GISEC Global

What GISEC Global does

GISEC Global is an annual B2B cybersecurity conference and exhibition, owned and operated by Dubai World Trade Centre LLC and positioned as the largest cybersecurity event in the Middle East and Africa. The event aggregates more than 750 cybersecurity brands, 25,000-plus Infosec professionals, and attendees from over 180 countries, with a content program exceeding 300 hours across specialized stages including the Main Stage, Government Stage (hosted by Dubai Electronic Security Center), Critical Infrastructure Stage, Dark Stage, X-Labs (AI/IoT/5G/Cloud security), Inspire Stage, and the CyberSecurity Congress (hosted by the UAE Cybersecurity Council). It is officially supported by the UAE Cybersecurity Council, DESC, the Ministry of Interior, and Dubai Police, and holds a Guinness World Record for cybersecurity events.

The underlying platform combines a digital event registration and exhibition management infrastructure with physical venue operations at the Dubai Exhibition Centre, Expo City Dubai (for the 2026 edition). Revenue is generated through a multi-stream model: tiered sponsorship packages (Diamond, Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze), enterprise exhibition stand sales (quote-based, often on multi-year contracts), startup pod rentals within the GISEC North Star sub-brand, paid All-Access conference passes, and free visitor passes that monetize the exhibitor base. GISEC North Star operates as a dedicated startup showcase with programs including CISO Sync, Plug'd networking, Grid Alley, The Spark storytelling series, the Investor Program, and the Unlock Pitch Competition, anchored by an Advisory Board that includes Allegis Cyber Capital and Secure Octane Investments.

The go-to-market is event-driven and partner-distributed: direct enterprise sales for stands and sponsorships, partner-event cross-promotion with sister GISEC editions (Europe, India, Asia, LATAM, Africa, Vietnam) and GITEX, a global media partner network of 100+ outlets, and content marketing through the GISEC Decoded newsletter, YouTube, and social channels. Anchor customers include Check Point (Diamond), Huawei (Lead Strategic Partner), Cisco (Platinum), Microsoft, AWS (strategic partners), Cloudflare (Gold), and CrowdStrike (Bronze), alongside government partners DESC, the UAE Cybersecurity Council, the Ministry of Interior, and Dubai Police. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; all commercial relationships transact through quote-based enquiry channels managed by DWTC.

Name

GISEC Global

Legal name

Dubai World Trade Centre LLC

Website

https://gisec.ae

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

GISEC Global is the Middle East and Africa's largest annual cybersecurity exhibition and conference, organized by Dubai World Trade Centre, aggregating 750+ cybersecurity brands and 25,000+ Infosec professionals from 180+ countries alongside UAE government partners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cybersecurity Events and Conferences

NAICS

Convention and Trade Show Organizers (56192), Convention and Trade Show Organizers (561920)

akta.pro primary industry

Conferences & Conventions Operations Services (Registration, AV, Logistics) (MPAGAGAM)

Keywords

• Cybersecurity conference events
• Enterprise security exhibitions
• Cybersecurity sponsorship packages
• Exhibition booth sales
• Corporate security networking

Headquarters

HQ city

Dubai

HQ country

United Arab Emirates

HQ region

Middle East

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Exhibition and Sponsorship Revenue: Revenue generated from selling exhibition booth space, sponsorship packages at various tiers (Diamond, Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze), and branded presence at the event
2. Conference Passes and Tickets: Revenue from selling All-Access Passes and free visitor passes for attendees to access conference sessions, exhibitions, and networking events
3. Startup Pod Rentals: Revenue from startups renting exhibition pods at GISEC North Star startup zone

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

GISEC Global is an annual B2B cybersecurity conference and exhibition organized by Dubai World Trade Centre, hosting 750+ cybersecurity brands and 25,000+ Infosec professionals from 180+ countries at the Dubai Exhibition Centre. The event sells exhibition stands, tiered sponsorship packages (Diamond through Bronze), conference passes, and startup pods, alongside specialized stages on government cybersecurity, critical infrastructure, AI, and cyber warfare.

Product overview

GISEC Global is a cybersecurity event platform organized by Dubai World Trade Centre, representing Middle East and Africa's largest cybersecurity event. The core offering is the annual GISEC Global conference held at Dubai Exhibition Centre, Expo City, featuring multiple specialized stages (Main Stage, Government Stage, Critical Infrastructure Stage, Dark Stage, X-Labs, Inspire Stage, CyberSecurity Congress), cybersecurity competitions (Hack-O-Sphere), and the Global Cyber Drill. The portfolio also includes GISEC North Star as a dedicated startup showcase with programs like Plug'd networking, Grid Alley showcase zone, CISO Sync pitching platform, The Spark digital storytelling series, and the Investor Program. Additional offerings include Meetings Program for enterprise connections, Awards celebrations, and supporting initiatives like the GISEC Decoded newsletter. The event serves as a global cyber hub for public-private alliances, bringing together over 750 cybersecurity brands and 25,000+ Infosec professionals from 180+ countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• GISEC North Star: The largest showcase of most innovative cybersecurity startups, serving as a dedicated startup stage within the GISEC Global event featuring Plug'd networking program, Grid Alley showcase zone, CISO Sync platform, The Spark digital storytelling series, and Investor Program

Products and services

• GISEC Global Annual Conference and Exhibition Annual B2B cybersecurity conference and exhibition organized by Dubai World Trade Centre, hosting 750+ global cybersecurity brands and 25,000+ Infosec professionals from 180+ countries. Customers purchase exhibition stands, sponsorship packages, and conference passes to access specialized stages, networking, and buyer-seller engagement.
• Enterprise Exhibition Stands Customizable booth space at the Dubai Exhibition Centre sold to enterprise cybersecurity vendors for showcasing products and solutions. Quote-based pricing through official event channels with multi-year contract options.
• Sponsorship Packages Tiered sponsorship offerings (Diamond, Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze) sold to enterprise cybersecurity vendors, providing branded presence, thought leadership opportunities, and high-visibility placement at the event.
• All-Access Conference Passes Paid passes providing attendees access to all conference sessions, multiple specialized stages, exhibition floor, networking events, and the Global Cyber Drill.
• Free Visitor Passes Complimentary registration passes for attendees to access the exhibition floor and select programming at the GISEC Global event.
• GISEC North Star Startup Pods Dedicated exhibition pods rented to cybersecurity startups as part of the GISEC North Star startup zone, providing visibility, investor networking via Plug'd program, enterprise buyer pitching through CISO Sync, and showcase opportunities in Grid Alley.

Named customers10 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Dubai Electronic Security Center (DESC)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial Government Cybersecurity Partner, hosts the Government Stage and plays crucial role in ensuring Dubai's digital resilience through collaboration at GISEC
• UAE Cybersecurity CouncilflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerHosts the CyberSecurity Congress driving local, national, and global cooperation to build stronger cybersecurity defense strategies
• UAE Ministry of InteriorcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficially supports GISEC Global, contributes to national cybersecurity initiatives
• Dubai PolicecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborates on cybercrime prevention and cybersecurity law enforcement topics at the event
• HuaweiflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerLead Strategic Partner providing cybersecurity solutions and strategic support to the event
• AWScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partner providing cloud security expertise and event support
• MicrosoftcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partner showcasing Microsoft cybersecurity solutions at the event
• Check Point SoftwarecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDiamond sponsor providing cybersecurity expertise and solutions
• Spire SolutionscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial Distribution Partner, regional cybersecurity solutions provider supporting the event
• Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC)flagshipImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerEvent organizer providing venue (Dubai Exhibition Centre) and operational infrastructure
• CE71 (Cyber Envoy)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPowered by CE71, supporting cybersecurity ecosystem development
• Frost & SullivanminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMedia and research partner providing analyst coverage of the event
• International Telecommunication Union (ITU)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUN specialized agency supporting cybersecurity initiatives

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• DEF CON: DEF CON is a legendary hacker-focused cybersecurity conference with a global following and strong technical content. It competes for the attention of the security researcher community that GISEC's Dark Stage and Hack-O-Sphere are designed to attract.
• RSA Conference: RSA Conference is the largest and most established cybersecurity conference globally, drawing tens of thousands of attendees and the same top-tier sponsors (Microsoft, Cisco, CrowdStrike). It is the most direct competitor for global vendor marketing dollars and CISO attention.
• Cyber Week: Cyber Week at Tel Aviv University is one of the largest cybersecurity events globally, particularly strong with startups, investors, and government delegations. It overlaps directly with GISEC's startup and investor programming.
• Black Hat: Black Hat is a premier global cybersecurity event with strong technical and government participation, including dedicated government and critical infrastructure tracks. It overlaps directly with GISEC's Main Stage, Dark Stage, and Critical Infrastructure Stage programming.
• (ISC)2 Security Congress: (ISC)2 Security Congress is a global annual cybersecurity conference targeting certified security professionals and CISOs. It overlaps with GISEC's professional audience and exhibitor mix.
• GITEX Global: GITEX Global is the flagship technology exhibition operated by the same parent, Dubai World Trade Centre. While broader than cybersecurity, it shares the same organizer, venue infrastructure, and overlapping enterprise and government audiences, making it a closely related peer.
• Cybertech Global: Cybertech organizes cybersecurity conferences globally including Tel Aviv, Dubai, Europe, Asia, Latin America, and Africa. It is a direct competitor in the MEA region and several of the same geographies GISEC is expanding into.
• Infosecurity Europe: Infosecurity Europe is a major annual cybersecurity exhibition and conference in London. It competes for European vendor and CISO mindshare, particularly relevant given GISEC's launch of a European edition.

Regional players

• GISEC Europe: GISEC Europe is a regional edition of GISEC organized in partnership with European entities. It is effectively an extension of the parent brand but operates in a different geography, useful as a benchmark for geographic expansion strategy.

Emerging players

• Nullcon: Nullcon is a growing cybersecurity conference held in India with strong technical and government engagement. It is an emerging competitor in a geography where GISEC has launched a regional edition.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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