MENA Biometrics Summit 2023 | Verve Management | 11 September 2023 | Grosvenor House, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Dubai, Al Emreef St - Dubai Marina - Dubai - UAE

This events will address key challenges, such as the implementation and adoption of new biometric technology, safeguarding enterprises from e-crime and identity theft, biometrics’s role in a seamless digital era, and the regulatory challenges surrounding biometric adoption in the private sector.

This summit features an impressive agenda of panel discussions and keynotes from distinguished speakers, panelists, and moderators. Attendees will have the chance to learn from industry experts and thought leaders in biometrics, network with peers and stakeholders, and gain insights into the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities.
Join us to unlock the full potential of digital identity innovation, address the challenges of the biometrics industry, and shape the future of this dynamic field.

Who will you meet?

• CISO'S/Heads of Information Security
• CIO'S/CTO'S/ Heads of IT
• Heads of Digital Transformation
• Heads of Forensics & Investigation
• Head of Compliance & AML
• Fraud Identity and access management specialists
• Security and IT engineers, analysts, and consultants

Why Attend?

It is the premier event focusing on the key challenges facing governments and enterprises in the MENA region, such as the implementation and adoption of biometric technology for smart cities’ development, the increasing prevalence of digital frauds and identity theft, the role of biometrics in a seamless digital era, and the regulatory challenges in the private sector adoption and usage of biometrics.

2023 Speakers

GUEST SPEAKER:

H.E. Dr. Mohamed Al Kuwaiti
Head of Cyber Security, United Arab Emirates Government

SPEAKERS:

Dr. Ebrahim Al Alkeem Al Zaabi
Director - CyberSec & AI Expert, Government of Abu Dhabi

Saqar Alali
Information Security Director, Sharjah Finance Department

Yasser Al Hosani
IT Director, Securities & Commodities Authority

Ahmad Altarawneh
Senior Strategic Consultant of Digital Transformation, Dubai Police HQ

Dr. Hamad Khalifa Al Nuaimi
Head of Telecommunication, Abu Dhabi Police GHQ

Veneeth Purushotaman
Group Chief Information Officer, Aster DM Healthcare

Ramesh Ramakrishnan
Chief Information Officer, Zurich International Life Limited

Umesh Moolchandani
Chief Information Officer, Bin Dasmal Group

Imran Shaikh
Chief Technology Officer, Virgin Mobile UAE

Zaheer Shaikh
Chief Information Security Officer, Al Maryah Community Bank LLC

Hussain Alkhalsan
Chief Information Security Officer, Zand Bank

Jaleel Rahiman
Director - Information Technology & RIME Digital, Prime Healthcare Group

Somnath Sarkar
Ex - Chief Information Security Officer, Mashreq Bank

Waqas Haider
SVP – Chief Information Security Officer, Habib Bank Limited (HBL) Microfinance Bank

Bruno Fonseca
Regional Chief Security Officer, GIG Gulf

Muhammad Sajid Iqbal
Deputy Chief Risk Officer, Habib Bank AG Zurich

Sarfaraz Muneer
Vice President – Cyber Security & Technology Platform, Mubadala

Vikalp Shrivastava
Vice President - Information Security & Technology, Kerzner International

George Yacoub
Group IT Director, Abu Dhabi Health services – SEHA

Aus Alzubaidi
CISO, Director of IT & Media, MBC (Middle East Broadcasting Center)

Rajesh Yadla
Information Security Director, Al Hilal Bank

2023 Sponsors

SERIES SPONSORS:

PLATINUM SPONSORS:
• HID
• Alyam

GOLD SPONSORS:
• ID Now
• Nuance

SILVER SPONSOR:
• Idex

BRONZE SPONSORS:
• Keesing
• Keyless

ASSOCIATE SPONSOR:
• Regula

NETWORKING SPONSORS:
• Aware
• Signzy
• Identy
• Imprivata