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GISEC Global to Launch Cyber Diplomacy Forum in 2026 as Cybersecurity Moves Centre-Stage in Global Trade and Foreign Policy
The announcement follows an invitation-only Cyber Envoys' Breakfast Briefing held in Abu Dhabi on 29 January, which convened more than 140 diplomats, including 32 ambassadors, trade attachés and senior representatives from international missions and business councils based in the UAE, such as Ambassador of India Deepak Mittal, European Union Ambassador Lucie Berger, and Egypt's Ambassador, Essam Ashour. The closed-door briefing offered diplomatic stakeholders an early look at the Forum's scope and objectives, ahead of its formal debut in 2026.
Developed in collaboration with the UAE Cybersecurity Council and powered by DAAKYI, the Cyber Diplomacy Forum is designed as a dedicated platform for governments, multilateral institutions and the private sector to address the increasingly cross-border nature of cyber risk. As cyber incidents continue to disrupt global supply chains, financial systems and critical infrastructure, the Forum positions cybersecurity as a strategic enabler of economic stability, trade confidence and international cooperation.
New for 2026, GISEC Global will also introduce the International Cyber Zone, bringing together more than 20 country pavilions - including Australia, Singapore, and South Korea - to showcase national cybersecurity capabilities, policy priorities and cross-border collaboration opportunities. The new zone reinforces the event's role as a convening platform for government-led engagement, enabling countries to align policy, trade and innovation agendas within the global cybersecurity ecosystem.
At GISEC Global 2026, the Cyber Diplomacy Forum will focus on the intersection of cybersecurity and diplomacy, including the role of cyber policy in trade relations, public-private coordination on cross-border threats, and the development of shared approaches to cyber resilience in an increasingly fragmented digital landscape. The Forum will also see strong participation from Africa, with a delegation of government officials, ministers and cybersecurity companies from more than 12 African countries expected to attend. The delegation will be led by DAAKYI Secure Africa, headquartered in Ghana, reflecting the growing role of African governments in shaping global cyber policy and digital resilience frameworks.
The launch of the Cyber Diplomacy Forum reinforces GISEC Global's evolving role as a global convening platform, bridging technology, policy, diplomacy, and international trade. By embedding cyber diplomacy into its 2026 programme, GISEC Global aims to facilitate sustained dialogue between governments and the private sector, supporting secure digital transformation worldwide.
Speaking on the announcement, Alex Nicholl, Vice President of New Industries at Dubai World Trade Centre, which organises GISEC Global, said: "Cybersecurity has moved beyond the IT
department and into the heart of diplomacy, trade and national security. The Cyber Diplomacy Forum reflects a clear shift in how governments are engaging with cyber risk - not as a technical issue, but as a strategic and economic one that requires coordinated international dialogue."
The launch reinforces GISEC Global's evolving role as a convening platform for policy, business and technology leaders, bringing diplomatic voices into structured dialogue with industry, investors and innovators. It also underscores the UAE's positioning as a neutral hub for international engagement on emerging global challenges.
GISEC Global 2026 will take place from 5-7 May 2026 at Dubai Exhibition Centre (DEC), Expo City Dubai, bringing together policymakers, CISOs, technology leaders, startups and investors from over 160 countries.
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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