Cybersecurity

CISO Middle East Summit, 2026 Riyadh, KSA

The CISO Middle East Summit 2026 in Riyadh is set to convene a diverse group of cybersecurity leaders, government officials, and technology pioneers. The summit arrives at a pivotal moment for the region, as digital transformation accelerates under Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 and organizations face increasingly complex cyber threats.

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The essentials

Event details

Dates
19 November 2026
Location
voco hotel, riyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Organiser
Security Middle East Conference
Expected attendance
1,000
Industry
Cybersecurity

Public discussion

What people are saying

Official hashtag #cisomiddleeast2025

On stage

Speakers

  • James Connolly, CEO, Forward Foundry
  • Sami Althowaini, Director of Security, Safety and Transportation, KAPSARC
  • Firas Beiruti, Regional Manager, Dell Technologies
  • Craig Ross, Diriyah Company
  • Ali Al Nomais, Aviation Security Manager, The Helicopter Company
  • Turki Al Malki, Riyadh Air
  • Rasheed Alzahrani
  • Cora Lydon, Editor, Security Middle East Magazine
  • Luke Bencie, Managing Director, Security Management International
  • Nadeem Iqbal, Middle East Regional Director, International Foundation for Protection Officers. ASIS
  • Daniel Norman, Regional Director EMEA, Information Security Forum (ISF)
  • Meshal Aljohani, Security Group Supervisor, Aramco
  • Turki Al Shalhoub, Diriyah Company
  • Mohamad Saad, Country Manager, Genetec
  • Mohsan Tanvir, Senior Enterprise Executives, Magnet Forensics
  • Khalid Aldossary, Security Operations Manager, KAFD

On the floor

Sponsors and partners

  • Ipsotek
  • Akamai
  • PureTech
  • SS8
  • Nedap
  • Vicon
  • Realnetworks
  • Icetana
  • Icon
  • Commport
  • Traka
  • Allied Telesis
  • A-1 Fence

Logistics

Where to stay

Places to stay near the venue.

  • توبال للشقق الفندقيه

    230 m from the venue

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  • White Palace Hotel

    310 m from the venue

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  • Grand Plaza Hotel

    470 m from the venue

    8235 الملك عبدالعزيز, 3914

    MapHotel site

  • Abha Palace

    500 m from the venue

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  • Crowne Plaza - Minhal ★★★★

    500 m from the venue

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  • House Cris

    880 m from the venue

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  • Riyadh Marriott ★★★★★

    960 m from the venue

    Al Ma'ather Street, Riyadh

    Map+966 1 4779300

  • Malaz restaurant

    1.2 km from the venue

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