UAE WEEK 2026
Somerford UAE Symposium Programme
A dedicated week in the heart of the Emirates focused on fortifying your enterprise’s future.
UAE Event Week | 10-12 Feb 2026
about THE WEEK
Somerford Powering UAE Business
Welcome to The Somerford UAE Symposium Programme, A dedicated week focused on fortifying the future of your enterprise. As the UAE accelerates as a global innovation hub, the need for genuine operational resilience, from core strategy to day-to-day operations, has never been greater.
Tailored to Your Schedule. We recognise the demands on leaders’ time. This programme is fully modular: you can attend the comprehensive series or select individual keynotes, dinners, and deep-dives that align with your specific priorities.
This week features an array of Somerford’s leading-partner technologies:
Tue, 10 Feb
Wed, 11 Feb
THU, 12 Feb
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Grafana Lunch 'n' Learn
Tue 10 Feb | 12pm-3pm | Lunch Inc.
Join us for a practical session on turning raw metrics into actionable insights using the latest AI & ML workflows. Features live demos of the LGTM stack, Sift, and Asserts.
Netskope Breakfast Forum
Wed 11 Feb | 9am-11am | Networking Br.
Hear directly from a senior client leader (Network International/Landmark) on how to unify security stacks and protect data across cloud and web. Essential for CISOs and Heads of Security.
Chainguard Exec. Forum
Thu 12 Feb | Morning | Virtual
Tune in live from our Dubai office, this virtual session covers the future of software supply chain security, SBOM compliance, and reducing attack surfaces with minimal base images.
Splunk Retail Exec. Dinner
Tue 10 Feb | 6:30pm | Private Dining
The official kick-off to our UAE Executive Programme. Join peer executives for an exclusive evening of private dining and high-level dialogue on real-time data, security, and operational stability.
AI Governance Networking
Wed 11 Feb | 6:30pm | Evening Forum
As GenAI enters mission-critical workflows, governance is key. We cut through the hype to address GenAI risks, Shadow AI, and compliance by design. Followed by networking, beers, and pizza.
The CISO Exec. Dinner
Thu 12 Feb | Evening | Private Dining
The finale of our Executive Programme. An intimate evening of fine dining focused on quantifying risk, managing third-party liabilities (TPRM), and securing complex supply chains.
FURTHER INFORMATION
UAE Week Overview
Click each event to find out agendas, key information and further details.
Unlock the power of observability. Join us to turn raw metrics into actionable insights. We move beyond simple graphs to cover dashboarding essentials and how AI/ML optimises workflows.
When & Where: 10th Feb, 12pm–3pm | Radisson Blu (TBC) | Lunch Included
Agenda: LGTM Stack Overview | AI vs ML Primer | Forecasting & Capacity | Reducing Toil | Incident Mgmt (Sift) | Automated RCAs (Asserts)
Who is this for? Developers (Debug faster) | SREs (Reduce toil) | Stakeholders (Visualise trends)
The Somerford & Splunk Executive Resilience Dinner Kick off the Somerford Operational Resilience Series: UAE Executive Programme with an exclusive evening of private dining and strategic conversation. Join Somerford, Splunk, and peer executives to discuss the critical intersection of real-time data, security, and operational stability in the UAE.
When & Where: 10th Feb, 6.30pm | Certo Italian Restaurant, Dubai Media City
Discussion Points: Executive Networking | Future of Unified Security & Observability | Strategic Dialogue on Compliance | Building Proactive Defence
Who is this for? Senior Leaders & Executives seeking to build rapid recovery capabilities.
Registration: This is an exclusive, limited-capacity event. Please request an invitation below to secure your place at the table.
Zero Trust for Business Resilience Part of the Somerford Operational Resilience Series, this exclusive breakfast forum focuses on securing your modern enterprise without compromising agility. Join Somerford and Netskope to explore how to unify your security stack and protect data across all cloud, web, and private applications.
When & Where: 11th Feb, 9am–11am | Radisson Blu | Networking Breakfast Included
Speakers: John Dee, Steve Foster, and a senior leader from Network International / Landmark.
Agenda: Adopting Zero Trust Frameworks | Real-world Client Case Study | Enhancing Operational Resilience | Secure Digital Transformation in Regulated Markets
Who is this for? CISOs | CIOs | Heads of IT Security | Heads of Business Resilience
Registration: Seating is strictly limited to maintain a focused executive environment. Please reserve your seat below.
The Somerford & Securiti.ai AI Governance Forum Innovation Without Compromise. As GenAI moves to mission-critical processes, governance becomes essential for operational resilience. Join us to cut through the hype and address the practical steps for building AI-ready frameworks, followed by informal networking.
When & Where: Wednesday 11th Feb, 6.30pm–9.30pm | Radisson | Networking, Beers & Pizza Included
Speakers: John Dee, Tahir Latif
Agenda: GenAI Risk Map (OWASP Top 10) | Compliance by Design (EU AI Act) | Shadow AI Discovery | Data+AI Security & Accountability
Who is this for? Leaders navigating GenAI risks, Compliance Officers, and Data Security leads.
Registration: Spaces are limited for this evening session. Please register below to join the discussion.
The Somerford & Chainguard Virtual Executive Forum Zero-Day Resilience Starts at the Source. Broadcast live from the Somerford Dubai Office, this high-level discussion focuses on securing the software supply chain. Join us to learn how to drastically reduce attack surfaces and enhance recovery time using minimal-base container images.
When & Where: [Insert Date], [Insert Time] | Virtual Platform | Broadcast Live from Dubai
Speaker: Chainguard Executive Speaker
Agenda: Minimizing Risk (Reduce vulnerabilities by 90%) | SBOM Compliance | Operational Continuity (Shifting Left) | Secure Development Practices
Who is this for? Executives in Application Development, Security, and IT Operations.
Registration: Register now to secure your access link and guarantee your seat for this virtual viewing.
The Somerford & SecurityScorecard Executive Closing Dinner Closing the Loop on Operational Resilience. Join us for the final, exclusive evening of the UAE Executive Programme. Engage with peers on the vital elements of continuous resilience: Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM) and managing external risk postures in complex supply chains.
When & Where: [Insert Date], [Insert Time] | [Venue Name] (Private Dining) | Business Attire
Discussion Points: Quantifying Resilience | Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM) | Security Ratings | Continuous Monitoring | Supply Chain Risk
Who is this for: Senior Executives & Leaders responsible for Risk Management and Business Continuity.
Registration: An exclusive private dining experience to conclude the series. Please request an invitation below to secure your place.
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