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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

  • Chief Legal Officer (CLO)

  • Chief Compliance Officer (CCO)

  • Chief Risk Officer (CRO)

  • Chief Privacy Officer (CPO)

  • Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)

  • Chief Data Officer (CDO)

Legal, Compliance & Risk Professionals

  • General Counsel

  • Head of Legal & Compliance

  • Risk & Compliance Director

  • Privacy Counsel / Data Protection Officer (DPO)

  • Regulatory Affairs Director

  • Corporate Governance Manager

Cybersecurity & IT Professionals

  • VP / Director of Cybersecurity

  • Information Security Manager

  • Data Protection Specialist

  • Cyber Risk Manager

  • IT Governance Manager

Technology & Solution Providers

  • GRC & Compliance Technology Providers

  • Cybersecurity & Risk Management Solution Providers

  • Data Privacy Technology Providers

  • AI & Machine Learning Experts in Legal Tech

  • Cloud Security & Identity Management Providers

  • 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
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Hala Sakr

Senior Legal Counsel, Head of

Data Privacy
Samsung Electronics

(Oversees: Data Protection, Legal & Compliance)

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Yasser Aboismail

General Counsel & Head of Compliance
Schindler

(Oversees: Compliance, Legal & Privacy)

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Gilberto Costa

Director of Product Management

​Exterro

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John Gera

Data Governance & Privacy Leader
PureHealth

(Oversees: Data Privacy & Governance)

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Riswana Gaswan

Director Legal & Board Secretary
Imdaad

(Oversees: Legal & Compliance)

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Ahmed Zaki

SVP for Legal Affairs
Al Hamra Group LLC

Ras Al Khaimah

(Oversees: Legal & Risk)

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Ahmed Zekry

Head of Legal
Banque Misr

(Oversees: Compliance, Legal  & Risk

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Ahmed Nagy

Senior Legal Counsel
Emirates Islamic Bank

(Oversees: Risk, Compliance & Legal

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Beatriz Gomez Nosti

Head of Legal
Amadeus

(Oversees: Legal & Compliance)

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Shaimaa Sebak

Group Legal Director
Alkan CIT

(Oversees: Compliance & Data Privacy)

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Mohammad Noor

Group Risk and Compliance Manager
Al Masaood

(Oversees: Risk & Compliance)

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Purvi Patel

Senior Counsel
Nokia

(Oversees: Data Privacy, Risk & Compliance)

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Juliana Pupo

Compliance Assistant Director & Data Protection Officer
DarGlobal

(Oversees: Compliance & Data Protection)

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Muhanned Bukhatwa

Global Data Protection Officer-Legal Counsel
Emirates NBD

(Oversees: IP, Legal & Compliance)

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Mark Anderson

Product Owner

Insightful Technology​

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Zara Merali

Counsel,
Freshfields LLP

(Oversees: Legal & Risk)

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Mohammed Noaman

General Counsel

GE  Vernova

(Oversees: Legal & Compliance)

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Vijay Kumar Ojha

Group Company Secretary
Sharaf Group

(Oversees: Compliance, Risk & Data Privacy

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Sumit Kumar

IT GRC Officer
Avrioc Technolgies

(Oversees: Governance, Risk & Compliance)

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Okan Kizilirmak

Regional Director  
Aksa Power Generation  

(Oversees: Data Privacy, Compliance & Risk)

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Rob Flaws

General Counsel
Alpheya

(Oversees: Data Protection, Governance & Compliance)

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Shabnam Karim

Partner
Norton Rose Fulbright

(Oversees: Cybersecurity, Risk & Legal)

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Ahmed Bahnasy

Head of Legal and Compliance
Tokio Marine

(Oversees: Legal & Compliance)​​

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Saloni Tuteja

Head of Legal & Compliance
Servier

(Oversees: Legal & Compliance)

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Patrick Hage

GRC Enterprise Solution Sales Executive EMEA

Diligent

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Ricardo Vasconcelos Dias

Senior Director, Group Risk Management
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(Oversees: Cybersecurity, Risk & Compliance)

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Hani Bani Amer

Head - Information Security,

Al Etihad Payments

(Oversees: Cybersecurity, Risk & Compliance)

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Anuj Dhinggra

Group Risk, Insurance and Compliance Director
Al Masaood LLC

(Oversees: Risk, Compliance & Legal)

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Tawfiq Adnan Zuwayye

General Legal Counsel
Commercial Bank International

(Oversees: Privacy & Legal)

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Lalu Pillai

Senior Trade Compliance Manager
Trane Technologies

(Oversees:   Compliance & Trademark)

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Shiv Daddar

Special Counsel,

Norton Rose Fulbright 

(Oversees: Data Privacy, Cybersecurity & Compliance)

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Alex Ford Cox

Senior Associate - Data Privacy Specialist
Trowers & Hamlins

(Oversees: Data Privacy & Technology)

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Pradeep Chandrasekharan

Chief Legal Officer
GMG

(Oversees: Governance, Compliance & Data Privacy)

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Sakshi Butto

Privacy, Data Protection and Cybersecurity Counsel (APMEA Lead)
FIS Global

(Oversees: Privacy, Data Protection & Cybersecurity)

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Bahzad Brifkani

Head of Data Protection & DPO
Notting Hill Genesis Housing Association

(Oversees: Data Protection, Legal & Privacy)

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Hani Hussein

Compliance Officer
Boehringer Ingelheim

(Oversees: Compliance & Legal)

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Rami Refaat

Managing Director

Cyb3r 

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Chadi Antoine Akiki

Group General Counsel
Mondia Group

(Oversees: Legal & Data Privacy)

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Habib Saeed

Senior Associate
Squire Patton Boggs (MEA) LLP

(Oversees: Compliance, Risk & Legal)

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Motilal Chaturvedi 

Vice President
First Abu Dhabi Bank

(Oversees: Privacy, Legal & Compliance)

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Mershia Govender

Global Senior Counsel  
Huda Beauty

(Oversees: Risk, Data Privacy & Legal)

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Sanaa Khalil

General Counsel  
Rotana Music Group

(Oversees: Disputes & Compliance)

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Mostafa Hussein

Senior Legal Counsel  
Emirates Islamic

(Oversees: Compliance, Risk Mitigation & Legal)

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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)

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08:00 AM – Onwards  |  Conference Registration & Networking Refreshments

08:00 AM – 09:00 AM  |  Introductions & Speed Networking

  • Kickstart the conference with high-energy networking designed to maximize connections in a short time.

Session Highlights:

  • Welcome & Icebreaker – Quick introductions to set the tone for the day.

  • Speed Networking – Fast-paced, informal exchanges to meet a variety of peers in minutes.

  • Find Your Interest Group – Identify attendees with shared interests in GRC, cybersecurity, privacy, and compliance.

  • Facilitated Connections – Meet key stakeholders, industry experts, and service providers.

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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

  • Balancing agility with accountability in a fast-paced regulatory environment

  • Connecting data privacy, cybersecurity, and IP for enterprise resilience

  • How AI is reshaping risk, compliance, and innovation governance

  • Legal-tech-business collaboration for unified strategic outcomes

  • 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:

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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:

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10:20 AM – 11:00 AM  |  Collaborative Round Table Discussions

Smart Governance for Emerging Tech: Risk Management in AI, Blockchain & IP-Driven Innovation

  • Frameworks for governing high-impact, high-risk emerging technologies

  • IP risk in decentralized, open-source, and AI-generated innovation

  • Balancing innovation incentives with regulatory accountability

  • Sector-specific insights: healthtech, fintech, smart cities, and beyond

  • Building trust across autonomous systems and global tech platforms

  • 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:

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11:10 AM – 11:20 AM  |  Refreshments 

  • Enjoy a tea break while networking and engaging in peer-to-peer discussions

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11:20 AM – 11:50 AM  |  Peer Connect: One-on-One Conversations

No panels. No slides. Just real conversations that matter.

  • Challenge-Based Pairing: Sit with peers based on your focus area

  • One-on-One Conversations: Engage in rapid, meaningful exchanges with professionals facing similar issues

  • Move & Match: After each chat, connect with others at your table — then rotate to another for fresh perspectives

  • Unfiltered Insights: Share real-world experiences, pain points, and proven solutions

  • Cross-Industry Ideas: Discover how others are tackling regulatory change, risk, and compliance at scale

  • 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

  • Legal uncertainty in generative AI, proprietary algorithms, and training data

  • Trade secret risks when AI models ingest sensitive or third-party IP

  • Privacy-by-design vs. innovation velocity in AI system development

  • What regulators, courts, and governments are signaling around AI+IP

  • 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

  • ​Enjoy a networking lunch with speakers, sponsors, and fellow delegates

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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:

  • Engage in focused discussions with peers facing similar regulatory and operational issues

  • Discover how other industries are managing compliance, data privacy, and cybersecurity risks

  • Gain real-time insights from domain experts and sponsors at each table

  • 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

  • Managing multi-jurisdictional compliance for global enterprises

  • Cross-border complexities in IP transfer, data sovereignty, and cyber laws

  • Responding to conflicts between national security and digital trade

  • Strategies for global legal harmonization and operational scalability

  • 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

  • Key overlaps and friction points between data privacy, IP law, and cybersecurity

  • Designing integrated, scalable compliance programs for global operations

  • Risk-based prioritization amid conflicting regulatory demands

  • Operational collaboration between IT, legal, and risk functions

  • 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

  • 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

  • Evolving regulatory roles and how senior leaders collaborate to reduce silos

  • Managing compliance overlap across legal, privacy, and security domains

  • Unified risk and incident response frameworks post-regulatory breach

  • Governance models for shared accountability and strategic alignment

  • 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

  • A heartfelt thank you to all speakers, sponsors, and delegates for their invaluable support and participation

*Program and Timings are subject to change without notice.

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TESTIMONIALS

“I appreciated the way the event facilitated real conversations around GRC and innovation. Proud to have contributed.”

Chief Information Security Officer,

Google

“This event provided clarity on several complex issues we're facing in the privacy and GRC space.”

Risk Management Associate,

Royal Bank of Scotland

“The organizers delivered on their promise. We got the exposure and engagement we were looking for.”

Director of Marketing,

App4Legal

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