IGEL Expands Now & Next Summit to Dubai Amid Rising Middle East Cyber Threats
Event summary
- IGEL will host its Now & Next® Workspace & Endpoint Security Summit in Dubai on October 21, 2026.
- The event follows a five-city European roadshow and aligns with growing Middle East investments in AI, cloud, and digital experiences.
- UAE faces 90,000–200,000 daily breach attempts, highlighting regional cybersecurity pressures.
- Summit sponsors include Microsoft, Omnissa, and Lenovo, with sessions on endpoint security and digital work resilience.
The big picture
IGEL’s Dubai summit reflects the growing importance of endpoint security in rapidly digitizing Middle East markets. As organizations expand AI and cloud investments, securing distributed work environments becomes critical. The event underscores IGEL’s strategy to localize cybersecurity conversations amid escalating breach attempts in the UAE.
What we're watching
- Regional Expansion
- Whether IGEL can leverage Dubai as a hub for Middle East cybersecurity strategy amid rising digital threats.
- Market Positioning
- How IGEL’s endpoint security platform competes with partners like Microsoft and Lenovo in the region.
- Cybersecurity Trends
- The pace at which Middle East enterprises adopt Zero Trust and SSE/SASE architectures.
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