19th Edition
CyberX Summit & Awards
2025 : Qatar Edition
CYBER RESILIENCE IN THE AGE OF AI AND EVOLVING THREATS
05th February 2025 | Grand Hyatt Doha Hotel & Villas
300+
Prequalified Delegates
30+
Solution Providers
25+
Industry Experts
10+
Hours Of Sessions
The biggest cybersecurity gathering in Qatar and Middle East
The Conference
1% of cybersecurity at one place
The People
Best cybersecurity place to network and gain business
The Exhibition
EVENT OVERVIEW

The Global Industrial Cybersecurity Market size is expected to reach $22.8 billion by 2026, rising at a market growth of 7.2% CAGR during the forecast period. Industrial Cybersecurity is meant to safeguard industrial conditions from cyber risks across different phases.

According to Mordor Intelligence: "The Qatari cybersecurity market is expected to register a CAGR of 12.6% during the forecast period". Thus, cybersecurity has become a priority for the authorities in Qatar. Qatari security forces have invested significantly in educational programs and general awareness campaigns to increase public understanding of cyber threats and how to protect against them. With ambitious projects like TASMU. Qatar is a country that is fast transitioning to a digital economy. Qatar is one of the Middle East’s top cloud users and has a goal of establishing a knowledge-based society by 2030.

According to MCIT, Qatar's cybersecurity market size is estimated at over $1 billion USD in 2022, with an expected growth of 10 percent per year, making it worth nearly $1.5 billion USD by 2026. Cooperation is playing a critical role in Qatar’s approach to cybersecurity. Effective partnerships with competent partners and service providers are viewed as essential to fostering prosperity and shaping the future of cybersecurity. Director of National Cybersecurity Excellence and Enablement Affairs at the NCSA, stresses the importance of collaboration between industry leaders, experts, and government entities.

In other reported news: Qatar faces a daunting challenge in the realm of cybersecurity, with approximately 5.1 million internal and external cyber-attacks and 45,000 intrusion attempts thwarted recently.

The goal is to create a cyber-resilient ecosystem capable of withstanding cyber threats and ensuring business continuity.

Join Cyber Security Leaders and Innovators in Doha, Qatar at the 19th Edition of Cyberx Global Series and 5th Annual CyberX Summit & Awards, Qatar Edition on 5th February 2025. Join us for this 1-day dialogue with reformative panel discussions, keynote presentations, fire-side chat, spotlight tracks to discuss the current initiatives and future trends to safeguard the organizations & business effectiveness.

WHY PARTNER?
Face to Face Meetings
Being in a room of people who are passionate about sharing what they have learned and helping others enhance their knowledge and skills. At CyberX Qatar 2025, you will be joining peers from different industries addressing similar challenges, wanting to improve their knowledge and skills and gives you an advantage of bringing something back to one’s office or organisation.
Keynote Speaking Conference
Hearing success stories from stakeholders and partners of the value chain. Forward- looking insights from the best in the business will help you plan future strategies. Keynote presentations/Panel discussions offering insights and valuable learning opportunities.
Product Showcase Exhibition
Meet top global, regional cybersecurity experts from the public and private industry to learn and brainstorm about next-gen, customized, innovative cybersecurity products and solutions for seamless business.
DELEGATE JOURNEY
Hear From Experts
Network With Decision Makers
Connect Collaborate Drive
Networking & One To One Meeting
Raffle Draw & Discounts on Cyber Security Certifications
Custom Give Aways
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
TARGET SECTORS
Government
Healthcare
BFSI
Fintech
Energy & Utilities
Transportation
Manufacturing
Real Estate & Infrastructure
Retail
Sports
Defence & Security
Aerospace
Tourism & Hospitality
Oil & Gas
E-commerce
JOB TITLES
Chief Information Security Officer
Chief Information Officers
Chief Risk Officer
Chief Security Officer
Chief Data officer
SVP/VP/Director/Head of IT/OT/ICS
Cybersecurity Leaders
Head of IT Infrastructure
Head of ICS Security
Cyber Security Risk Monitoring Professionals
Cyber Security Governance Manager
Cloud Architect
Network Security Engineer
Cybersecurity Specialist
SOC Manager
KEYNOTE SPEAKER 2024
Mr. Khalid Al Hashemi
Director of National Cyber Empowerment and Excellence Affairs at the National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA)

Khalid Al-Hashemi is the Director of National Cyber Security Enablement & Excellence Affairs at National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA). He is responsible to enable national level cyber security initiatives and projects, he is responsible for national level cyber security innovation, research, development, enablement, training and awareness programs, he also provides co-ordination between NCSA and external stakeholders and creating partnerships with related local entities to enhance national cyber security.

Khalid started his career within Industrial sector in Information Technology, then moved to cyber security domain and for the last decade he was in leadership roles in national cyber security.

Key Achievements:

  • Leading cyber security planning and execution for the CLUB World CUP 2020.
  • Leading cyber security planning and execution for the World CUP 2022.
  • Leading cyber security planning and execution for Asian Cup 2024 hosted in Qatar.
CYBERX QATAR 2025 | SPEAKERS
CISO, QIIC
Mohammad Anfal Shaikh
CISO
QIIC
QInvest
John Mankarios
IT - Vice President
QInvest
Agthia Group
Kapil Matta
Group Manager-Risk & Governance
Agthia Group
Commercial Bank of Qatar
Harris Ismail
Head of Identity & Access Management
Commercial Bank of Qatar
Gulf Drilling International QSC
Faizal Babu Kavungal
Head Of Enterprise Risk Management
Gulf Drilling International QSC
Yusuf Rasheen
Head of Information Security
Qatar Post
Senior Network and Security Consultant
Mohammad Saquib
Senior Network and Security Consultant
Government Entity
ITQAN Clinical Simulation & Innovation Centre, Hamad Medical Corporation
Amr Metwally
Assistant Executive Director
ITQAN Clinical Simulation & Innovation Centre, Hamad Medical Corporation
Cyber Security Experts gathering in Qatar
SPONSORS & PARTNERS 2024
Official ICT Partner
Platinum Sponsor
Gold Sponsors
Silver Sponsors
Exhibitors
Distribution Partner
Networking Partner
Media Partners
CYBERX GLOBAL AWARDS: QATAR EDITION 2025
CISO of
the Year
AWARD
Best Cyber Security Awards in Middle East
Cyber Security
Excellence
Award
Best Cyber Security Awards in Middle East
Cyber Security
Visionary
Award
Best Cyber Security Awards in Middle East
AI CyberSecurity
Innovation
Award
Best Cyber Security Awards in Middle East
Ransomware Protection
Solution of Year
Award
Best Cyber Security Awards in Middle East
Threat Intelligence
Innovation
Award
Best Cyber Security Awards in Middle East
Cloud Security
of the Year
Award
Best Cyber Security Awards in Middle East
IAM Solution
of the Year
Award
Best Cyber Security Awards in Middle East
Start up
of Year
Award
Best Cyber Security Awards in Middle East