Celebrating a Legacy, Embracing the Future
As we celebrated a quarter-century of excellence, our commitment to advancing the field of security is unwavering. The Intersec Security Leaders' Summit (ISLS) has evolved into a dynamic platform where thought leaders, experts, and innovators converge to share their expertise, exchange ideas, and shape the future of security strategies.
The two-day strategic summit embodies innovation, best practices, and a showcase of global achievements, all while embracing the boundless potential of the future
Translating thought leadership into action, the event will stage world-class line up of sessions and speakers uncovering the topics and tactics required to redefine security norms, inspire bold strategies, and collectively shape a safer, more secure world.
Key Topics:
- Security Dilemmas: Balancing Innovation, Privacy & Risk
- Bridging the Gap: Strategies for Global Collaboration between Security, Standardization & Policy Making Communities
- Aligning Security Strategies with ESG Principles: Navigating the Intersection of Sustainability & Security
- Leaders to Think Beyond their Corporate Playbook : Futureproof Amidst Uncertainty
- From Siloed Security to Convergence of NextGen Integrated Security
- New Security Battleground: Deep Fakes & Deep Media
- Empowering Diversity & Inclusion: Strengthening Security Capability & Capacity
2025 Sponsors and Supporters
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11:35 | Keynote: Shifting from Reliance to Resilience: Optimizing for Agility Or Future-Proofing Security: Embracing Multi-Domain Integration
11:45 | Thought Leadership Panel: Security Dilemmas & Tech Diplomacy: Geopolitics, Innovation, Governance & Ethics
12:20 | Presentation: Securing Global Mega Events: Security Lessons Learnt
12:40 | Panel Discussion: Overcoming Barriers & Fears: DEI in Developing Resilient Security Teams
13:10 | Presentation: Synergy in Action: Boosting Organizational Resilience with Business Continuity & Security
13:30 | On-Stage Conversation: AI & ML: Unleashing Advanced Threat Detection & Response
11:40 | Keynote: Bridging the Gap: Strategies for Global Collaboration between Security, Standardization & Policy Making Communities
11:55 | Thought Leadership Panel: Implications of AI in Global Security: Ethical and Practical Considerations
(Navigating New & Emerging Security Paradigms in AI-Driven World; Responsible Use of AI in the Age of Hyper-Competition: Collaboration & Co-operation)
12:30 | Presentation: The Next Generation of Hackers: Implications of Integrating AI into Our Systems
12:50 | Presentation: Building Cyber Security Resilience: Beyond Traditional CyberSecurity Function
13:10 | Presentation: Proactive Security Measures with Data Visualization & Predictive Analytics
13:30 | Presentation: Security, Emergency Management, and AI Innovation: Creating Security for the Future
2025 Speakers
Afra Ibrahim Bin Fares
Cyber Security & Technology Researcher | Dubai Electronic Security Center (UAE)
Eng. Major Abdulla Ahmed Saif Alafkham Alhammoudi
Head of Operational Communication | Dubai Police (UAE)
Aaron Coppard
Head of Security, MENA, Turkey, Pakistan, Russia/CIS | GSK (UAE)
Anoop Paudval
Head of Information Security Governance, Risk and Compliance | Gulf News, Al Nisr Publishing (UAE)
Ahmed Al Barrak
OT Cyber Security Leader | Saudi Aramco (Saudi Arabia)
Brett Taylor
Safety & Security Director | Diriyah (Saudi Arabia)
Dr. Bushra Al Blooshi
Director of Governance & Risk Management | Dubai Electronic Security Center (UAE)
Christina Alexander Alexandropoulou
Cluster Manager, Southeast Europe for Security & Market Safety | Philip Morris International & “Top Woman in Security” 2024 - Security Magazine (Greece)
Carlo Loveri
Head of Risk & Business Continuity | Abu Dhabi Airports (UAE)
Christopher Sherwood
Regional Director – Security Consultancy | ESSURA (UAE)
Daniel Norman
Regional Director, EMEA | Information Security Forum (UK)
Doniella Mckoy
Manager of Corporate Security & Business Continuity | Syneos Health & BCI UAE Chapter Leader (USA)
Eitan Charnoff
Secretariat | Secure Communities Forum (UAE)
Eddie Reyes
US Contractor & Retired Deputy Chief of Police | Ministry of Interior (UAE)
Fatima Mustafa
Chief Digital Officer | Thye Hua Kwan Moral Charities (Singapore)
Fawaz AlSumaim
Head of Cyber Crime Division | Ministry of Interior Bahrain
Gianclaudio Moresi
Corporate IT Security Officer | Forbo (Switzerland)
Dr. Lt. Col Hamad Khalifa Swuidan Al Nuaimi
Head of Telecommunication Division, Information Technology Center | Abu Dhabi Police (UAE)
Julie Nel
Chair | The Security Institute (UK)
Khalil AlMusaeed
Security Operations Manager | Saudi Aramco (Saudi Arabia)
Kevin Graham
CEO | The Critical Communications Association (TCCA) (Australia)
Lorna Trayan
Security Executive Partner & CISO Adviser | Gartner (UAE)
Leo Levit
Chair | ONVIF Steering Committee (Sweden)
Marie Tyler
Director | International Professional Security Association (UK)
Majid AlShowdari
CyberSecurity Leader | Confidential Government (Saudi Arabia)
Mohamed AlMaleki
Head of Information Security Office | Federal Tax Authority (UAE)
Nasser Al Neyadi
Head of Information Security | Ministry of Interior (UAE)
Nadeem Iqbal
Director | IFPO MENASA & IFPO Global Advisory Board Member (Saudi Arabia)
Prof. Dr. Philipp Meuser
Managing Director | Meuser Architekten GmbH (Germany)
Rasheed Abdullah Alzahrani
Safety & Security Director | King Salman Park Foundation (Saudi Arabia)
Dr. Randal Collins
Senior Director – Emergency Management | NEOM (Saudi Arabia)
Regina Dagueva
Chairman Advisor | Safety & Security Operations Committee (SSOC) (Qatar)
Razwana Begum Bt Abdul Rahim
Head (Public Safety & Security) - School of Humanities & Behavioural Sciences | Singapore University of Social Sciences (Singapore)
Lt. Col. Saeed M. AlShebli
Deputy Director of Digital Security Department | Ministry of Interior (UAE)
Sandi Davies
CEO | International Foundation for Protection Officers (USA)
Sumaiyah Alotaibi
Manager of Dammam Security Operation Division | Saudi Aramco & Safety & Industrial Security (S&IS) Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) Champion (Saudi Arabia)
Satia Rai
CEO | International Professional Security Association (UK)
Samuel Batros
Global Security Risk Management | Amazon Web Services (UAE)
Sharang Gupta
Director | PwC Middle East (UAE)
Simon Whitehouse
Director of Security Consultancy | AESG (UAE)
Stephen McGee
Senior Security Manager | ANZ (Australia)
Stuart Frost
Head of Enterprise Security & Risk Management | UK Government, Senior Civil Service (UK)
Talal AlOnazi
Misk 2030 Leader | Board Committee Member & Vice President, Public Safety (HSSE)| The Royal Commission for AlUla
Tero Pesonen
Board Vice-Chair & Director | The Critical Communications Association (TCCA) & Chair | Critical Communications Broadband Group (CCBG), a sub-group of TCCA (Finland)
All sessions are CPD certified
2024 Highlights
