Cyber First
The GCC’s Definitive Cybersecurity Summit
Where the region’s CISOs, government cyber leaders, and security architects convene. Four nations. One platform. The conversations that define GCC cybersecurity happen here.
SECURITY LEADERS
NATIONS
SPEAKERS
SPONSORS
Four Nations. Total Coverage.
Built to Scale. Built to Stay.
Kuwait City
1st Edition · Apr 2025
Radisson Blu
Abu Dhabi
2nd Edition · Feb 2026
Rosewood Abu Dhabi
Kuwait City
3rd Edition · Apr 21, 2026
Jumeirah Messilah Beach Hotel
Riyadh
4th Edition · 2026
Doha
2nd Edition · Apr 7, 2026
You’ll Know the People in This Room
Cyber First doesn’t fill seats — it curates a room. Every attendee is a decision-maker shaping cybersecurity across the GCC.
Senior Security Leaders
GCC Nations
Organisations Represented
Director-Level & Above
32%
CISOs & CSOs
Chief Information Security Officers leading enterprise cyber strategy
22%
CTO & CIO
Technology executives driving digital transformation securely
18%
Government Cyber Leaders
National cybersecurity authority heads and policy makers
15%
Security Architects
Hands-on leaders designing defence frameworks
13%
Vendor & Solution Leads
Technology partners showcasing next-gen security solutions
This is not a conference audience. This is your peer group.
What You Walk Away With
Every element of Cyber First is designed for one thing — giving senior security leaders something they can use the moment they return to their desks.
Threat Intelligence You Can Act On
Not theory — real threat briefings from practitioners defending GCC networks right now. Walk out with a playbook, not just notes.
Direct Access to Your Peers
Structured roundtables and closed-door sessions with CISOs who face the same regulatory, cultural, and operational challenges you do.
Vendor Clarity, Not Noise
Curated solution showcases from vetted partners. No expo-floor chaos — just focused demonstrations matched to real GCC use cases.
Regulatory Foresight
Hear directly from national cyber authorities. Understand what's coming before it's mandated — from UAE's NESA to Saudi's NCA and beyond.
Partnerships That Last
Every edition is a reunion. The relationships built at Cyber First compound over years, creating a regional security network that works.
Board-Ready Strategy
Sessions designed for leaders who report to boards. Take back frameworks, metrics, and narratives that translate security into business language.
This Is the Landscape. We Built the Room.
The GCC is investing billions in digital transformation — and adversaries know it. The attack surface is expanding faster than most organisations can defend. These aren’t statistics to worry about in isolation. They’re the reason 1,500+ security leaders gather at Cyber First every year.
Average cost of a data breach in the Middle East — among the highest globally
Cyberattack attempts targeting the UAE every single day
Year-on-year increase in cyber incidents across the GCC region
Of organizations in the region increasing their cybersecurity budgets
Projected UAE cybersecurity market value by 2026
The Leaders Setting the Agenda
Government heads, enterprise CISOs, and global security architects — the people who don’t just attend conferences, they define them.
More Than a Conference
Every element is designed for one outcome — that the right people leave with the right connections, insights, and momentum.
Keynotes & Panels
High-level presentations and moderated discussions featuring CISOs, government leaders, and security practitioners.
Awards Ceremony
Recognizing excellence in cybersecurity — from innovative defenders to visionary leaders shaping the region.
1-on-1 Meetings
Pre-scheduled face-to-face meetings between enterprise buyers and solution providers. Every meeting is curated.
Hackathon & CTF
Hands-on cybersecurity challenges testing real-world skills — from penetration testing to incident response.
Networking & Luncheons
Structured networking sessions and sit-down luncheons designed to build lasting professional relationships.
Media & Live Broadcast
Full media coverage including live streaming, post-event highlights, and industry press engagement.
Trusted by the Brands That Matter
50+ technology leaders and security vendors have partnered with Cyber First to reach the GCC’s most senior security audience.
2026 Sponsors
Past Series Sponsors
Media Partners
The Cyber First Experience
Moments captured from our conferences across the GCC.
See It in Action
Shorts & Reels
Cyber First Kuwait
IN 0 DAYS
