# OTSEC MENA

- Dates: 14 September 2026
- Location: Movenpick Hotel, Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia, Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia
- Organiser: OTSEC MENA
- Industry: Cybersecurity
- Expected attendance: 51

## About

OTSEC MENA 2026 is an event focused on Operational Technology (OT) resilience, IT/OT convergence, and industrial automation for critical infrastructure in the MENA region. It convenes senior leaders, OT directors, ICS & SCADA experts, and other OT professionals to address evolving challenges and opportunities.

## Who attends

OTSEC MENA 2026 will convene 150+ senior leaders, including Heads of OT, OT Directors, ICS & SCADA experts, industrial automation leaders, regulators, infrastructure operators, and industry pioneers to shape the future of industrial resilience across the region.

_As described by the organiser._

## Official links

- [Official website](https://otsecmena.com/)
- [Registration](https://otsecmena.com/register.html)

## Topics

- IT & Technology

## Speakers

- Suhail Ahmad, Cybersecurity GRC Manager, Jeddah Central Development Company
- Ahmed Taher, Head of AI & Digital Transformation (Energy & Utilities), Saudi Energy
- Ali Farfour, Head of IT Technology Department, Al Hussan International Academy
- Mahmoud El Gokhy, Director of Digital and Automation Solutions, Abunayyan Holding
- Marvin Butac, Lead OT Cybersecurity Engineer, Aramco
- Akhil Fazil, Div. Manager Industrial Services and Automation (ISA), Wahah Electric Supply Company Of Saudi Arabia (WESCO
- Adeel Agha, Unit Head Cyber Security, Risk & Compliance, Al Ittefaq Steel Products Company
- Sayyad Usman Saleem, IT Manager, International Agent Commercial Co

## Sponsors and partners

- Acronis
- ThreatLocker
- ManageEngine

## Ticket pricing

USD 1199 to 1499

## Where to stay

- **Vicoli lounge**: 610 m from the venue
- **Project Causeway**: serviced apartment, 900 m from the venue
- **IHG Intercontinental Al-Khobar**: 1.5 km from the venue
- **سكن**: 1.6 km from the venue
- **Ion Hotel**: 1.8 km from the venue, Dhahran, 34447
- **Zamil House**: 1.8 km from the venue
- **فندق راديسون بلو الظهران**: 1.8 km from the venue, Dhahran, 34447
  - [Hotel website](https://www.radissonhotels.com/)
- **Al Rashed Hotel**: 2.0 km from the venue

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Source: https://www.luminik.io/events/otsec-al-khobar/