The UAE Cybersecurity Council (CSC) has announced that the second edition of ‘CyberQ’, one of the Middle East’s premier cybersecurity conferences, will return this November.
This year’s edition will take place on 26–27 November at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi, under the theme ‘Where Quantum, AI, and Cybersecurity Converge.’ The event will brings together global experts to explore the latest trends in cyber defense, artificial intelligence, and quantum technologies.
The sessions will explore AI-driven attacks, defensive automation, and the urgent need to transition to post-quantum technologies.
The conference will also highlight advances in quantum cryptography, international standards, and emerging risks such as organized cybercrime, reinforcing the UAE’s leadership in shaping global cybersecurity solutions.
CyberQ to strengthen UAE’s role as ‘Global Cybersecurity Leader’
Mohammed Hamad Al Kuwaiti Head Cyber Security Council
“The CyberQ conference for the second consecutive year follows the directives of the nation’s wise leadership, reaffirming the UAE’s vision for global leadership in digital and cybersecurity fields, and cementing its status as a global hub for data. This year’s conference focuses on encryption, quantum computing, and their relationship with AI and cybersecurity, stressing the urgency of addressing quantum security challenges, especially as quantum computers are increasingly capable of solving highly complex mathematical problems that call for rethinking traditional encryption methods.”
Dr. Al Kuwaiti further highlighted the importance of continuously advancing cybersecurity in parallel with quantum technologies to ensure strong digital foundations in the face of new complex threats.
Dr. Najwa Aaraj, CEO of the Technology Innovation Institute (TII), said that, “As a proud supporting partner of CyberQ, TII is committed to advancing sovereign capabilities at the intersection of cryptography, quantum, AI, and cybersecurity. This convergence is reshaping the global security landscape, and it requires innovative approaches to protect critical infrastructures.
“Through our work in post-quantum cryptography, quantum key distribution, and AI-driven cyber reasoning solutions, we aim to strengthen the UAE’s leadership in this vital field. CyberQ provides a unique platform to collaborate with international experts and accelerate readiness for the quantum era,” Dr. Aaraj added.
