A world-famous cybersecurity expert and successful entrepreneur, one of the founders of the world’s largest private company developing security solutions.

Dr. Al Kuwaiti is currently holding the position of the Managing Director of the National Data Centre under the Supreme Council for National Security. He is also working as Assistant Professor (Adjunct) of Homeland Security Program at Rabdan Academy. In his current role Dr. Al Kuwaiti aims to create a fully governed approach to data privacy, sharing and processing as well as the unification and connectivity of government systems and digitization towards a smart government.

His interests are consulting on detecting, monitoring and responding to cyber warfare, Network Forensics, Corporate Governance & Process, and national cyber policy. He is an honorable member of Society of Engineers — UAE, IEEE Society, Golden Key National Honor Society and Computer Society. He is a visiting lecturer on Cyber Security at few universities such as Khalifa University and National Defense College in Abu Dhabi.

International Sales Director at Centerm, Global Top 1 enterprise client vendor. He has over 20 years of experience in IT industry, with a proven track record of developing and executing sales strategies in global markets. Zheng Xu played a key role in the partnership between Centerm and Kaspersky. The partnership combined Centerm’s expertise in enterprise client with Kaspersky’s leading security technologies to create the world’s first Cyber Immune terminal.

As a result of his contributions, South Korea became the second country in the world to have the Internet. Professor Emeritus, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST). Ph.D in Computer Science, UCLA, 1974.

Honorary Award recipient:

• Internet Hall of Fame, Internet Society, 2012
• Jon Postel Internet Award, Internet Society, 2011
• Presidential Award (Korea) — Information Technology, 1998
• Presidential Award (Korea) — Mountain Climbing, 1980

A cybersecurity specialist and CEO of technical agency that monitors e-sovereignty of the country. He has more than 30 years of ICT working experience in telecom and IT sector in both public and private sectors. A PhD holder from University of Queensland, Australia, Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) from University of Duqubue, Iowa, USA, Master’s in information technology, National University of Malaysia (UKM) and also a Bachelor of Science Engineering in Electrical Engineering from University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, USA. Dato’ Ts. Dr. Amir became the first Malaysian to chair the World Trustmark Alliance (2014 — 2015); received Outstanding Chief Information/Security Officer at the 10th ASEAN CIO| CSO Summit and Awards 2014 in Vietnam and was bestowed Distinguished Alumni Award Winner 2021 by Australian Alumni Awards. On 28 June 2022, Dato’ Ts. Dr Amir was conferred the 2022 World Digital Economy Distinguished Leader Award by the KSI Strategic Institute for Asia Pacific. On 22 Oct 2022, he has been awarded Blockchain Icon of the Year 2022.

University Teacher at UDLA and Duoc UC, Master Degree’s in Industrial Engineering (MII UC), Bachelor’s degree in engineering sciences, Computer Science Engineer and Diploma in International Financial Reporting Standards. Professional with 28 years of experience holding IT management positions. Founder of Cybersecurity Engineering and Diploma in Cybersecurity and Management at UDLA, participates in educational and volunteer activities for altruistic purposes.

Recognized globally in the areas of IoT and Smart Cities. An IoT thought leader who continues to influence the tech world through speaking engagements, publications, academic contributions, and as a member of various industry advisory panels.

Completed MBA in Computer Sciences and Management at Toulouse University. Since 2009, Dominique has been leading the TSplus group as its C.E.O and founder, guiding the company to become a significant player in the global IT industry with innovative software solutions.

Thomas has more than 20 years of experience in industrial automation. His focus is on cyber security, functional safety, and the digital transformation of industry. Thomas is also responsible for working group 4 of the Association of German Engineers, which focuses on the implementation of IoT and sensor systems.

H.E. Amer Sharaf is a highly experienced professional with a career spanning over 20 years, currently serving as the Executive Director of Cyber Security Systems and Services at Dubai Electronic Security Center. With experience accumulated over two decades, Sharaf has honed a diverse skill set in the field of Information Technology. Throughout his career, he has consistently showcased proficiency in managing and delivering critical projects, demonstrating his ability to navigate complex challenges with precision and ingenuity. In addition to his technical knowledge, Sharaf possesses experience in city-level systems, which enables him to manage interconnected networks and emerging technologies effectively. By staying ahead of the rapidly evolving cyber landscape, Sharaf ensures that Dubai Electronic Security Center remains at the forefront of innovation and can adeptly handle emerging cyber threats all through commitment to integrating key security principles and cutting-edge technologies across the organization’s operations.

A mathematical engineer by education, holder of a master’s degree from Warwick Business School, co-author of the Executive MBA course on cybersecurity for top management, a recognized expert on innovative technologies and cyber defense.

An award-winning tech leader who has rapidly built up trusted relationships between Kaspersky and government and public institutional stakeholders. Thought leader and influencer in the cybersecurity and tech space.

Allen Lin oversees business in the Asia Pacific and Middle East regions. With over 15 years of experience in the IT industry, he possesses a deep understanding of the cultural and business nuances of diverse markets. He is skilled in building and maintaining relationships with key decision-makers.

Dr. Hussam Al Hammadi studied computer engineering at Ajman University where he graduated with honors. He spent the period between 2005 and 2010 working as a computer consultant and tutor in several governmental and private agencies. In 2010, He joined Khalifa University where he received his M.Sc degree in 2012 and Ph.D degree in 2017 at Khalifa University.

MD and Founder of Aswant Distribution, MBA holder with more than 15 years in Cybersecurity specializing in Security Analysis, Policy & Compliance and Incident Response. Passionate about Cyber Immunity concept and enthusiastic cyclist.

Andrey has been working in the software business for almost 30 years, Andrey has been employed in various roles — from software engineer to software strategic architect — in system and application-level software development projects. For the last 25 years Andrey has been developing security software at Kaspersky.

Lin Zhiwei is the Director of the Research Institute at Centerm. He has over 10 years of experience in the research and development of smart terminal technology, with a profound understanding of the industry. Lin Zhiwei has a long-term research focus on new technologies, including cyber security, artificial intelligence, big data, and cloud computing. He is a strong leader with a proven track record of success in leading research teams and developing innovative products.

Graduated from the Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences at New York University, where he majored in Information Systems. Currently, he holds the esteemed position of Security Specialist in the Security Technology Department at Fuzhou Chengtou New Infrastructure Group Co., Ltd. Yao brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to his role, driving advancements in the field of security within the company’s innovative infrastructure projects.

Maher is responsible for Kaspersky’s expert positioning in the Middle East, Turkey and Africa, as well as cyber threat research, threat intelligence development, and knowledge support of the regional office in Dubai, UAE. Maher is specialized in cyber threat intelligence, incident response and targeted attacks mitigation. He holds degrees in computer science and computer & communication, pursuing a Master degree in Intelligence Studies, and possess multiple certificates from GIAC, ISC2 and others.

Vladimir previously worked as VP for Threat Intelligence, a security startup, where he was responsible for integrating threat intelligence into risk analysis platform. On his previous career step he also led a vulnerability research team, was working on IT and OT penetration testing projects and multiple industrial cyber security assessments. Vladimir has a degree in Information Security of Telecommunication Systems from the Ural State Technical University and started his career as a security engineer at the Russian Federal Space Agency. Today, his research interests include threat intelligence, vulnerability research, analysis and detection, ICS security, security audits, and the security of everyday ‘smart devices’, such as smart toys, TVs, and smart city infrastructure. Vladimir is also a proud member of the BEER-ISAC and RUSCADASEC communities. Vladimir is a regular speaker at various security conferences, such as SAS, CS3STHLM, Zeronights, OffZone, Positive Hack Days, S4, and Bsides, to name a few.

Victor Ivanovsky has been working in cybersecurity for over 15 years. His expertise is based on his wide professional portfolio as an engineer, project manager and business development specialist.

For the last few years at Kaspersky, Victor has been responsible for the commercial development of KasperskyOS-based end-user computing solutions. Being a speaker and a participant of Product Camp events, as well as a lecturer at the Netology online university, he also shares his knowledge and experience with those who make their first steps in business development of new IT products.

Academician of RAS, Deputy President of RAS on digital transformation. Specialist in the field of applied mathematics, system programming and cybersecurity. A. Avetisyan is the author of more than 100 scientific papers and has 8 certificates of registration of the intellectual activity results.

15 years at Citrix Systems (EE, Russia) — pre-sale management (ABM, field project management, channel pre-sales management). Enterprise, mid-size projects pre-sales in various verticals: finance, oil and gas, healthcare, telecom, etc. MBA CIO — diploma on Russian VDI market — competition, SWOT analysis. Sergey is a co-author of Citrix XenServer 7.0 Administration guide-book as well as «Authentication: Theory and practice» book for IT security high school academic courses.

RK Shyamasundar is a Life Fellow of IEEE a Fellow of ACM, Distinguished ACM Speaker, a Distingusihed Alumnus of Indian Institute of Science, served as IEEE Distinguished Speaker, and was the founding Dean of School of Technology and Computer Science at the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research. He has been JC Bose National Fellow at TIFR and IIT Bombay and he is a INAE (Indian National Academy of Engineering) Distinguished Professor at the Department of Computer Science, IIT Bombay. He is an Adjunct Professor, NITIE, Mumbai. He is a fellow of all the national academies of science and engineering in India and also a fellow of world academy of sciences, Trieste, Italy. He is serving as Editor-in-Chief for Sadhana- Journal of Engineering Sciences of the Indian Academy of Sciences for Computing and Data Sciences, Subject-Area Editor for IET.

With over 25 years of experience in the IT sector, Pedro has cultivated his professional journey through roles in consultancy and cybersecurity across various industry-leading companies. He joined Kaspersky in 2018 to bolster the pre-sales department, bringing a particular emphasis on the company’s industrial solutions.

In early 2022, he ascended to the position of Director of Pre-Sales, where he has been instrumental in evolving the pre-sales department’s operations and in spearheading the growth and development of Kaspersky’s business. In addition to his responsibilities at Kaspersky, Pedro plays a pivotal role in the IoTAC project, leveraging his extensive expertise in cybersecurity to contribute to the development of secure and resilient IoT architectures. This involvement not only highlights Pedro’s commitment to advancing cybersecurity measures within the IoT space but also showcases his ability to lead and innovate in complex, multi-dimensional projects that are critical to the future of technology and security.

Ts. Mardiana Azura Mahidin brings over 17 years of unparalleled expertise in IT operations and infrastructure, with a focus on the dynamic field of airport services. Armed with a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from Universiti Putra Malaysia, Mardiana has flourished in various managerial roles at Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad (MAHB).

Currently serving as the Senior Manager of Infrastructure Management, Mardiana leads a dedicated team responsible for overseeing critical Network Infrastructure, Datacenter Support, Endpoint Services and Device Management. Her proficiency in implementing ITIL and ISO27001/ISMS frameworks ensures the establishment of resilient infrastructure and unwavering compliance with industry standards.

Mardiana’s leadership prowess has been instrumental in driving the successful execution of numerous projects, fostering a culture of innovation and operational excellence within the organization. Drawing from her previous role as a Application Developer and Business Analyst, she has adeptly facilitated seamless communication between the IT division and stakeholders, catalyzing process enhancements and aligning technological solutions with strategic organizational objectives.

With an unyielding dedication to excellence and a proven track record of delivering transformative outcomes, Mardiana emerges as a trailblazer in the realm of IT infrastructure management, poised to shape the future landscape of the industry.

Michio Iwata san (岩田 通雄), NOBU Dubai Executive Sushi Chef since September 2013.

Multi years career in haute-cusine industry (Japanese tradition, fusion style):

• NOBU Budapest executive sushi chef 〜 2013
• NOBU Tokyo sous chef 2006〜

The kitchen is often regarded as the heart of a home. Yet, when it comes to professional kitchens, they are not just the heart but the entire nervous system of a restaurant, a place bustling with creativity, precision, and speed. There are secrets to a professional kitchen’s success, elements often hidden behind the ’staff only’ door. Let’s dive into some of these intriguing secrets from the professional kitchen.

Hear firsthand what it’s like to be a pioneer! Join us at our conference for an adrenaline-fueled experience with Amna and Hamda Al Qubaisi!

Amna shattered stereotypes as the first female Emirati driver in the UAE Formula 4 Championship, while Hamda made history by clinching a podium spot at the 2021 Italian F4 Championship.

They literally made female racing a thing!

Evgeniya Ponomareva has been in IT for 14 years, working in leading Russian and international companies. More than 10 years of these she has been working with the problems of building IT systems in the transport sector. Among the largest projects Evgeniya participated in is ERA-GLONASS.

Today, at Kaspersky, she is responsible for promoting KasperskyOS-based solutions for vehicles. One of the main directions is the development of the Kaspersky Automotive Adaptive Platform. With this solution, you can create secure applications for car electronic components (including drones).

Evgenia also studies innovative developments for transport and the public sector, including intelligent transport systems, navigation technologies, Smart Car, Digital Railway and Internet of Things (IoT) solutions, transport security and the Safe City hardware and software complex.