When and where is the conference?

Workshops are on 2–3 November 2026 and the conference and exhibition on 4–5 November 2026, at the Jumeirah Messilah Beach Hotel in Kuwait.

Registration is through the online form linked from the organizer's event page.

Can companies exhibit or sponsor?

Yes. The event brochure lists exhibition booths (a standard 2.5 x 2.5 m booth with table, chairs and power socket is KD 2,000) and sponsorship packages from Scientific to Main Sponsor.

Who organizes the event?

Consulenza Global Kuwait, a Kuwait-based consulting, conference and training company.

Security · Conference

7th Gulf Cyber Security Challenges Conference & Exhibition

Name: 7th Gulf Cyber Security Challenges Conference & Exhibition
Start: 2026-11-02T09:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-11-05T17:00:00+00:00
Location: Jumeirah Messilah Beach Hotel & Spa

Gulf cybersecurity conference and exhibition for government and private-sector security leaders, with two days of workshops.

2–5 November 2026 · Mon – Thu
Jumeirah Messilah Beach Hotel & Spa · Kuwait City, Kuwait
Registration open · on cyber.consulenzakw.com

About this event

The Gulf Cyber Security Challenges Conference & Exhibition, in its 7th edition in Kuwait, gathers cybersecurity experts, government bodies and private-sector institutions to exchange know-how on defending systems and data. It also promotes Gulf and international cooperation against cyber threats and the use of AI to reduce digital risk.

Programme format

Workshops run on 2 and 3 November 2026, followed by the conference and exhibition on 4 and 5 November, all at the Jumeirah Messilah Beach Hotel in Kuwait.

Honorary opening of an exhibition of security and AI solutions
International forum with lectures, presentations and panel discussions
VIP sessions for government decision-makers and delegations
Media interviews and broadcasting area
Awards ceremony for partners and sponsors
Innovation & Excellence competition for students and employees

Topics

The published topics span governance, technology and the threats facing Gulf institutions.

Leaders' cybersecurity knowledge and awareness
Cybercrime protection and cybersecurity infrastructure
Managing cybersecurity risk, governance and crisis management
Data and privacy protection
AI and cybersecurity early-warning systems
Cyber fraud in finance and banking
UN cybersecurity rules and Tallinn guidance
Interpol and police efforts in cybersecurity
Case studies: the Aramco and Estonia attacks
Security engineering for sensitive facilities

Who attends

The event is aimed at officials and staff of ministries and government agencies, private-sector institutions and banks, and cybersecurity specialists, with high-level international speakers taking part.

7th Gulf Cyber Security Challenges Conference & Exhibition is a Security event taking place 2-5 Nov 2026 at Jumeirah Messilah Beach Hotel & Spa, Kuwait City, Kuwait.