We’re inviting industry leaders to share the topics, challenges and insights shaping the future of security at the ISJ Leaders in Security Conference 2026. Complete our Call for Papers Survey!
The ISJ Leaders in Security conference is the premier event for senior professionals working in the Middle East & Africa security industry. Register for your chance to attend this exclusive one-day event to hear from expert speakers and network with decision makers representing key organisations, businesses and associations from the region and beyond.
The ISJ Leaders in Security Conference places your company in a dynamic, positive environment, enabling you to develop new business contacts, grow your brand and meet face-to-face with an international community of senior securities leaders.
District Security Manager, Middle East & CIS – Global Security Law, Security and Public Policy, Caterpillar Inc.
Managing Director, Shield Security Services Limited
Head of Market Security, Arabia, Pakistan, Turkey, Bangladesh & Central Asia, Unilever
Group Chairman, Intelligent (UK Holdings) Limited group of companies
Principal, BARC Solutions
Founder, Flex Story
Senior Regional Security Officer, United Arab Emirates
Regional Chief Security Officer, Mastercard Eastern Europe, Middle East & Africa
Vice President and Head of International Security, National Basketball Association
Senior Security Manager, McDermott International, Inc.
Global Director for Risk Intelligence and Supply Chain Security, GSK
Founder & CEO, AHNA Group
Regional Account Director, Securitas UAE
Co-Founder, Merlon Strategy
Professor, American University of Sharjah & Visiting Professor, Kelley School of Business, Indiana University Bloomington
Managing Director, ESID DMCC
Editor, International Security Journal
“The event provided me with a valuable opportunity to check my risk management approach by reconnecting with industry colleagues and vendors, but also meeting new faces.”
Yacine Benamane, Security Manager, North Africa & Middle East, Unilever
“We were the Platinum Partner for this year’s ISJ Leaders in Security Conference. We were completely blown away by the standard of production, it was absolutely amazing.”
Audelia Boker, VP of Marketing, Sentrycs
“I’ve been in Dubai 15 years and, certainly, over the last four to five years, this is the best event I have attended – the most relevant people and the most slick event organisation I have seen in a long time.”
Nigel Lea, CEO, Sicuro Group
“It’s been a really good day, with lots of thought-provoking panel discussions. Lots of new connections have been made.”
Jacob Painter, Consultant – Corporate Risk Programmes – EMEA & CIS, Healix
The ISJ Leaders in Security Conference is a unique opportunity to connect with fellow senior security professionals and hear the thoughts of some of the foremost thought leaders in the Middle East & Africa security industry. Our conference agenda has been consistently praised for addressing the key challenges keeping leaders awake at night as businesses and organisations seek continuity and growth against a backdrop of change.
What will be discussed in 2026? Submit your discussion ideas to [email protected]
