CIO&CISO UAE Roundtable Dinner

Securing Digital Transformation: Integrating Security, IAM, and GRC for a Resilient Future

Digital transformation across the UAE is accelerating innovation, customer experience, and operational efficiency—but it also expands the attack surface and compliance complexity. This panel will explore how CIOs and CISOs can embed robust Security, Identity & Access Management (IAM), and Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) strategies into transformation initiatives. From aligning zero trust with agile business models to automating compliance in hybrid and multi-cloud environments, leaders will share how they are driving secure innovation while meeting stringent regional and global regulations.

Panel Questions:

1. How can security, IAM, and GRC be integrated into digital transformation roadmaps from the outset rather than as reactive measures?
2. What strategies are UAE organisations adopting to align IAM with digital-first business models while ensuring regulatory compliance?
3. How can zero trust architectures support secure and seamless digital experiences during large-scale transformation projects?
4. In what ways can AI, automation, and analytics optimise IAM and GRC processes without slowing down innovation?
5. How are CIOs and CISOs balancing speed of transformation with the need for strong governance and risk management?
6. What skills and cultural shifts are required to ensure that digital transformation enhances—not compromises—security and trust?

Moderator: 

Steve Benton
Independent Strategic Cyber Advisor

The Unseen Guardian: Why Technology Governance is More Critical Than Ever…

In a world ruled by digital systems and AI-driven decisions, technology governance is no longer a compliance checkbox—it’s a strategic imperative. It safeguards data, ensures ethical AI, aligns with regulations, and steers responsible innovation. Without it, organizations risk fines, bias, cyber threats, and reputational damage. With it, they unlock innovation, protect integrity, and sustain public trust.

Speaker: 

Fahd Nizam
Strategy & Tech GRC Leader

Beyond The Breach – Intelligent Identity for Third-Party Risk Abstract

Cyberattacks through third parties reveal the limits of traditional identity systems. From service providers to supply chains, a single weak link can endanger entire networks. With nearly every organization tied to a breached partner, static trust is no longer enough. This session explores the future of identity—moving beyond silos to intelligent, adaptive systems that secure every connection by design, where trust is built through innovation, not assumption

Speaker: 

Abdullah Masud
Senior Sales Engineer
Ping Identity