11 - 13 January, 2027 Dubai, UAE

InCyber Briefing

12 January 2026
Sheikh Saeed Hall 2

Anticipate. Adapt. Act.

The InCyber Briefing is the definitive gathering for CISOs, cybersecurity strategists, and digital risk leaders navigating the next wave of cyber disruption. This exclusive programme dives into the most urgent and overlooked dimensions of today’s digital threat landscape—delivering sharp insights, bold perspectives, and practical tools for building cyber resilience.

From AI-powered deception to data sovereignty dilemmas and the unexpected power of “boring tech,” this year’s agenda goes beyond buzzwords to address what really works in securing tomorrow’s enterprise.

Key Themes:

Enhancing Supply Chain Resilience
Regulatory Maze: Navigating Global Cyber Compliance
Board Reporting & Cyber Metrics that Matter
AI, Automation & Adversaries: Pivoting the Balance

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12th January 2026

11:00
Opening Remarks

Daniel Norman, Regional Director, EMEA | Information Security Forum

11:20
Presentation : The Oracle in the System: A Village Parable for Governing AI

Luqman Kondeth, Director Cybersecurity | New York University Abu Dhabi

11:40
On-Stage Conversation: AI, Automation & Adversaries: Pivoting the Balance

Moderator:
Sunil Tiwari, CISO | Nas Neuron

Guest Speaker:
James Wiles, Head Cyber Security – Middle East & Africa | Cigna Healthcare

12:05
Case Study Presentation: Agentic AI in the SOC: Reducing Risk, Cost & Carbon

Dennis Pokupec, CSO/CISO | Creditplus Bank

12:25
On-Stage Conversation: The New Frontier of Cyber Threats: Securing AI, Drones, and Robotics in a Global Logistics Network

Moderator:
Daniel Norman, Regional Director, EMEA | Information Security Forum
Speaker:
Amit Ghodekar, CISO | Aramex

12:50
Fire-Side Chat: The Clock is Ticking: Strategic Preparedness for the Post-Quantum Era

Moderator:
Daniel Norman, Regional Director, EMEA | Information Security Forum
Speaker:
Vijay Velayutham, Principal Information Security Officer | Ministry of Energy & Infrastructure

13:15
Presentation: Enhancing Supply Chain Resilience

Siham Benhamidouche, VP DCR Cybersecurity & Data Risk- Digital Customer Relationship | Schneider Electric

13:35
Case Study: From Firefighting to Future-Ready: GRC by Design at Gulf News

Anoop Kumar Paudval, Head of Information Security Governance Risk and Compliance | Gulf News

13:55
Panel Discussion: Cyber Metrics That Matter: Turning Risk into Boardroom Language

Moderator:
Daniel Norman, Regional Director, EMEA | Information Security Forum

Panellists:

James Wiles, Head Cyber Security – Middle East & Africa | Cigna Healthcare
Dennis Pokupec, CSO/CISO | Creditplus Bank
Khaled Al Teneji, Cyber Security Head, Group IT, Shared Services Center | Emirates National Oil Company Limited (ENOC) LLC
Jonathan Kwofie, Head of Cyber Security | Dubai Financial Services Authority
Vishal Vaghela, CISO | Americana Restaurants
Fahad AlQarni, CISO | Government Commission

14:40
Simulation Exercise: Cyber Crisis
Incorporating cyber simulation exercises are essential for a comprehensive resilience programme. Join a select group of cyber leaders and senior practitioners for an in-person Cyber Simulation Exercise.

Facilitated by ISF resilience and incident response experts, this session will provide individuals with an opportunity to collaborate and share knowledge while navigating a simulated cyber-attack on a fictitious organisation.

Engage with industry experts and enhance your preparedness for real-world cyber threats.

At the end of this exercise, you will be able to:

Assess your organisation's readiness against sophisticated cyber threats and identify areas for improvement
Apply best practice when running crisis simulations internally
Learn from industry leaders and peers about innovative approaches to handling major crises.

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