Intelligent CIO Middle East Issue 40 | Page 49

COUNTRY FOCUS: UAE Future Tech Week (GISEC IoTx) 2019 FUTURE TECH WEEK (GISEC IOTX) 2019 Future Technology Week (FTW) unites the trailblazing Gulf Information Security Exhibition and Conference (GISEC), Internet of Things Expo (IOTx) and the Future Blockchain Summit. The show will cover game changing technologies across AI and Machine Learning, 5G and telecoms, Blockchain, IoT, robotics, digital cities and cybersecurity. This year’s edition will host leading cyberexperts and key decision makers from government and private enterprises. The show will feature live hacking sessions to uncover www.intelligentcio.com “ DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION IS ON THE RISE AND DATA IS REGARDED AS A KEY ASSET TO THE SUCCESS OF ANY BUSINESS. system vulnerabilities, and a ‘Capture the Flag Competition’ will heighten the excitement. More than 7,000 security professionals are expected to rub shoulders with 12,000 plus tech leaders from across the world. Attendees can also catch sneak previews of new technologies and inventions that are poised to define the future. Keynotes will offer invaluable insights over six conferences, 10 secret briefings and 100 plus sessions. Last year’s record-breaking turnout of 7,511 attendees underlines the importance of the event. DATES: April 1 to April 3 LOCATION: Dubai World Trade Centre INTELLIGENTCIO 49