Vision 2035 is driving an unprecedented wave of digital transformation, and with it, the imperative to secure every layer of the nation's critical infrastructure.
Vision 2035
0B+
Kuwait Cyber Market by 2030
Exceeding USD 1 billion
By 2030
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Market Growth Rate
Strong double-digit expansion
+25%
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Cyber Workforce Demand
Annual growth through 2030
Risk
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Average Breach Cost
Critical sectors by 2030
What We Cover
8 Strategic Focus Areas
Deep-dive sessions spanning the full spectrum of cybersecurity leadership challenges.
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Focus Area 01
Cyber Leadership & Governance
Elevating cybersecurity as a strategic business and national governance priority, strengthening regulatory alignment, executive accountability, and enterprise cyber risk frameworks.
Leadership
Advisory Board
Industry leaders shaping the summit agenda and driving cybersecurity excellence across Kuwait.
Faissal Al-Roumi
Executive Manager of Operational Risk
Burgan Bank
Dr. Fai Ben Salamah
Cybersecurity Expert
Kuwait Technical College
Shaheela Banu A. Majeed
Information Security & Compliance Officer & Auditor
Oil & Gas / Confidential
Yousef El-Kourdi
Group Head of Information Technology
City Group Co. KSC
The Faculty
Who's Speaking
Kuwait's most senior cybersecurity and technology leaders
More Speakers Coming Soon
Faissal Al-Roumi
Executive Manager of Operational Risk
Burgan Bank
Dr. Fai Ben Salamah
Cybersecurity Expert
Kuwait Technical College
Shaheela Banu A. Majeed
Information Security & Compliance Officer & Auditor
Oil & Gas / Confidential
Yousef El-Kourdi
Group Head of Information Technology
City Group Co. KSC
Full Day Programme
Agenda
Draft agenda, subject to change.
08:00 – 09:00Registration & Networking
09:00 – 09:10Opening
Opening Ceremony
Welcome Address by Events First Group (EFG)
09:10 – 09:30Keynote
Opening Keynote
Cyber Resilience for Kuwait: Securing National Infrastructure, Digital Economy & AI Innovation
Live CTF / Hackathon · Awards · 14 Supporting Partners
Kuwait · 2026
Where Kuwait's cyber leaders shape the future of national security.
From Past Editions
Inside the Cyber First Experience
Moments captured from our conferences worldwide.
Delegates networking on the floor
Speaker on the main stage
Speaker addressing delegates
Panel session
Executive networking
Awards ceremony
Programme
What to Expect at 2026
4 High-Impact Panel Discussions
National Cyber Resilience, AI-Driven Defense, OT/ICS Protection, and Data Privacy Governance.
Live CTF / Hackathon
Teams compete in real-time capture-the-flag scenarios, tested against simulated threat environments.
Cyber Excellence Awards
Recognising outstanding contributions to Kuwait's cybersecurity ecosystem across government and enterprise.
Executive Networking
Curated roundtables connecting CISOs and decision-makers across banking, oil & gas, government, and telecom.
Your Audience
Who Should Attend
Government & Regulatory Authorities
Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs)
CIOs & IT Security Leaders
Critical Infrastructure Operators
Oil & Gas & Energy Security Leaders
Banking & Financial Security Leaders
Risk & Compliance Professionals
Cybersecurity Technology Providers
Security Operations Center (SOC) Directors
AI & Emerging Technology Security Specialists
Cloud & Data Protection Experts
Key Industries
Banking & Financial Services
Energy, Oil & Gas
Government & Public Sector
Telecom & Digital Infrastructure
Critical Infrastructure & Utilities
Healthcare & Essential Services
Retail & Digital Economy
350+ Senior Leaders7 Industries1 Transformative Day
Recognition
Cyber First Awards 2026
Recognising Visionary Leadership & Cybersecurity Innovation Across Kuwait
The Cyber First Awards 2026 celebrate outstanding individuals and organisations driving cybersecurity leadership, innovation, and resilience across Kuwait’s public and private sectors. These awards honour pioneers strengthening national cyber defence, securing digital transformation, and building trusted digital ecosystems.
Cybersecurity Visionary of the Year
Secure AI & Emerging Technology Leadership
Enterprise Cyber Resilience & Risk Management
Critical Infrastructure Cyber Defense
Digital Trust, Privacy & Data Governance
Award Nominations
Cyber First Awards recognise organisations and leaders demonstrating exceptional contributions to Kuwait’s cybersecurity ecosystem.
Eligibility
Government and regulatory authorities
Enterprises and private sector organisations
Banking and financial institutions
Critical infrastructure operators
Cybersecurity and technology innovators
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