GISEC Global 2026 is the 15th edition of the largest cybersecurity event in the Middle East & Africa, taking place 21-23 September 2026 at the Dubai Exhibition Centre (DEC), Expo City, Dubai, UAE. Hosted in collaboration with the UAE Cybersecurity Council, Dubai Electronic Security Centre (DESC), the Ministry of Interior and Dubai Police, this summit gathers the global cyber community to tackle evolving threats and drive collaboration across sectors.
Over three days, GISEC delivers 300+ hours of expert content across multiple stages — from deep technical sessions and real breach case studies to government policy discussions, critical infrastructure defense, live hacker demos, and cutting‑edge innovation showcases. Highlights include the Main Stage, Government Stage, Critical Infrastructure Stage, Dark Stage, X‑Labs, and the GISEC North Star startup zone featuring the most innovative cybersecurity solutions worldwide.
More than 25,000 infosec professionals, 750+ global cybersecurity brands and experts from 180+ countries are expected to attend. Participants span enterprise security leaders, CISOs, innovators, government officials and tech partners, all aiming to advance cyber defense strategies, explore AI/quantum security challenges, and connect with decision‑makers shaping the future of digital trust.