IDC IT Security Summit Saudi Arabia 2027
About the event
The IDC IT Security Summit Saudi Arabia takes place on 15 June 2027 at the Fairmont Riyadh. It is a one-day summit under the theme Securing the Enterprise in the Age of AI Agents.
The announced programme examines how the rise of AI agents changes enterprise security: governing agent identities and setting guardrails, moving from a prevention-first to a resilience-first model, the race between AI-powered defence and AI-powered threats, trust, sovereignty and data residency under SDAIA regulations, preparing for post-quantum cryptography, and cloud security architecture aligned with the National Cybersecurity Authority controls.
The summit is aimed at cybersecurity leaders, heads of information security and technology decision-makers in Saudi organisations. Attendance is by registration through the official summit website, and the day opens with registration and networking at 8:00 AM ahead of the sessions.
Agenda
9Day 115 June
- 08:00–09:00Registration & Networking
- 09:00–09:05Welcome Address
- 09:05–09:20IDC Keynote: Securing the Enterprise in the Age of AI AgentsHow security leaders can govern agent identities, enforce guardrails and build resilient architectures that let organisations scale agentic AI with confidence.
- 09:20–09:40The Autonomous Enterprise: Redefining Security for the AI EraHow agentic AI is reshaping enterprise security in Saudi Arabia, from NCA-compliant AI governance to securing autonomous systems.
- 09:40–09:55Cybersecurity Beyond Prevention: Building Resilient Digital OrganizationsWhy Saudi enterprises are moving from prevention-first to resilience-first models, focusing on recovery automation, operational continuity and measurable preparedness.
- 09:55–10:05The New Cyber Arms Race: AI-Powered Defense vs. AI-Powered ThreatsHow AI is transforming both attack and defence, accelerating SOC operations and reshaping threat intelligence.
- 10:05–10:15Trust, Sovereignty, and the Future of Global Digital InfrastructureHow data residency mandates, SDAIA regulations and sovereign cloud requirements are shaping enterprise security architecture and digital trust strategies.
- 10:15–10:25Preparing for the Quantum Security TransitionWhat post-quantum cryptography means for Saudi enterprises and how to begin the migration to quantum-resistant algorithms.
- 10:25Cloud Security Architecture and Compliance in PracticeHow to deploy cloud-native and hybrid infrastructure that meets Saudi data residency mandates and NCA ECC obligations while maintaining operational efficiency.