Event overview
The MENA Cyber Security Conference 2026 – Riyadh Edition, scheduled for 8 September 2026, marks the milestone 5th edition of this premier regional platform, building on the success of its previous four editions. Over the years, it has established itself as a trusted forum for cybersecurity leadership, innovation, and collaboration across the Middle East and North Africa.
The conference will bring together Saudi Arabia’s leading cybersecurity stakeholders, including government authorities, critical infrastructure operators, enterprise security leaders, and global technology innovators. As the Kingdom accelerates its digital transformation under Vision 2030, cybersecurity remains a strategic priority for safeguarding national growth, economic resilience, and digital trust while addressing evolving cyber threats and regulatory requirements.
With over 120 senior decision-makers, regulators, CISOs, and cybersecurity professionals expected to attend, the summit will foster high-level discussions and cross-sector collaboration across industries including Government, Oil & Gas, Energy, Defense, BFSI, Healthcare, Telecommunications, Retail, Manufacturing, and Smart Cities. Through expert-led sessions, panel discussions, and networking opportunities, participants will gain actionable insights into strengthening cyber resilience, securing critical infrastructure, and preparing for the next generation of security challenges in an increasingly connected world.
DISCUSSION TOPICS
National Cyber Resilience in Action: Vision 2030 and Beyond
Critical Infrastructure Under Fire: Securing the Nation’s Lifelines
AI-Powered Threat Detection: Enabling Resilient Digital Enterprises
Zero Trust in High-Stakes Environments
Securing the Future Economy: Cyber Resilience in E-Commerce, Logistics & Smart Industry
Digital Identity in the Age of Deepfakes & AI Manipulation
Cyber Sovereignty & Collaboration: Advancing Regional Resilience
Cloud & Compliance: Navigating the NCA ECC and PDPL Frameworks
Benefits
Knowledgeable Sessions
Tech Driven Use-cases
Product Display
Brainstorming Discussions
One-On-One Meetings
Private Networking Lounge
Who Should Attend MENA CYBER 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
