Cyber Security - In November 2020, the UAE Cabinet agreed to establish the UAE Cybersecurity Council with the aim of developing a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy and creating a safe and strong cyber infrastructure in the UAE. For more information click here
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The Dubai Electronic Security Center (DESC) is the official government de... More
The Dubai Electronic Security Center (DESC) is the official government department entrusted to make Dubai the safest city in cyber space. The center was established under decree number 11 of 2014 by H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister of UAE and the Ruler of Dubai.
The Center’s objectives include safeguarding information, communications network and governmental information systems in the Emirate of Dubai in addition to enhancing, adjusting and implementing the necessary methods in the realm of cyber security and raising efficiency by which information is maintained and circulated among the governmental entities in the Emirate. Additionally the center is also responsible to develop the strategic plans to confront any risks or threats to the government information in coordination with all concerned government authorities. For more information visit www.desc.gov.ae
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the Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA) was established in the UAE according to the Federal Law by Decree No. 3 of 2003, focusing on two main fields: regulating the telecommunications sector, and enabling government entities’ digital transformation.
In regulation, TDRA’s role focuses on ensuring excellent telecom services, developing the ICT sector, protecting the stakeholders’ interests, implementing relevant policy and regulatory frameworks, developing human resources and promoting research and development, to achieve the UAE’s regional and global leading position in the telecommunications sector.
In enablement, TDRA manages federal entities’ digital transformation according to the Law No. 3 of 2011. It works to achieve two strategic goals in this context, namely: enhancing the digital lifestyle, and achieving UAE’s leadership in digital technical infrastructure.
For more information, visit www.tra.gov.ae
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Owl Cyber Defense cross domain, data diode, and portable media solutions provide unexploitable security checkpoints for absolute threat prevention and secure data availability. For over 20 years, Owl has been trusted by premier organizations around the world in government, defense, critical infrastructure, and commercial markets to secure the edge of network domains and enable highly controlled unidirectional and bidirectional data transfers. Certified and recommended by the U.S. government, independent testing authorities, and international standards bodies, clients worldwide rely on Owl’s unmatched expertise to protect a variety of environments, from entire facilities to individual devices.
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Headquartered in Palo Alto, California, Safe Security is a pioneer in the "Cyber security and Digital Business Risk Quantification" (CRQ) space. They help organizations measure and mitigate cyber risk in real-time using their Machine Learning enabled, API-First Security Assessment Framework for Enterprises (SAFE) Platform.
The SAFE platform provides continuous, enterprise-wide breach-likelihood scores and assigns a dollar value to the risks the organization faces, all in real-time, by aggregating automated signals across People, Policy, Technology, Cybersecurity Products and Third Parties.
The SAFE scoring model is built as a joint research venture with MIT. It incorporates cyber security sensors' data, external threat intelligence, and business context and places it together in a Bayesian Network of a Supervised Machine Learning scoring engine to give out scores and dollar value risk.
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MON 15 NOVEMBER
Tech Xplore - Cyber Security
10:25 - 10:30Opening remarks by Chairperson
Speaker:
Billy Shallow | Director, Innovation and Technology | ACI
10:30 - 10:45Opening Keynote Presentation
Speaker:
H.E Dr. Mohamed Al Kuwaiti | Head of Cyber Security | UAE Government
10:45 - 10:55Keynote Presentation by Dubai Electronic Security Center (DESC)
Speaker:
Faisal Abdulaziz | Manager of Security Systems Operations Section | DESC
10:55 - 11:25Panel Discussion: Developing and implementing airtight defenses against cyber threats
Discussing some of the barriers in implementation of cyber security solutions and highlighting What should the cybersecurity priorities be now and after the pandemic? What can companies do to improve cyber resilience and ensure business continuity? – Join us for this interactive session and identify what is truly critical and how the air transport industry can collaborate to monitor, detect and manage cyber risks.
Moderator:
Billy Shallow | Director, Innovation and Technology | ACI
Speakers:
Yousif Al Awadi | Director - Communication, Navigation, Surveillance Systems | GCAA
Nina Brooks | Vice President and Permanent Representative to ICAO | ICCAIA
Tamir Goren | Director, Strategic Programs | Israel National Cyber Directorate
11:25 - 11:45Hardware-Based Cybersecurity for Airline and Port Operations
Join us for this session to examine current and emerging cyber threats, assess vulnerabilities making software-based security technology a liability, identify new strategies and best practices for using hardware-enforced cybersecurity to minimize the risk of potentially catastrophic cyber-attacks.
Speakers:
Nicolai Solling | CTO | HelpAG
Tom Goodman | Vice President Of Global Business Development | Owl Cyber Defense
Jay Abdallah | Vice President - Cybersecurity Services | Schneider Electric
11:45 - 12:15Panel discussion: Power of collaboration: Building partnerships to improve cyber resilience
What are the top 5 cyber security threats and how can you combat them? How can information sharing and industry collaboration, together with authorities help make the industry more resilient to cyber attacks and improve management of potential vulnerabilities.
Moderator:
Kashif Khalid | Regional Director | IATA
Speakers:
Aloysius Cheang | Chief Security Officer | Huawei
Douglas Blough | Vice President of Intelligence Operations | Aviation Information Sharing and Analysis Center (A-ISAC)
Tamir Goren | Director, Strategic Programs | Israel National Cyber Directorate
Amer Sharaf | Director - Compliance & Support Alliances | Dubai Electronic Security Center (DESC)
12:15 - 12:35Cyber Risk Quantification, a new approach & mindset to securing modern organizations
Organizations are embracing digital technology at a fast pace. With this digital acceleration comes significant exposure to cyber risk. According to Cybersecurity Ventures, global cybercrime costs are expected to reach $10.5 trillion annually by 2025. During the same period global spending on cybersecurity products and services is projected to exceed $1.75 trillion. This means for every 2 dollars we spend on securing our organizations, we lose 10 dollars’ worth.
Organizations need a real-time, continuous, enterprise-wide view into the effectiveness of their cybersecurity program, investments, and tools. Business and Risk Executives need to understand their cyber risk posture and the dollar value impact of each risk and the insights to prioritize, manage and mitigate these risks in real time… Enter Cyber Risk Quantification.
Speaker:
Dr. Cherif Sleiman | Chief Technologist | Safe Security
12:35 - 13:05On-Stage Interview: The financially motivated attacker: Implementing robust cyber security programs to protect customer data
The data collection points for airlines and airports are usually dispersed and reside in silos. The highly sophisticated nature of cyber-attacks and their capability to bypass threat detection systems has made data security and privacy a number one concern for cyber security officials. Join us to discover some of the best practices implemented by airports and airlines to ensure safety of their customers.In conversation with:
Speakers:
Brian Cobb | Chief Innovation Officer | CVG airport
Ido Biger | VP Technologies CIO & Chief Data Officer | EL AL Israel Airlines
Nina Brooks | Vice President and Permanent Representative to ICAO | ICCAIA
13:05 - 13:25Case Study: A transformational journey of building a digital defence centre for the world’s largest international airport
Speaker:
Tareque Choudhury | Vice President - Cyber Security (CISO), Enterprise Architecture, IT Governance, Test &QA | Dubai Airports
13:25 - 14:00Panel Discussion: Today Vs. Tomorrow: What does the future of cyber security in aviation look like?
The benefits of emerging technologies have been encouraging the aviation industry to implement these and thereby increase the industry’s digital landscape. What can companies do now to implement new technologies but also protect themselves from future cyber- attacks? – Join our panelists and learn how you can reap the full benefits of emerging tech safely!
Moderator:
Nina Brooks | Vice President and Permanent Representative to ICAO | ICCAIA
Speakers:
Sean Sullivan | BCA cyber and product security | Boeing
Yuosof Radi | Manager IT Security Operation | SAUDIA
Dr. Bushra Al Blooshi | Head of Research and Innovation | Dubai Electronic Security Center (DESC)
Dr. Waël Kanoun | Exec. Director of Cyber Defence Solutions | Thales
Rossann Domingo | Assistant Manager, Integrated Operations Control Center | Philippine Airlines
14:00 - 14:05Closing Remarks by Chairperson
Speaker:
Billy Shallow | Director, Innovation and Technology | ACI
14:05End of Conference
TUE 16 NOVEMBER
Tech Xplore - Artificial Intelligence
10:25 - 10:30Opening remarks by Chairperson
Speaker:
Maryann Simson | Aviation Journalist & Director | Jetway Communications
10:30 - 10:50Opening keynote presentation
Speaker:
H.E Omar Al Olama | Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy and Remote Work Applications | UAE Cabinet
10:50 - 11:00Keynote remarks by Huawei
Speaker:
Andy Bien | Chief Digital Officer of Global Aviation | Huawei Technologies
11:00 - 11:45Opening panel discussion: AI hype or reality for aviation
Join us as we discuss the latest AI and data science use cases and technologies for aviation. Hear about the challenges and evaluate the benefits of this disruptive technology.
Moderator:
Orkun Altintas | Consulting Director for the Aerospace & Defense Practice | Frost & Sullivan
Speakers:
Michael Ibbitson | Executive Vice President of Technology & Infrastructure | Dubai Airports
Ashish Vikram | Chief Technology and Innovation Officer | SpiceJet
Satyaki Raghunath | Chief Strategy & Development Officer | Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL)
Andy Bien | Chief Digital Officer of Global Aviation | Huawei Technologies
11:45 - 12:05Applications of geospatial AI
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming the commercial aviation field through the development of contactless payments, improving terminal security, monitoring infrastructure and resources, and more. This talk will cover how AI is currently improving travellers’ experience and the future prospects of AI inclusion in the field.
Speaker:
Khaled Almarzooqi | Director Defence AI | G42
12:05 - 12:25Human Thinking to Machine Learning: What AI Means for Tomorrow’s Aviation
A practical case study on the deployment of AI solutions in an airport setting.
Learn how the Cincinnati / Northern Kentucky International Airport (KCVG) is leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) through advanced automation, maching learning, neural networking, and early-stage digital twin technologies to advance today’s operations. CVG recognizes its vital role in the contribution to e-commerce, cargo, and passenger air travel. Given the financial volatility of the industry, CVG is identifying and deploying solutions for its stakeholders to ensure stability and sustainability to mitigate downturns and fortify positions of strength and marketplace growth.
Speaker:
Brian Cobb | Chief Innovation Officer | CVG airport
12:25 - 13:10Panel Discussion: AI the Future of Aviation: Leveraging AI technology to optimize fleet maintenance and operations
Discover how AI powered systems are helping the aviation industry improve maintenance of assets, reduce operational costs and overheads. Attend this session to understand how AI can be used for multiple activities including pricing optimization, maintenance, crew scheduling, flight route optimization, delay predictions, fraud detection and more.
Moderator:
Jouhayna Almheiri | Air Traffic Control Officer | Sheikh Zayed Air Navigation Center, GCAA
Speakers:
Amir Husain | Founder & CEO | SparkCognition, Author, The Sentient Machine
Muhammad Shaad Shaikh | Head of Flight Operations Support | Etihad
Bruce Stamm | Senior Director, Application Development & Maintenance (ADM) and Artificial Intelligence | Air Canada
Gokul Srinivasan | Director of Technology | robots.expert
13:10 - 13:30Ai – The job enabler
Hear from our expert speaker Rahul on how you Spice Jet uses Artificial intelligence to support job functions. Understand how you can get the necessary management buy in for the implementation of this innovative technology, promote efficiency of work and in turn add to the bottom line of the company
Speaker:
Rahul Chogle | Head of Data and Analytics | SpiceJet
13:30 - 14:00Panel Discussion: AI creating truly smart airports
Discover how AI inspiring the next generation of breakthroughs. Hear about some of the most innovative use cases of AI how the technology has improved operational efficiency and added to the bottom line.
Moderator:
Billy Shallow | Director, Innovation and Technology | ACI
Speakers:
Maatje Rencken | Technology Aviation Lead | G42
Ramki Doraiswami | Director, Technology Solution Delivery | Edmonton International Airport
Nikos Papagiannopoulos | Senior Project Manager, IT&T Data Services Information Technology & Telecommunications | Athens International Airport
14:00 - 14:05Closing Remarks by Chairperson
Speaker:
Maryann Simson | Aviation Journalist & Director | Jetway Communications
14:05End Of Conference
WED 17 NOVEMBER
Tech Xplore - Automation
10:25 - 10:30Opening remarks by Chairperson
Speaker:
Dr. Sjoerd van den Heuvel | Associate professor (Data Driven Business | People Analytics) | HU University of Applied Sciences Utrecht (Hogeschool Utrecht)
10:30 - 10:35Opening Keynote Presentation
Speaker:
H.E Omar Suwaina Al Suwaidi | Under-Secretary | Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology
10:35 - 10:45Reboot Aviation: Technology shaping the future of aviation
Highlighting the power of technology to completely change and reimagine air travel. Discover how automation is paving the way and instilling confidence in passengers to travel in a partly vaccinated world.
Speaker:
Tej Mehta | Senior Director and Aviation Lead | Accenture Middle East
10:45 - 11:15Panel discussion: Is automation the future of aviation?
Explore the use of emerging technologies in automating air traffic management, airport and airline operations.How much automation are we comfortable with? To what level should we depend on automation? How to avoid human interference causing errors in automation? What are the side-effects of a highly automated systems and how can we combat them? – Get answers to these questions and more. Join our panelists as they discuss the advantages and the challenges that come with automation in aviation.
Moderator:
Billy Shallow | Director, Innovation and Technology | ACI
Speakers:
Muayyed Al Teneiji | Director Air Traffic Management | GCAA
David Tait | Innovation Lead | CAA UK
Tatevik Revazian | Director General of Civil Aviation Committee | Government of the Republic of Armenia
Saulo Da Silva | Chief Global Interoperable Systems Section | International Civil Aviation Organization
11:15 - 11:35Case Study: Digital Innovations by India’s largest domestic carrier – Indigo Airlines
Discover how Indigo Airlines is moving towards a touchless passenger flying experience. From digitally enhancing remote check ins to a WhatsApp chatbot support system – hear about it all. Is automation the key to survival in these tough times? Have these new technological implementations contributed to the company’s bottom line? What should you be mindful about before implementing new tech features? – Attend this session to get answers to all your questions
Speaker:
William Boulter | Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) | IndiGo
11:35 - 12:05Aircraft Interiors Panel Discussion: Looking at the unmet needs of future passengers & technology trends
As the aviation industry continues to recover, aircraft interiors will play a huge part in attracting and retaining passengers of today and tomorrow. Hear from experts on how they are using technology to make travel safe. How can airlines limit touch points and physical interaction to ensure safe and enjoyable passenger experience on-board.
Moderator:
Maryann Simson | Aviation Journalist & Director | Jetway Communications
Speakers:
Naveed khan | Manager Aircraft Maintenance | Emirates Airline
Peter Azzouni | Aircraft Interiors, Guest Experience, Brand & Marketing | Etihad Airways
William Boulter | Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) | IndiGo
12:05 - 12:35Panel Discussion: Digital manufacturing takes off in the aerospace industry
Discussing the move towards digitization and considering technologies including 3D printing, automation and more for aerospace manufacturing. Understanding how to combat the challenges with this new manufacturing process
Moderator:
Jane Witherspoon | Bureau Chief Dubai | Euronews
Speakers:
Francesco M Pavoni | Senior Managing Director Strategy | Accenture Middle East
Abdulla Al Shamsi | Assistant Undersecretary in Industry Growth | Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology
Ismail Ali Abdulla | Chief Executive Officer | Strata Manufacturing PJSC
Reda Nidhakou | Vice President – Strategic Programs & Corporate Development | EDGE
12:35 - 12:55The Startup Nation's Airline.
EL AL's vision and innovation road map includes the ongoing cooperation with Israel's technology eco system.
In this lecture, Ido Biger, the VP of technology (CIO&CDO) of EL AL, will walk us through the technology roadmap and on the fields of data & Analytics, the digital platforms and the cyber security of the airline. As an attendee of the session, you'll better understand how the Israeli national airline is able to be part of the evolving start up nation.
Speaker:
Ido Biger | VP Technologies CIO & Chief Data Officer | EL AL Israel Airlines
12:55 - 13:25Panel Discussion: Automating and streamlining operations
Hear fist hand examples of innovative automation. Learn how our speakers have automated some functions to support their company and the aviation industry in the current situation. From refunds to staff rooster everything can be automated. Find out how and discover how you could apply the same within your company
Moderator:
Dr. Sjoerd van den Heuvel | Associate professor (Data Driven Business | People Analytics) | HU University of Applied Sciences Utrecht (Hogeschool Utrecht)
Speakers:
Ashish Vikram | Chief Technology and Innovation Officer | SpiceJet
Rossann Domingo | Assistant Manager, Integrated Operations Control Center | Philippine Airlines
Stacy Malphurs | Vice President Environmental Sustainability & Supply Chain | Southwest Airlines
Sharon Mccafferty | Manager Business Planning and Performance | Emirates Group
Khalid Alumari | GM Digital Applications | Saudi Airlines
13:25 - 13:55Looking beyond 2021: Technology enabling travel in a partly vaccinated world
Discussing the role of automation for crisis rebound and discover how airports are moving from the traditional passenger handling ways to a more automated method that ensure safety. Uncovering lessons learnt from Travel pass case studies. Our panelists will highlight challenges faced, best practices and plans for future travel
Speakers:
Kashif Khalid | Regional Director | IATA
Nagy Abu Zeid | Vice President Corporate Planning | Oman Airports Company
John Seely | Technology Projects Manager | Dublin Airport
13:55 - 14:00Closing Remarks by Chairperson
Speaker:
Dr. Sjoerd van den Heuvel | Associate professor (Data Driven Business | People Analytics) | HU University of Applied Sciences Utrecht (Hogeschool Utrecht)
14:00End of Conference
THU 18 NOVEMBER
Tech Xplore - 5G
10:25 - 10:30Opening remarks by Chairperson
Speaker:
Seth Miller | In-Flight Entertainment & Connectivity, Loyalty, Aviation Analyst | Paxaero
10:30 - 10:40Opening keynote presentation
Speaker:
10:40 - 11:20Panel Discussion: The Journey to 5G
As the market has changed, how is 5G supporting aviation bounce back to normality? How are network providers responding to the demands of the aviation sector? How can airports and airlines support the case for 5G implementation? Get answers to this and more through our interactive panel!
Moderator:
Seth Miller | In-Flight Entertainment & Connectivity, Loyalty, Aviation Analyst | Paxaero
Speakers:
Sultan Albalooshi | "Manager Spectrum Policy Spectrum Management Affairs Department" | Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA)
Ramki Doraiswami | Director, Technology Solution Delivery | Edmonton International Airport
Nikos Papagiannopoulos | Senior Project Manager, IT&T Data Services Information Technology & Telecommunications | Athens International Airport
Saif Akhtar | Solutions Marketing Director, ME Region, Marketing | Huawei
11:20 - 11:405G Enabling Smart Airports
The session will cover the overall update on 5G development globally and in middle east, highlighting 5G’s impact on the vertical industry landscape. Additionally session will at large specifically focus on how 5G networks can transform the areas of airport efficiency and user experience by enabling multiple scenarios
Speaker:
Saif Akhtar | Solutions Marketing Director, ME Region, Marketing | Huawei
11:40 - 12:00How 5G enabled Autonomous Security Vehicle helps Edmonton International Airport (EIA) to patrol the perimeter?
Speaker:
Ramki Doraiswami | Director, Technology Solution Delivery | Edmonton International Airport
12:00 - 12:20On-Stage Interview: Simplifying customer implementation of a seamless digital passenger experience
Moderator:
Laura Ross | Senior Program Manager | Boeing
Speaker:
Jimmy von Korff | Managing Director | Immfly
12:20 - 12:405G Airport use cases in action by Athens Airport
Speaker:
Nikos Papagiannopoulos | Senior Project Manager, IT&T Data Services Information Technology & Telecommunications | Athens International Airport
12:40 - 13:40What 5G will mean for the future drone operations
5G promises to transform drone operations by adding new levels of IoT connectivity – leading to more robust command and control, safer airspace management and huge increases in the amount payload data downloads. A recent study published by the GSMA highlights a minimum of eight different use cases in which drone operators would benefit from connectivity and end-to-end service provision. When and where will these first appear?
Moderator:
Philip Butterworth-Hayes | Director of Strategy and Communications | CIVATA Global
Speakers:
Gokul Srinivasan | Director of Technology | robots.expert
Dr. Thomas Neubauer | Vice President, Business Development & Innovations | TEOCO CORPORATION
Asam Khan | CEO | AstraUTM
Barbara Pareglio | Executive Director for Connectivity for Aviation and IoT Technical Director | GSMA
Boris Resnick | Deputy CTO, Aerospace Systems | GLONASS Union
13:40 - 14:00Closing Remarks by Chairperson
Speaker:
Seth Miller | In-Flight Entertainment & Connectivity, Loyalty, Aviation Analyst | Paxaero