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GRC, Data Privacy & Cyber Security Conference
DUBAI, UAE
28 MAY 2025
08:00 AM – 05:00 PM Approx. Local Time
Venue:
Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Deira Creek,
Baniyas Road, Dubai, UAE
KEY THEMES
GRC & Compliance. Data Privacy & Cybersecurity. ESG & Risk Management. Cloud & AI Security. Legal & Regulatory Affairs. Third-Party & Supply Chain Risk. Incident Response & Cyber Resilience. Threat Intelligence & Fraud Prevention. RegTech & Zero Trust. Identity & Access Management. Cross-Border Data & Digital Trust.
Who Attends?
The GRC, Data Privacy, and Cybersecurity Conference gathers 100-150 senior-level professionals responsible for governance, risk, compliance, data protection, and cybersecurity within their organizations. The event also welcomes law firm partners and technology service providers offering cutting-edge legal and cybersecurity solutions.
Senior Leadership & Executives
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Chief Legal Officer (CLO)
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Chief Compliance Officer (CCO)
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Chief Risk Officer (CRO)
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Chief Privacy Officer (CPO)
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Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
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Chief Data Officer (CDO)
Legal, Compliance & Risk Professionals
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General Counsel
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Head of Legal & Compliance
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Risk & Compliance Director
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Privacy Counsel / Data Protection Officer (DPO)
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Regulatory Affairs Director
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Corporate Governance Manager
Cybersecurity & IT Professionals
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VP / Director of Cybersecurity
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Information Security Manager
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Data Protection Specialist
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Cyber Risk Manager
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IT Governance Manager
Technology & Solution Providers
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GRC & Compliance Technology Providers
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Cybersecurity & Risk Management Solution Providers
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Data Privacy Technology Providers
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AI & Machine Learning Experts in Legal Tech
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Cloud Security & Identity Management Providers
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RegTech & LegalTech Innovators
ABOUT THE SPEAKERS
Events 4 Sure & GeneralCounsel360 present a distinguished lineup of GRC, Privacy & Security leaders from global corporations. Speakers will share expert insights, strategies, and guidance on key agenda topics.
KEY SPEAKERS
Hala Sakr
Senior Legal Counsel, Head of
Data Privacy
Samsung Electronics
(Oversees: Data Protection, Legal & Compliance)
Yasser Aboismail
General Counsel & Head of Compliance
Schindler
(Oversees: Compliance, Legal & Privacy)
Gilberto Costa
Director of Product Management
Exterro
John Gera
Data Governance & Privacy Leader
PureHealth
(Oversees: Data Privacy & Governance)
Riswana Gaswan
Director Legal & Board Secretary
Imdaad
(Oversees: Legal & Compliance)
Ahmed Zaki
SVP for Legal Affairs
Al Hamra Group LLC
Ras Al Khaimah
(Oversees: Legal & Risk)
Ahmed Zekry
Head of Legal
Banque Misr
(Oversees: Compliance, Legal & Risk
Ahmed Nagy
Senior Legal Counsel
Emirates Islamic Bank
(Oversees: Risk, Compliance & Legal
Beatriz Gomez Nosti
Head of Legal
Amadeus
(Oversees: Legal & Compliance)
Shaimaa Sebak
Group Legal Director
Alkan CIT
(Oversees: Compliance & Data Privacy)
Mohammad Noor
Group Risk and Compliance Manager
Al Masaood
(Oversees: Risk & Compliance)
Purvi Patel
Senior Counsel
Nokia
(Oversees: Data Privacy, Risk & Compliance)
Juliana Pupo
Compliance Assistant Director & Data Protection Officer
DarGlobal
(Oversees: Compliance & Data Protection)
Muhanned Bukhatwa
Global Data Protection Officer-Legal Counsel
Emirates NBD
(Oversees: IP, Legal & Compliance)
Mark Anderson
Product Owner
Insightful Technology
Zara Merali
Counsel,
Freshfields LLP
(Oversees: Legal & Risk)
Mohammed Noaman
General Counsel
GE Vernova
(Oversees: Legal & Compliance)
Vijay Kumar Ojha
Group Company Secretary
Sharaf Group
(Oversees: Compliance, Risk & Data Privacy
Sumit Kumar
IT GRC Officer
Avrioc Technolgies
(Oversees: Governance, Risk & Compliance)
Okan Kizilirmak
Regional Director
Aksa Power Generation
(Oversees: Data Privacy, Compliance & Risk)
Rob Flaws
General Counsel
Alpheya
(Oversees: Data Protection, Governance & Compliance)
Shabnam Karim
Partner
Norton Rose Fulbright
(Oversees: Cybersecurity, Risk & Legal)
Ahmed Bahnasy
Head of Legal and Compliance
Tokio Marine
(Oversees: Legal & Compliance)
Saloni Tuteja
Head of Legal & Compliance
Servier
(Oversees: Legal & Compliance)
Patrick Hage
GRC Enterprise Solution Sales Executive EMEA
Diligent
Ricardo Vasconcelos Dias
Senior Director, Group Risk Management
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(Oversees: Cybersecurity, Risk & Compliance)
Hani Bani Amer
Head - Information Security,
Al Etihad Payments
(Oversees: Cybersecurity, Risk & Compliance)
Anuj Dhinggra
Group Risk, Insurance and Compliance Director
Al Masaood LLC
(Oversees: Risk, Compliance & Legal)
Tawfiq Adnan Zuwayye
General Legal Counsel
Commercial Bank International
(Oversees: Privacy & Legal)
Lalu Pillai
Senior Trade Compliance Manager
Trane Technologies
(Oversees: Compliance & Trademark)
Shiv Daddar
Special Counsel,
Norton Rose Fulbright
(Oversees: Data Privacy, Cybersecurity & Compliance)
Alex Ford Cox
Senior Associate - Data Privacy Specialist
Trowers & Hamlins
(Oversees: Data Privacy & Technology)
Pradeep Chandrasekharan
Chief Legal Officer
GMG
(Oversees: Governance, Compliance & Data Privacy)
Sakshi Butto
Privacy, Data Protection and Cybersecurity Counsel (APMEA Lead)
FIS Global
(Oversees: Privacy, Data Protection & Cybersecurity)
Bahzad Brifkani
Head of Data Protection & DPO
Notting Hill Genesis Housing Association
(Oversees: Data Protection, Legal & Privacy)
Hani Hussein
Compliance Officer
Boehringer Ingelheim
(Oversees: Compliance & Legal)
Rami Refaat
Managing Director
Cyb3r
Chadi Antoine Akiki
Group General Counsel
Mondia Group
(Oversees: Legal & Data Privacy)
Habib Saeed
Senior Associate
Squire Patton Boggs (MEA) LLP
(Oversees: Compliance, Risk & Legal)
Motilal Chaturvedi
Vice President
First Abu Dhabi Bank
(Oversees: Privacy, Legal & Compliance)
Mershia Govender
Global Senior Counsel
Huda Beauty
(Oversees: Risk, Data Privacy & Legal)
Sanaa Khalil
General Counsel
Rotana Music Group
(Oversees: Disputes & Compliance)
Mostafa Hussein
Senior Legal Counsel
Emirates Islamic
(Oversees: Compliance, Risk Mitigation & Legal)
Anastasia Christina Kleanthous
Associate Director, ECP & GCC Privacy Lead
Biogen
(Oversees: Data Protection & Legal)
AGENDA PROGRAM
(One on One Introductions & Meetings Format)
(08:00 AM – 05:00 PM Approx. Local Time)
08:00 AM – Onwards | Conference Registration & Networking Refreshments
08:00 AM – 09:00 AM | Introductions & Speed Networking
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Kickstart the conference with high-energy networking designed to maximize connections in a short time.
Session Highlights:
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Welcome & Icebreaker – Quick introductions to set the tone for the day.
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Speed Networking – Fast-paced, informal exchanges to meet a variety of peers in minutes.
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Find Your Interest Group – Identify attendees with shared interests in GRC, cybersecurity, privacy, and compliance.
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Facilitated Connections – Meet key stakeholders, industry experts, and service providers.
09:00 AM – 09:40 AM | Collaborative Round Table Discussions
Converging Forces: Building Trusted, Resilient, and Compliant Organizations in the Age of AI, Cyber Threats & Global Regulation
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Balancing agility with accountability in a fast-paced regulatory environment
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Connecting data privacy, cybersecurity, and IP for enterprise resilience
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How AI is reshaping risk, compliance, and innovation governance
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Legal-tech-business collaboration for unified strategic outcomes
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Future-proofing organizations in high-risk, high-opportunity markets
Speakers:
Saloni Tuteja, Head of Legal & Compliance, Servier
Bahzad Brifkani, Head of Data Protection & DPO, Notting Hill Genesis Housing Association
Sumit Kumar, IT GRC Officer, Avrioc Technolgies
Vijay Kumar Ojha, Group Company Secretary, Sharaf Group
Njekwa Mwamba, Senior Counsel, Mastercard
Surabhi Singhi Kataria, Partner, Bird & Bird
09:40 AM – 10:00 AM | Keynote Address
(A leading service provider delivers a powerful, insight-rich keynote that offers exceptional value, helping the audience learn, reflect, and apply practical solutions)
Ethical Data Use and Privacy: Striking the balance between Innovation and Compliance
Speaker:
Gilberto Costa, Director of Product Management, Exterro
Sponsored By:
10:00 AM – 10:20 AM | Keynote Address
(A leading service provider delivers a powerful, insight-rich keynote that offers exceptional value, helping the audience learn, reflect, and apply practical solutions)
AI-Powered GRC: Transforming Business Success
Speaker:
Patrick Hage, GRC Enterprise Solution Sales Executive EMEA, Diligent
Sponsored By:
10:20 AM – 11:00 AM | Collaborative Round Table Discussions
Smart Governance for Emerging Tech: Risk Management in AI, Blockchain & IP-Driven Innovation
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Frameworks for governing high-impact, high-risk emerging technologies
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IP risk in decentralized, open-source, and AI-generated innovation
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Balancing innovation incentives with regulatory accountability
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Sector-specific insights: healthtech, fintech, smart cities, and beyond
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Building trust across autonomous systems and global tech platforms
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From Invention to Regulation: A CxO View on Innovation & Governance
Moderator:
Rami Refaat, Managing Director, Cyb3r
Speakers:
Okan Kizilirmak, Regional Director, Aksa Power Generation
Chadi Antoine Akiki, Group General Counsel, Mondia Group
Mohammad Noor, Group Risk and Compliance Manager, Al Masaood
Rob Flaws, General Counsel, Alpheya
Sanaa Khalil, General Counsel, Rotana Music Group
11:00 AM – 11:10 AM | Exclusive Case Study Presentation
(A service provider showcases innovative solutions addressing key industry challenges aligned with the conference theme)
Automating DSARs: Efficiency, Compliance, and Innovation
Speaker:
Mark Anderson, Product Owner, Insightful Technology
Sponsored By:
11:10 AM – 11:20 AM | Refreshments
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Enjoy a tea break while networking and engaging in peer-to-peer discussions
11:20 AM – 11:50 AM | Peer Connect: One-on-One Conversations
No panels. No slides. Just real conversations that matter.
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Challenge-Based Pairing: Sit with peers based on your focus area
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One-on-One Conversations: Engage in rapid, meaningful exchanges with professionals facing similar issues
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Move & Match: After each chat, connect with others at your table — then rotate to another for fresh perspectives
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Unfiltered Insights: Share real-world experiences, pain points, and proven solutions
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Cross-Industry Ideas: Discover how others are tackling regulatory change, risk, and compliance at scale
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High-Value Networking: Build trust-based connections in a fast-paced, energizing environment
11:50 AM – 12:10 PM | Keynote Address
(A leading service provider delivers a powerful, insight-rich keynote that offers exceptional value, helping the audience learn, reflect, and apply practical solutions)
12:10 PM – 12:30 PM | Keynote Address
(A leading service provider delivers a powerful, insight-rich keynote that offers exceptional value, helping the audience learn, reflect, and apply practical solutions)
12:30 PM – 12:40 PM | Exclusive Case Study Presentation
(A service provider showcases innovative solutions addressing key industry challenges aligned with the conference theme)
12:40 PM – 01:20 PM | Collaborative Round Table Discussions
AI, Trade Secrets & Data Privacy: Navigating the Grey Zones
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Legal uncertainty in generative AI, proprietary algorithms, and training data
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Trade secret risks when AI models ingest sensitive or third-party IP
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Privacy-by-design vs. innovation velocity in AI system development
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What regulators, courts, and governments are signaling around AI+IP
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Building internal governance for emerging AI legal risks and ethics
Speakers:
Hala Sakr, Senior Legal Counsel, Head of Data Privacy, Samsung Electronics
Lalu Pillai, Senior Trade Compliance Manager, Trane Technologies
Sanaa Khalil, General Counsel, Rotana Music Group
Ahmad Saleh, Partner, Head of Innovation, Patents, Al Tamimi & Company
Alex Ford Cox, Senior Associate - Data Privacy Specialist, Trowers & Hamlins
Femi Daniel, Lead, Privacy and Data Protection, EEMEA Region, Mastercard Inc.
01:20 PM – 02:10 PM | Lunch Break & Informal Networking
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Enjoy a networking lunch with speakers, sponsors, and fellow delegates
02:10 PM – 02:40 PM | Live, Interactive Group Discussion
Real Talk: GRC, Privacy & Security Challenges Unplugged
Step away from the traditional panel setup and dive into a dynamic, peer-driven conversation. Attendees will self-select into three focus groups — GRC, Privacy, and Security — to share real-world challenges, explore cross-industry approaches, and co-develop practical solutions.
Why You Should Join:
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Engage in focused discussions with peers facing similar regulatory and operational issues
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Discover how other industries are managing compliance, data privacy, and cybersecurity risks
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Gain real-time insights from domain experts and sponsors at each table
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Walk away with actionable takeaways, fresh perspectives, and new professional connections
02:40 PM – 03:20 PM | Collaborative Round Table Discussions
Global Regulation Crossfire: IP, Data & Cyber Laws Collide
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Managing multi-jurisdictional compliance for global enterprises
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Cross-border complexities in IP transfer, data sovereignty, and cyber laws
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Responding to conflicts between national security and digital trade
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Strategies for global legal harmonization and operational scalability
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Navigating upcoming regulatory shifts (EU AI Act, Digital India, etc.)
Speakers:
Shabnam Karim, Partner, Norton Rose Fulbright
Manjari Mukherjee, Manager- Corporate Affairs, Panbulk Shipping DMCC
Muhanned Bukhatwa, Global Data Protection Officer-Legal Counsel, Emirates NBD
Steven Bainbridge, Co-Managing Shareholder (UAE), Head of Sports & Entertainment (Middle East) Greenberg Traurig LLP
Zara Merali, Counsel, Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer
Pradeep Chandrasekharan, Chief Legal Officer, GMG
Mostafa Selim, Counsel-Legal & Compliance, General Motors
Sakshi Butto, Privacy, Data Protection and Cybersecurity Counsel (APMEA Lead), FIS Global
03:20 PM – 04:00 PM | Collaborative Round Table Discussions
Navigating the Privacy, Security & IP Convergence: Unified Compliance in a Fragmented World
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Key overlaps and friction points between data privacy, IP law, and cybersecurity
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Designing integrated, scalable compliance programs for global operations
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Risk-based prioritization amid conflicting regulatory demands
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Operational collaboration between IT, legal, and risk functions
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Role clarity: CISOs, DPOs, and IP heads in governance ecosystems
Speakers:
Kellie Blyth, Partner, Addleshaw Goddard
Purvi Patel, Senior Counsel, Nokia
Saarah Badr, Senior Counsel, Bird & Bird
John Gera, Data Governance & Privacy Leader, PureHealth
Shiv Daddar, Special Counsel, Norton Rose Fulbright
Habib Saeed, Senior Associate, Squire Patton Boggs (MEA) LLP
Anastasia Christina Kleanthous, Associate Director, ECP & GCC Privacy Lead, Biogen
Mershia Govender, Global Senior Counsel, Huda Beauty
Nils Vormelker, Head of Legal and Compliance, Siemens Healthineers
04:00 PM – 04:20 PM | Refreshments
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Enjoy a tea break while networking and engaging in peer-to-peer discussions
04:20 PM – 05:00 PM | Collaborative Round Table Discussions
Managing Regulations: Relationship Between GCs, GRC Heads, DPOs, CISOs, Risk Managers & IP Leaders
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Evolving regulatory roles and how senior leaders collaborate to reduce silos
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Managing compliance overlap across legal, privacy, and security domains
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Unified risk and incident response frameworks post-regulatory breach
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Governance models for shared accountability and strategic alignment
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Practical examples of board-level coordination on compliance and risk
Speakers:
Yasser Aboismail, General Counsel & Head of Compliance, Schindler
Kerri Gevers, Counsel, Norton Rose Fulbright
Ahmed Zaki, SVP for Legal Affairs, Al Hamra Group LLC Ras Al Khaimah
Beatriz Gomez Nosti, Head of Legal, Amadeus
Felipe Arboleda Márquez, Regional General Counsel, AMET, CHEP
05:00 PM – 05:10 PM
Thank You & Closing Remarks
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A heartfelt thank you to all speakers, sponsors, and delegates for their invaluable support and participation
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