Confront the 2026 Cyber Reality
Cyber risk is no longer isolated. It is systemic.
Accelerated by AI. Amplified by supply chains. Shaped by global dynamics.
Meet. Learn. Strategise. CyberNext is where industry leaders confront these challenges and help shape the future of cybersecurity in the region.
20 October 2026
JW Marriot Marina Hotel, Dubai
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Registration Closed
From Tools to Readiness
Most organisations are investing more in cybersecurity. But are they becoming more resilient? Help AG CyberNext Conference is built for cybersecurity technical leaders who want to move beyond tools and into operational readiness.
Digital sovereignty and cloud control
Digital sovereignty and cloud control
Sovereign by design: Managing cloud, identity, and data control across borders.
AI-Driven Threat Acceleration
AI-Driven Threat Acceleration
Understanding the attacker mindset in the era of LLMs and generative AI tools.
SOC Maturity & Evolution
SOC Maturity & Evolution
Transitioning from traditional alert monitoring to proactive, AI-augmented SOC operations.
Secure Digital Transformation
Secure Digital Transformation
Designing resilient digital access architectures for modern hybrid environments.
OT & IoT Operational Risk
OT & IoT Operational Risk
Securing critical infrastructure when operational downtime is simply not an option.
Compliance under real-world pressure
Compliance under real-world pressure
Navigating the complex regulatory landscape and establishing measurable compliance.
Agenda
08:30 - 09:30
Registration & Networking Breakfast
09:30 - 09:50
Welcome Address
Beyond Today, Defining Tomorrow.
Dr Aleksandar Valjarevic, CEO, Help AG
Beyond Today, Defining Tomorrow.
Dr Aleksandar Valjarevic, CEO, Help AG
09:50 - 10:10
Keynote Address by H.E. Dr Mohamed Al Kuwaiti,
Head of Cyber Security, UAE Government
Head of Cyber Security, UAE Government
10:10 - 10:30
Etisalat Keynote
Connected by Etisalat: Enabling an Intelligent Future
Ayman Alshehi, VP - Network Security, Etisalat
Connected by Etisalat: Enabling an Intelligent Future
Ayman Alshehi, VP - Network Security, Etisalat
10:30 - 11:00
Help AG Keynote
Secured by Help AG: Making That Future Trusted
Nikola Kukoljac, VP Solution Architecture, Help AG
Secured by Help AG: Making That Future Trusted
Nikola Kukoljac, VP Solution Architecture, Help AG
11:00 - 11:30
Executive Panel Discussion
Shaping the Digital Decade: Security, Sovereignty and Innovation
Cloudflare, Fortinet, TDRA. NMC Healthcare and Emirates NBD
Shaping the Digital Decade: Security, Sovereignty and Innovation
Cloudflare, Fortinet, TDRA. NMC Healthcare and Emirates NBD
11:30 - 11:45
Networking Break - Coffee & Conversations
11:45 - 13:15
Breakout Session | Parallel Tracks
13:15 – 14:00
Networking Lunch & Innovation Showcase
14:00 – 14:30
Special Address
14:30 – 15:30
Customer Recognition Awards
15:30 – 16:00
Conference Closing
Parallel Breakout Sessions
Track 1
11:45 – 12:15
AI Red Teaming & Runtime Security
Building Secure AI Operations with AI Dashboard
Recognizing and Responding to AI-Driven Threats
Track 2
12:15 – 12:45
The AI-Powered SOC: Driving Faster Security Outcomes
Identity Firewall: Protecting Trusted Access
The Foundation of AI Adoption: Visibility, Data Security & Control
Track 3
12:45 – 13:15
Mission-Critical Security for Modern Enterprises
Zero Trust in the Age of AI
Post-Quantum Readiness: Cryptographic Asset Discovery
Innovation Partners
Be Part of the Conversation Defining Future of Cybersecurity
Limited seats available for this executive summit. Secure your spot among the region’s top cybersecurity leaders
20 October 2026
JW Marriot Marina Hotel, Dubai
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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