The Kingdom of Bahrain is set to host the third edition of the Arab International Cybersecurity Conference & Exhibition (AICS) at Exhibition World Bahrain.
Under the patronage of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces and Prime Minister, the event will take place from November 5-6, 2025.
Hosted by the National Cybersecurity Center (NCSC), the AICS 2025 will gather an elite group of international experts, decision-makers and representatives from both public and private sectors from around the world.
This year’s edition will formally launch a strategic partnership with DEF CON, one of the leading cybersecurity conferences. This alliance seeks to elevate the event’s technical content while ensuring an enhanced experience for all participants in the Kingdom of Bahrain.
As part of this move, AICS will introduce interactive DEF CON Villages, providing hands-on experiences across key fields such as artificial intelligence, industrial control systems, cloud security and space technologies.
In addition, Demo Labs will serve as a dynamic platform for researchers, students, and startups to present their innovations and projects in an engaging and interactive environment.
The event will strengthen the Kingdom of Bahrain’s position in the field of cybersecurity. It will provide a strategic platform to exchange knowledge, forge fruitful partnerships and present the latest cyber solutions to tackle the issues in the sector.
Furthermore, the conference will include specialized training programs, advanced technical workshops, high-level panel discussions, interactive cyber competitions and a technology exhibition that showcase the latest solutions and technologies from leading global cybersecurity firms.
