The SAUDI GLOBAL CXO SUMMIT is a prestigious gathering that brings together leading professionals, thought leaders, and industry experts from around the world in Saudi Arabia. This summit serves as a platform for in-depth discussions, knowledge sharing, and collaboration aimed at addressing the evolving challenges and opportunities in the realm of digital excellence
Record breaking Hackathon
The only International accredited Program
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Saudi Arabia: Market Potential At a Glance
Saudi Arabia offers a strategic advantage due to its burgeoning role in the digital landscape. The nation’s commitment to technological advancements, coupled with its robust cybersecurity infrastructure, provides an ideal environment for global cybersecurity leaders to exchange insights and collaborate. Additionally, Saudi Arabia’s unique position as a regional hub fosters cross-cultural discussions, facilitating the development of innovative solutions to address evolving cybersecurity challenges.
Digital Economy Value (2024)
~ SAR 495 billion (~ USD 132 billion)
ICT & Tech Market Growth
ICT sector > SAR 180 billion (~ USD 48 billion) in 2024
Digital Transformation Market Size
USD 10.9 billion in 2024 → projected USD 82 billion by 2033 (CAGR ~ 23.1%)
Generative AI Market
USD 463.9 million in 2025 → forecast ~ USD 3.06 billion by 2031 (CAGR ~ 37%)
Big Data & AI Solutions
USD 0.32 billion in 2024 → ~ USD 1.7 billion by 2030 at ~ 32% CAGR
Data Center Capacity Growth
42% YoY increase; new hyperscale investments (e.g. Equinix $1 billion) and capacity expansion supporting cloud & AI infrastructure
Talent & Workforce
~ 381,000 tech / ICT jobs; rising female participation (~35%) in tech roles; investment in digital skills & AI curriculum for millions of students
Corelight transforms network and cloud activity into evidence so that data-first defenders can stay ahead of ever-changing attacks. Delivered by our Open NDR Platform, Corelight’s comprehensive, correlated evidence gives you unparalleled visibility into your network. This evidence allows you to unlock new analytics, investigate faster, hunt like an expert, and even disrupt future attacks.
Our on-prem and cloud sensors go anywhere to capture structured, industry-standard telemetry and insights that work with the tools and processes you already use. Corelight’s global customers include Fortune 500 companies, major government agencies, and research universities.
Prepare for the era of AI & quantum computing. In the race for quantum computing power, there is a need for greater awareness and protection now, before overwhelming cyber attacks take place.
Abdulaziz Alarfaj is a CISO with extensive experience in cybersecurity strategy, architecture, and risk management across critical national infrastructure. He is recognized for advancing IT/OT security, embedding cybersecurity by design, and aligning digital transformation initiatives with national regulations and global standards.
Mohammed Hashim
Chief Information Security Officer
Jubail water and Power Company (JWAP)
AlHasan AlGhamdi
Chief Information Security Officer
Confidential Government
Seclore
Exhibitor
Protecting the world’s most sensitive data wherever it goes. Seclore protects and controls digital assets to help enterprises close their data security gap to prevent data theft and achieve compliance. Our data-centric approach to security ensures that only authorized individuals have access to sensitive digital assets, inside and outside of their organization. Enterprises can set automated policies and enable users to control and revoke who has access, what access they have, and for how long. Learn why leading enterprises choose Seclore to protect and control their digital assets without sacrificing seamless collaboration and data sharing.
Tenable is the exposure management company, exposing and closing the cybersecurity gaps that erode business value, reputation and trust. The company’s AI-powered exposure management platform radically unifies security visibility, insight and action across the attack surface, equipping modern organizations to protect against attacks from IT infrastructure to cloud environments to critical infrastructure and everywhere in between. By protecting enterprises from security exposure, Tenable reduces business risk for more than 44,000 customers around the globe.
DataPatrol protects organizations from internal data leaks by adding visible watermarks on screens, ensuring sensitive information stays secure. Its user-friendly solutions are designed to prevent unauthorized disclosures and manage internal threats effectively. With DataPatrol, companies gain peace of mind and full control over their confidential data. Protect your organization with innovative tools built for next generation data security.
ManageEngine is the enterprise IT management division of Zoho Corporation. Established and emerging enterprises—including 9 of every 10 Fortune 100 organizations—rely on ManageEngine’s real-time IT management tools to ensure optimal performance of their IT infrastructure, including networks, servers, applications, endpoints and more. ManageEngine has offices worldwide, including the United States, the United Arab Emirates, the Netherlands, India, Colombia, Mexico, Brazil, Singapore, Japan, China and Australia, as well as 200+ global partners to help organizations tightly align their business and IT.
Alaa Alkahtani is a cybersecurity executive with a proven record at the Saudi Central Bank, where she shaped national frameworks, steered cloud adoption strategies, and safeguarded mission-critical financial operations. With a career spanning cybersecurity architecture, risk management, and digital transformation governance, she has played a pivotal role in securing the Kingdom’s financial ecosystem.
Today, she serves as CISO and is recognized for her clarity, resilience, and bold leadership—representing the new generation of cyber leaders who transform security into a force for growth and trust.
THOMAS MCCARTHY
CEO OSP Cyber Academy Cyber News Global
Advisory Board Member UK Cyber Centre of Excellence
Talal Samy Al Ali
Cyber Security Director
Arabia Insurance
Cybersecurity Director at Arabia Insurance with over 15 years of experience leading enterprise-wide security programs across Insurance industries. Known for a strategic mindset and hands-on technical expertise.
With certifications CISSP, CISM, CEH, CCS-Pro, and a background in Information Technology, I have successfully led cross-functional teams, managed incident response during critical threats, and implemented SAMA Cybersecurity Framework
Mohammed Salami
Cyber Security Director
Government Entity in Saudi Arabia
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Sultan Alshammari
Cyber Security Director
National Infrastructure Fund (Infra)
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Mohamed El Sadany
GRC Director, BOD and Committees Secretary
Mowah Co.
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Khalid Shuri
CISO
Confidential
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Javed A. Akbar
Chief Governance, Risk (GRC), Insurance & Data Officer
Tasnee
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Khalid Alshahrani
Executive Director, GRC
Confidential
Omar A.
Head of Cybersecurity
Confidential
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Sultanah A.
Head of Cybersecurity Risk and Compliance
Confidential
Ahmed AlHassan
CISO
Confidential
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Ammar Sibyani
CISO
Confidential
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Dr. Mohammad AlShehri
Cyber Security Consultant
Confidential
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Abdullah Abu Rasin
Head of Technology
Tasheel Finance
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Adly Alsharif
CISO
National Events Center (NEC)
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Muath Alhomoud
CISO
D360 Bank
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MAZEN ALSWAYAN
Head of Cyber Defense
Qiddiya
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Engr. Ahmed Alhaily
CISO
Confidential
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Sultan Alzahrani
Head of Information Security
TVTC
Abdulaziz Alruwieshed
Director of Digital Transformation and Cybersecurity Audit
Confidential
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Fahad Albaz
CISO
Confidential
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Thamer Alrowidhan
CISO
Confidential
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MOHAMMED AL-DOSERI
CISO
Tasheel Finance
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SALEM ALAMMARI
Cybersecurity Director
Ardara
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ABDULLATIF ALRUSHAID
Cyber Security General Manager
Confidential
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ALI ZUBAYD
GM, Cybersecurity
Digital Government Authority
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SULTAN ALTUKHAIM
GM, Cybersecurity and Data Governance
Communications, Space and Technology Commission (CST)