A convergence of ideas, innovation, and investment opportunities
In a groundbreaking move, Intersec is set to unveil the Intersec Innovators Arena (IIA) a dynamic platform designed to bring together emerging SMEs in the security sector. Nestled in the in{:cyber} pavilion, this innovative initiative aims to provide a stage for promising startups to showcase their cutting-edge products and services directly to investors wielding real purchasing power.
Powered by Unipreneur Inc, The IIA will serve as an exhibition, pitching, and networking platform for the most innovative startups, companies, and academic institutions in the cyber security and connected verticals of Intersec.
2024 Agenda
Explore the conference agenda of the 1st ever Intersec Innovation Arena
Day 1
| 11:00 to 11:30 - Inauguration of IIA : |
Welcome address by Messe Frankfurt (5 minutes) Welcome address by Unipreneur (5 minutes) Keynote by VIP from Messe Frankfurt (10 minutes) |
| 11:30 to 12:15 – Panel discussion: The role of innovators in national safety and security, in the present and future |
The discussion will cover successful examples of how startups and innovators have contributed to national security and the future of startup – industry collaboration in this domain. 5 speakers. 1 govt or industry leader from each vertical (Commercial security, Homeland security, Fire & Rescue, Safety & Health and Cyber Security) 1 Moderator |
| 12:15 to 13:00 – Cyber Talks, AI Edition (Academia - Industry) |
Ted talks style talks where leaders and pioneers from the Govt, Industry and Academia ecosystem share inspiring ideas, insights and innovations related to cyber and national security. 6 speakers (2 from Govt, 2 from Industry and 2 from Academia). 7 minutes per speaker |
| 13:00 to 14:00 – Lunch break |
| 14:00 to 15:00 – The Cyber Innovators |
12 of the exhibiting startups will pitch in front of a 4-member jury comprising of industry leaders, entrepreneurs and investors. 4 minutes per startup |
| 15:00 – 16:00 – The Cyber Intrapreneur |
15 aspiring job seekers will pitch their work talent, skills and achievements to senior reps from exhibiting companies at Intersec who are looking to hire interns or full-time employees. The job / internship seekers will be fresh graduates and university students studying C.S, I.T or Cyber Security 3 minutes pitching time per individual |
| 16:00 to 17:30 – Innovators Networking |
Focused networking and match making between startups, innovators, investors and industry leaders. The format: 3 long tables will be connected to each other, to accompany 20 each side of the tables (40 people in total). At every 1-minute interval (which will be conveyed by the ring of a bell), each person must move one seat to his / her right and come face to face with a new person for networking. So, in this time frame, forty people are guaranteed to connect / exchange contacts with each other in the arena. |
Day 2
| 11:00 to 11:30 – Panel discussion: The role of startups in cyber security development |
Speakers: 2 Cyber security startups, 1 govt leader and 1 industry leader |
| 11:30 to 12:00 – Panel discussion: Future leaders of cyber security - Nurturing global cyber leaders from UAE’s academia ecosystem. |
4 academia speakers from UAE’s leading universities |
| 12:00 to 13:00 – Cyber Talks, Young innovators edition |
Ted talks style talks where leaders and pioneers from the Govt, Industry and Academia ecosystem share inspiring ideas, insights and innovations related to cyber and national security. 10 speakers (5 university students and 5 startup founders). 5 minutes per speaker |
| 13:00 to 14:00 – Lunch break |
| 14:00 to 15:00 – The Innovators Pitch 2 |
| The remaining 12 exhibiting startups will pitch for 4 minutes each in front of a 4-member jury comprising of industry leaders, entrepreneurs and investors. |
| 15:00 to 16:00 – The Intrapreneur (Emaratipreneur edition) |
15 aspiring Emirati job seekers will pitch their work talent, skills and achievements to senior reps from exhibiting companies at Intersec who are looking to hire Emarati interns or full-time employees. |
| 16:00 to 17:30 – Innovators Networking |
Day 3
| 11:00 to 11:30 - Panel discussion: Enhancing employment and emaratization in the cyber security industry. |
| 11:30 to 12:15 – The Cyber Debate |
Topic – The impact of AI on cyber security: Cause for celebration of concern? 2 teams. 5 persons per team comprising of startups and university students. 40 minutes debate. 5 minutes concluding points. |
| 12:15 to 13:00 – The Cyber Quiz |
An interactive open quiz for cyber security and AI enthusiasts 2 Rounds. 20 minutes each Round 1 – Cyber Security. Round 2 – AI |
| 13:00 to 14:00 – Lunch break |
| 14:00 to 14:45 – The Cyber Innovators, Youth edition |
Young cyber innovators from UAE’s universities will pitch innovative and impactful cyber and national security ideas on stage. 8 innovators, 5 minutes each |
| 14:45 to 15:30 – Youth Circle, by Dubai Youth Council |
An Emarati youth and industry leaders focused discussion session on career and startup. |
| 15:30 to 15:45 – The Innovators Pitch winners |
Announcing and awarding the winners of the innovators pitch |
| 15:45 to 16:00 – The Intrapreneurs pitch winners |
| Announcing and awarding the winners of the innovators pitch |
| 16:00 to 16:45 – Closing remarks. |