Confront the 2026 yber Reality
Cyber risk is no longer isolated. It is systemic. Accelerated by AI. Amplified by supply chains. Shaped by global dynamics

Meet. Learn. Strategize. CyberNext is where industry leaders confront these challenges and shape the future of cyber in the region.

  • 21st April 2026

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From Tools to Readiness

Most organisations are investing more in cybersecurity. But are they becoming more resilient? Help AG CyberNext Conference is built for cybersecurity technical leaders who want to move beyond tools and into operational readiness.

AI-Driven Threat Acceleration

AI-Driven Threat Acceleration

Understanding the attacker mindset in the era of LLMs and generative AI tools.

SOC Maturity & Evolution

SOC Maturity & Evolution

Transitioning from traditional alert monitoring to proactive, AI-augmented SOC operations.

Secure Digital Transformation

Secure Digital Transformation

Designing resilient digital access architectures for modern hybrid environments.

OT & IoT Operational Risk

OT & IoT Operational Risk

Securing critical infrastructure when operational downtime is simply not an option.

Compliance under real-world pressure

Compliance under real-world pressure

Navigating the complex regulatory landscape and establishing measurable compliance.

Digital sovereignty and cloud control

Digital sovereignty and cloud control

Sovereign by design: Managing cloud, identity, and data control across borders.

Conference Partners

Technology Partner
Technology Partner
Knowledge Partners
Knowledge Partners

Featured Sessions

Registration & Welcome Coffee

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM

As digital transformation accelerates across governments and enterprises, cybersecurity has become a foundation for national growth and economic resilience. In this keynote, we will explore how AI adoption, cloud expansion, and hyperconnectivity are reshaping critical infrastructure and cyber risk, highlighting the need to design sovereign cloud, secure connectivity, and trusted digital platforms together to protect national data, operational technology, and essential services, while preparing for post-quantum security, digital identity, and long-term cyber resilience.

10:00 AM – 10:30 AM

A strategic view on how organisations must rethink security in the face of accelerating change. This session sets the tone for the day by outlining the importance of resilience, operational clarity, and long-term readiness.

10:30 AM – 10:50 AM

Why do organisations with strong strategies and modern tools still struggle during real incidents?
This session explores the disconnects between ambition and execution, compliance and readiness, innovation and protection, and why closing these gaps defines cyber maturity in 2026.

10:50 AM – 11:10 AM

Senior industry voices discuss accountability, preparedness, regulatory pressure, and the operational shifts required to move from checkbox compliance to real resilience. A candid conversation focused on leadership responsibility and national priorities.

11:10 AM – 11:40 AM

Lunch & Networking

11:40 AM – 1:00 PM

Cyber Track 1

An exploration of how modern security operations evolve from basic monitoring to AI-assisted response. This session examines detection maturity, escalation clarity, and what defines effective incident containment in real environments.
As AI becomes embedded in enterprises, new security risks are emerging that traditional controls were not designed to address. This session explores real-world AI abuse scenarios and practical approaches to securing AI systems through red teaming, governance, and testing.
As organisations expand their use of AI, governance becomes critical to managing emerging risks. This session outlines a practical roadmap for responsible AI adoption, covering ISO 42001, accountability, and key risks such as bias, misuse, and model drift.

Cyber Track 2

An examination of operational technology and IoT risk in environments where availability and safety are critical. The session explores detection, response, and integration challenges between IT and OT security.
A strategic discussion on securing users, applications, and cloud environments in hybrid enterprises. This session focuses on modern access models and the architectural shifts required to support digital transformation.

Cloud sovereignty requires more than data residency alone. This session explores how to design sovereign-by-design cloud architectures with identity governance, encryption control, and operational visibility, while clarifying misconceptions around hyperscaler adoption and outlining practical approaches aligned with UAE regulatory expectations.

01:00 PM – 1:30 PM

Be Part of the Conversation Defining 2026 Cyber Resilience

Limited seats available for this executive summit. Secure your spot among the region's top cybersecurity leaders

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JW Marriot Marina
Hotel, Dubai

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