The GRC, Data Privacy & Cyber Security ConfEx 2025 is a premier conference dedicated to governance, risk management, compliance, data privacy, and cybersecurity. Organized by Events 4 Sure and GeneralCounsel360, this event brings together industry leaders and professionals to discuss the latest trends and challenges in these critical areas.
Key topics covered at the conference include governance, risk, and compliance (GRC); data privacy and cybersecurity; environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations; crisis management; cloud and information security; artificial intelligence and machine learning; legal and regulatory affairs; third-party and supply chain risk; incident response and cyber resilience; threat intelligence and fraud prevention; regulatory technology (RegTech); privacy-by-design principles; zero trust security models; identity and access management; cross-border data transfers; cybercrime and fraud; AI and automation in compliance; insider threats; and digital trust and ethics.
Attendees can expect a range of practical sessions, including keynotes, panel discussions, case studies, and workshops led by experts in the field. The conference also offers high-value networking opportunities, such as roundtables, peer discussions, VIP lounges, C-level meetups, speed networking, and one-on-one meetings. Additionally, participants will have access to advanced GRC, privacy, and cybersecurity solutions through tech showcases, demos, and an innovation pavilion.
This event is ideal for senior-level professionals responsible for governance, risk, compliance, data protection, and cybersecurity within their organizations. It also welcomes law firm partners and technology service providers offering cutting-edge legal and cybersecurity solutions. Attending the conference provides valuable insights, strategic networking opportunities, and exposure to the latest innovations in the field.
Speakers(38)
Ahmed Nagy
Senior Legal Counsel at Emirates Islamic Bank
Manages risk, compliance, and legal matters at Emirates Islamic Bank.
Ahmed Zaki
SVP for Legal Affairs at Al Hamra Group LLC Ras Al Khaimah
Manages legal and risk affairs at Al Hamra Group LLC Ras Al Khaimah.
Ahmed Zekry
Head of Legal at Banque Misr
Oversees compliance, legal, and risk at Banque Misr.
Anastasia Christina Kleanthous
Associate Director, ECP & GCC Privacy Lead at Biogen
Leads privacy initiatives in ECP and GCC at Biogen.
Annie Mitchell
Senior Business Consultant at Clarivate
Provides business consulting at Clarivate.
Bahzad Brifkani
Head of Data Protection & DPO at Notting Hill Genesis Housing Association
Manages data protection at Notting Hill Genesis Housing Association.
Beatriz Gomez Nosti
Head of Legal at Amadeus
Oversees legal and compliance at Amadeus.
Felipe Arboleda Márquez
Regional General Counsel, AMET at CHEP
Provides legal counsel in the AMET region at CHEP.
Gilberto Costa
Director of Product Management at Exterro
Specializes in product management at Exterro.
Habib Saeed
Senior Associate at Squire Patton Boggs (MEA) LLP
Specializes in legal matters at Squire Patton Boggs (MEA) LLP.
Hala Sakr
Senior Legal Counsel, Head of Data Privacy at Samsung Electronics
Oversees data protection, legal, and compliance at Samsung Electronics.
John Gera
Data Governance & Privacy Leader at PureHealth
Manages data privacy and governance at PureHealth.
Kellie Blyth
Partner at Addleshaw Goddard
Specializes in legal matters at Addleshaw Goddard.
Kerri Gevers
Counsel at Norton Rose Fulbright
Provides legal counsel at Norton Rose Fulbright.
Manjari Mukherjee
Manager- Corporate Affairs at Panbulk Shipping DMCC
Manages corporate affairs at Panbulk Shipping DMCC.
Muhanned Bukhatwa
Global Data Protection Officer-Legal Counsel at Emirates NBD
Oversees data protection at Emirates NBD.
Nils Vormelker
Head of Legal and Compliance at Siemens Healthineers
Oversees legal and compliance at Siemens Healthineers.
Njekwa Mwamba
Senior Counsel at Mastercard
Provides legal counsel at Mastercard.
Okan Kizilirmak
Regional Director at Aksa Power Generation
Manages regional operations at Aksa Power Generation.
Patrick Hage
GRC Enterprise Solution Sales Executive EMEA at Diligent
Leads GRC enterprise solutions sales in EMEA at Diligent.
Pradeep Chandrasekharan
Chief Legal Officer at GMG
Oversees legal affairs at GMG.
Purvi Patel
Senior Counsel at Nokia
Provides legal counsel at Nokia.
Rami Refaat
Managing Director at Cyb3r
Oversees operations at Cyb3r.
Riswana Gaswan
Director Legal & Board Secretary at Imdaad
Oversees legal and compliance matters at Imdaad.
Saarah Badr
Senior Counsel at Bird & Bird
Provides legal counsel at Bird & Bird.
Sakshi Butto
Privacy, Data Protection and Cybersecurity Counsel (APMEA Lead) at FIS Global
Leads privacy, data protection, and cybersecurity in APMEA at FIS Global.
Saloni Tuteja
Head of Legal & Compliance at Servier
Oversees legal and compliance at Servier.
Sergey Medvedev
Partner at Gorodissky Patent & Intellectual Rights Management
Specializes in patent and intellectual rights management at Gorodissky.
Shabnam Karim
Partner at Norton Rose Fulbright
Specializes in legal matters at Norton Rose Fulbright.
Shaimaa Sebak
Group Legal Director at Alkan CIT
Manages compliance and data privacy at Alkan CIT.
Shiv Daddar
Special Counsel at Norton Rose Fulbright
Provides specialized legal counsel at Norton Rose Fulbright.
Steven Bainbridge
Co-Managing Shareholder (UAE), Head of Sports & Entertainment (Middle East) at Greenberg Traurig LLP
Manages operations and specializes in sports and entertainment law at Greenberg Traurig LLP.
Sumit Kumar
IT GRC Officer at Avrioc Technologies
Oversees IT governance, risk, and compliance at Avrioc Technologies.
Surabhi Singhi Kataria
Partner at Bird & Bird
Specializes in legal matters at Bird & Bird.
Thomas J. Colson, Esq.
Founder/CEO at Executive IP
Leads Executive IP as Founder and CEO.
Vijay Kumar Ojha
Group Company Secretary at Sharaf Group
Manages corporate governance at Sharaf Group.
Yasser Aboismail
Founder and Managing Partner at ECG World
Leads compliance, legal, and privacy initiatives at ECG World.
Zara Merali
Counsel at Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer
Provides legal counsel at Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer.
Event Details
- Date
- May 20, 2025
- Location
- 🇦🇪 Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Deira Creek
- Pricing
- Varies by tier
- Audience
- Senior-level professionals in governance, risk, compliance, data protection, and cybersecurity; law firm partners; technology service providers.
- CLE Credits
- CLE accreditation pending
- Attendees
- 100-150