CyberX Bahrain: Leading Cyber Security Event 2025, Manama, Bahrain

EVENT OVERVIEW

The biggest cybersecurity gathering in Bahrain and Middle East

The Conference

The People

Best cybersecurity place to network and gain business

The Exhibition

The global cybersecurity market, valued at USD 235.50 billion in 2025, is projected to reach USD 423.43 billion by 2030, growing at a 12.45% CAGR. This surge is driven by zero-trust adoption, AI-powered defense, IT-OT security integration, and quantum-ready encryption. North America remains the largest spender, while the Middle East is among the fastest-growing markets, fueled by digital transformation, 5G rollout, and cloud-first strategies.

Bahrain’s cybersecurity market is poised for strong growth, expected to surpass USD 750 million by 2030 (CAGR ~12%), driven by the Bahrain Cybersecurity Strategy 2022–2026, rapid fintech adoption, and its vision to be the GCC’s digital hub. However, challenges loom—ransomware, banking fraud, APTs, and AI-driven cybercrime—placing BFSI, energy, and government sectors at high risk. Skills shortages, regulatory complexity, and geopolitical tensions add to the challenge.

Bahrain is addressing these through cloud security adoption, national cybersecurity frameworks, digital trust regulations, and AI-driven defense models. Its leadership role in GCC digital transformation makes it a strategic hub for cross-border security collaboration.

To advance this mission, the 3rd Annual, CyberX Bahrain 2026 will convene on 4th February 2026 in Manama, as part of the 29th CyberX Global Series, uniting global and regional cybersecurity leaders to shape the secure digital economy of the Gulf.

WHO WILL ATTEND?

TARGET SECTORS

Oil &
Gas

Banking and
Financial Services

Construction and Real Estate

Transport
and Logistics

Healthcare

Education

Retail and
E-commerce

Energy and
Utilities

Tourism and
Hospitality

JOB TITLES

Chief Information Security Officer

Chief Information Officers

Chief Risk Officer

Chief Security Officer

Chief Data officer

SVP/VP/Director/ Head of IT/OT/ICS

Cybersecurity Leaders

Head of IT Infrastructure

Head of ICS Security

Cyber Security Risk Monitoring Professionals

Cyber Security Governance Manager

Cloud Architect

Network Security Engineer

Cybersecurity Specialist

SOC Manager

CYBERX BAHRAIN 2025 | SPEAKERS

Dr. Jassim Haji

President of Artificial Intelligence Group and Executive Advisor

HH Shk Nasser AI Research & Development Centre

Mohammad Hassan

Head Information Security

STC Pay Bahrain

Hasan Muhi

Senior Manager Information and Cybersecurity

Ahli United Bank

Muhammad Ahmad

Head of Cyber and Information Security

Leading Payment Service Provider Bahrain

Fatema Fardan

Digital Cybersecurity Lead

Leading Bank in Bahrain

Prabhakar Sangishetty

Information Security Controller

Bahrain Airport Services

Hamad Khalifa

Head of Telecommunications

Abu Dhabi Police

Leo Leslin

Director of IT

American Mission Hospital

Anshuman Tripathi

IT Security,Compliance & Audit Lead

Arab Shipbuilding & Repair Yard

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AGENDA

08:00 – 09:20

Arrival & High-Impact Networking

Registration & Welcome Refreshments

09:20 – 09:30

Welcome Note by the Organizer

Setting the stage for GCC’s secure digital transformation journey

09:30 – 09:50

Opening Keynote: “Bahrain’s Cybersecurity Vision 2030: Building Digital Trust in the Gulf”

National cybersecurity strategy & GCC collaborations
Cyber resilience in BFSI, energy & fintech
Enabling safe AI-driven transformation

09:50 – 10:35

Leadership Panel: “The GCC Cyber Shift: Priorities for 2026 & Beyond

AI-powered attacks vs AI-driven defense
Securing fintech & digital banking ecosystems
5G, cloud & IoT – risks & opportunities
Building a regional cyber skills pipeline

10:35 – 10:50

Tech Talk: “APTs & Ransomware in the Middle East: Threat Intelligence for 2026”

Dissecting regional cybercrime networks
Energy & banking sector targeted attacks
SOC strategies for GCC nations

10:50 – 11:20

Networking Break: Coffee & Connections

Engage with peers, partners, and global vendors in Oman’s evolving security ecosystem.

11:20 – 11:40

Industry Presentation: “Cybersecurity in Fintech & Digital Payments”

Securing open banking & APIs
Preventing digital fraud & eKYC breaches

11:40 – 12:00

Industry Presentation: “Cloud Security & Data Sovereignty in GCC”

TRA & regional compliance frameworks
Cross-border data protection strategies

12:00 – 12:45

Critical Infrastructure Panel: “Defending the Gulf’s Nerve Centers – Energy, Oil & BFSI”

Cyber risks in oil & gas
Securing national utilities & transport systems
Public-private partnerships for resilience

12:45 – 13:45

Power Lunch & Partner Demos

Exhibition Networking & Executive Roundtables

14:05 – 14:45

Panel Discussion: “The GCC Cybersecurity Landscape: From Bahrain to the World”

GCC-wide cooperation & cyber diplomacy
Talent, innovation & AI in security ecosystems
Elevating resilience in fintech & smart cities

14:45 – 15:05

Keynote: “Future Cyber Workforce: Preparing Bahrain’s Talent for 2030”

AI, SOC automation & quantum-era defense
Empowering women & youth in cybersecurity

15:05 – 15:20

CyberX Global Awards – Ceremony – Bahrain Edition

Celebrating Cybersecurity Excellence, Innovators, Visionary & CISO Awards

Celebrating excellence in innovation, regulation & enterprise leadership

15:20 – 15:40

Official Closing & Networking Farewell

Reflections, Takeaways & Business Card Exchange

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WHY PARTNER?

Face to Face Meetings

Being in a room of people who are passionate about sharing what they have learned and helping others enhance their knowledge and skills. At CyberX Bahrain 2025, you will be joining peers from different industries addressing similar challenges, wanting to improve their knowledge and skills and gives you an advantage of bringing something back to one’s office or organisation.

Keynote Speaking Conference

Hearing success stories from stakeholders and partners of the value chain. Forward- looking insights from the best in the business will help you plan future strategies. Keynote presentations/Panel discussions offering insights and valuable learning opportunities.

Product Showcase Exhibition

Meet top global, regional cybersecurity experts from the public and private industry to learn and brainstorm about next-gen, customized, innovative cybersecurity products and solutions for seamless business.