Celebrating a Legacy, Embracing the Future
Dates : 14-15 January 2025
Venue : Trade Centre Arena, DWTC
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.
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11:35 | Keynote: The Evolution of Security Threats
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
14:00 | Panel Discussion: Fostering Inclusive Community Security on a Local & Global Scale
14:30 | Presentation: Sustainable Security: Integrating Design for Enhanced User Experience & Asset Value
11:30 | Keynote: Bridging the Gap: Strategies for Global Collaboration between Security, Standardization & Policy Making Communities
11:45 | Thought Leadership Panel: Implications of AI in Global Security: Ethical and Practical Considerations
12:20 | Presentation: The Next Generation of Hackers: Implications of Integrating AI into Our Systems
12:40 | Presentation: Building Cyber Security Resilience: Beyond Traditional CyberSecurity Function
13:00 | Presentation: Proactive Security Measures with Data Visualization & Predictive Analytics
13:40 | Presentation: Matter of Trust: Media Authenticity in Video Surveillance
14:10 | On-Stage Conversation: Securing Industrial Systems for Global Energy Supply
14:35 | Presentation OneCCC: Next-Gen Convergence of Security
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)
Lt. Col Abdulrahman AlTamimi
Deputy Director of The International Affairs Bureau | Ministry of Interior (UAE)
Eng. Arif AlJanahi
Security Consultant | SIRA & Head of Technical Committee | Oyoon Project
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)
Ahmed Tarradah
CISO | Rain (Bahrain)
Eng. Abdullah Hassan Al Hammadi
Head of Command & Control Center | Dubai Municipality (UAE)
Andrea Monteleone
Segment Development Manager, Critical Infrastructure – EMEA | Axis Communications (Italy)
Ali Alnomais
Aviation Security Manager | The Helicopter Company & ASIS Triple Crown (Saudi Arabia)
Ben Kite
Senior Executive Leader in Defense, Intelligence, Cyber, Security and Resilience | Kearney (UAE)
Brett Taylor
Security Strategy & Design 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)
Eleanor Berry
Crisis Manager EEMEA, Mastercard (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. Hamad Khalifa Swuidan Al Nuaimi
Head of Telecommunication Division, Information Technology Center | Abu Dhabi Police (UAE)
Jorge FAINSTEIN DAY GASTRELL
Director (Pro-Tempore) Capacity Building and Training | Interpol (Singapore)
Julie Nel
Chair | The Security Institute (UK)
Jude Carnegie
Director, Security and Resilience Operations | Google (UAE)
Kishen Dinesh
Regional Business Manager- MEA | Acre Security (UAE)
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)
Michael Nielsen
Managing Director | Intel- Realsense
Eng. Mohammad Al Banna
Security Systems and Consulting Manager | SIRA (UAE)
Eng. Mohammed Saleh
Director of Security Engineering Department | SIRA (UAE)
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)
Mohamed Bahnasy
Cluster Director of Security | Accor (UAE)
Mark Nuttall
Executive Advisor | Confidential
Norman Heit
Global Corporate Security & Resilience Director| Vodafone (UK)
Nasser Al Neyadi
Head of Information Security | Ministry of Interior (UAE)
Nadeem Iqbal
Director | IFPO MENASA & IFPO Global Advisory Board Member (Saudi Arabia)
Dr. Omer Ali Saifudeen
Assistant Dean – Graduate Studies Affairs, Dean Faculty | Rabdan Academy (UAE)
Peter O’Connell
Regional Security Director MESSA – Global Security | AtkinsRealis & Chair | Security Institute Mid East Members Group (MEMG) (UAE)
Prof. Dr. Philipp Meuser
Managing Director | Meuser Architekten GmbH (Germany)
Rudolph Lohmeyer
Senior Partner, Head of the National Transformation Institute | Kearney (Saudi Arabia)
Rasheed Abdullah Alzahrani
Safety & Security Director | King Salman Park Foundation (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)
Prof. Simon Hepburn
Chief Executive Officer | The Security Institute (UK)
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
Security Director | General Electric
Sharang Gupta
Director | PwC Middle East (UAE)
Simon Whitehouse
Director of Security Consultancy | AESG (UAE)
Dr. Stephen McGee
Senior Security Manager | ANZ (Australia)
Stuart Frost
Head of Enterprise Security & Risk Management | UK Government, Senior Civil Service (UK)
Sarah Matar
Partner, Aerospace, Defense, and Security | Kearney
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)
Yazeed Alsenani
Acting Director of Sothern Area Industrial Security Operations Department | Saudi Aramco
All sessions are CPD certified
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