UAE to host Cybertech Global Conference

The renowned in-person largest networking event for the cyber industry, the Cybertech Global Conference 2022 returns to Dubai for the second time in full scale after Covid and is being held on the 13 to 14th of June 2022. This event will highlight the latest technological innovations, challenges and solutions to combat threats within the global cyber arena.

With a grand exhibition hall and a cutting-edge conference, Cybertech Global gathers thousands of C level decision makers and brings new market opportunities for multinational corporations, startups, private and corporate investors, venture capital firms, government entities and academia. The first edition held in 2021 was attended by His Highness, Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Crown Prince of Dubai.

As more organisations become aware of high risks and incidents, investments in cybersecurity is increasing and an average of 65% of organisations expect a rise in cyber spending this year. A recent PwC survey showed that more than half the CISOs and CIOs have not fully mitigated the risks associated with remote work (50%), digitization (53%) or cloud adoption (54%).

Hence, the Cybertech Global Conference is the perfect platform to foster expert collaborations, create new business opportunities with a wide range of sectors with conference sessions and special events highlighting AI, Advanced IoT, Big Data, Cloud, Blockchain, and focuses on a wide spectrum of different sectors ranging from Finance and Insurance, SCADA/ICS, Mobile and Communications, Health Industry, Smart Mobility, and many more.

Cybertech Global Conference provides attendees and companies alike with a unique opportunity to network, strengthen existing alliances and form new ones, all while becoming acquainted with the latest innovations and solutions from the international cyber community.

The UAE as an international hub for technology and innovation will use the event to break boundaries of global innovation. The conference is also a platform to present new cybersecurity programs, while innovative young startups present their cutting-edge developments and obtain global exposure.

A press conference was held on November 15, 2021 to announce the latest edition of Cybertech Global at Jumeirah Emirates Towers, Dubai. The key speakers were H.E. Dr. Mohamed Al Kuwaiti, Head of Cybersecurity, UAE Government, Amir Rapaport, Founder and Chief Editor of Cybertech and co-author of ‘Cybermania’, and Ankit Shukla, Managing Director, QNA Marcom.

QNA Marcom is the local marketing partner for Cybertech Global. QNA is the leading provider of market intelligence and events for the information technology sector in the EMEA region. Having created its niche as a marketing consultant and researcher, QNA offers global, regional, and local expertise on technology and industry opportunities.

Amir highlighted the experience of bringing Cybertech Global to Dubai in 2022, the vision for this event, the significance of innovation in the cyber domain and the uniqueness of this event as compared to Cybertech in Tel Aviv, New York, Singapore, Rome, Tokyo, Kigali or Miami.

Dr. Al Kuwaiti and Ankit Shukla joined Amir to talk about the biggest cyber threats and opportunities in 2022 for UAE, the region and globally as well as the latest trends in the cyber security sector.

Cybertech Global Conference attracts C-Level executives, investors, professionals, and government officials, from over 80 countries worldwide. Attendees will engage with the best and the brightest from the cyber industry and beyond.