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
Join us and be a part of this Exceptional Program
We're currently inviting submissions for speaking opportunities at our 2025 event. Don't miss the chance to share your expertise and contribute to the advancement of the industry. Submit your speaking proposal
2025 Sponsors and Supporters
Strategic Intelligence Partner
Knowledge Partner
Associate Partner
Supported by:
2025 Speakers
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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
2025 Sponsors
Strategic Intelligence Partner
Knowledge Partner
Associate Partner
Supported by:
Who Should Attend?
Job Title
The summit will unite Chiefs, VPs, Directors, Leads, Managers, Specialists, Advisors having expertise in
- Homeland Security/ National Security/ Physical Security / Cyber Security/ Corporate Security/ Industrial Security
- Counter Terrorism & Border Control
- Safety & Security / HSSE
- Threat Intelligence
- Emergency Response
- Business Continuity
- Risk Management & Governance
- Crisis Management & Disaster Recovery
Organization/ Sector
- Government Authorities (Civil Defense/MOI/Police)
- Law Enforcement Bodies & Federal Agencies
- Maritime
- Aviation
- BFSI
- Logistics
- Healthcare
- Energy
- Entertainment & Sports
- Education
- Hotel & Leisure
- Construction/ Real Estate
