Registration and Networking and Lunch

Ease into the Security Symposium KSA with registration, a networking session with industry peers, and a welcome lunch to fuel insightful conversations and connections.

Opening Keynote

Join Anushree Dixit | Chief Strategy Officer at GEC Media Group, as she sets the tone for the Security Symposium KSA with an inspiring keynote on the evolving cybersecurity landscape, strategic insights, and the future of secure digital transformation in the region.

Expert Panel: The evolving threat landscape

Discussion Points:

• Emerging cybersecurity threats in 2025
• The role of AI & automation in cyber defense
• Future trends & regulatory shifts

Moderator:
Mohammed Al Doseri | Group CISO and CDO | Tasheel Finance
Panelist:
Maaz Khan | Head of Information/Cyber Security | Lendo For Finance
Waqar Anwer | Cybersecurity Consultant | Ministry of Environment Water and Agriculture
Adeel Agha | Cyber Security, Risk and Compliance | Al Ittefaq Steel Production Co.
Abdullatif Al-Rushaid | Cyber Security, General Manager | Board Risk Management Committee Member | Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources

Expert Panel: AI & threat intelligence – A game changer?

Discussion Points:

• How AI enhances real-time threat detection
• Balancing automation & human expertise
• Challenges in AI-driven cybersecurity strategies

Moderator:
Saghir Khan | Security Operations Center Lead | SBM
Panelist:
Saad Alqarni | CISO | Malaa
Mohamad Abdul Wajid, Tanveer |Group CIO | BALUBAID GROUP OF COMPANIES
Aijaz Regoo | Chief Information Technology Officer | MIS Connect
Adnan Rafique Ahmed​​​​ | Lead Specialist, Business Continuity II Enterprise Risk Management MA|A'DEN

CISO Awards & Closing Remarks

Celebrate excellence in cybersecurity as we recognize leading CISOs for their remarkable achievements. The event concludes with final reflections and closing remarks, marking the end of an impactful day at the Security Symposium KSA.