UAE - Payment Security Summit

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After the phenomenal success of the India edition and the past UAE and KSA editions, QNA proudly presents the Payment Security Summit UAE 2025 (PSS – UAE) – a groundbreaking event crafted to address the future of secure payments. In Partnership with the Payment Security Standards Council, this groundbreaking conference is set to take place on the 28^th of May in Dubai bringing together 200+ senior leaders from Cybersecurity, IT, and GRC Professionals across BFSI, Retail, E-Commerce, Travel & Tourism, and other key sectors.

Join UAE’s top decision-makers and experts for an immersive experience designed to tackle one of the most pressing challenges of our time: securing cardholder information in the face of evolving threats. The event offers an unparalleled platform to gain insights, share strategies, and prepare for the next wave of payment security innovation.

Featuring powerful keynotes, dynamic panel discussions, and in-depth fireside chats, this summit is your opportunity to connect with industry pioneers, learn from global standards, and redefine the future of secure transactions.

Don’t miss this chance to stay ahead in the rapidly transforming payment security landscape!

What to expect at the PSS - UAE 2025

At PSS – UAE 2025, expect an engaging and insightful experience that brings together over 200 senior leaders from across industries. This summit is designed to address the most pressing challenges in payment security, offering actionable insights, cutting-edge strategies, and opportunities to connect with industry pioneers. Here’s what awaits you:

Industry-leading Attendees: Interact with CISOs, CIOs, CROs, and senior leaders in digital payments, compliance, and payment processing.
Diverse Industry Representation: Engage with professionals from BFSI, Retail, E-Commerce, Aviation, FinTech, Government, Telecommunications, and more.
Powerful Content: Delve into crucial topics, including PCI DSS V4.0.1 compliance, AI in payment security, adaptive monitoring, cybersecurity threats, and aligning global standards with local regulations.
Interactive Sessions: Gain knowledge from keynotes, expert panels, and fireside chats that address emerging trends and real-world solutions in payment security.
Networking Opportunities: Connect with industry peers and thought leaders to exchange ideas, share challenges, and collaborate on building secure digital ecosystems.

Who will be attending the PSS - UAE 2025

Chief Information Security Officer

Chief Information Officer

Chief Risk Officer

Head of Information Systems

Head of Digital Payment

Head of Card Payment Operation

Head of Cards and Payment

Head of Payment Processing

Head of Commercial Payments

Head of Digital Channels

Head of Compliance

Head of Audit

Chief Information Security Officer
Chief Information Officer
Chief Risk Officer
Head of Information Systems
Head of Digital Payment
Head of Card Payment Operation

Head of Cards and Payment
Head of Payment Processing
Head of Commercial Payments
Head of Digital Channels
Head of Compliance
Head of Audit

Industries represented at the PSS - UAE 2025

Banking and Finance

Retail

E-Commerce

Insurance

FinTech

Aviation

Utility

Government Services

Telecommunication

Travel and Tourism

Contact Centers

FMCG

Banking and Finance
Retail
E-Commerce
Insurance
FinTech
Aviation

Utility
Government Services
Telecommunication
Travel and Tourism
Contact Centers
FMCG

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE EVENT

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Speakers

H.E. DR. Mohamed AL-KUWAITI

Chairman,
UAE Cybersecurity Council

Nitin Bhatnagar

Regional Director,
India, South Asia & Middle East

Hani Abdel Karim Bani Amer

Head – Information Security,
Al Etihad Payments

Anders Henrikson

CEO, Verisec

Stefano Pizzera

Global Sales Director, Verisec

Aidan Corcoran

Product Owner 10XPAY,
Verisec

Charles Lobo

Senior Vice President,
Regional Risk Officer, Visa

Kadir Yüceer

Regional Sales Director, EMEA, Cyberwise

Harsh Daftary

Head of Cloud Security & Compliance Leading UAE Bank

Kapil Matta

Vice-President,
ISACA UAE

Shafiullah Ismail

Vice-President-Head of Information Security & Risk, Mubadala Capital

Amit Mehta

VP, Cybersecurity Consulting Services EEMEA Mastercard

Venu Sriraj

Chief Information Security Officer, Magnati

PHILIP WESTGARTH

Group CISO,
Network International

Ali Othman

Cybersecurity Country Head, HSBC

Mahendran Chandramohan

Vice President,
Head of Engineering & DFIR

Pradeep Negi

Senior VP-Payments & Compliance, RAKBANK

Karishma Hingorani

MC, Podcaster, Anchor

Jayesh Nandanan

CISO, Mediclinic

Piyush Kodape

Head Cybersecurity & Data Privacy, Large Fintech

Taskeen Khan

CIO,
Global FinTech Organization

Alok Tuteja

Cybersecurity, GRC & Compliance Head, Esyasoft, part of IHS Group

Hussain Al Khalsan

CISO,
Zand

Zaheer Shaikh

CISO, Al Maryah Bank

Faisal Khan

Head of Information Security and Compliance, Dubai World Trade Centre

Christos Christou

Chief Compliance Officer,
Lulu Financial Holdings

Zaheer Kazi

Enterprise Messaging and Security Specialist, UAE Ministry of Interior

Damon Madden

Strategic Solution Consultant,
Middle East, Africa & South Asia, ACI Worldwide

Nikhil Bhingare

General Manager,
Global Sale Support QRC Assurance And Solutions

Olivier Busolini

Group Head,
Information Security Mashreq Bank

Paul Mathew

Sr M&A Board Advisor and Expert-Cyber Sec & AI

Gold sponsor

Silver sponsor

Bronze sponsor

Series Sponsors

Gold Sponsor

Silver Sponsor

Bronze Sponsor

Series Sponsors

WHY SPONSOR?

Sponsoring the Payment Security Summit UAE 2025 is your chance to connect with the country’s most influential decision-makers in cybersecurity, IT, and GRC. With a focus on PCI DSS V4.0.1 compliance and emerging payment security trends, this summit offers unparalleled opportunities to position your brand as a leader in the payment security space. By securing your sponsorship, you gain exclusive access to an audience actively seeking innovative solutions, enhance your brand visibility, and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of secure transactions in India.

Key Sponsorship Benefits

Exclusive Access to Decision-Makers: Engage directly with CISOs, CIOs, and Heads of Compliance, Payments, and IT from top industries like BFSI, retail, and e-commerce.
Showcase Your Solutions: Highlight your cutting-edge products and services to an audience eager to adopt the latest payment security technologies.
Enhance Brand Visibility: Gain premium exposure through event branding, promotions, and on-site engagement opportunities.
Establish Thought Leadership: Take the stage to share your expertise through keynotes, panels, and curated speaking opportunities.
Expand Your Network: Build lasting relationships with industry leaders, potential clients, and strategic partners.
Support Industry Growth: Align your brand with industry advancement and demonstrate your commitment to shaping secure payment ecosystems.

Partner with us at PSS – UAE 2025 and make a lasting impact on UAE’s payment security landscape!

To be a Sponsor

Event Topics Overview

Best Practices to achieve full compliance to PCI DSS V4.0.1

Evolving Threat Landscape:
Navigating Cybersecurity Risks

The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Strengthening Payment Security

Continuous Monitoring and Adaptive Security Measures in Security Compliance

The Compliance Puzzle – Connecting PCI DSS, ISO 27001 and UAE Local Regulations

PCI DSS V4.0.1 – A Journey of Business Confidence

Opportunities and Trends in Security, Privacy and AI Governance

Simplifying Payment Page Compliance & Protection

Implementing DMARC to Meet PCI DSS V4.0.1 Requirements

Best Practices for Secure Online Payment Processing

AI in Compliance and Payments

Role of a CISO in Compliance

For Speaking Opportunities

Agenda

08:30 – 09:30

Registration and Refreshments

09:30 – 09:45

Keynote 1: The Role of Cyber Resilience in Building Trust in UAE’s Digital Economy

H.E Dr. Mohamed Al Kuwaiti, Chairman, UAE Cybersecurity Council

09:45 – 10:00

Keynote 2: The Next Decade of Payment Security – Adapting to an AI-Driven Threat Landscape

Nitin Bhatnagar Regional Director, India, South Asia, and Middle East, PCI Security Standards Council

10:00 – 10:15

Keynote 3: Building a Proactive Cyber Security Approach

Hani Abdel Karim Bani Amer, Head-Information Security, Al Etihad Payments

10:15 – 10:55

Panel Discussion 1: Cyber Threats & Compliance – Balancing Security and Business Innovation 

Discussion Points:

The evolving regional threat landscape
The role of CISOs in compliance & security strategy
Emerging fraud tactics & AI-driven attack vectors

Panelists:

Kapil Matta Vice-President-ISACA-UAE
Jayesh Nandanan CISO & Cybersecurity Head-Mediclinic
Piyush Kodape Head Cybersecurity & Data Privacy, Large Fintech Organisation
Taskeen Khan CIO, Mastercard
Value Mentor

Moderator:

Paul Mathew Sr M&A Board Advisor and Expert-Cyber Sec & AI

10:55- 11:10

Keynote 4: The Changing Payments Cryptographic Roadmap-The Need for Agility

Aidan Corcoran, Product Owner 10X Pay, Verisec

11:10- 11:25

Keynote 5: Agentic SOC With A Human Touch

Mahendran Chandramohan VP – Head of Engineering and DFIR, SISA

11:25- 11:45

NETWORKING BREAK

11:45- 12:00

Keynote 6: From PCI Compliance to True Resilience

Kadir Yüceer Regional Sales Director, EMEA, Cyberwise

12:00- 12:40

Panel Discussion 2: Beyond Compliance – Building a Proactive Cybersecurity Culture

Discussion Points:

Why compliance is not enough – moving from checkboxes to resilience
AI-driven security automation for fraud detection
Strengthening third-party vendor security
Incident response planning for financial institutions

Panelists:

Faisal Khan Head of Information Security and Compliance, Dubai World Trade Centre
Harsh Daftary Head of Cloud Security, Leading UAE Bank
Venu Sriraj CISO, Magnati
Nikhil G Bhingare General Manager Global Sale Support, QRC Assurance and Solutions
Alok Tuteja, Cybersecurity, GRC & Compliance Head, Esyasoft, part of IHS Group

Moderator:

Badreya AlMheriri, Technology and Data Privacy expert

12:40- 13:10

Fireside Chat: Securing the Digital Payment Frontier – Perspectives from Practice and Policy

Talking Points:

Understanding the Evolving Threat Landscape
The Trust Paradox – Why Confidence and Risk Rise Togethe
Human Behavior—The Frontline of Cyber Defense

Speakers:

Charles Lobo Senior Vice President,Regional Risk Officer, Visa

Moderator:

Olivier Busolini Group Chief Information Security Officer, Mashreq Bank

13:10- 13:25

Keynote 7: AI & Payment Compliance – How Can Businesses Stay Ahead of Threats?

Philip Westgarth, CISO, Network International

13:25- 14:10

Panel Discussion 3: Future of Payments – DeFi, AI, and Regulatory Impacts

Discussion Points:

How DeFi & blockchain are reshaping secure transactions
What role will AI play in fraud prevention by 2030?
Regional regulatory updates on secure payments

Panelists:

Ali OthmanCybersecurity Country Head, HSBC
Zaheer Shaikh, CISO, Al Maryah Bank
Zaheer Kazi, Enterprise Messaging and Security Head, UAE Ministry of Interior
Damon Madden, Strategic Solution Consultant – Fraud & Payments Intelligence Expert, Middle East, Africa & South Asia, ACI Worldwide

Moderator:

Paul Mathew, Sr M&A Board Advisor and Expert-Cyber Sec & AI

14:10- 14:15

Slido Quiz

14:15- 15:10

Networking Lunch BreakSlido Quiz

15:30– 16:30

Payment Security Workshop: Enhanced Agility with Payment Cryptography as a Service

Practical tips for advanced payment cryptography from locally based experts
Q&A session with the members of the Verisec global team
Understand the benefits of hybrid cryptographic services – on-premises and in the Cloud
Hands-on demonstration of Verisec 10XPAY – with seamless compliance and integration

Speakers:

Aidan Corcoran- Product Owner 10XPAY, Verisec
Anders Henrikson- CEO, Verisec
Stefano Pizzera- Global Sales Director, Verisec

Venue

Burj Khalifa

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