The 22nd edition of CYSEC Global, Qatar’s premier cybersecurity summit, is set to take place on September 8-9, 2026, at the Sheraton Grand Doha Resort & Convention Hotel. The two-day event will convene senior 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 address critical issues shaping Qatar’s cybersecurity landscape.
This year’s summit will focus on a range of timely themes including cloud security, incident response and recovery, threat intelligence sharing, as well as the application of artificial intelligence and machine learning in cyber defense. The event is organized as a closed-door summit aimed at fostering in-depth discussions among experts and stakeholders.
Several prominent partners are supporting CYSEC Qatar 2026, including the Arab Association for Cyber Security, CREST, and Women in Cyber Security Middle East. The event will feature the CYSEC Capture The Flag (CTF) challenge, hosted by Cyber Talents, which will be held in partnership with OT Security Professionals, a community dedicated to enhancing operational technology security.
Mannai Technologies Networking & ELV is serving as the official host partner, while Fadaat Media is the strategic regional media partner responsible for amplifying the summit’s outreach. The event will showcase cybersecurity leaders representing major organizations such as QInvest, Qatar Post, the Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Interior, Qatar Financial Centre Authority, Qatar University, Qatar Red Crescent Society, Petrotec, Google Cloud, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) Regional Centre for Combatting Cybercrime, HSBC, Vodafone, CREST, Qatar Airways, Milaha, and RKH Qitarat.
CYSEC Qatar 2026 is sponsored by leading global cybersecurity and technology firms including TXOne Networks, Google Cloud Security, Delinea, Exabeam, and Censys. These companies are recognized for their contributions to combating the growing complexity of cyber threats faced by organizations worldwide.
In addition to the summit, the National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA) will conduct a workshop titled “Strengthening the Digital Ecosystem through National Cybersecurity Assurance.” The session will highlight how national cybersecurity assurance services can support and enhance Qatar’s broader digital infrastructure.
The registration process for CYSEC Qatar 2026 will be managed by MICEtribe, the official registration partner tasked with ensuring streamlined and efficient access for attendees.