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18
Years of Industry Experience
GRC, Data Privacy & Cyber Security Conference
DUBAI, UAE
28 MAY 2025
08:00 AM – 05.00 PM Approx. Local Time
Venue:
Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Deira Creek,
Baniyas Road, Dubai, UAE
KEY THEMES
GRC & Compliance. Data Privacy & Cybersecurity. ESG & Risk Management. Cloud & AI Security. Legal & Regulatory Affairs. Third-Party & Supply Chain Risk. Incident Response & Cyber Resilience. Threat Intelligence & Fraud Prevention. RegTech & Zero Trust. Identity & Access Management. Cross-Border Data & Digital Trust.
Who Attends?
The GRC, Data Privacy, and Cybersecurity Conference gathers 100-150 senior-level professionals responsible for governance, risk, compliance, data protection, and cybersecurity within their organizations. The event also welcomes law firm partners and technology service providers offering cutting-edge legal and cybersecurity solutions.
Senior Leadership & Executives
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Chief Legal Officer (CLO)
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Chief Compliance Officer (CCO)
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Chief Risk Officer (CRO)
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Chief Privacy Officer (CPO)
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Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
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Chief Data Officer (CDO)
Legal, Compliance & Risk Professionals
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General Counsel
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Head of Legal & Compliance
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Risk & Compliance Director
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Privacy Counsel / Data Protection Officer (DPO)
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Regulatory Affairs Director
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Corporate Governance Manager
Cybersecurity & IT Professionals
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VP / Director of Cybersecurity
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Information Security Manager
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Data Protection Specialist
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Cyber Risk Manager
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IT Governance Manager
Technology & Solution Providers
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GRC & Compliance Technology Providers
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Cybersecurity & Risk Management Solution Providers
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Data Privacy Technology Providers
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AI & Machine Learning Experts in Legal Tech
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Cloud Security & Identity Management Providers
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RegTech & LegalTech Innovators
ABOUT THE SPEAKERS
Events 4 Sure & GeneralCounsel360 present a distinguished lineup of GRC, Privacy & Security leaders from global corporations. Speakers will share expert insights, strategies, and guidance on key agenda topics.
KEY SPEAKERS
Ahmed Bahnasy
Head of Legal and Compliance
Tokio Marine
Saloni Tuteja
Head of Legal & Compliance
Servier
John Gera
Data Governance & Privacy Leader
PureHealth
Hani Bani Amer
Head - Information Security,
Al Etihad Payments
Anuj Dhinggra
Group Risk, Insurance and Compliance Director
Al Masaood LLC
Tawfiq Adnan Zuwayye
General Legal Counsel
Commercial Bank International
Lalu Pillai
Senior Trade Compliance Manager
Trane Technologies
Sakshi Butto
Privacy, Data Protection and Cybersecurity Counsel (APMEA Lead)
FIS Global
Bahzad Brifkani
Head of Data Protection & DPO
Notting Hill Genesis Housing Association
Ricardo Vasconcelos Dias
Senior Director, Group Risk Management
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Chadi Antoine Akiki
Group General Counsel
Mondia Group
Habib Saeed
Senior Associate
Squire Patton Boggs (MEA) LLP
Motilal Chaturvedi
Vice President
First Abu Dhabi Bank
Mershia Govender
Global Senior Counsel
Huda Beauty
Yasser Aboismail
General Counsel & Head of Compliance
Schindler
Muhanned Bukhatwa
Global Data Protection Officer-Legal Counsel
Emirates NBD
Riswana Gaswan
Director Legal & Board Secretary
Imdaad
Ahmed Zaki
SVP for Legal Affairs
Al Hamra Group LLC
Ras Al Khaimah
Ahmed Zekry
Head of Legal
Banque Misr
Ahmed Nagy
Senior Legal Counsel
Emirates Islamic Bank
Beatriz Gomez Nosti
Head of Legal
Amadeus
Juliana Pupo
Compliance Assistant Director & Data Protection Officer
DarGlobal
Hani Hussein
Compliance Officer
Boehringer Ingelheim
Zara Merali
Counsel,
Freshfields LLP
Mohammed Noaman
General Counsel
GE Vernova
Vijay Kumar Ojha
Group Company Secretary
Sharaf Group
Sumit Kumar
IT GRC Officer
Avrioc Technolgies
Abu Dhabi Emirate
Okan Kizilirmak
Regional Director
Aksa Power Generation
AGENDA PROGRAM
(One on One Introductions & Meetings Format)
(08:00 AM – 05.00 PM Approx. Local Time)
08:00 AM – Onwards | Conference Registration & Networking Refreshments
08:30 AM – 09:00 AM | Introductions & Speed Networking
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Kickstart the conference with high-energy networking designed to maximize connections in a short time.
Session Highlights:
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Welcome & Icebreaker – Quick introductions to set the tone for the day.
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Speed Networking – Structured 2-minute rotations for rapid introductions with peers.
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Find Your Interest Group – Identify attendees with shared interests in GRC, cybersecurity, privacy, and compliance.
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Facilitated Connections – Meet key stakeholders, industry experts, and service providers.
09:00 AM – 09:40 AM | Collaborative Round Table Discussions
Converging Forces: Building Trusted, Resilient, and Compliant Organizations in the Age of AI, Cyber Threats & Global Regulation
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Balancing agility with accountability in a fast-paced regulatory environment
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Connecting data privacy, cybersecurity, and IP for enterprise resilience
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How AI is reshaping risk, compliance, and innovation governance
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Legal-tech-business collaboration for unified strategic outcomes
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Future-proofing organizations in high-risk, high-opportunity markets
09:40 AM – 10:00 AM | Keynote Address
(A leading service provider delivers a powerful, insight-rich keynote that offers exceptional value, helping the audience learn, reflect, and apply practical solutions)
10:00 AM – 10:10 AM | Exclusive Case Study Presentation
(A service provider showcases innovative solutions addressing key industry challenges aligned with the conference theme)
10:10 AM – 10:50 AM | Collaborative Round Table Discussions
From Invention to Regulation: A CxO View on Innovation & Governance
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C-suite strategies for turning innovation into protected, compliant growth
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Aligning R&D, IP, cybersecurity, and GRC across the innovation lifecycle
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The evolving role of boards and GCs in risk-intelligent innovation
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Navigating global patent, privacy, and AI-related regulatory exposure
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Building innovation ecosystems with governance and trust by design
10:50 AM – 11:10 AM | Keynote Address
(A leading service provider delivers a powerful, insight-rich keynote that offers exceptional value, helping the audience learn, reflect, and apply practical solutions)
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11:10 AM – 11:30 AM | Refreshments
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Enjoy a tea break while networking and engaging in peer-to-peer discussions
11:30 AM – 12:10 PM | Collaborative Round Table Discussions
AI, Trade Secrets & Data Privacy: Navigating the Grey Zones
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Legal uncertainty in generative AI, proprietary algorithms, and training data
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Trade secret risks when AI models ingest sensitive or third-party IP
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Privacy-by-design vs. innovation velocity in AI system development
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What regulators, courts, and governments are signaling around AI+IP
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Building internal governance for emerging AI legal risks and ethics
12:10 PM – 12:20 PM | Exclusive Case Study Presentation
(A service provider showcases innovative solutions addressing key industry challenges aligned with the conference theme)
12:20 PM – 01:00 PM | Collaborative Round Table Discussions
Global Regulation Crossfire: IP, Data & Cyber Laws Collide
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Managing multi-jurisdictional compliance for global enterprises
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Cross-border complexities in IP transfer, data sovereignty, and cyber laws
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Responding to conflicts between national security and digital trade
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Strategies for global legal harmonization and operational scalability
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Navigating upcoming regulatory shifts (EU AI Act, Digital India, etc.)
01:00 PM – 02:00 PM | Lunch Break & Informal Networking
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Enjoy a networking lunch with speakers, sponsors, and fellow delegates
02:00 PM – 02:40 PM | Collaborative Round Table Discussions
Navigating the Privacy, Security & IP Convergence: Unified Compliance in a Fragmented World
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Key overlaps and friction points between data privacy, IP law, and cybersecurity
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Designing integrated, scalable compliance programs for global operations
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Risk-based prioritization amid conflicting regulatory demands
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Operational collaboration between IT, legal, and risk functions
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Role clarity: CISOs, DPOs, and IP heads in governance ecosystems
02:40 PM – 02:50 PM | Exclusive Case Study Presentation
(A service provider showcases innovative solutions addressing key industry challenges aligned with the conference theme)
02:50 PM – 03:30 PM | Collaborative Round Table Discussions
Smart Governance for Emerging Tech: Risk Management in AI, Blockchain & IP-Driven Innovation
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Frameworks for governing high-impact, high-risk emerging technologies
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IP risk in decentralized, open-source, and AI-generated innovation
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Balancing innovation incentives with regulatory accountability
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Sector-specific insights: healthtech, fintech, smart cities, and beyond
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Building trust across autonomous systems and global tech platforms
03:30 PM – 04:10 PM | Collaborative Round Table Discussions
Managing Regulations: Relationship Between GCs, GRC Heads, DPOs, CISOs, Risk Managers & IP Leaders
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Evolving regulatory roles and how senior leaders collaborate to reduce silos
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Managing compliance overlap across legal, privacy, and security domains
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Unified risk and incident response frameworks post-regulatory breach
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Governance models for shared accountability and strategic alignment
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Practical examples of board-level coordination on compliance and risk
04:10 PM – 04:20 PM | Refreshments
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Enjoy a tea break while networking and engaging in peer-to-peer discussions
04:20 PM – 05:00 PM | Collaborative Round Table Discussions
Cyber Resilience Meets IP Protection: Defending Digital Assets in a Hyper-Connected Economy
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Safeguarding IP portfolios from cyber espionage and nation-state threats
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Linking cyber incident response with legal, regulatory, and brand risk
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Building resilience frameworks that protect innovation and continuity
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Collaboration between CISOs, GCs, and IP teams during post-breach recovery
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The role of cyber-insurance, digital forensics, and IP enforcement readiness
05:00 PM – 05:10 PM
Thank You & Closing Remarks
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A heartfelt thank you to all speakers, sponsors, and delegates for their invaluable support and participation
Post-Event Virtual Roundtable – Strategic Insights for MEA: Merging GRC, Security, Privacy & Innovation
📅 Date: May 30, 2025
⏳ Duration: 90–120 minutes
🕛 Time Zones: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM GST | 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM GMT | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM SAST
🔑 Discussion Bullets:
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Key Learnings from Dubai: What Resonates for MEA’s Risk and Compliance Leaders
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Highlights from panel discussions on integrated governance, resilience, and trust
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Actionable insights for MEA-based CISOs, GRC heads, DPOs, and legal leaders
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Regional Regulatory Shifts: Privacy, Cybersecurity & Compliance in the MEA Landscape
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Status of data protection laws across UAE, KSA, Egypt, South Africa, and more
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Preparing for upcoming enforcement, cross-border data rules, and sectoral mandates
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GRC Meets Innovation: Unifying Risk, Compliance & Legal Strategy in Digital-First Organizations
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Breaking silos across privacy, cybersecurity, and compliance programs
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Embedding trust and resilience into product, legal, and operational roadmaps
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AI, IP & Data Ethics: Managing Overlaps in a Converging Governance Environment
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Risks around AI-generated content, trade secrets, and proprietary data
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Ensuring ethical innovation while protecting intangible assets and consumer trust
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Public-Private Collaboration & Strategic Foresight for Regional Resilience
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How governments and enterprises can co-develop secure, compliant ecosystems
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Building regional readiness against cyber threats and regulatory fragmentation
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TESTIMONIALS
“I had the privilege of being part of the event, and it was a truly great experience. I'm grateful for the opportunity and would like to thank the team for organizing such a wonderful session. It was a fantastic platform to engage with industry professionals. I also appreciated the chance to connect with my fellow panelists. Looking forward to future opportunities!”
Ishika Sircar
Head, Strategic Sourcing Contracts,
Meta
“It was both a pleasure and an honor to be part of the event. Thank you once again for the opportunity. I look forward to future opportunities to collaborate and support you and your team.”
Tjen Wee Wong
Principal, Dispute Resolution,
Baker McKenzie Wong & Leow
“It was an incredible opportunity to discuss the role of AI, Blockchain, and Legal Tech in shaping the future of law at the Global Legal ConfEx organized by Events 4 Sure. Great insights were shared on how AI and legal tech are impacting the law itself, the practice of law, and the legal profession. I truly appreciated being part of such an insightful and forward-thinking discussion.”
Hemiksha Bhojwani
Regional Counsel and Global Supply Chain Counsel, Atmus Filtration Technologies
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Knowledge Partners
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Past & Current Sponsors: Global Events
