GISEC Global - Gulf Information Security Expo & Conference 2026

GISEC Global is a flagship cybersecurity exhibition and conference for the Middle East and Africa, bringing together security vendors, CISOs, government entities, investors, startups and professionals from critical infrastructure sectors.

The event spans cybersecurity and information security, enterprise IT and cloud, AI security, threat response, digital forensics, hardware hacking and critical-infrastructure protection through product showcases, conference content, themed stages, live demonstrations and startup programming.

The 2026 edition takes place from 16 to 18 September at Dubai Exhibition Centre (DEC), with 750+ global cybersecurity brands, 25,000+ infosec professionals and participation from 180+ countries and regions.

CISO AgendaAI Security

Focuses on breach case studies, deepfakes, generative AI and next-generation ransomware themes for senior security decision-makers and industry audiences.

Policy CooperationDefence Strategy

Centers on local, national and global cooperation to build stronger cybersecurity defence strategies.

Government CybersecurityRegional Agenda

Hosted by DESC, this stage addresses government cybersecurity priorities, public-sector practices and regional collaboration.

Critical InfrastructureOperational Resilience

Examines cyber risks and protection strategies across law enforcement, energy, telecom, nuclear, power and 6G-related infrastructure.

Live DemosOffensive & Defensive Techniques

Presents live demos, hacker talks and technical breakthroughs in cyber warfare, cloud security, forensics and hardware hacking.

Emerging Tech SecurityDemo Lab

Highlights security for AI, IoT, 5G, cloud and immersive technologies through nonstop demonstrations and presentations.

Cybersecurity StartupsInnovation Ecosystem

Serves as the showcase for innovative cybersecurity startups, connecting founders with investors, enterprise buyers and partnership opportunities.

Overview

Introduction

- 2026年展会数据 -

750

Exhibitors (家)

25,000

Visitors (人)

180

Visitor Countries/Regions (个)

Product Zones

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Organizer

Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) is one of the UAE's leading exhibition and event organizers. Since 1981, DWTC has hosted GITEX and shaped it into one of the world's most influential tech events. With venues including Dubai World Trade Centre and Dubai Harbour, DWTC hosts hundreds of international exhibitions and conferences annually and is a benchmark for the Middle East's MICE industry.

The information contained herein is derived from publicly disclosed sources provided by the organizer. Independent verification is advised.