber defence options.
Tech Driven Use-cases
In today’s world with emerging technologies and new innovations has brought the technology industry towards huge transformational change. Be among the first to adapt technology use-cases presented by the pioneers in the field of cyber security.
Product Display
This unique platform provides opportunities in terms of presentations, knowledge sharing sessions, and use-case studies by global thought leaders with their primary focused helping business and organizations to adapt next level of cyber security solutions.
Brainstorming Discussions
Share and exchange your ideas by brainstorming with some of the thoughtful leaders in cyber security space. Our panel discussions include senior technology leaders and experienced seasoned professionals with an aim to breach the knowledge gap between the cyber security and organizations.
One-On-One Meetings
Get involved with in-depth discussions with top-class solution providers and secure your businesses by sharing your specific requirements and challenges directly with the consultants.
Private Networking Lounge
Network and consult with the experts across industry sectors at the designated spaces assigned focusing on personal attention and query redressal.
Who Should Attend MENA IT & OT SECURITY CONFERENCE?
Who will attend?
- Government
- Healthcare
- BFSI
- Fintech
- Energy & Utilities
- Transportation / Automobile
- Manufacturing
- Real Estate & Infrastructure
- Retail & e-commerce
- Sports
- Defense & Security
- Aerospace
- Tourism & Hospitality
Job Titles:
- Chief Information Security Officer
- Chief Information Officers
- Chief Digital Officers
- Chief Data officer
- Chief Technology Officer
- Chief Security Officer
- SVP/VP/Director / Head / Manager of IT / OT
- General Manager IT / Heads of IT
- Cybersecurity Leaders
- Cybersecurity Specialist
- SCADA Engineers / Security Engineer
- Cyber Security Risk Monitoring professionals
- Cyber Security Operations professionals
- Cyber Security Governance Manager
- Cybersecurity Advisor
- Cloud Architect
- Head of IT Infrastructure
Sponsor Categories:
- Ransomware Resilience and Recovery
- Attack Surface Management
- Supply-Chain Security / Application Security
- Network Security / Endpoint Security
- Web Security / Mobile Security
- Risk & Compliance / Threat Intelligence
- Data Security & Vulnerability Exploitation
- Cloud Security / AI Security
- Identity & Access Management
- Fraud Prevention & Transaction Security
- Security Operations & Incident Response
- Managed Security Service Provider ( MSSP)
- Advanced Threat Intelligence
- Fraud & Law Enforcement
- Predictive security Management
- Quantum Computing
- Automotive security management
speakers
Sponsors & Partners
gOLD sPONSORS
CYBER SECURITY PARTNER
Bronze Sponsor
Exhibitor
Supporting Partners
Community Partner
Knowledge Partner
aCADEMIC Partner
Media Partners
