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09:30 - 10:30
REGISTRATION & WELCOME COFFEE

10:30 - 10:40
OPENING NOTE BY THE CHAIRPERSON

Speaker
Waqas Haider, SVP - Chief Information Security Officer, HBL Microfinance Bank

10:40 – 10:45
WELCOME REMARK BY GUEST OF HONOR

Speaker
H.E. Dr. Mohamed Al Kuwaiti, Head of Cybersecurity Council, United Arab Emirates Government

10:45 - 11:05
REVOLUTIONIZING DIGITAL IDENTITY - TRANSFORMING IDENTITY AND AUTHORITY DIGITALLY
- Rethinking ways we perceive digital identity and authority
- How biometric technology is driving innovation in the digital age?
- Explore the nuances of biometric technology, including critical topics of privacy, security, and trust

Speaker
H.E. Dr. Mohammed Hamad Al
Kuwaiti, Head of Council, UAE Cyber
Security Council

11:05 - 11:35
FIRESIDE CHAT | THE ROLE OF AI IN LAW ENFORCEMENT - BALANCING PUBLIC SAFETY AND CIVIL LIBERTIES
- The growing importance of AI-powered surveillance for more effective policing and crime prevention.
- What are the Opportunities, Limitations, and Ethical Considerations?
- The growing need for wearable technology for law enforcement officers
Speakers
- Moderator: Waqas Haider, SVP - Chief Information Security Officer, HBL Microfinance Bank
- Speaker: Dr. Ebrahim Al Alkeem, Director of Digital Transformation, Cybersecurity & AI, Abu Dhabi Government
- Speaker: Saqar Al Ali, Director of Information Security Office, Finance Department, Government of Sharjah




11:35 - 12:00
NETWORKING & COFFEE BREAK

12:00 - 12:45
PANEL DISCUSSION | BIOMETRICS AND HEALTHCARE IT - STRENGTHENING DATA SECURITY IN THE AGE OF DIGITAL HEALTH
- Data protection norms concerning digital health technology
- Methods to improve efficiency and convenience in accessing patient information
- Convenience of healthcare IT systems by streamlining the authentication process
Speakers
- Moderator: Waqas Haider, SVP - Chief Information Security Officer, HBL Microfinance Bank
- Dr. Osama El-Hassan, Health Informatics Specialist, Dubai Health Authority
- George Yacoub, Group IT Director, SEHA
- Jaleel Rahiman, Director of IT and PRIME Digital, PRIME Healthcare Group
- Veneeth Purushotaman, Group Chief Information Officer, Aster DM Healthcare






12:45 - 13:05
CASE STUDY: DIGITAL IDENTITY & AUTHENTICATION IN HEALTHCARE

Speaker
George Yacoub,
Group IT Director, SEHA
Security Council

13:05 - 13:50
PANEL DISCUSSION | BALANCING CONVENIENCE AND SECURITY - THE FUTURE OF IAM IN THE BANKING & FINANCE INDUSTRY
- Future-proofing digital identity & authentication to establish trust and enforce security
- Delivering a digital ID infrastructure to address AML & KYC challenges
- Personalized payment authentication with biometrics offers a convenient and tailored approach
Speakers
- Moderator:
Somnath Sarkar,
Ex-Chief Information Security Officer,
Leading Bank of UAE
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Hussain Alkhalsan,
Chief Information Security Officer,
Zand Bank
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Ramesh Ramakrishnan,
Chief Information Officer,
Zurich International Life Limited
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Waqas Haider,
SVP - Chief Information Security Officer,
HBL Microfinance Bank
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Zaheer Shaikh,
Chief Information Security Officer,
Al Maryah Community Bank LLC






13:50 - 13:55
CLOSING REMARKS BY THE CHAIRPERSON AND END OF DAY ONE

Speaker
Waqas Haider,
SVP - Chief Information Security Officer, HBL Microfinance Bank

13:55 - 14:55
NETWORKING LUNCHEON

09:30 - 10:30
REGISTRATION & WELCOME COFFEE

10:30 - 10:40
OPENING NOTE BY THE CHAIRPERSON

Speaker
Waqas Haider,
SVP - Chief Information Security Officer, HBL Microfinance Bank

10:40 - 11:00
THE BIOMETRIC REVOLUTION - SHAPING THE FUTURE OF IDENTITY AND SECURITY

Speaker
Vikalp Shrivastava,
VP Information Security & Technology (Global CISO), Kerzner International

11:00 - 11:45
PANEL DISCUSSION | CYBERSECURITY CHALLENGE - WHY YOUR DIGITAL IDENTITY NEEDS IRONCLAD PROTECTION
- What are the ways to mitigate the risk of unauthorized access to systems, data, and applications?
- Build trust between businesses and customers by securing sensitive data
- Boost customer satisfaction and loyalty by providing a more secure and reliable service
Speakers
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Moderator:
Aus Alzubaidi,
Director of IT, Cybersecurity & Media Management
, MBC Group
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Bruno Fonseca,
Regional Chief Security Officer
, GIG Gulf
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Imran Shaikh,
Chief Technology Officer
, Virgin Mobile
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Sarfaraz Muneer,
Vice President – Cyber Security & Technology Platform
, Mubadala
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Vikalp Shrivastava,
Vice President Information Security & Technology
, Kerzner International






11:45 - 12:05
NAVIGATING THE CHALLENGES OF IDENTITY THEFT AND LOSS OF DATA
- Exploring the methods by which identity theft occurs, emphasizing the emotional and financial consequences for victims.
- Practical strategies for prevention, steps for monitoring and detection, and plan of action for victims.
- Legal aspects, technological solutions, and the importance of safeguarding personal information on social media.

Speaker
Muhammad Sajid Iqbal,
Deputy Chief Risk Officer, Habib Bank AG Zurich

12:05 - 12:30
NETWORKING BREAK

12:30 - 13:00
FIRESIDE CHAT | FROM AUTHENTICATION TO AUTHORIZATION - HOW DIGITAL IDENTITY IS TRANSFORMING ACCESS CONTROL IN PUBLIC UTILITIES
- Strengthening security in public utilities with Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
- Importance of Identity governance and administration (IGA) in public utilities
- Will Blockchain-based identity management be a game changer?
Speakers
- Moderator: Waqas Haider, SVP - Chief Information Security Officer, HBL Microfinance Bank
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Dr. Hamad Khalifa Al Nuaimi,
Head of Telecommunication,
Abu Dhabi Police GHQ
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Siham Benhamidouche,
MEA Cybersecurity Officer & Digital Risk Leader,
Schneider Electric




13:00 - 13:45
PANEL DISCUSSION | SECURE, SEAMLESS, AND PERSONALIZED - THE FUTURE OF PAYMENT AUTHENTICATION
- How can businesses balance the need for security with the need to create a seamless payment experience for users?
- What are the ethical considerations surrounding the use of identity authentication in payment transactions?
- The role of regulators and policymakers in shaping the future of payment authentication?
Speakers
- Moderator:
Rajesh Yadla,
Information Security Director,
Al Hilal Bank
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Sajid Iqbal,
Deputy Chief Risk Officer,
Habib Bank AG Zurich
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Umesh Moolchandani,
Chief Information Officer,
Bin Dasmal Group
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Sujatha Narasimhan,
Senior AML & Compliance Leader,
Damas Jewellery





13:45 – 13:50
CLOSING REMARKS BY THE CHAIRPERSON AND END OF THE SUMMIT

Speaker
Waqas Haider,
SVP - Chief Information Security Officer, HBL Microfinance Bank

13:55 – 14:55
NETWORKING LUNCHEON

