When is Cyber First UAE 2027?

Cyber First UAE 2027, the 9th edition, takes place on 27 January 2027 in the United Arab Emirates. It is a one-day event.

Who attends Cyber First UAE 2027?

CIOs, CTOs and Chief Digital Officers; CISOs and information security leaders; Chief Data, AI and Privacy Officers; cyber risk and technology risk leaders; SOC, threat intelligence and incident response leaders; OT, ICS and industrial cybersecurity leaders; critical infrastructure security leaders; government cybersecurity and digital leaders; and regulators and cyber policy leaders.

What topics does Cyber First UAE 2027 cover?

Executive cyber leadership and geopolitical risk; AI, Agentic AI and emerging cyber threats; critical infrastructure, OT and industrial cybersecurity; cloud security, data protection and digital sovereignty; digital supply chains and third-party risk; post-quantum cybersecurity and cryptographic readiness; incident response, cyber recovery and business continuity; and operational resilience and crisis management.

How do I register for or speak at Cyber First UAE 2027?

Use the registration form on the event page to register to attend or to apply to speak.

Cyber First — Series Overview

Cyber First is the definitive cybersecurity summit series by Events First Group, convening CISOs, government cyber leaders, regulators, and enterprise security executives across the Middle East, India, and East Africa. Each edition is invitation-only and free for qualified end-users.

Series: Cyber First
Audience profile: CISOs, CIOs, Government cyber leaders, Regulators, Critical-infrastructure operators, Banking and fintech security heads, Telecom and digital infrastructure security leaders
Active editions: 4
URL: https://www.eventsfirstgroup.com/events/cyber-first

Editions

Cyber First Kuwait 2026 (7th Annual) — Kuwait City, Kuwait (17 November 2026) — https://www.eventsfirstgroup.com/events/cyber-first/kuwait-2026
Cyber First Kenya 2026, Nairobi Edition — Nairobi, Kenya (July 2026) — https://www.eventsfirstgroup.com/events/cyber-first/kenya-2026
Cyber First Qatar 2026 — Doha, Qatar (10 November 2026) — https://www.eventsfirstgroup.com/events/cyber-first/qatar
Cyber First UAE 2027 (9th Edition) — To be announced, United Arab Emirates (27 January 2027) — https://www.eventsfirstgroup.com/events/cyber-first/uae

9th Edition · Cyber First UAE 2027

Building the UAE’s Cyber-Resilient Digital Future

Name: Cyber First UAE 2027
Start: 2027-01-27
Location: United Arab Emirates

Securing InnovationProtecting InfrastructureEnabling Digital Trust

A senior-level cybersecurity and cyber-resilience platform bringing together government, regulators, CISOs, CIOs, critical infrastructure leaders, financial institutions and technology innovators to shape the UAE’s secure digital future.

Date & location27 January 2027 UAE

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In one lineBeyond compliance. Ahead of risk.

Event overview

The UAE is rapidly advancing its AI-driven digital economy, powered by AI, cloud, 5G, smart infrastructure and connected systems. As digital dependency grows, cybersecurity is becoming essential to business continuity, national resilience and digital trust.

The UAE cybersecurity market is projected to grow from USD 820M in 2025 to USD 1.51B by 2031, while the UAE ranked among the highest-performing countries in the ITU Global Cybersecurity Index 2024.

With an expanding digital attack surface, the priority is no longer just preventing attacks — it is ensuring the UAE’s digital economy, critical infrastructure and essential services remain secure, trusted and operational.

What the event is about

Securing the UAE’s increasingly connected digital economy.

Strengthening cyber and operational resilience across critical sectors.

Addressing the security implications of Generative AI and Agentic AI.

Protecting critical infrastructure and converged IT/OT environments.

Building greater resilience across cloud, data and digital supply chains.

Advancing digital sovereignty and long-term data protection.

Preparing organisations for post-quantum cybersecurity.

Strengthening detection, response, recovery and business continuity.

At a glance

250+Senior cybersecurity & technology leaders

1 DayEvent format

30+Industry experts & visionary speakers

4High-level leadership panels

20+Industry sectors represented

12+ HoursCurated conversation & networking

Accredited Event

We are a CPD Certified Event.

Cyber First UAE 2027 is certified by the CPD Certification Service. Attendees receive a CPD certificate after attending the event.

Earn up to 7 hours of CPD points.

Approved Provider

Previous sponsors & strategic partners

The UAE cybersecurity landscape

Why cyber resilience matters now

The UAE’s rapid digital transformation is creating significant economic opportunity while also expanding the country’s digital attack surface. Organisations increasingly depend on interconnected environments spanning cloud, AI, data, APIs, IoT, 5G, OT, connected infrastructure and digital supply chains.

Key facts & figures

Dubai skyline at night with the Burj Khalifa

USD 820MUAE cybersecurity market in 2025

USD 1.51BProjected cybersecurity market by 2031

10.66%Expected CAGR, 2025–2031

223,800+Potentially exposed UAE-hosted assets

200,000+per dayReported cyberattacks against strategic sectors

50%Critical vulnerabilities reportedly unaddressed for 5+ years

#5GloballyUAE ranking in the ITU Global Cybersecurity Index 2024

265Entities across vital sectors cited as under continuous monitoring

140,000+dailyThreat indicators reportedly identified

800,000+Cyber threats cited as analysed by the national cyber operations ecosystem

Key topics

Eight conversations, one room

Executive Cyber Leadership & Geopolitical Risk

AI, Agentic AI & Emerging Cyber Threats

Critical Infrastructure, OT & Industrial Cybersecurity

Cloud Security, Data Protection & Digital Sovereignty

Cybersecurity of Digital Supply Chains & Third-Party Risk

Post-Quantum Cybersecurity & Cryptographic Readiness

Incident Response, Cyber Recovery & Business Continuity

Operational Resilience & Crisis Management

The case for the room

Why Cyber First UAE 2027?

A speaker on stage at the previous Cyber First UAE

Rapid digital transformation is increasing the interdependency between technology, data, infrastructure and essential services.

AI and Agentic AI are creating new opportunities while introducing new attack surfaces and governance challenges.

Critical sectors such as energy, oil & gas, utilities, aviation, telecom and financial services depend on resilient digital and operational environments.

Cloud, data and digital supply-chain dependencies require stronger visibility, governance and resilience.

Cybersecurity is increasingly connected to national security, economic continuity and business operations.

Organisations need to prepare not only to prevent attacks, but also to respond, recover and continue operating when disruption occurs.

The UAE provides a strong environment for government, enterprise, critical infrastructure and technology leaders to collaborate on practical cyber-resilience priorities.

Who should attend?

The people who carry the risk

CIOs, CTOs & Chief Digital OfficersCISOs & Information Security LeadersChief Data, AI & Privacy OfficersCybersecurity & Information Security DirectorsCyber Risk & Technology Risk LeadersSOC, Threat Intelligence & Incident Response LeadersAI, Cloud & Data Security LeadersDigital Transformation & Technology LeadersGRC, Governance & Compliance LeadersBusiness Continuity & Operational Resilience LeadersOT, ICS & Industrial Cybersecurity LeadersCritical Infrastructure Security LeadersGovernment Cybersecurity & Digital LeadersRegulators & Cyber Policy LeadersEnterprise & Security Architects

Delegates at the previous Cyber First UAE

15leadership
roles

Industries represented

Seventeen sectors

01Government & Public Sector
02Banking & Financial Services
03Insurance
04Fintech & Digital Payments
05Energy
06Oil & Gas
07Utilities & Water
08Renewables & Clean Energy
09Telecommunications
10Technology & Software
11Aviation & Airports
12Transportation & Logistics
13Manufacturing & Industrial
14Real Estate & Property
15Construction & Infrastructure
16Retail & E-commerce
17Education

Awards

Cyber First UAE 2027 Awards coming soon

Award categories and nominations will be announced soon.

Coming soon

Speaking enquiries

Speak at Cyber First UAE 2027

For speaking enquiries, reach our conference producer directly or apply through the form.

Apply to speak

For speaking enquiries

Harini SudhakarSenior Conference Producer

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Highlights from previous events

The room, on film

Delegate testimonials

Previous event photography

Location

Abu Dhabi. Venue to be announced very soon

27 January 2027Abu Dhabi, UAE

Beyond compliance. Ahead of risk.

27 January 2027UAE

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