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We design executive-grade tech events across the GCC — curated rooms, serious conversations, real outcomes.

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Next Event · Cyber First Kuwait · 21 Apr 2026
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Events Calendar

Upcoming Events

Browse every upcoming EFG event — filter by interest, city, or month to find the right room for you.

The EFG Difference

How EFG Events Are Different

Most tech events are trade shows in disguise. EFG designs invite-only rooms where senior leaders exchange real insight — no expo halls, no badge scanners, no filler.

15–20
Leaders per boardroom

Curated Rooms, Not Crowded Halls

Every seat is intentional. We hand-select CISOs, CIOs, CTOs, and VP-level leaders — no open registration, no trade-show crowds. The result is a room where every conversation moves the needle.

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Distinct event formats

Executive-Only Formats

Summits, closed-door boardrooms, practitioner workshops, and leadership awards — designed for decision-makers who don’t have time for filler. Every format is built to deliver signal, not noise.

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Practitioners on Stage, Not Salespeople

Our speaker lineups are built on one rule: real-world experience only. No vendor pitches, no pay-to-play slots. Every keynote and panel features hands-on leaders sharing what actually worked — and what didn’t.

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GCC markets covered

Built for the GCC, Not Imported

These aren’t repackaged global conferences dropped into a Gulf hotel. Every agenda, speaker brief, and format is designed ground-up for the region’s regulatory landscape, talent market, and digital ambitions.

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Since launching in the region, our events have brought together thousands of leaders across critical industries.

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Claroty
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Group-IB
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Tenable
ManageEngine
Secureworks
SonicWall
CPX
Pentera
Securonix
Wallix
EC-Council
Group-IB
Nozomi Networks
OPSWAT
Tenable
ManageEngine
Secureworks
SonicWall
CPX
Pentera
Securonix
Wallix
EC-Council
Palo Alto Networks
Google Cloud Security
SentinelOne
Kaspersky
Fortinet
Celonis
Yokogawa
Dragos
Akamai
EY
Claroty
GBM
Group-IB
Nozomi Networks
OPSWAT
Tenable
ManageEngine
Secureworks
SonicWall
CPX
Pentera
Securonix
Wallix
EC-Council
Palo Alto Networks
Google Cloud Security
SentinelOne
Kaspersky
Fortinet
Celonis
Yokogawa
Dragos
Akamai
EY
Claroty
GBM
Experience an EFG Event

This is what a typical EFG summit looks like — focused, senior, and outcome-driven.

Cyber First · 3RD EDITION

Cyber First Kuwait

21 April 2026Kuwait City, Kuwait

The GCC's premier cybersecurity leadership summit returns to Kuwait — bringing together CISOs, government cyber leaders, and security innovators for a day of practitioner-led insight.

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What you'll get

  • Closed-door CISO boardroom
  • GCC threat landscape briefing
  • Vendor-free practitioner panels
Limited seats · RSVP required

Countdown to Event

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Registration Open

3RD EDITION

Cyber First Kuwait

Venue TBA500+ Attendees
Our Track Record

112+ Events. 7 Countries.

Since 2023, EFG has delivered conferences, executive boardrooms, and managed events across the Middle East and Africa.

112+

Events Delivered

7

Countries

60+

Partners

300+

Speakers

Across cybersecurity, data, operations and digital transformation — these are the rooms we've built.

Cyber First1ST EDITION
Completed

CyberFirst UAE Summit

February 3, 2026 · Abu Dhabi · Conference venue, Abu Dhabi

Chaired by H.E. Dr. Mohamed Al Kuwaiti

Audience: CISOs & Govt Leaders
100% boardroom seats filled
25+speakers
300+attendees
15+sponsors
OT Security First1ST EDITION
Completed

OT Security First MENA

February 4, 2026 · Abu Dhabi · Rosewood Hotel

Yokogawa Platinum · OT Security Awards

Audience: OT Security Directors & CISOs
3 boardroom sessions sold out
20+speakers
250+attendees
12+sponsors
Opex FirstINAUGURAL
Completed

OPEX First KSA

September 9, 2025 · Riyadh · Riyadh Airport Marriott

Celonis Lead Sponsor · OELeap Launch

Audience: COOs & Process Leaders
200+ attendees
20+speakers
200+attendees
10+sponsors
Data & AI First1ST EDITION
Completed

Digital First Qatar

February 20, 2024 · Doha · Hilton Doha

30+ Speakers · Government Participation

Audience: CDOs & Data Leaders
18 sponsors onboarded
30+speakers
300+attendees
18+sponsors

And 100+ more managed events, executive boardrooms, and industry roundtables across the GCC.

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Our events and insights are covered by leading industry publications

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From the Stage

Event Highlights

Keynotes, panels, and conversations captured live from our events across the GCC.

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