UAE Banking Cybersecurity and Resilience Forum 2026

Attend the UAE Banking Cybersecurity & Resilience Forum 2026 on 9 November 2026 in Abu Dhabi, UAE, to explore the future of secure banking. This one-day executive forum will bring together banking leaders, regulators, CISOs, risk professionals, cybersecurity experts, and technology providers to discuss the growing cyber risks facing the financial sector. The program will examine practical methods to create more secure and resilient banking systems, from cloud security and digital identity protection to AI-powered fraud and virus detection.

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Intellicon Events specialises in high-impact B2B conferences to encourage innovation, business partnerships, and deliver practical industry insights.

Event Highlights

• 250+ senior banking and financial services attendees
• 100+ CISOs, CIOs, risk, and compliance leaders
• 25+ banking and cybersecurity speakers
• 4+ leadership panel discussions
• 5+ technology and innovation sessions 

Why Attend UAE Banking Cybersecurity & Resilience Forum?

• Learn from industry leaders and explore cybersecurity strategies, AI-driven fraud prevention, and digital banking protection
• Explore emerging technologies and discover Zero Trust security, real-time threat detection, cloud protection
• Network with banking executives, regulators, cybersecurity specialists, and fintech innovators
• Understand approaches to regulatory compliance, third-party risk management and operational continuity

Agenda Highlights

• 08:30 AM – Registration & Networking: Meet banking professionals and cybersecurity experts
• 09:00 AM – Opening Keynote: Building operational resilience in the age of digital banking and AI-driven financial services
• 09:15 AM – Keynote Address: Securing digital identity, payments, and customer experience
• 09:30 AM – Leadership Panel: Strengthening cyber resilience in UAE banking amid rising digital threats
• 11:40 AM – Technology Session: Using real-time AI defence and behavioural analytics against deepfake fraud and identity compromise
• 12:20 PM – Executive Panel: Navigating cyber risks in the UAE’s digital financial transformation
• 14:00- NETWORKING LUNCHEON & END OF SUMMIT

Key Topics

• Banking cybersecurity strategies for 2026
• AI-powered threat detection and fraud prevention
• Cloud security and digital banking protection
• Operational resilience and regulatory compliance
• Zero Trust security for banking
• Third-party and supply chain risk management
• Digital identity and customer trust
• Ransomware and financial crime prevention
• Cybersecurity for open banking and fintech
• The future of financial resilience and AI governance

Speakers

• H.E. Dr. Mohamed Alkuwaiti – Head of Cybersecurity, UAE Government
• Jamal Saleh – Director General, UAE Banks Federation
• Ahmed A. Abdulla – Chief Risk Officer, Emirates Development Bank
• Olivier Busolini – Global Chief Information Security Officer, Mashreq Bank
• Mohammed Darwish Azad – Chief Information Security Officer, Emirates NBD

Join the UAE Banking Cybersecurity & Resilience Forum 2026 to discover innovative cybersecurity solutions, strengthen digital banking resilience, and build a more secure future for the UAE’s financial ecosystem.