Dubai, UAE, 8th May 2025, ZEX PR WIRE, CyberE71 has reaffirmed its role in powering GISEC North Star 2025, which officially kicked off today at the Dubai World Trade Centre. Running from 6th to 8th May, the event is one of the region’s largest gatherings focused on cybersecurity entrepreneurship, highlighting emerging innovators, investors, and digital pioneers who are shaping the future of cyber resilience.
GISEC North Star is hosting over 130 cutting-edge startups, 100+ expert speakers, and thousands of visitors across government, academia, and private industry. With a full agenda of keynotes, panel discussions, pitch competitions, mentorship labs, and MoU signings, the event offers unmatched opportunities for knowledge-sharing, deal-making, and ecosystem-building.
The event opened with a keynote address by H.E. Dr. Mohamed Al Kuwaiti, Head of Cybersecurity for the UAE Government, followed by a high-level panel discussion featuring H.E. Fatima Yousif Al Naqbi, Acting Assistant Undersecretary for the Support Services Sector at the Ministry of Finance, and the Ministry’s representative at Mohammed Bin Rashid Innovation Fund (MBRIF); Abeer Al Ameeri, Head of Partnerships and Programs at Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center (Sheraa); Maher Al Kaabi, Independent Board Member at Alserkal Group; Dr. Veselina Yankova, Program Chair of Innovation & Entrepreneurship at Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT), and Sonia Weymuller, Co-Founder and General Partner at VentureSouq.
The panel was moderated by Asmae Lemniei, Managing Director at Lean X Consulting, and offered a dynamic dialogue on The E71 model for building a thriving cybersecurity and AI innovation ecosystem, setting the tone for the sessions that followed.
A major highlight of the event is the Unlock Pitch Competition, taking place in North Star. A select group of startups will pitch their innovative solutions live to a panel of investors, policymakers, and industry leaders. The competition aims to highlight promising ventures and accelerate growth opportunities through visibility and strategic engagement.
CyberE71’s presence at GISEC North Star reflects its commitment to nurturing cybersecurity tech talent and positioning the UAE as a regional leader in cybersecurity innovation.
Through dynamic programming, investor engagement, and strategic partnerships, the event is bringing together the region’s brightest minds to co-create tomorrow’s cyber solutions.
To learn more about GISEC Global 2025, visit www.gisec.ae.
About GISEC Global
GISEC Global, Middle East & Africa’s largest and most impactful cybersecurity event, will return to Dubai World Trade Centre for its 14th edition taking place from 6th to 8th May 2025, under the overarching theme of “Securing an AI-Powered Future.” Following the monumental success of 2024, the super-connector event for the region’s cybersecurity industry will bring together over 25,000 attendees, 750 exhibiting brands and 350-plus speakers hailing from over 160 countries. GISEC Global stands as the unrivalled platform for navigating the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity. More information: www.gisec.ae
About Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC)
A global business facilitator since 1979, Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) is home to the region’s leading purpose-built convention and exhibition centre. DWTC provides a platform for connecting people, products, innovation and ideas from around the world through a dynamic calendar of international trade exhibitions and its own roster of sector leading mega events. As a designated free zone, complemented by award-winning commercial real estate, DWTC plays an integral role in Dubai and the region’s growth story. Since its inauguration, DWTC has hosted over 6,000 events, with an estimated economic output of AED 248 billion, attracting over 38 million business visitors to Dubai.
Building on this legacy, DWTC’s second flagship venue, the Dubai Exhibition Centre (DEC), stands as a premier destination for prominent national and international mega events. Strategically aligned with the Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan, DEC’s recently announced AED 10 billion expansion is integral to Expo City Dubai’s vision of becoming a global business hub for exhibitions and events.
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