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OT Security First

Protecting What Runs the World

The MENA region's only dedicated summit for operational technology security in energy and utilities. Where the people protecting power grids, oil refineries, water systems, and industrial infrastructure come together.

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OT Security First brings together the region’s most critical voices in industrial cybersecurity. This is where we move from reactive to proactive — where the defenders of our power grids, oil fields, and water systems share the hard-won lessons that keep nations running.

Ali Al Kaf Alhashmi

VP Cyber Security & Technology

Mubadala · Conference Chair

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About the Series

Where IT Meets the Physical World

The only platform in the MENA region dedicated exclusively to operational technology security — integrating cutting-edge technologies, fostering regional expertise, and driving actionable strategies to protect ICS, SCADA, and Industrial IoT environments.

This isn’t cybersecurity in the abstract. This is about protecting the systems that keep the lights on, the oil flowing, and the water clean.

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10 Key Themes
01

AI-Powered OT Threat Hunting

Leveraging artificial intelligence for anomaly detection, predictive maintenance, and alarm triage across industrial control systems.

02

Secure Renewables

OT security strategies for solar farms, wind installations, and the expanding renewable energy infrastructure.

03

Ransomware Defense for Energy Operations

Protecting operational continuity against targeted ransomware campaigns hitting oil, gas, and utilities.

04

Supply Chain Security in Oil & Gas

Securing the extended enterprise from third-party risks, vendor compromises, and pipeline integrity threats.

05

Legacy-to-Zero-Trust Migration

Transitioning aging ICS/SCADA infrastructure to zero-trust architecture without disrupting operations.

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Incident Response Drills

Tabletop exercises and live simulations for OT-specific cyber incidents and crisis management.

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6G & Edge Computing Risks

Securing next-generation connectivity at the industrial edge where IT and OT converge.

08

CISO-Led OT Governance

Building board-level OT security programmes, budgets, and risk reporting frameworks.

09

Quantum-Resistant Cryptography

Preparing industrial control systems for the post-quantum threat landscape.

10

Women in OT Security

Advancing diversity and inclusion in the traditionally underrepresented OT security workforce.

92%

Would Attend Again

87%

Director-Level & Above

12

Avg Meetings Per Attendee

34

Speakers from 6 Countries

The Threat Landscape

When OT Fails, the Physical World Breaks

Unlike IT security breaches, attacks on operational technology don't just steal data — they can halt production, damage physical equipment, and endanger lives. A compromised pipeline, a manipulated power grid, or a hacked water treatment facility has consequences that extend far beyond the digital realm. The threat actors targeting critical infrastructure know this, and they're getting more sophisticated every day.

The numbers paint a stark picture of why OT security can no longer be an afterthought.

$8.75M

Average cost of a data breach in the Middle East

IBM Cost of a Data Breach 2025

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Daily cyberattack attempts targeting the UAE

UAE Cybersecurity Council

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Of OT environments have at least one unpatched critical vulnerability

Claroty State of XIoT Security

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Of industrial organizations experienced an OT security incident in the past year

Fortinet OT Security Report

$3.5B+

Projected UAE cybersecurity market by 2026

MarketsandMarkets

#1

UAE ranked in the 2024 Global Cybersecurity Index

ITU Global Cybersecurity Index

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Speakers & Advisors

The People Protecting Infrastructure

OT security leaders from the region’s most critical energy and utilities organizations.

Ali Al Kaf Alhashmi

Ali Al Kaf Alhashmi

VP Cyber Security & Technology

Mubadala

Shaytel Patel

Shaytel Patel

Group SVP Technology Audit

DP World

Ali AlQallaf

Ali AlQallaf

Head of Cybersecurity Operations

KNPC

Abdulhakeem Al Alawi

Abdulhakeem Al Alawi

Information Security Officer

Oman LNG

Khaled Al Teneiji

Khaled Al Teneiji

Cyber Security Head

ENOC

Wissam Al-Nasairi

Wissam Al-Nasairi

OT Security EMEA Lead

IBM Consulting

Payal Sampat

Payal Sampat

Cyber Security Officer

Petrofac

Mohammed Shoukat Ali

Mohammed Shoukat Ali

GM & Head Global Cybersecurity CoE

Yokogawa

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Leaders from these organizations attended

MubadalaADNOCDP WorldKNPCOman LNGENOCPetrofacYokogawaIBM
The Experience

The Full Arsenal

Keynotes & Leadership Panels

High-level discussions featuring heads of OT security from ADNOC, DP World, KNPC, Oman LNG, and regional energy operators.

Hands-On Workshops

ICS hacking simulation labs, zero-trust segmentation exercises, and applied OT security training with real-world scenarios.

OT Security Awards

Recognizing excellence in OT Innovation, IT/OT Convergence, Women in OT Security, Ransomware Defense, and Critical Infrastructure Resilience.

Curated 1-on-1 Meetings

Pre-scheduled meetings between asset owners and OT security vendors. Every meeting curated for industrial sector relevance.

Live Technology Demos

Vendor demonstrations of ICS monitoring, anomaly detection, network segmentation, and industrial incident response tools.

Industry Networking

Structured sessions connecting OT security professionals, SCADA engineers, control system architects, and industrial cyber leaders.

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Who Should Attend

Built for the OT Frontline

OT Security First is designed exclusively for professionals who secure industrial control systems, operational technology environments, and critical infrastructure. If you protect things that move, generate, or flow — this is your summit.

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Roles

  • VP/Director Industrial Cybersecurity
  • Chief Information Security Officer
  • Head of OT Security
  • Director Control Systems Security
  • ICS Security Manager
  • SCADA Engineers
  • Incident Response Lead (OT)
  • CIP Manager
  • Head IT/OT Integration
  • Cybersecurity Architect (OT/ICS)

Industries

  • Oil & Gas
  • Power Generation
  • Water & Wastewater
  • Renewable Energy
  • Petrochemicals
  • Mining & Metals
  • Transportation & Logistics
  • Nuclear Energy
  • Smart Cities & Infrastructure
  • Government Regulators
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Knowledge Partner

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Supporting Partners

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Networking

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Exhibition Floor

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Technical Demo

Technical Demo

CISO Roundtable

CISO Roundtable

Vendor Showcase

Vendor Showcase

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Abu Dhabi 2026 · Day Schedule
09:00Registration & Networking Coffee
09:30Opening Keynote Addresskeynote
10:15Panel: The OT Threat Landscape in 2026panel
11:00Coffee Break & Exhibition
11:30CISO Roundtable: IT/OT Convergenceroundtable
12:15Live Demo: OT Attack Simulationdemo
13:00Networking Lunch
14:00Panel: Zero Trust for Industrial Systemspanel
14:45Closing Keynote & Awards Ceremonykeynote
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What is OT Security First?

OT Security First is the only dedicated critical infrastructure cybersecurity summit of its kind. We bring together OT security leaders, industrial cybersecurity experts, and critical infrastructure defenders to share knowledge, strategies, and real-world solutions for protecting operational technology environments.

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