CYSEC Global returns with its biggest cybersecurity summit in Qatar

By the Editorial Team · Wednesday, September 2, 2026

CYSEC Global will host CYSEC Qatar 2026, the largest cybersecurity summit in Qatar, on September 8-9 at the Sheraton Grand Doha Resort & Convention Hotel, gathering top cybersecurity professionals and leaders to discuss critical issues like cloud security, AI in defense, and incident response. The event’s closed-door format, combined with workshops, a Capture The Flag competition, and partnerships with key organizations, aims to enhance collaboration and bolster Qatar’s digital security infrastructure.

CYSEC Global is set to host its 22nd global edition, CYSEC Qatar 2026, marking the largest cybersecurity summit in Qatar, scheduled for September 8-9 at the Sheraton Grand Doha Resort & Convention Hotel. The two-day event will bring together a wide range of cybersecurity professionals, including cyber governance leaders, chief information security officers (CISOs), chief information officers (CIOs), vice presidents, and heads of IT and operational technology (OT) security, to discuss developments and challenges shaping Qatar’s cybersecurity landscape.

The summit will emphasize critical themes such as cloud security, incident response and recovery, threat intelligence sharing, and the application of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning in cyber defense. It will operate as a closed-door event, fostering focused discussions among participants.

Supporting partners for CYSEC Qatar 2026 include the Arab Association for Cyber Security, CREST, and Women in Cyber Security Middle East. The summit will also feature the CYSEC Capture The Flag (CTF) challenge, organized by Cyber Talents, offering a practical cybersecurity competition to test skills in a controlled environment. Additionally, the event is collaborating with OT Security Professionals, a community dedicated to bolstering security in operational technology sectors.

Mannai Technologies Networking & ELV is serving as the official host partner for the summit, while Fadaat Media acts as the strategic regional media partner, responsible for disseminating key messages arising from the event. The National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA) will participate as the official workshop partner, conducting a session titled “Strengthening the Digital Ecosystem through National Cybersecurity Assurance.” This workshop aims to highlight how national cybersecurity assurance services contribute to enhancing Qatar’s digital infrastructure.

Prominent cybersecurity leaders from a variety of institutions and organizations are expected to attend, representing entities such as QInvest, Qatar Post, the Ministry of Finance, the Ministry of Interior, Qatar Financial Centre Authority, Qatar University, Qatar Red Crescent Society, Petrotec, Google Cloud, the UNODC Regional Centre for Combatting Cybercrime, HSBC, Vodafone, CREST, Qatar Airways, Milaha, and RKH Qitarat.

The summit is supported by several leading technology and cybersecurity firms including TXOne Networks, Google Cloud Security, Delinea, Exabeam, and Censys. These sponsors are recognized for their roles in addressing the evolving nature of cyber threats on a global scale.

Registration for CYSEC Qatar 2026 is being managed by MICEtribe, which is serving as the official registration partner to provide a streamlined sign-up process. The event aims to foster collaboration among regional and international stakeholders to strengthen cybersecurity resilience in Qatar and the broader Middle East.

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