Global Cybersecurity Leaders discuss AI threats at GISEC Global 2026 Dubai

Tech News World - Global Cybersecurity Leaders discuss AI threats, digital sovereignty and cyber resilience at GISEC Global 2026 in Dubai.
Running until September 18th, GISEC Global welcomes participants from 182 countries, serving as a global convergence point for government leaders, national cyber authorities, enterprise CISOs, technology innovators, ethical hackers and the next generation of cybersecurity professionals.
The Cyber First Global Summit includes ministers, central bank governors, national cybersecurity authorities, CEOs and global institutions that will examine the growing interdependence between cybersecurity, economic stability and national security. The summit will craft the future of cyber-first economies, where secure digital infrastructure and technological sovereignty are becoming essential to long-term resilience and economic continuity.
Participants at GISEC Global 2026 in Dubai include prominent cybersecurity leaders from across government and industry, including H.E. Dr Mohamed Al Kuwaiti, Head of UAE Cyber Security Council; H.E. Amer Sharaf, CEO of Cyber Security Systems and Services Sector at Dubai Electronic Security Center (DESC); Subra Kumaraswamy, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer at Visa; Alex Attumalil, Global Chief Information Security Officer at Under Armour; and Roeland Delrue, Co-Founder and COO of Aikido Security.
GISEC Global 2026 will accelerate the world’s shift from reactive cybersecurity to ecosystem-wide resilience, uniting policymakers, security leaders and technology innovators to strengthen critical infrastructure, advance responsible AI governance and build digital trust.


