About The ISJ Leaders in Security Conference

  • 120+ senior professionals from the Middle East & Africa security industry representing major commercial entities, transport authorities, regulatory bodies, infrastructural departments and more
  • 30+ expert speakers exploring strategy, market challenges and opportunities
  • Fast-paced agenda covering multiple topics, from cybersecurity to supply chain
  • Prestigious waterfront conference venue in Dubai with easy transport links 
  • Interactive exhibition space, scheduled networking breaks, buffet-style lunch
  • Opportunities to meet with key stakeholders and industry decision makers
  • Innovative solutions on show from major industry providers and manufacturers
  • Supported by Dubai government security agency and leading associations

Expand your network and directly interact with CEOs, Crisis Management Experts, Senior Consultants, Heads of Security and more…

The 2026 Advisory Panel:

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John Cowling

District Security Manager, Middle East & CIS – Global Security Law, Security and Public Policy, Caterpillar Inc.

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Adil Abdel-Hadi

Managing Director, Shield Security Services Limited

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Yacine Benamane

Head of Market Security, Arabia, Pakistan, Turkey, Bangladesh & Central Asia, Unilever

 
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Alex Bomberg

 Group Chairman, Intelligent (UK Holdings) Limited group of companies 

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Jemma Denikiewicz ​

Principal, BARC Solutions 

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Kelly Blakeley

Founder, Flex Story

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Nicolas Keefe

Senior Regional Security Officer, United Arab Emirates

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Mike Latza

Regional Chief Security Officer, Mastercard Eastern Europe, Middle East & Africa

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Sarah Mathers

Vice President and Head of International Security, National Basketball Association

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Nathan O’Brien

Senior Security Manager, McDermott International, Inc.

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Dahlia Mihyar

Global Head of National Security Accreditation, SAP
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Aaron Coppard

Global Director for Risk Intelligence and Supply Chain Security, GSK

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Mac Segal

Founder & CEO, AHNA Group

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Egle Zemeckaite

Regional Account Director, Securitas UAE

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Eitan Charnoff

Co-Founder, Merlon Strategy

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Dr. John E. Katsos

Professor, American University of Sharjah & Visiting Professor, Kelley School of Business, Indiana University Bloomington 

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Howard Leedham MBE​

Managing Director, ESID DMCC

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James Thorpe​

Editor, International Security Journal

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