OTSEC MENA

Role of Ai in Industrial Automation and Critical Infrastructure
MENA Edition

14th September, 2026 Movenpick Hotel, Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia
68DAYS
04HOURS
50MINUTES
31SECONDS
CPD Approved Provider
68DAYS
04HOURS
50MINUTES
31SECONDS

Event Overview

As the MENA region accelerates ambitious national transformation agendas and large-scale digital infrastructure programs, Operational Technology (OT) has become central to regional resilience, economic stability, and industrial continuity. The rapid digitalisation of energy, utilities, oil & gas, manufacturing, transportation, and smart infrastructure has intensified IT/OT convergence—significantly expanding the attack surface of Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) and elevating OT resilience to a strategic priority across governments and enterprises alike.

Across the Middle East, investments in Operational Technology protection continue to accelerate, driven by regulatory mandates, infrastructure modernisation, and the increasing sophistication of threats targeting industrial environments. As smart cities, giga-industrial projects, and connected ecosystems advance across the region, the demand for intelligence-led, standards-driven, and future-ready OT frameworks has never been greater.

OTSEC MENA 2026 will convene 150+ senior leaders, including Heads of OT, OT Directors, ICS & SCADA experts, industrial automation leaders, regulators, infrastructure operators, and industry pioneers to shape the future of industrial resilience across the region.

Join leading decision-makers and OT professionals from across MENA on 14 September 2026 to address the evolving challenges and opportunities across IT, OT, IoT, IIoT, and IoMT, while strengthening the resilience, reliability, and continuity of Critical Infrastructure at OTSEC MENA 2026.

OTSEC MENA 2026 CAGR Report: USD 50.3B global OT security market by 2030, +84% increase in OT protocol-based attacks year-over-year, USD 15.63T projected global cost of cybercrime by 2029

Event Highlights

ATTENDEES

HOUR SESSION

EXPERTS

TECH INNOVATORS

SPEAKERS

Suhail Ahmad

Cybersecurity GRC Manager

Jeddah Central Development Company

Ahmed Taher

Head of AI & Digital Transformation (Energy & Utilities)

Saudi Energy

Ali Farfour

Head of IT Technology Department

Al Hussan International Academy

Mahmoud El Gokhy

Director of Digital and Automation Solutions

Abunayyan Holding

Marvin Butac

Lead OT Cybersecurity Engineer

Aramco

Akhil Fazil

Div. Manager Industrial Services and Automation (ISA)

Wahah Electric Supply Company Of Saudi Arabia (WESCOSA)

Adeel Agha

Unit Head Cyber Security, Risk & Compliance

Al Ittefaq Steel Products Company

Sayyad Usman Saleem

IT Manager

International Agent Commercial Co

Who Should Attend

Sectors

Oil & Gas
Government
Energy & Utilities
Power Generation & Distribution
Water & Wastewater
Manufacturing
Chemicals & Petrochemicals
Mining & Metals
Pharmaceuticals
Food & Beverage
Transportation & Rail
Aviation
Maritime & Ports
Logistics & Warehousing
Smart Cities
Telecommunications
Healthcare (hospital facilities & biomedical infrastructure)

Job Title:

Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
Chief Information Officer (CIO)
Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
Chief Digital Officer (CDO)
Chief Operating Officer (COO)
Chief Risk Officer (CRO)
Chief Engineering Officer
Vice President – Digital Transformation
Vice President – Industrial Operations
Director / Head of OT Security
Industrial Cybersecurity Manager
Critical Infrastructure Security Manager
Industrial Control Systems (ICS) Security Lead
Cyber Physical Systems Security Manager
Head of Operational Technology
Plant Manager
Manufacturing Director

Why Partner

NETWORK WITH INDUSTRY BUYERS & LEADERS

BUYERS Connect with potential clients and partners at the Otsec summit where 30% of the attendees are key figures from government entities, and 25% of attendees are dealers and distributors.

GENERATE NEW BUSINESS

With 200+ attendees across Saudi Arabia & MENA Region you can develop new customer relationships and demonstrate your capabilities and generate new business opportunities and manage existing client relationships with existing clients at the event.

LAUNCH NEW PRODUCTS

This Summit is the regions only cybersecurity focused event and a perfect avenue for you to showcase your latest products and services to an engaged audience that are looking for new business opportunities.

INCREASE BRAND EXPOSURE

This Summit exhibitors get significant digital and printed brand exposure before, during and after the event through our year-round marketing activities.

Sponsors & Partners 2026

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