Why it matters
GISEC is the primary market-access gateway for cybersecurity vendors targeting the Gulf, broader Middle East, and Africa, concentrating 750+ brands and 450+ CISOs in one venue with direct access to UAE government procurement and national cyber programmes. The event's formal backing by the UAE Cybersecurity Council and DESC gives exhibitors rare visibility into public-sector buying cycles and regulatory direction. For SMEs and startups, the GISEC North Star pitch track and dedicated startup pods provide structured investor and enterprise-buyer introductions in a high-density decision-maker environment.
About
GISEC GLOBAL is the Middle East and Africa's largest dedicated cybersecurity exhibition and conference, held annually in Dubai. The 15th edition brings together CISOs, government cyber authorities, technology vendors, ethical hackers, and startups for three days of product showcases, multi-stage conference programming, live cyber drills, and capture-the-flag competitions. The event is hosted by the UAE Cybersecurity Council and officially supported by the Dubai Electronic Security Center (DESC), UAE Ministry of Interior, and Dubai Police. Programme tracks span AI security, cloud, critical infrastructure, OT/ICS, ransomware, quantum, and cyber diplomacy.
Market intel
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The 14th edition (May 2025) confirmed GISEC's position as MEA's largest dedicated cybersecurity event, drawing 25,000+ professionals and 750+ brands including major global vendors and a strong government contingent anchored by the UAE Cybersecurity Council. The 15th edition (September 2026) marks a significant venue upgrade to the Dubai Exhibition Centre at Expo City, signalling continued growth ambitions. Huawei held Lead Strategic Partner status in 2025, with Microsoft, AWS, Google Cloud Security, Cisco, Deloitte, and Honeywell among the headline exhibitors.
Notable exhibitorsHuawei (Lead Strategic Partner)MicrosoftAWSCiscoCrowdStrikeKasperskyCheck Point SoftwareCloudflare
AI-researched Wed, 2 September 2026. Estimates from public sources. Verify with the organizer.
Topics
CyberAIC2 / Battle ManagementISR & SensorsDual-use
Who it's for
PrimesSMEsStartupsInvestorsInstitutions