Building cyber resilience for Qatar's AI-powered digital economy.
Convening cybersecurity leaders, government decision-makers, critical infrastructure operators and technology innovators to shape Qatar's secure digital future.
As Qatar accelerates its digital transformation under Qatar National Vision 2030, cybersecurity is emerging as a critical pillar of economic growth, digital trust, and national resilience.
With the country's cybersecurity market projected to exceed USD 1 billion by 2030 and global cybercrime costs expected to surpass USD 10 trillion annually, organizations are increasing investments in AI security, cloud protection, and critical infrastructure resilience.
Aligned with the Qatar National Cyber Security Strategy 2024-2030, Cyber First Qatar 2026 convenes 250+ senior leaders, 30+ expert speakers, and key government and industry stakeholders to shape the strategies, technologies, and partnerships of Qatar's secure, AI-powered future.
3rd Edition · Qatar
Cyber First · UAE
Cyber First · Kuwait
One day. One room. The leaders defining Qatar's secure digital future.
Of strategic insights & networking
Senior cybersecurity & technology leaders
Industry experts & visionary speakers
High-level leadership panels
Industry sectors represented
Hours of curated conversation
Six forces converging on Doha right now.
From national strategy to converged industrial systems, the same handful of forces are reshaping how the Kingdom defends its connected economy — and they are all moving at once.
Aligned with Qatar National Vision 2030
Supporting the ambitions of QNV 2030 through secure digital transformation across government, enterprise, and critical infrastructure.
Investments accelerating across the digital stack
AI, cloud, digital government, and smart infrastructure programs are scaling rapidly and reshaping the threat surface.
Cyber resilience as a national imperative
Strengthening protection of critical national assets and essential services against a rapidly evolving adversary landscape.
AI threats and IT/OT convergence
Addressing the growing challenges of AI-powered cyber threats and converged industrial systems that legacy controls were not built for.
Regulatory frameworks and digital trust
Advancing data protection, digital trust, and compliance posture across regulated sectors.
Public-private collaboration
Fostering stronger partnership between government, industry, and technology partners to defend the Kingdom's connected economy.
The market is moving fast.
Estimated size of Qatar's cybersecurity market.
Projected market value, reflecting sustained investment.
Expected annual growth of Qatar's cybersecurity market.
Qatar's projected digital transformation market value.
Estimated global cost of cybercrime, raising urgency.
Involve ransomware, phishing, identity or credential theft.
The conversations defining cyber resilience in Qatar.
National Cyber Resilience & Digital Sovereignty
AI Security, Governance & Responsible AI
Critical Infrastructure, IT/OT & Industrial Security
Cloud Security, Data Protection & Digital Trust
Cyber Risk, Compliance & Regulatory Readiness
Cybersecurity Automation & AI-Driven SecOps
Zero Trust & Identity-Centric Security
Threat Intelligence & Incident Response
Trusted by the security vendor ecosystem.
A snapshot of the global technology leaders and security vendors who have partnered with the Cyber First series.
The room is built for senior decision-makers.
250+ senior cyber and digital leaders shaping Qatar's connected economy.
A curated, invite-only gathering of CISOs, CIOs and security practitioners across government, banking, energy and critical infrastructure.
The sectors shaping Qatar's connected economy.
One day. Four panels. A full programme.
- 08:00 – 09:00LogisticsRegistration, Networking & Refreshments
- 09:00 – 09:10WelcomeWelcome Address & Opening Remarks
- 09:10 – 09:20KeynoteOpening Keynote Address
- 09:20 – 10:00PanelPanel 1 · Securing Qatar's Digital Future Through Cyber Resilience, Innovation & TrustStrengthening national cyber resilience in an AI-powered economyAccelerating public-private collaboration for a secure digital futureBalancing innovation, governance, and cyber risk managementAddressing emerging threats across critical infrastructure and digital servicesBuilding a cyber-aware culture and strengthening digital trust
- 10:00 – 10:10Tech PartnerTechnology Partner Presentation · Sponsor Session 1
- 10:10 – 10:20Tech PartnerTechnology Partner Presentation · Sponsor Session 2
- 10:20 – 11:00BreakNetworking Coffee Break & Exhibition Tour
- 11:00 – 11:40PanelPanel 2 · AI, Automation & Cyber Defense — Managing Opportunity and RiskAI-powered threat detection and responseSecuring Generative AI and Agentic AIResponsible AI governance and risk managementAI-driven Security Operations Centers (SOC)Preparing for next-generation AI-powered threats
- 11:40 – 11:50Tech PartnerTechnology Partner Presentation · Sponsor Session 3
- 11:50 – 12:00Tech PartnerTechnology Partner Presentation · Sponsor Session 4
- 12:00 – 12:40PanelPanel 3 · Protecting Critical Infrastructure — Strengthening IT, OT & Industrial CybersecurityIT/OT convergence and cyber riskCritical infrastructure protectionIndustrial Control Systems (ICS) securityCyber resilience for energy and utilitiesIncident response and operational continuity
- 12:40 – 12:50Tech PartnerTechnology Partner Presentation · Sponsor Session 5
- 12:50 – 13:00Tech PartnerTechnology Partner Presentation · Sponsor Session 6
- 13:00 – 13:30BreakNetworking & Refreshment Break
- 13:30 – 13:45FiresideFireside Chat · Data Protection & Digital Trust in an AI-Driven EconomyBalancing innovation with data privacyBuilding digital trust through effective data governanceSecuring sensitive data across cloud and AI environmentsPreparing for evolving data protection and regulatory requirements
- 13:45 – 14:25PanelPanel 4 · From Compliance to Cyber Resilience — Building Trust in a Connected EconomyCyber governance and regulatory complianceZero Trust architectureCloud security and data protectionResilience, recovery and crisis management
- 14:25 – 14:45Awards & RaffleCyber First Qatar Awards & Recognition Ceremony · Raffle Draw
- 14:45 – 14:50ClosingClosing Remarks
- 14:50 – onwardsLogisticsNetworking Lunch
Please note: this is a draft agenda and is subject to change.
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