UAE WEEK 2026
UAE Operationalising Business & Digital Resilience
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 Operationalising Business & Digital Resilience Event – a dedicated week in the heart of the Emirates focused on fortifying the future of your enterprise. As the UAE solidifies its position as a global hub for innovation and business stability, the imperative to build genuinely resilient systems, from the core business strategy down to day-to-day operations has never been greater.
Delivered by Somerford ME and our leading technology partners, this Programme is structured to ensure maximum value for your time. Participants have the flexibility to attend the entire week-long Series for a comprehensive experience, or to select and register for the individual events and sessions most relevant to their specific business and operational resilience priorities.
This week features an array of Somerford’s leading-partner technologies:
UAE WEEK
Upcoming Events
Find out more information about each event taking place during the dedicated week for UAE.
Tue, 10 Feb
Wed, 11 Feb
THU, 12 Feb
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Grafana Lunch 'n' Learn
Tue 10 Feb | 9am-1pm | 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 Leader at a Somerford Customer on how to unify security stacks and protect data across cloud and web.
Private Leadership Dinner*
Thu 12 Feb | Evening | Private Dining
The finale of our Executive Programme. An intimate evening of private dining focused on quantifying risk, managing third-party liabilities (TPRM), and securing complex supply chains.
*For this event, we’ll contact you to confirm your eligibility.
Splunk Leaders Dinner*
Tue 10 Feb | 6:30pm | Private Dining
Join peer leaders for an exclusive evening of private dining and high-level dialogue on real-time data, security, and operational stability.
*For this event, we’ll contact you to confirm your eligibility.
AI Governance Networking
Wed 11 Feb | 6:00pm | 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.
FURTHER INFORMATION
UAE Week Overview
Click each event to find out agendas, key information and further details.
Grafana Lunch 'N' Learn: Unlock The Power Of Observability
Tuesday 10th Feb, 9am–1pm | Radisson Blu | Lunch Included
Tuesday 10th Feb, 9am–1pm | Radisson Blu | Lunch Included
Agenda:
- LGTM Overview – Get an overview of the Grafana Cloud stack
- ML and AI primer – Learn the differences between AI and ML and how each can help you work smarter
- ML for forecasting and capacity planning – See how Grafana Cloud leverages machine learning to understand usage trends
- Reducing toil with AI & ML – How Grafana takes care of simple chores
- Better incident management – See how Grafana Sift helps you focus on the things that matter during an incident, and how AI simplifies incident reporting
- Faster RCAs with Asserts – See how Asserts is the future of AI-powered root cause analysis
Splunk Leaders Dinner*
Tuesday 10th Feb, 6.30pm | Certo Italian Restaurant, Dubai Media City
Tuesday 10th Feb, 6.30pm | Certo Italian Restaurant, Dubai Media City
The Somerford & Splunk Leaders Resilience Dinner. Join an exclusive evening of private dining and strategic conversation. Join Somerford, Splunk, and peer leaders to discuss the critical intersection of real-time data, security, and operational stability in the UAE.
Why Attend?
- Leaders Networking – Engage in high-level discussions with fellow senior leaders from across key UAE sectors
- Splunk Insights – Hear first-hand from Splunk & Somerford experts on the future of unified security and observability
- Strategic Dialogue – Share insights on current challenges, regulatory compliance, and the journey toward truly resilient enterprise operations
- Please note – For this event, we’ll contact you to confirm your eligibility
Netskope Breakfast Forum
Wednesday 11th Feb, 9am–11am | Radisson Blu | Networking Breakfast Included
Wednesday 11th Feb, 9am–11am | Radisson Blu | Networking Breakfast Included
Agenda: Zero Trust for Business Resilience
- Welcome & Introduction – Cloud migration, remote work, and the evolving security perimeter
- Expert Insights – Somerford Associates & Netskope on unifying your security stack and adopting Zero Trust
- Client Spotlight – Hear from a Senior Leader on unifying security stacks and protecting cloud and web data
- Networking Breakfast & Q&A – Connect with peers and speakers in an executive-focused setting
AI Governance Networking
Wednesday 11th Feb, 6.00pm–9.30pm | Radisson Blu | Networking, Beers & Pizza Included
Wednesday 11th Feb, 6.00pm–9.30pm | Radisson Blu | Networking, Beers & Pizza Included
Agenda: Innovation Without Compromise
- Welcome & Introduction – GenAI’s impact on business and operational resilience
- Expert Insights – John Dee, Director of Strategy at Somerford & Tahir Latif, Global Chief Privacy and AI Governance Officer at Securiti.ai
- Key Topics – GenAI Risk Map, Compliance by Design, Shadow AI Discovery, Data+AI Security
- Networking & Informal Discussion – Share insights and connect with peers over beers and pizza
Private Leadership Dinner*
Thursday, 12th February, Time TBC | Venue TBC (Private Dining) | Business Attire
Thursday, 12th February, Time TBC | Venue TBC (Private Dining) | Business Attire
The Somerford & SecurityScorecard Closing Dinner: Closing the Loop on Operational Resilience. Join us for the final, exclusive evening of the UAE 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.
Agenda: Third-Party Risk Management & Security Ratings
- Welcome & Introduction – The importance of TPRM and security ratings in modern supply chains
- Strategic Discussion:– Measure Resilience – Gain a real-time, data-driven view of your security posture and vendor ecosystem
– Improve Operational Continuity – Identify and remediate vulnerabilities proactively across your supply chain
– Strategic Planning – Leverage security ratings in decision-making and M&A due diligence - Networking & Private Dining – Discuss insights with peers and experts in an exclusive setting
- Please note – For this event, we’ll contact you to confirm your eligibility
Register
Save Your Space
Fill out the form to choose which events you’d like to join during our UAE event week.
- Full details of each event will be shared through a personal calendar invitation
- For both Leadership Dinner Events, we will contact you to confirm your eligibility
Have Any Questions?
If you have any questions, or would like to find out more information, send us a message.