Arab International Cybersecurity Conference & Exhibition 2022

Under the patronage of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, and Prime Minister, the National Cyber Security Center is hosting the first edition of the Arab International Cybersecurity Conference and Exhibition. The event is scheduled to take place from 6 to 8 December 2022 at the Bahrain International Exhibition Center. 

The event will bring together heads of cybersecurity centers from the GCC countries, Arab nations, and international states, in addition to international cybersecurity experts, specialists, decision-makers, and global cybersecurity companies. The conference serves as a strategic platform to promote regional and international cooperation and facilitate the exchange of expertise and knowledge in addressing evolving cyber challenges and digital threats. 

The conference will include: 

• The launch of the first edition of the Capture the Flag competition to identify and develop national cybersecurity talent 

• The launch of a cybersecurity hackathon for university students 

• Meetings with leading international cybersecurity companies 

• The signing of memoranda of understanding aimed at enhancing cooperation and coordination in the field of cybersecurity 

• A panel session titled "Enabling International Cooperation to Strengthen Cybersecurity" 

• Panel discussions and advanced training sessions delivered by top international experts and specialists, addressing major challenges and the latest global trends in cybersecurity 

• A technology exhibition showcasing the latest solutions and key innovations to counter cyber threats and attacks