Security Leaders’ Summit Agenda

Mark Nuttall, Executive Advisor| Confidential

In today's interconnected world, understanding the evolution of security threats is crucial for protecting assets and sensitive information. The keynote will thread upon:

• Security threat evolution over time
• The current threat landscape
• Emerging risks and key capabilities needed for future readiness

Rudolph Lohmeyer, Senior Partner, Head of the National Transformation Institute | Kearney

Moderator:

Mark Nuttall, Executive Advisor| Confidential

Panelists:

• Carlo Loveri, Head of Risk & Business Continuity | Abu Dhabi Airports
• Samuel Batros, Security Director | General Electric
• Regina Dagueva, Chairman Advisor | Safety & Security Operations Committee (SSOC)
• Mohamed Bahnasy, Cluster Director of Security | Accor
• Norman Heit, Global Corporate Security & Resilience Director | Vodafone

Regina Dagueva, Chairman Advisor | Safety & Security Operations Committee (SSOC)

Moderator

Satia Rai, CEO | International Professional Security Association

Panelists:

• Christina Alexander Alexandropoulou, Cluster Manager, Southeast Europe for Security & Market Safety | Philip Morris International & “Top Woman in Security” 2024 - Security Magazine
• Sumaiyah Alotaibi, Manager of Dammam Security Operation Division | Saudi Aramco & Safety & Industrial Security (S&IS) Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) Champion
• Julie Nel, Chair | The Security Institute
• Marie Tyler, Director | International Professional Security
• Doniella Mckoy, Manager of Corporate Security & Business Continuity | Syneos Health & BCI UAE Chapter Leader

Doniella Mckoy, Manager of Corporate Security & Business Continuity | Syneos Health & BCI UAE Chapter Leader

Lt. Col. Saeed M. AlShebli, Deputy Director of Digital Security Department | Ministry of Interior

This panel will delve into strategies for enhancing community security through inclusive practices at both local and global levels. The key focus areas will include:

• Community Engagement with Local Stakeholders: Discussing ways to actively involve local stakeholders, including community leaders and residents, in security initiatives to build trust and cooperation.
• Role of International Organizations: Exploring how international organizations can support and amplify local security efforts through resources, expertise, and global networks.
• Role of Local NGOs: Highlighting the critical contributions of local NGOs in implementing grassroots security measures and fostering community resilience.
• Role of Corporates: What is the responsibility of companies to proactively engage in community safety and responsibility.
• Outreach and Support to Special Communities: Addressing the unique security needs of special communities, such as people of determination and youth, ensuring they are included and supported in security frameworks.

Moderator:

Eitan Charnoff, Secretariat | Secure Communities Forum

Panelists:

• Lt. Col Abdulrahman AlTamimi, Deputy Director of The International Affairs Bureau | Ministry of Interior UAE
• Fatima Mustafa, Chief Digital Officer | Thye Hua Kwan Moral Charities
• Razwana Begum Bt Abdul Rahim, Head (Public Safety & Security) - School of Humanities & Behavioural Sciences | Singapore University of Social Sciences
• Ahmed Tarradah, CISO | Rain
• Jorge FAINSTEIN DAY GASTRELL, Director (Pro-Tempore) Capacity Building and Training | Interpol
• Dr. Omer Ali Saifudeen, Assistant Dean – Graduate Studies Affairs, Dean Faculty| Rabdan Academy

In today’s ever-changing landscape, security design within the built environment is evolving beyond traditional approaches. This presentation will explore how innovative security solutions can not only protect assets and occupants but also significantly contribute to a project's sustainability, enhance the overall user experience, and increase asset value.

Simon will delve into the principles of sustainable security design, showing how a holistic approach that considers environmental impact, social well-being, and economic efficiency can transform security from a mere functional necessity into a strategic value-added service. Through thoughtfully designed measures like natural surveillance, biophilic elements, and integrated technology, we'll see how safer, more welcoming spaces can promote a sense of community and well-being.

• Holistic Security Design
• User-Centric Approaches
• Economic Benefits
• Case Studies & Best Practices

Simon Whitehouse, Director of Security Consultancy | AESG

Philipp will showcase best practice examples of new construction and renovation projects, highlighting the delicate balance between structural security and aesthetic appeal. Drawing on his current work in Ukraine, where he is involved in assessing residential buildings damaged and destroyed by missile and artillery strikes on behalf of the German government, Meuser will delve into the challenges and innovations of rebuilding structures affected by weapons impact.

Prof. Dr. Philipp Meuser, Managing Director | Meuser Architekten GmbH

Christopher Sherwood, Regional Director – Security Consultancy | ESSURA

Brett Taylor, Security Strategy & Design Director | Diriyah (Saudi Arabia)

Samuel Batros, Security Director | General Electric

The presentation will explore why this critical area is still overlooked by many organizations globally and the reasons cited for that. It will walk through an actual operational model. It will show the importance of business alignment and focus on both security and risk management, pre contract and assurance and continuous risk management, post contract. It will include the important element of human behavior and highlight that whilst security is a critical component it is very rarely the primary driver for contract award.

Stuart Frost, Head of Enterprise Security & Risk Management | UK Government, Senior Civil Service

The need for an inclusive security strategy that covers infrastructure, technology and people development as the founding pillars. The session shall also touch upon how the transformational tools such as Virtual reality, Augmented reality, Machine Larning can be optimized to create engaging, efficient and immersive programs overriding the conventional face to face training and the check in the box practices.

• Career pathways to leverage the experience of aging work force yet accelerate their future development to stay relevant.
• Suite of skills, behaviours and knowledge domains to generate value for the organization and help talent retention.
• Create a balance between technical skills and business enabling skills to foster agile ways of working, cross functional alignment and ensure employee wellness.

Sandi Davies, CEO | International Foundation for Protection Officers

Kishen Dinesh, Regional Business Manager- MEA | Acre Security

In this session, the panel comprising of Risk Management Leader, Security Design and Technology Expert, People & Performance Guru, and Financial Custodian shall deliberate the array of options that can be put to practice without a paradigm shift the visibility of security program and interactions with the stake holders.

• How to effectively use Big Data for security to articulate business value
• Negotiate the challenges of Dynamic Threat Spectrum, Agility, Tech Developments and Cost optimization
• Options of a Security Executive to Manage the Change: Continue with Catalogue services Vs Integrate Security Program with rest of the Business Functions

Panel Moderator:
Nadeem Iqbal, Director | IFPO MENASA & IFPO Global Advisory Board Member

Panelists:

• Stuart Frost, Head of Enterprise Security & Risk Management | UK Government, Senior Civil Service
• Anoop Paudval, Head of Information Security Governance, Risk and Compliance | Gulf News, Al Nisr Publishing
• Talal AlOnazi, Misk 2030 Leader | Board Committee Member & Vice President, Public Safety (HSSE) | The Royal Commission for AlUla
• Simon Whitehouse, Director of Security Consultancy | AESG
• Yazeed Alsenani, Acting Director of Sothern Area Industrial Security Operations Department | Saudi Aramco

Mark Nuttall, Executive Advisor| Confidential

Mark Nuttall, Executive Advisor| Confidential

Dr. Bushra Al Blooshi, Director of Governance & Risk Management | Dubai Electronic Security Center

Navigating New & Emerging Security Paradigms in AI-Driven World; Responsible Use of AI in the Age of Hyper-Competition: Collaboration & Co-operation)

Panel Moderator:
Lorna Trayan, Security Executive Partner & CISO Adviser | Gartner

Panelists:

• Eng. Arif AlJanahi, Security Consultant | SIRA & Head of Technical Committee - Oyoon Project
• Mohamed AlMaleki, Head of Information Security Office | Federal Tax Authority
• Nasser Al Neyadi, Head of Information Security | Ministry of Interior
• Gianclaudio Moresi, Corporate IT Security Officer | Forbo
• Khalil Almusaeed, Security Operations Manager | Saudi Aramco
• Afra Ibrahim Bin Fares, Cyber Security & Technology Researcher | Dubai Electronic Security Center

Fawaz AlSumaim, Head of Cyber Crime Division | Ministry of Interior Bahrain

Majid AlShowdari, CyberSecurity Leader & eGRC Director | Confidential

• The role of advanced statistical methods such as ML and DL in enhancing detective controls and incident response capabilities
• Identify weak points using sophisticated techniques by analyzing incident data to pinpoint vulnerabilities and recurrent issues.
• Utilize advanced data visualization methods to explore anomalies and effectively communicate data insights.
• Implement data-driven decision-making by proactively enhancing, tweaking, and fine-tuning detective controls based on datasets and predictive results to build a robust security program.

Mohamed AlMaleki, Head of Information Security Office | Federal Tax Authority

Leo Levit, Chair | ONVIF Steering Committee

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

Guest Speaker
Ahmed Al Barrak, OT Cyber Security Leader | Saudi Aramco

Unifying command centers across domains - policing, border security, customs, critical infrastructure and smart cities

Sharang Gupta, Director | PwC Middle East

Dr. Stephen McGee, Senior Security Manager | ANZ

Panel Moderators:

• Kevin Graham, CEO | The Critical Communications Association (TCCA)
• Tero Pesonen, Board Vice-Chair & Director| The Critical Communications Association (TCCA) & Chair | Critical Communications Broadband Group (CCBG), a sub-group of TCCA

Panelists:

• Eng. Major Abdulla Ahmed Saif Alafkham Alhammoudi, Head of Operational Communication | Dubai Police (UAE)
• Dr. Hamad Khalifa Swuidan Al Nuaimi, Head of Telecommunication Division, Information Technology Center | Abu Dhabi Police
• Eddie Reyes, US Contractor & Retired Deputy Chief of Police | Ministry of Interior
• Rasheed Abdullah Alzahrani, Safety & Security Director | King Salman Park Foundation
• Eng. Abdullah Hassan Al Hammadi, Head of Command & Control Center | Dubai Municipality
• Andrea Monteleone, Segment Development Manager, Critical Infrastructure – EMEA | Axis Communications

The protective clothing market plays a crucial role in the textile industry, driven by its growing significance in enhancing user health and safety. As demand for higher-performance protective clothing increases, so does the focus on the sustainability of these products. The environmental impact of protective textiles is being scrutinized more closely, with growing attention on reducing their carbon footprint and improving overall sustainability.

Advancements in fiber technologies are making a significant contribution to making more durable protective clothing with lower environmental impact. An example is in dope-dyed modacrylic fibers, where color pigments are incorporated directly into the fiber before the extrusion process, drastically reducing water consumption—up to 92% less than conventional dyeing methods. This innovative approach also improves color retention, even under prolonged exposure to heat and light, resulting in more durable products with a reduced environmental impact.

Dope-dyed modacrylic fibers have more than 50 industrial washing cycle performances according to ISO 15797. By integrating these sustainable practices, the textile industry can produce protective clothing that not only meets rigorous performance standards but also contributes to minimizing the ecological footprint of its production.

Bahadır Kaya, Performance Fiber Manager| AKSA Akrilik A.Ş.

Leading experts will delve into the necessity of a multi-layered security approach that integrates both physical and digital measures to ensure comprehensive protection against evolving threats. This session goes beyond the buzzword "convergence" by exploring how synergizing cyber, physical, and operational technology (OT) security can drive business success. Gain practical insights into building a resilient security framework that addresses the complexities of modern hybrid threats and fortifies critical infrastructure

Panel Moderator:

Daniel Norman, Regional Director, EMEA | Information Security Forum

Panelists:

• Majid AlShowdari, CyberSecurity Leader & eGRC Director | Confidential
• Fawaz AlSumaim, Head of Cyber Crime Division | Ministry of Interior Bahrain
• Dr. Stephen McGee, Senior Security Manager | ANZ
• Brett Taylor, Security Strategy & Design Director | Diriyah
• Ahmed Al Barrak, OT Cyber Security Leader | Saudi Aramco
• Eng. Mohammed Saleh, Director of Security Engineering Department | SIRA

Carlo Loveri, Head of Risk & Business Continuity | Abu Dhabi Airports

Panel Moderator:
Sarah Matar, Partner, Aerospace, Defense, and Security | Kearney

Panelists:

• Jude Carnegie, Director, Security and Resilience Operations | Google
• Eleanor Berry, Crisis Manager EEMEA | Mastercard 
• Ben Kite, Senior Executive Leader in Defense, Intelligence, Cyber, Security and Resilience | Kearney

Panel Moderator
Prof. Simon Hepburn, Chief Executive Officer | The Security Institute

Panelists:

• Peter O’Connell, Regional Security Director MESSA – Global Security | AtkinsRealis & Chair | Security Institute Mid East Members Group (MEMG)
• Julie Nel, Chair | The Security Institute
• Ali Alnomais, Aviation Security Manager| The Helicopter Company & ASIS Triple Crown

• In a world where there is more information than ever, it can be a challenge to ‘cut through the noise’.
• Managing multiple streams of intelligence alerts across government advisories, intelligence consultancies, open source and benchmarking groups effectively, will ensure you can prioritise where your business assets are at a greater risk of disruption
• How do you take an intelligence threat/alert and deliver tangible security recommendations/operations to minimise the risk to business assets

Aaron Coppard, Head of Security, MENA, Turkey, Pakistan, Russia/CIS | GSK

The speaker will share practical tips and recommendations for achieving security harmony by optimizing the balance between people, processes, and technology. Drawing from real-life experience, she will highlight five critical aspects essential for enhancing overall security and cybersecurity posture.

• Sharing a specific example from my experience where balancing people, processes, and technology led to enhanced security.
• Highlighting the challenges faced and the strategies implemented to achieve security harmony
• Key learning focusing on training & awareness, clear policies & procedures, continuous monitoring, technology alignment and incident response planning

Christina Alexander Alexandropoulou, Cluster Manager, Southeast Europe for Security & Market Safety | Philip Morris International & “Top Woman in Security” 2024 - Security Magazine

Mark Nuttall, Executive Advisor| Confidential