GEC NEWS WIRECyber security experts from across the region and globe will discuss, debate and highlight the latest smart cities technology and service innovations at the Gulf Information Security Expo and Conference which will run concurrently with the Internet of Things Expo from 21-23 May at Dubai World Trade Centre.
GISEC 2017 will host more than 500 international delegates and 75-plus high-profile speakers from entities including GCHQ, the UK Government’s Communications Headquarters, the US Cyber Consequences Unit, HSBC, EasyJet, Wells Fargo and GSK among others. More than 6,000 visitors are expected across the three-day events.
In addition to sharing international best practices required to address the growing concern of cyberattacks and the rising number of high-profile hackings, GISEC 2017 will also debut an all-new ‘Start-up Pavilion’, where more than 50 start-ups, based or incubated in the UAE, will feature the latest cutting-edge products and solutions driving innovation in the smart tech sphere. Representatives from several start-ups will also be given the floor during a dedicated session at the GISEC Conference, where they will pitch their evolutionary concepts direct to the gathered audience.
“As Dubai and regional cities pursue their ambitions to become smart cities that are more interconnected, cybersecurity issues have become a critical consideration, which require greater vigilance,” said Trixie LohMirmand, Senior Vice President, Exhibitions & Events Management, DWTC.
Key sponsors include DARKMATTER as the Cyber Security Innovation Partner, Digirobotics as the Smart Manufacturing Partner, Gulf Business Machines as the Official Security Solution Sponsor, Cisco and Spire Solutions as the Platinum Sponsors and Infowatch as the Panel Sponsor.
