Gulf Information Security Expo & Conference (GISEC) 2026

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GISEC Global 2026 (Gulf Information Security Expo & Conference) is the premier cybersecurity event in the Middle East & Africa, bringing together governments, enterprises, startup innovators, and industry leaders under one roof to tackle the most pressing digital-threats of our time. Held annually in the UAE, GISEC Global 2026 will take place from 5-7 May 2026 at the iconic Dubai Exhibition Centre, Expo City Dubai.

Organised by top industry partners, GISEC Global 2026 operates under the theme “Everything Cybersecurity: Quantum Ready, AI-Resilient”, reflecting the event’s focus on future-ready defence and resilience across digital ecosystems.

Each year, the event attracts thousands of visitors from across the globe—cybersecurity professionals, solution providers, CISO executives, government delegates, and startup founders—all converging to network, learn, and explore the cutting-edge of cyber innovation. In 2026, attendees can expect upwards of 750 + cyber brands, 180 + countries represented, and 300 + hours of immersive content spanning stages, labs, workshops and live demos.

Participants will explore exhibitions showcasing applied security, cloud security, quantum-safe solutions, IoT/OT defence, and governance & compliance technologies. Meanwhile, the conference programme features major themed stages including:

• Main Stage – Where leading CISOs share real breach stories and debate GenAI/next-gen ransomware.

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• Government Stage – Hosted by the Dubai Electronic Security Center (DESC) to address national cyber strategies.

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• Critical Infrastructure Stage – Focused on threats to energy, telecom, 6G, law-enforcement & more.

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• Dark Stage & X-Labs – Live hacking demos, immersive tech security challenges, IoT/5G/Cloud scenarios.

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Whether you’re a cybersecurity vendor seeking regional growth, a government agency driving digital trust, a business leader aiming to secure enterprise assets, or a startup ready to scale globally, GISEC Global 2026 offers something for everyone. It blends exhibition, education, competition, and community, solidifying its position as the region’s must-attend cyber event.

By uniting policy-makers, technologists, investors and practitioners, GISEC reinforces the UAE’s and Dubai’s role as a global cyber-hub—shaping the next generation of digital resilience and establishing real partnerships & solutions for today’s threat landscape.