5th Cyber Security for Energy and Utilities Conference 2024 | Great Minds Event Management | 6 May 2024 | TBA, ABU DHABI, U.A.E

This conference serves as a critical gathering for cybersecurity professionals, government officials, and IT experts in the energy and utilities sector. Here’s what you can expect from this event:

• Diverse Speaker Lineup: The conference boasts a lineup of over 30 key decision-makers in the field of cybersecurity, offering attendees the opportunity to hear directly from experts who are at the forefront of defending critical infrastructure against cyber threats .
• Industry-Leading Companies: Participants will have the chance to network with IT and security experts from leading energy and utility companies, including organizations like Abu Dhabi • Police, ADNOC, Kuwait Oil Company, Department of Government Enablement (DGE) and Ministry of Oil. These industry giants will share insights into addressing critical cybersecurity issues in the Middle East region.
• Key Focus Areas: The conference will delve into critical topics such as managing Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs), Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks, IIoT and OT Security, Leveraging AI (Artificial Intelligence) to address cyberattacks, Regulatory Compliance and other cybersecurity challenges faced by the energy and utilities sector. It will also explore strategies for enhancing cybersecurity programs within organizations.
• Zero-Day Exploitation and SIEM: With the rising complexity of cyber threats, organizations in the GCC are focusing on building comprehensive cybersecurity mechanisms. Attendees can expect a one day desktop workshop on Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) scenarios to enhance preparedness.

This conference provides a unique platform for professionals in the energy and utilities sector to stay updated on the latest cybersecurity trends, exchange ideas, and collaborate on securing critical infrastructure. It is a must-attend event for anyone concerned with safeguarding the digital assets of the energy and utilities industry in the Middle East.

2024 Speakers

Ebrahim Al Zaabi
Artificial Intelligence And Cybersecurity Expert

Sithembile Songo
Chief Information Security Officer, Eskom

Ahmed Alkindi
Information Security Manager And Digital Transformation Leader,
Mohamed Bin Zayed University Of Artificial Intelligence (Mbzuai)

Dr. Anjum Arshad
Head Of Information Technology And Cybersecurity, Gulf Organization For Research And Development (Gord)

Ayman Al Issa
Industrial Cybersecurity Lead And Senior Expert, Mckinsey & Company

Javed Habib
Global Head, Ics Cybersecurity Engi

Kumar Prasoon
Cybersecurity Expert