CyberNext 2025, Saudi Edition | Leading Cyber Security Event in Saudi Arabia

More than

Prequalified
Delegates

More than

Expert
Speakers

More than

Hours Of
Sessions

More than

Exhibitors
& Sponsors

EVENT OVERVIEW

Saudi Arabia's transformative journey under the "Saudi Vision 2030" reflects a strong commitment to building a digitally advanced, secure, and resilient ecosystem. As the Kingdom undergoes rapid digital transformation across its sectors, cybersecurity has emerged as a top priority to protect critical infrastructure, safeguard data, and enhance trust in its digital economy. Key organizations such as the National Cybersecurity Authority (NCA), Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA), and the Digital Government Authority (DGA) play pivotal roles in fortifying Saudi Arabia's cybersecurity landscape.

The Cyber Next Summit & Awards 2025 comes at a crucial juncture in Saudi Arabia's ambitious digital transformation journey. With the cybersecurity market in the Kingdom projected to grow from $3.5 billion in 2023 to $5.9 billion by 2028, reflecting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.8% , Saudi Arabia is positioning itself as a leader in cybersecurity resilience. The government has allocated an impressive $2.5 billion investment toward implementing its National Cybersecurity Strategy and achieving Maturity Level 5, signifying the highest standards of enterprise-level cybersecurity readiness and resilience.

Scheduled to take place in Al Khobar in 01 - 02 July 2025, the Cyber Next Summit & Awards 2025 serves as a vital platform to bring together industry leaders, policymakers, and cybersecurity experts from across the region and beyond. Attendees will explore Saudi Arabia's advancements in cybersecurity, discuss cutting-edge defense strategies, and collaborate on building a robust and secure digital future.

Join us at Cyber Next Summit & Awards 2025 in Al Khobar to shape the Kingdom’s cybersecurity narrative and drive innovation toward a safer, smarter digital era.

FEATURED DISCUSSION

VISION
2030

Advancing secure digital transformation through robust cybersecurity frameworks.

AI IN
CYBERSECURITY

Driving innovation and enhanced threat detection with artificial intelligence.

RANSOMWARE
DEFENSE

Mitigating ransomware and malware attacks with resilience strategies.

PROACTIVE
THREAT INTELLIGENCE

Achieving zero attack days by identifying threats early.

CLOUD
SECURITY

Ensuring secure multi-cloud migration and operations.

OT & IOT
SECURITY

Protecting critical assets with advanced threat intelligence.

DATA
SECURITY

Safeguarding sensitive information with policies and training.

NETWORK
SECURITY

Implementing end-to-end protection for evolving cyber threats.

WHO WILL YOU MEET?

INDUSTRY SECTORS

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

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

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

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

SPEAKERS 2025

Anas
Mosa

Director of Information
Technology

Confidential
Government

Mohammed
Sibgathullah Khan

Director, Information
Technology

National Petrochemical
Industrial Company

Riyad
Al-Hafeez

Digital Transformation
Director

Resort
Holdings

Abdullah Saber
Abed Marghalan

CISO

Madinah Health
Cluster

Muhammad
Khurram Khan

Professor of
Cyber Security

Center of Excellence in
Information Assurance

Abdelmajed
Ahmed Saeed

Cybersecurity
GRC Manager

Medgulf

Arwa
Alhamad

Advisory Board
Member

Prince Sultan
University

VIEW ALL SPEAKERS

AGENDA

(DAY 1)

(DAY 2)

08:30 - 09:30

Registration and Networking

09:30 – 09:35

Opening remarks: Conference Producer

09:35 – 09:45

National Anthem & Opening Video

09:45 – 09:55

Chairman Speech and Introduction to the Conference

09:55 – 10:05

Key opening remarks by Head of NCA

10:05 – 10:45

VIP Exhibition Tour

10:45 – 11:30

Safeguarding Saudi Arabia’s Digital Future: Vision 2030 and the National Cybersecurity Framework

Digital Transformation: Highlighting initiatives driving secure and innovative modernization of public services and infrastructure in alignment with Saudi Vision 2030. Digital Transformation: Highlighting initiatives driving secure and innovative modernization of public services and infrastructure in alignment with Saudi Vision 2030.
Cybersecurity Frameworks: Exploring robust strategies and policies to protect critical infrastructure, ensure data privacy, and safeguard national interests in the digital era.
Artificial Intelligence Integration: Showcasing efforts to integrate AI across key sectors such as healthcare, transportation, and education to foster innovation and efficiency.
Resilience and Awareness: Strengthening national defenses against sophisticated cyber threats while upskilling the workforce and promoting cybersecurity awareness for sustainable digital growth.

(4 Panelists- Primary market & 1 sponsor 45 min)

(DAY 2)

08:30 – 09:30

Registration and Networking

09:30 – 09:40

Chairman Speech and Introduction to the Conference – 2 DAY

09:40 – 09:55

Keynote Presentation

Secure a prestigious 15-minute slot as the Headline Sponsor to address the entire audience, position yourself as a thought leader, and gain a competitive edge by speaking first on the agenda while showcasing your innovative offerings.

09:55 – 10:35

VIP Exhibition Tour & Coffee Break

10:35 – 11:20

AI-Powered Cybersecurity – Combating Emerging Threats

AI in Threat Detection: Leveraging AI to predict, prevent, and respond to cyberattacks.
AI vs AI: Defending against AI-driven cyber threats and adversarial attacks.
Automation in Incident Response: Reducing response time and enhancing SOC efficiency.
Public-Private Collaboration: Strengthening Saudi Arabia’s cyber resilience through AI innovation.

(4 Panelists- Primary market & 1 sponsor 45 min)

11:20 – 12:05

Securing Cloud & Enterprise Infrastructure in Saudi Arabia

Cloud Security Frameworks: Ensuring compliance with Saudi regulations and best practices.

15:00 – 15:30

Closing Address and Networking Coffee Break

CYBER NEXT SAUDI AWARDS