AI-Driven Security, Governance, Risk and Compliance

Pakistan

January 18, 2026
Lahore Expo, Pakistan

UAE

April 15, 2026
To be announced

KSA

April 20, 2026
Voco Riyadh, KSA

QATAR

April 23, 2026
Andaz Doha, Qatar

About the
Symposium

Security Symposium 2026 stands as the region’s definitive arena for cybersecurity leadership. It brings together CIOs, CISOs, policymakers, innovators, and future-forward technology strategists who shape the digital safety of nations and enterprises alike.

Anchored in the theme Cyber Resilience, the symposium confronts the new battleground of security: hyper-connected ecosystems, AI-supercharged threats, sprawling digital estates, and tightening regulatory frameworks.

In a world where attacks evolve faster than defenses, the symposium delivers clarity, direction, and battle-tested strategies.

This is where organisations learn how to outpace adversaries, fortify their digital foundations, and transform cybersecurity from a defensive shield into a competitive edge.

Not just to survive — but to thrive in a threat-saturated world.

Cyber leaders today walk into the room with concerns as sharp as their titles — and the data backs them:

KEY INSIGHTS WHAT THE ATTENDEES CARE ABOUT

(BACKED BY MARKET REALITY)

82%

CIOs and CISOs expect AI-driven threats to be their biggest challenge by 2027.

62%

Enterprises say skills shortage is their No. 1 barrier to cyber resilience.

10.5 tr

Projected annual global cost of cybercrime by 2025, growing faster than the world’s GDP.

74%

Organisations plan to increase investments in Zero Trust, cloud security, and threat intelligence over the next 18 months.

49%

Regional CISOs report that regulatory pressure is reshaping their entire security architecture.

Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure

Secure digital infrastructure is the backbone of modern economies.

By advancing cyber resilience, AI security, and critical digital systems, the symposium strengthens regional innovation and builds the secure industrial ecosystems demanded by the future.

Peace, Justice & Strong Institutions

Trust is the currency of stable societies.

Cyber resilience directly supports strong institutions, reduces systemic vulnerabilities, and protects citizens, governments, and businesses from digital threats that undermine national stability.

Who Will Attend

CIOs, CISOs, CTOs, Heads of Cybersecurity

IT & Security Directors

Infrastructure, Cloud & Network Leaders

Government Cybersecurity Units, Security Architects & Analysts

SOC leaders, Incident Responders, Threat Hunters

Risk, Compliance & Privacy Officers

TESTIMONIALS

What our client says

Thank you very much for organizing this amazing event and cannot wait for the 2022 edition

Senior Information Security Specialist The Government of Dubai Legal Affairs Department

"We need to Invest our energy into something that is going to contribute to our organization’s growth. This prestigious event and recognition are a testimonial to that”

Information & Cyber-Security Professional & GRC Officer, WASL Group

“It is always a pleasure to be associated with The GEC Security Symposium. The team brings fascinating new elements to the show every year. We have always had a very fruitful participation.”

Spire Solutions

“We are delighted to be a part of the GECSS 2021. Security is an ongoing focus for us, and this event and recognition provides added motivation for us to continue in our organisation’s security journey.”

VP, Information Security, GEMS Education

" Integrating business Excellence principles into information security is the best approach to design a world class Information Security program. This event is a wonderful testament of that. Great Going!”

CISO Municipality and Planning Dept, Ajman

“A very well organized event. The attendance was of top quality and it was a great platform to network with some leading CISOs.”

BitDefender

“It is always a delight to associate with GEC Media group and their events. The GECSS symposium was a very well organized events and the CISO networking and roundtable was extremely high quality.”

BeyondTrust

“In order to have safe digital, and accelerating the future we should be cyber resilience since it’s the readiness to act on any situation and recover on sufficient manner. GECSS is a great platfor, to reflect this thought”

CISO, Abu Dhabi Federal Government

“Feeling proud to be part of this incredible association. I am thankful to GEC Media team for organizing such an wonderful events in this pandemic time”

Director IT, Zulekha Hospital

“It brings me immense joy to be associated The GEC Security Symposium which brings world leaders to a common platform that allows collaboration between those working in the IT security industry and those providing futuristic solutions and services in various sectors.”

Acting Chief Information and Security Officer, TAWAZUN
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