CyberX Egypt: Leading Cyber Security Event 2025, Cairo, Egypt

EVENT OVERVIEW

The biggest cybersecurity gathering in Egypt and Middle East

The Conference

The People

Best cybersecurity place to network and gain business

The Exhibition

Aligned with this Vision 2030, Egypt will host the 28th Global Edition of CyberX Global Series and the 3rd Annual CyberX Summit, Egypt Edition on May 18th, 2026, in Cairo, Egypt, bringing together global cybersecurity leaders to shape the future of digital security.

The Egypt Cybersecurity Market size is estimated at USD 247.64 million in 2025, and is expected to reach USD 444.08 million by 2030, at a CAGR of 12.39% during the forecast period (2025-2030). According to 6Wresearch, the Egypt Cyber Security Market size is projected to grow at a CAGR of 10.7% during 2020-2026. Government initiatives like The establishment of the Egyptian Supreme Cybersecurity Council are bolstering national defenses, while programs such as “Our Future is Digital” and the ICT Strategy 2030 aim to strengthen digital infrastructure and literacy. High-demand sectors including BFSI, IT & Telecom, and government are leading cybersecurity investments, reinforcing Egypt’s vision of a secure digital economy.

AGENDA

9:30 – 09:55

Networking and Registration

09:55 – 10:00

Welcome Address by the Organizer

10:00 – 10:15

National Keynote: Securing Egypt’s Digital Future – Building a Cyber-Resilient Economy

Speaker:

Mohamed Kamal, General Manager IT, Ministry of finance

10:15 – 11:00

Leadership Panel: Defending Egyptian Enterprises in the Age of Intelligent Cyber Threats

Moderator:

Mohamed Sadat, Group CISO, Paymob

Panelist:

Osama Mohammed Hijji, Group Chief Information Security Office, EFG Holding
Hisham Mohamed Aly, Chief Information Security Officer, Emirates NBD Egypt
Khaled Alaa Battah, GRC & Architecture Expert, Eand
GaberGalal, Head of IT - Infosec Audit, Suez Canal bank
Louay Saleh, Cyber Security Technical Assessments General Manager - Cyber Security Group, National Bank of Egypt

11:00 – 11:15

Keynote Presentation: Securing Egypt’s Digital Transformation: From Vision to Execution

Speaker:

Ahmad Ali Hanafy, IT General Director | Digital Transformation, Automation & IT Governance, Egyptian Civil Aviation Authority.

11:15 – 11:45

Networking Coffee Break

11:45 – 12:00

Keynote presentation: From Compliance to Resilience: Rethinking Cybersecurity in the Age of AI

Speaker:

Ramy Refaat, IT Digital Transformation Manager, National Bank of Egypt (NBE)

12:00 – 12:45

Executive Panel: Data is the New Currency – Securing Egypt’s Digital Assets

Moderator:

Mohamed Kamaly, Deputy General Manager – CISO, Industrial Development Bank

Panelist:

Ahmed Raafat, IT & Automation Head, Eva Pharma
Ramy Refaat, IT Digital Transformation Manager, National Bank of Egypt (NBE)
Mahmoud Hosny, Head of IT, Hassad for agriculture
Mohamed El Zarif, Head of IT and IS Audit, Kuwait Finance House Bank Egypt

12:45 – 13:00

Keynote presentation: The future of defensive & offensive security in the AI age

Speaker:

Osama Mohammed Hijji, Group Chief Information Security Officer, EFG Holding

13:00 – 14:00

Networking Luncheons and Prayer Break

14:00 – 14:15

Keynote Presentation: Innovation at Speed. Security at Scale. Resilience by Design.

Speaker:

Dr. Mohamed Hamed, CIO, Men's Club Group Holding

14:15 – 15:00

Panel Discussion: Securing Egypt’s Critical Infrastructure – OT & ICS Cybersecurity in Focus

Moderator:

Ossama Rashad, Head of IT Security, Suez Canal bank | Board member- ISACA Cairo Chapter

Panelist:

Dr. IhabMohamed, General Manager, Egyptian Maintenance Company (EMC)
Dr. Mohamed Hamed, CIO, Men's Club Group Holding

15:00 – 15:15

Vision Keynote: Closing the Cyber Talent Gap

Speaker:

Mahmoud El Labban, IT &IS Audit Manager, Qatar National Bank (QNB EG)

15:15 – 15:30

CyberX Global certificate of appreciation – Cybersecurity Excellence

15:30 – 16:00

Closing Address and Evening Networking

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WHY PARTNER?

Face to Face Meetings

Being in a room of people who are passionate about sharing what they have learned and helping others enhance their knowledge and skills. At CyberX Egypt 2026, you will be joining peers from different industries addressing similar challenges, wanting to improve their knowledge and skills and gives you an advantage of bringing something back to one’s office or organisation.

Keynote Speaking Conference

Hearing success stories from stakeholders and partners of the value chain. Forward- looking insights from the best in the business will help you plan future strategies. Keynote presentations/Panel discussions offering insights and valuable learning opportunities.

Product Showcase Exhibition

Meet top global, regional cybersecurity experts from the public and private industry to learn and brainstorm about next-gen, customized, innovative cybersecurity products and solutions for seamless business.