Conference Description
Key Takeaways
- Oman’s largest cybersecurity conference, aligned with the nation’s Vision 2040 digital transformation strategy
- Covers cyber resilience, zero trust, OT security, AI governance and critical infrastructure protection
- Designed for CISOs, CIOs and senior security leaders from government, defence, energy, banking and healthcare
- Features keynotes, panel discussions, exhibitions and an awards ceremony
- Strategic partnership with Oman’s Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology
About CyberX Oman 2026
CyberX Oman 2026 convenes cybersecurity professionals, government officials and technology vendors at the Mövenpick Hotel and Apartments in Muscat. The conference brings together over 200 prequalified delegates, more than 25 speakers and 20 global technology providers for a single day of sessions, networking and exhibitions. The Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology serves as strategic partner, reflecting the event’s alignment with national digital security priorities.
Core Topics and Technologies
The programme addresses technical and strategic challenges facing organisations undergoing digital transformation. Sessions cover cyber resilience frameworks, zero trust architecture implementation and cloud security practices. Operational technology security and critical infrastructure protection feature prominently, reflecting concerns across industrial sectors including oil and gas, utilities and manufacturing.
AI governance emerges as a key theme, addressing how organisations can deploy artificial intelligence while managing associated security risks. The event also examines workforce development, tackling the persistent shortage of qualified cybersecurity professionals across the region.
Regulatory and National Context
Oman’s Vision 2040 establishes digital transformation as a national priority, creating demand for robust cybersecurity across public and private sectors. The “Tahawul” regulatory framework shapes compliance requirements for organisations operating in the country. CyberX Oman 2026 addresses how security leaders can meet these evolving obligations while protecting digital government initiatives and critical national infrastructure.
Who Should Attend
The conference targets senior decision makers responsible for cybersecurity strategy and implementation. Relevant roles include Chief Information Security Officers, Chief Information Officers, Chief Technology Officers, Chief Digital Officers and Heads of IT Security. The audience spans government bodies, defence organisations, banking and financial services, oil and gas, telecommunications, healthcare and retail sectors.
Event Format
The in-person conference combines keynote presentations, panel discussions and industry presentations with structured networking opportunities. An exhibition showcases cybersecurity solutions from sponsors including Bulwark (gold), Filigran and Securado (silver), and ThreatLocker, iBlades, AHAT and PQSecure (bronze). ISACA participates as community partner. The event concludes with an awards ceremony recognising cybersecurity achievements.